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		<title>Oasis vs Beady Eye vs Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gallagher brothers are best known for being the brothers from Manchester band Oasis. Since they have fallen out I thought it would be a good idea to put them head to head since their little tiff. The fight is simple, Beady Eye vs Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds. The two brothers have come up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Gallagher brothers are best known for being the brothers from Manchester band Oasis. Since they have fallen out I thought it would be a good idea to put them head to head since their little tiff. </p>
<p>The fight is simple, Beady Eye vs Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds. The two brothers have come up with new bands for themselves. Beady Eye so far being the more eye catching. My brother has bought their new album after seeing them live and really enjoying the new sound. </p>
<p>I heard Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds new single this morning and I wasnt really impressed. It seemed a little dull and I dont think its going to be the sort of sound to carry us through the next generation of music. When Oasis were falling apart (their last album or two) I started to think there sound was a little dated. However, Beady Eye has a fresh sound, with most probably a bigger backing, with the same attitude as Oasis due to Liam&#8217;s presence. </p>
<p>Unfortunately there is only one winner, and that is Oasis. I dont think either of them are going to top it. There is some hope for Beady Eye, but I can see them just being a one album band. </p>
<p>Oasis to reform in 2020. </p>
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		<title>Listen To One Of Your Favourite Songs Every Morning</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[favourite songs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mood]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think all of us can agree that music can be very powerful and influence our mood. I read an article the other week which stated that its important to listen to your favourite songs on the way to work to make you feel more positive through the day. Listening to our favourite songs in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think all of us can agree that music can be very powerful and influence our mood. I read an article the other week which stated that its important to listen to your favourite songs on the way to work to make you feel more positive through the day. Listening to our favourite songs in the mornings mean we start our day off in the right mood. </p>
<p>Yesterday I listened to Radiohead followed by Underworld on the way to work. These two bands are completely different to one another, I would describe Radiohead as chilled and Underworld as dance. Radiohead woke me from my sleep on the bus to work, then &#8216;Two Months Off&#8217; by Underworld pumped me up for the working day ahead of me. I was in such a good mood from it, its like I had just left a disco. Maybe that is the effect of dance music.</p>
<p>Next time you are driving to work, maybe consider switching off Radio 1 and instead put in a CD or cassette which has music on which either brings a smile to your face or makes you happy. </p>
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		<title>Rebirth Of Gigs For Death In Vegas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Music News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[club academy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[death in vegas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gig]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manchester]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Trans-Love Energies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever have that moment when you hear about a gig which is announced that makes you so happy? This happened to me last week when I found out that tickets for Death In Vegas were going on sale last Friday. Death In Vegas were formed in 1994 and are a psychedelic rock band. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever have that moment when you hear about a gig which is announced that makes you so happy? This happened to me last week when I found out that tickets for Death In Vegas were going on sale last Friday. Death In Vegas were formed in 1994 and are a psychedelic rock band. With 5 albums and a hole host of banging tunes the gig at Manchester Club Academy on the 9th December 2011 is going to be explosive. </p>
<p>Some of their biggest records to date are Dinge, Dirt, Girls, Hands Around My Throat and All That Glitters. With tickets for the Manchester show totalling up at about £16 a ticket. I cant recommend the gig more highly. </p>
<p>Death In Vegas haven&#8217;t released an album for the best part of 7 years and come September 2011 the rebirth begins when the new album Trans-Love Energies is released. </p>
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		<title>Everyone Is Breaking The Law</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Music News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mix tape]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was in the news last week that apparently everyone is breaking the law when it comes to the law surrounding music. It has come to the attention of certain officials that the law is somewhat out of date due to technology advancing. This is something that I have known for a long time. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was in the news last week that apparently everyone is breaking the law when it comes to the law surrounding music. It has come to the attention of certain officials that the law is somewhat out of date due to technology advancing. This is something that I have known for a long time. It is the same with DVD&#8217;s at the start of any DVD, the copyright law states that the DVD can not been shown or lent to any friend other than the person who bought the DVD. This means that if I buy a DVD from the shop, nobody can watch it with me and I can only watch it alone as nobody else owns the DVD. </p>
<p>Its also the same when people used to record the top 40 singles chart onto a cassette to listen back to another time. This is in fact illegal. As is making a mix tape for you and your friends to listen to at a house party. </p>
<p>Its this kind of nonsense that really does make me laugh. Stupid outdated laws which need to be banished not edited. </p>
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		<title>Codes and Keys Review &#8211; Death Cab For Cutie</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing like the first listen of a new album. Whether its Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, Lady Gaga or Kyle. Its always interesting to make a note of the tracks that stand out to you on that first listen of the album, track by track, start to finish. Im a big fan of the American [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is nothing like the first listen of a new album. Whether its Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, Lady Gaga or Kyle. Its always interesting to make a note of the tracks that stand out to you on that first listen of the album, track by track, start to finish. </p>
<p>Im a big fan of the American band &#8216;Death Cab For Cutie&#8217;. They have a backlog of albums, this being their 7th released album entitled &#8216;Codes and Keys&#8217;. </p>
<p>As the first few tracks reeled off I have to say I was not all that impressed. The first track which really stood out was &#8216;Unobstructed Views&#8217;. The track had a rather energetic sound to it. As I listened to the rest of the album one or two tracks seemed to have some potential. The main track being St. Peters Cathedral. I had a quick look for a Codes and Keys review of the album and according to the Death Cab For Cutie official site, the album has received some high praise. The majority of the praise has gone towards the track &#8216;St Peters Cathedral&#8217; and its fair to say that might be track of the album. </p>
