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The Meaning Behind #NewMusicFriday
It's all to do with a global sychronisation of the music industry.

Benjamin Hobson
Feb 7, 2020


Local Look: Max Stockin
Stockin's debut single is an impressive fusion of contemporary and old-school styles.

Benjamin Hobson
Feb 5, 2020


The Top 5 Music Artists From EU Countries
On the day that the UK leaves the EU, let's take a look at the best of what the member states have to offer.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 31, 2020


The Grammys Have Somehow Skipped The '90s
The two youngest winners for the Album of the Year have a 12 year age gap.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 28, 2020


The Vinyl Revival Proves That Physical Formats Will Never Truly Die
There is something just a bit more special about physically owning a record.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 24, 2020


Auto-Tune: Cheat Code or Creative Tool?
Auto-Tune has divided opinion ever since its release in 1997.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 21, 2020


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Can't Ignore Heavy Metal Forever
It's odd that an institution dedicated to rock-based genres prefers hip-hop and pop over heavy metal.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 17, 2020


Fame and Success Are No Indicators of Quality
Personal taste and marketing also come into play.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 14, 2020


Let's Give It Up For Trivium's Matt Heafy
Matt Heafy is genuine in his love for the fans.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 7, 2020


The Top 5 Albums of the Year
These are Up to Eleven's top 5 albums of the year for 2019.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 31, 2019


Happy Holidays From Up to Eleven!
And a big thank you to everyone who has supported our content.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 20, 2019


Retrospective Review: Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
The Eurocentric and problematic lyrics harm a song with otherwise good intentions.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 19, 2019


Christmas Songs Are Stale and Dull
After a week or so, we're all very, very bored.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 17, 2019


Local Look: The Kelly Line
Cardiff band The Kelly Line have released a song in aid of the homeless charity Llamau.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 13, 2019


Let's Give More Credit To People Behind the Scenes
The success of an artist has far more people behind it than some realise.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 10, 2019


Local Look: Cory Baker and Nebula State
Local Look features mini-reviews of new songs by independent artists.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 4, 2019


Billie Eilish Doesn't Know Who Van Halen Is. Who Cares?
It's a bit odd that she's expected to know of a band whose hits are 20 years older than she is.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 3, 2019


Even Today, Radio Still Has Value
Tuning into the radio can bolster your music library.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 29, 2019


Billie Eilish's Alt-Rock AMAs Award Further Dents the Reputation of Award Shows
Rock artists have done more than enough to earn some respect and recognition.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 26, 2019


BTS' Snub is Another Mishit for the Grammys
The Grammys have, once again, showed their preference for Western artists.

Benjamin Hobson
Nov 22, 2019
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