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The Velvet Hearts: Cockney Vibes

Steve Jones and John James Newman talk to Suite 101 about concept albums, cockney humour and their former frustration with the covers circuit. more...

The Velvet Hearts: How the Music Industry Works

Brit Rock 'n' Rollers John James Newman and Steve Jones talk exclusively about Elkie Brooks, how to make it in music, and how their songwriting relationship works more...

The Velvet Hearts: Old School Roots

British blues rockers John James Newman and Steve Jones discuss friendship, early rivalry and TVH's classroom beginnings following 2009's release of album Into The World more...

The Velvet Hearts – Into the World Album Review

The Velvet Hearts rock the room with this rich and feisty album, featuring 'Serotonin', 'Mary Anne', 'Disappearing Boy', 'Soul Sister' and 'History Repeating'. more...

The Velvet Hearts: Live Show Review

Indie Suite was totally knocked for six after stumbling upon this impressive and versatile six-piece band in a sleepy Buckinghamshire village. more...

Damon Castillo: Making Laurel Lane

Damon Castillo talks about the influences of heavyweight collaborators, a much-loved studio, jazz / soul giants and guiding principles in this exclusive interview. more...

Damon Castillo: The Laurel Lane Interview

Suite 101 talks motivation, meaning and music with the man behind DCB's new album Laurel Lane, Damon Castillo, in this exclusive interview. more...

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Artist Feature: Natasha Khan (Bat For Lashes)

By: Charlie Doherty

In three years (2006-2009), Natasha Khan has received two Mercury Prize nominations, an ASCAP award, and gained notable fans, including Bjork, Ringo Starr and Thom Yorke. more...

Review: New Sherwood Album, QU

By: Jason Schneider

Sherwood know they can write a chorus that will get stuck in listeners' heads, and there is no shortage of catchy songs on their 2009 release, QU. more...

The Fiery Furnaces Deny Creativity

By: Shawn Conner

It's startling to hear, despite albums packed with ideas and fascinating projects always on the go, the Fiery Furnaces' Matthew Friedberger deny his creativity. more...

The Raveonettes Embrace the Pop Song

By: Shawn Conner

Buzz band status attached itself early to the Raveonettes. Now, though, the band's Sharin Foo and Sune Rose Wagner are no longer the hot young things du jour. more...

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack New Moon

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Bella loses a Vampire and gains a Werewolf while Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, the Killers, Muse and Grizzly Bear soundtrack her life under the New Moon. more...

The Antlers - Hospice: Album Review

By: Tom Jowett

Hospice is one of the most personal and poignant albums that you're likely to hear all year, if not all decade. more...

Grizzly Bear Live at the Vogue in Vancouver

By: Mikala Taylor

Grizzly Bear the band visited Vancouver's Vogue Theatre on October 14 and brought with them stunning harmonies and a truck-load of indie rock cred. more...

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