<p>Death Cab For Cutie are currently touring, gigging in Manchester in July 2011. </p>
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		<title>Radio One At Work &#8211; Why Is This Considered Neutral?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[chris moyles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been working at my current job for 6 months, I enjoy the job wholeheartedly but there is one thing I have noticed which really is quite bizarre. In the early stages of working full time here I noticed we have the radio on, something which many employers consider acceptable when working in an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been working at my current job for 6 months, I enjoy the job wholeheartedly but there is one thing I have noticed which really is quite bizarre. In the early stages of working full time here I noticed we have the radio on, something which many employers consider acceptable when working in an office. However, the choice of music is BBC Radio One. The question I pose to you is why? I asked some of my friends who have similar job roles at other companies and the answer was pretty standard. &#8220;Yes, we listen to Radio One. Its so that nobody is offended by one persons choice of music&#8221;. OK, when did Radio One become neutral? </p>
<p>Id prefer it to have one persons music selection each day or week. I know this has space to have heavy rock and offensive language so I can almost accept why its not OK. But cmon, have you heard what is blasted out on Radio One? Chris Moyles and his awful conversations, going on and on about absolutely nothing. And dont get me started on Radio One news&#8230; Utter trash! </p>
<p>Whats wrong with XFM? Smooth FM? Even Key 103? Id rather have local or pirate radio that Radio One. Lets start the backlash against streaming BBC Radio One in every workplace.</p>
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		<title>Have a more music-filled summer with Bingo Hollywood</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want a summer jam-packed with gigs, festivals and other fun music-related events, you’re going to need a little extra cash. This is where Bingo Hollywood comes in, as the site gives away thousands of pounds in cash every single day. Not everyone realises this, but online bingo is a surprisingly profitable game. Millions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want a summer jam-packed with gigs, festivals and other fun music-related events, you’re going to need a little extra cash. This is where Bingo Hollywood comes in, as the site gives away thousands of pounds in cash every single day.</p>
<p>Not everyone realises this, but online bingo is a surprisingly profitable game. Millions of people play it all over the world to win cash on bingo games, enjoy a new hobby and make new friends in the fun and friendly chat rooms. </p>
<p>If you <a href="http://www.ohmybingo.com/bingo_hollywood">sign up at Bingo Hollywood right now</a> and deposit your first £10, you will receive £30 absolutely free to play online bingo games with. You can test out the site, see just how much cash there is to be won and generally work out whether it’s for you. If not, there are plenty of other sites to play at – <a href="http://www.ohmybingo.com">check them out at ohmybingo.com</a> and find your perfect match.</p>
<p>By playing and hopefully winning at Bingo Hollywood, you will be able to afford front-row tickets for all your favourite artists and festivals. Have a great summer with your friends and the tunes you love, all courtesy of the lovely people at the Bingo Hollywood website!</p>
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		<title>Radio Head and Goldfrapp Collaboration</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Billy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Classical music isn’t really what most of the fans of Radio Head and Goldfrapp are interested in, but this is exactly what Goldfrapp producer Will Gregory and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood are set to create. Greenwood and Gregory are just a couple of the respected figures from the rock music scene who will be collaborating [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Classical music isn’t really what most of the fans of Radio Head and Goldfrapp are interested in, but this is exactly what Goldfrapp producer Will Gregory and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood are set to create.</p>
<p>Greenwood and Gregory are just a couple of the respected figures from the rock music scene who will be collaborating with the BBC Concert Orchestra to put on a one off concert which concentrates in classical music. The show will mix established classical pieces with early electronic instruments. It will also see performances of material written by Greenwood who is a fan of both genres.</p>
<p>If you want to see this concert it is taking place on 6th October at the Queen Elizabeth hall in London.</p>
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		<title>Brandon Flowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[flamingo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know Brandon Flowers as the frontman from the Killers, but this year he is leaving the rest of the band members behind and going on a tour for his new solo album “Flamingo”. I haven’t heard the album yet, but if his debut solo single “Crossfire” is anything to go by it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know Brandon Flowers as the frontman from the Killers, but this year he is leaving the rest of the band members behind and going on a tour for his new solo album “Flamingo”. I haven’t heard the album yet, but if his debut solo single “Crossfire” is anything to go by it is definitely going to be worth a listen. A lot of other people obviously think so too, as the single went straight into the top 10 during its first week of release.</p>
<p>The UK tour opens in Glasgow on 12th October and finishes in London on the 19th October at the 02 Acadamy Brixton, but unfortunately all the venues have sold out.</p>
<p>Brandon will be set to rejoin The Killers once is solo tour is over, and so if you missed out this time, get ready to buy tickets for the next Killers tour.</p>
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		<title>The XX and their Mercury Music Prize Win</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mercury music awards]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mercury Music awards are well respected within the industry and give awards to those artists who are deserving but not necessarily well known. This year was no different, and it saw Jules Holland awarding the prize for album of the year to The xx. Although not in the main stream, the group will certainly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Mercury Music awards are well respected within the industry and give awards to those artists who are deserving but not necessarily well known. This year was no different, and it saw Jules Holland awarding the prize for album of the year to The xx. Although not in the main stream, the group will certainly gain a lot of publicity through the award helping to open up their music to a much wider audience. One such artist who benefited greatly from the Mercury Music awards was Florence and the Machine, who have gone on to great success.</p>
<p>The xx who are a trio from London describe their music as a mix between pop, soul and new wave. Why not check out their album Young Turks and see what you think.</p>
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