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Signe Marie Rustad Finds Companionship In “A Thousand Lights” (premiere + interview)

Signe Marie Rustad Finds Companionship In “A Thousand Lights” (premiere + interview)

Norwegian-American Signe Marie Rustad gazes into the lights of Oslo and finds hope after a long streak of writer's block. The result: "In a Thousand Lights", premiered with this interview.

Family Bonding, Poverty and Vagrancy in Children’s Literature

Family Bonding, Poverty and Vagrancy in Children’s Literature

Three European classics, Seacrow Island, An Episode of Sparrows and Krabat and the Sorcerer’s Mill explore difficult topics with profundity and sincerity.
Eagulls: Ullages

Eagulls: Ullages

Indie quintet follows up surprise success of debut album with the ambitious Ullages, but still struggle to find much to be positive about.
Betty Boo: Grrr! It’s Betty Boo

Betty Boo: Grrr! It’s Betty Boo

A charming mix of pop kitsch, lite rap and Julie London mannerisms, Betty Boo's lost gem, 1992's Grrr! It's Betty Boo, gets a re-release from Cherry Red Records.
Olly Murs: Never Been Better

Olly Murs: Never Been Better

Although flawed, Never Been Better has many worthwhile moments.
An Echo From the Ghetto: An Interview With Rapper Luca Brazi

An Echo From the Ghetto: An Interview With Rapper Luca Brazi

Spitting poems from England's ghettos, British rapper Luca Brazi presents a more sombre and thoughtful approach to hip-hop.
Charlie Winston: Curio City

Charlie Winston: Curio City

The chromatic wash of a futuristic energy glistens over the Brit's latest offering, but stirring beneath are the time-honored signatures of classic pop music.
Sleaford Mods: Retweeted

Sleaford Mods: Retweeted

Sleaford Mods deliver a burly compilation, filled with complaints and rabid rants.
Jessie J: Sweet Talker

Jessie J: Sweet Talker

Jessie J fails to reach the glory of high-flying single "Bang Bang" on third album Sweet Talker.

Rizzle Kicks: Roaring 20s

‘Lord of the Flies’ Still Reigns

Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts: Urstan