They say good things come in threes, as far as British Explorer EP is concerned that's spot on. This is one tasty 3-piece EP from a zesty 5-piece pop band. The album kicks off with 'Big Top', a clash between The Magic Numbers and Noah and the Whale. This track causes an irresistible urge to bop your head along, or at leas... Read more..

Hace algunos meses publiqué un artículo sobre Shout Out Louds en el que usaba como referencias de grupos con los que había colaborado a Kings of Leon y a The Strokes. Pero había un tercero al que no pude ponerle referencia porque jamás lo había traido a dSong. El día ha llegado: The Magic Numbers ya [...]

Well, my computer is still fucked, so posting from work again. I have no music to share but I felt like posting something, so here's another one of those iPod shuffle thingmajiggies. U2 - The unforgettable fire Todd - The knife whisperer The Posies - For the ashes Mínus - Weekend lovers Tom Waits - Oily night Nick Cave & Warren Ellis - The beach Patton Oswalt - 80's metal Björk - Ancestors The Gaslight Anthem - Boxer OFF! - Panic attack Gnarls Barkley - Smiley faces Queens of the Stone Age - The blood is love Radiohead - Bullet proof... I wish I was Patton Oswalt - Growing older Isis - Not in ...

no need for worrying just yet, now is not the time ♫ Brown Shoe – Colt Rider If you’re a regular reader, you’ll recognize Brown Shoe from our previous coverage of “Late Nights.” Consider this a small follow-up. Now typically, I wouldn’t favor a band such as Shoe. They describe themselves as fitting alongside Band of Horses and The Magic Numbers, neither…

Album: The Gift Horse Release: 18 October 2011 File Under: rock, alternative Similar: Kings of Leon, Band of Horses, The Magic Numbers Website:  brownshoemusic.com Is that an Abercrombie & Fitch modelling ad? Meet Aaron, Bryson, Ryan and Lanson Baggaley, the four brothers that make up Brown Shoe (plus long time friend Chandler Clemons.) I wonder what the dynamic is between the brothers- are they more of a Kings of Leon type or Oasis? Besides having the same mother, these guys make some really great rock music. No more, no less. And that is a compliment. These days it's too ...

Click image for more artist information Sounds like: Band of Horses, The Magic Numbers "Brown Shoe - The Colt Rider" What's so good? I’m not really into bands like Kings of Leon or Band of Horses, but for some reason, I’m warming up to the band Brown Shoe (who in an email press release referenced Band of Horses as an influence). The folk rock quintet has released three full-length albums, with a fourth, The Gift Horse , set for release on October 18. So maybe one of the reasons why I’m loving Brown Shoe is that they are ...

Hear a 2006 performance from this infectious London band of brothers and sisters.

If The Magic Numbers are a little too ‘shiny happy people’ for you, bassist Michele Stodart’s solo foray into country and blues territory is a far grittier prospect. We may be at the underpopulated, family-orientated Apple Cart festival (littler, more polite sister of previous day’s hipster festival, Field Day) but we could’ve stopped off at [...]

It’s great to finally hear Humphrey on record: the 30-year-old British singer-songwriter has been wearing out London stages for a while now, supporting the likes of KT Tunstall, The Magic Numbers, Snow Patrol and the dear departed Amy Winehouse, and lately headlining his own gigs. Imagine the laid-back melodies of Jack Johnson and Rufus Wainwright [...]

Country fans are showing their love in the form of purchases during this hot summer season. The latest RIAA sales report for July 2011 shows Nashville music warmly represented. The magic numbers to qualify for Gold and Platinum awards are 500,000 and one million respectively. Capitol Nashville lead the Nashville labels with the equivalent of [...]

Photos: Sarah Dorman Apple Cart is the sister festival to Field Day, with the same organisers and in the same venue. However, this was very much a different type of festival, with much more emphasis on comedy and with a view to attracting a family audience. First on stage were the Balearic Folk Orchestra on the main stage, a concept group of different vocalists playing 80’s dance covers. It was a good way to start the day off, with the similarity of the songs mixing up well with the uniqueness of the method of singing. Continuing the folk tip ...

Following on from last week’s main stage announcement, we’re thrilled to announce details of *Split Festival’s Fringe Stage*. Curated by *Futureheads’ *guitarist *Ross Millard* the Fringe Stage this year sees two days of performances from the best *local and national acoustic acts*, and on Sunday...

The Apple Cart festival takes place this Sunday (August 7th) in Victoria Park. The stage times for this year's festival are as follows.... The Apple Cart Stage Times CABARET STAGE 8.45-9.30 Soul II Soul 7.30-8.45 Kevin Rowland 6.45-7.30 Chilly Gonzales 6.15-6.45 Pam Hogg 5.30-6.15 Bourgeois & Maurice 5.15-5.30 Neil Prince & Marawa 4.30-5.15 The Lipsinkers 4.15-4.30 Neil Prince 3.30-4.15 James Yorkston 3.00-3.30 Double Bass Dan & Luke Sticks 1.45-3.00 Literary Death Match 1.00-1.45 Erection Section 11.30-1.00 ...

The first Apple Cart festival is almost open us, after almost starting last year. Taking place in East London’s Victoria Park, August the 7th will see a veritable smorgasbord of comedy and music. Here are this writers personal Top 10 acts to see, both musically and comedy wise: Tim Minchin Comedy superstar Tim Minchin will be bringing his own brand of musical comedy to the Apple cart festival, fresh from his arena straddling orchestral tour. One not to miss out on, especially if the wonderful ‘Pope Song’ gets an airing. Saint Etienne Long time London based band Saint Etienne ...

WHAT: Hard Summer WHEN: August 6 WHERE: Los Angeles, California WHO: Odd Future, James Murphy & Pat Mahoney, Holy Ghost!, Ratatat, Chromeo, the Juan Maclean, Duck Sauce, Boys Noize, Digitalism, Noisia, Emalkay, the Gaslamp Killer, Nadastrom, Still Going, Shit Robot, Caspa, Busy P WHAT: Standon Calling WHEN: August 12-14 WHERE: Standon, Hertfordshire WHO: Spiritualized, Battles, Hercules and Love Affair, Washed Out, Azari & III, Born Ruffians, Errors, Deadboy, Sinden, Little Boots, Bok Bok, Saul Williams WHAT: Halifax M Fest WHEN: August 7 WHERE: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia WHO: Broken Social Scene, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Surfer Blood, Diamond Rings WHAT: The Apple ...