SPOTLIGHT: PEACE

SPOTLIGHT: PEACE

If you haven't heard of Peace in the last few months, then where have you been? This Worcester based indie rock group seem to have been everywhere in the last few months and rightfully so too. Their new EP "Delicious" has been bagging the group a spot on the NME Awards Tour as well... more
Posted by SophieO - Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 11:36 - 3 comments

Labels: indie, new bands, NME, Peace
DEAP VALLY

SPOTLIGHT: DEAP VALLY

As of recently, things have been pretty boring in the rock field, haven't they? Apart from Black Sabbath's bold return, everything seems to be about 'getting by' at the moment. Hopefully, Deap Vally, a Los Angeles born duo have the ability to ignite everyone's interest in the... more
Posted by SophieO - Monday, March 18, 2013 - 21:58 - 6 comments

Labels: Deap Vally, Los Angeles, Rock, support, The Vaccines
Introducing: Damon Daye

INTRODUCING: DAMON DAYE

It was the latest video from Damon Daye which caught our attention here at Streetsavvy HQ. The US entertainer played on his native American heritage in the visual for 'Move That Body' which is the lead off single from his impending EP. Obviously more than just a performer, Daye gives his... more
Posted by MusicEd - Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 12:32 - 10 comments

Labels: artists, Connecticut, Damon Daye, Introducing, Move that Body, words
INTRODUCING: ALAN BONNER

INTRODUCING: ALAN BONNER

Alan Bonner is no stranger to the spotlight. Supporting various acts around the country and appearing at a good few festivals over the year, the Bowie inspired Bonner releases his second album today. Balladeer, boasts hits such as the thought evoking Talia and the moving lead off single Autumn,... more
Posted by MJC - Monday, March 4, 2013 - 12:26 - 11 comments

Labels: Alan Bonner, Autumn, Balladeer, David Bowie, Talia

INTRODUCING: SULTANOV

This addition to our Introducing family caught our attention both aurally and visually with his infectious single "Keep on Running" and it's video. The debut single from the Moscow based multi-talented performer and visualist, known as Sultanov, is available on the 25th of this... more
Posted by MJC - Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 13:06 - 2 comments
INTRODUCING: THE M.Y.N.O.R.S

INTRODUCING: THE M.Y.N.O.R.S

Shining our Introducing spotlight a little further afield this week, it's Connecticut Hip-Hop duo, The M.Y.N.O.R.S who find themselves under the microscope for thestreetsavvy fans. The atypical producer/emcee combo have been mastering their craft for almost a decade before feeling they were... more
Posted by MusicEd - Friday, February 8, 2013 - 12:46 - 6 comments

Labels: Connecticut, Hip-Hop, Introducing, The MYNORS
ONE TO WATCH - JOSH KUMRA

ONE TO WATCH - JOSH KUMRA

There is no denying the talent this country is nurturing right now and while the lights may have been firmly fixed on the ladies as of late, there are just as many talented guys making music that will stand the test of time. No stranger to success is Josh Kumra. We first became familiar with Josh... more
Posted by MJC - Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 15:35 - 15 comments

Labels: Don't Go, Josh Kumra, Wretch
INTRODUCING: DIZRAELI

INTRODUCING: DIZRAELI

Anyone who does something different and delivers a sound that, on paper might look rather ambitious but in reality, is quite unique gets a big thumbs up from us. Dizraeli actually gets a pat on the back from us as not only has he managed to fuse Hip-Hop with folk by teaming up with The Small Gods... more
Posted by MJC - Sunday, February 3, 2013 - 08:17 - 20 comments

Labels: Dizraeli, Folk, Hip-Hop, Introducing, Million Miles, music
Gotham Central

WHERE DO I START WITH... CRIME COMICS?

Crime is, of course, the driving force of most superhero stories – masked men and women have been foiling bank robbers and corrupt officials just as long as they’ve been matching wits with mad scientists and alien invaders. And as long as there have been superhero comics there have... more
Posted by John Coughlan - Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 16:38 - 5 comments

Labels: comic books, crime comics, Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, Parker
Top Ten - Destiny's Child

TOP TEN: DESTINY'S CHILD

So they have announced a come back after eight years with a single called Nuclear, produced by Pharrell Williams which they are expected to perform at this year's Super Bowl. Destiny's Child are no strangers to the spotlight but you have to wonder just why are they making a come back now... more
Posted by MJC - Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 11:41 - 12 comments

Labels: Destiny's Child, reunions, Sony, Top Ten, videos