Theme Park Review

I saw this band when they were supporting Bloc Party.

Theme Park with their catchy indie pop tracks and upbeat and cheerful lyrics are a great go to if your seeking feel good music. Miles Haughton, the lead singer of Theme Park, has a voice that to me matches that of Razorlight front man Johnny Borrell - in no way is this a bad thing. Joining Miles on stage are Loius Bhose, Oscar Manthorpe and his brother Marcus Haughton.

Despite the venue being jam packed Theme Park showed no nerves when appearing on stage. Having supported Bombay Bicycle Club on their tour, Theme Park did a great job of warming the crowd up. Despite being a relatively new band, there was a great number of people from the crowd singing along to Theme Parks singles.

I really enjoyed this band and their sound. Looking at them, Theme Park's style reminded me a lot of Bombay Bicycle Club, while their sound mirrored that of Vampire Weekend.

This band is sure to do well, and has proven a huge hit so far supporting Bloc Party on their UK tour. I would definitely check them out if I were you - your in for a treat.

Tour dates: 
26th July. Kendal Calling - Lowther Deer Park
23rd August. Leeds Festival
23rd August. Leeds Festival

For information regarding tour dates and tickets, check out: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Theme-Park-tickets/artist/1799929

Marina and the Diamonds

This Welsh indie pop singer/ songwriter is certainly one to watch out for! Marina and the Diamonds was first noticed after coming second in the BBC Sound poll list in 2010. Her stage name, Marina and the Diamonds, comes from the lead singers full name, Marina Diamandis, and the Greek translation of her last name. When asked, Marina replies, "I'm Marina. You are the diamonds."

In 2010, Marina and the Diamonds released her debut album "The Family Jewels" which went to number five in the UK album charts. Her second album "Electra Heart," which includes the singles "Rdioactive" and "Jealousy," was released in April this year and went straight to No.1 in the UK charts.

Despite Marina's deep vocals, it seems her unique fashion sense gets her more noticed. When asked, Marina describes her style to be a mix of "vintage, cheerleader and cartoon."

Since hitting the music scene, Marina has been touring around and promoting her album. She has had many successful performances including the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury Festival and Leeds Festival. After the success of their "Family Jewels Tour," Marina and the Diamonds are certainly a band you should check out.

Tour Dates
29th May. Rumsey Playfield, Central Park - NYC


For more information regarding tickets and tour dates (N.American ) check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/709564-marina-and-the-diamonds/calendar?page=4

Mikky Ekko

A truly soulful voice.

Mikky Ekko is an American singer/songwriter from Louisiana. Mikky first built his rep (in the UK particularly) when he featured in Rihanna's single, Stay. Although Mikky's new single "Pull Me Down" is proving to be a hit, it is certainly not his debut. Previous to this single, Mikky released "Who Are You, Rally?"and "Feels Like the End."

This guy is definitely the newbie on the block. With his soothing voice, and wistful melodies Mikky Ekko flirts along the line between indie pop and alternative. When asked about his influences, he honestly answered "the idea of loneliness" something that I feel he translates beautifully into his music (listen to We Must Be Killers for proof!).

From listening to Mikky Ekko's music I am intrigued to hear what his new album (to be released very soon) is going to sound like. His voice, to me, sounds a great deal of OneRepublics front man and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder. Give him a try, i think you will like!

Tour dates:
(Supporting Jessie Ware)
6th March. The Junction - Cambridge, UK
8th March. O2 ABC 2 - Glasgow, UK

For information regarding tickets and tour dates check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/2385584-mikky-ekko

Ellie Goulding Music Gig (American tour dates)

I wrote the following post about Ellie Goulding
http://musicgigsnfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/04/ellie-goulding-music-gig.html

Well between the 11th Oct - 16th Oct Ellie Goulding will be playing in North America/ Canada. For ticket information check out: tour dates and tickets


Tour dates:
11th Oct. Santos Party House - NYC
14th Oct. Sound Academy - Toronto, Canada
16th Oct. West Hollywood, CA

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