Posts by Jimi Arundell


On The Radar

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Tuesday 13th September 2016

She Makes War Go grab your glitter and your 99p eyeliner because glam indie pop has a new hope in the form of She Makes War. Not a band but the work of Laura Kidd who varies from playing independently to full band accompaniment, depending on the s...

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Mercury Music Prize 2016 Shortlist

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 12th September 2016

Celebrating its 25th year, The Mercury Music Prize is announced live on BBC Four between 21:00 – 22:00 on Thursday 15th of September. The televised coverage will include live performances by some of the shortlisted acts and will take a look at...

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The Mercury Music Prize

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Sunday 11th September 2016

The Mercury Music Prize has stood as the pinnacle mark of excellence in United Kingdom and Irish music since its first award ceremony in 1992. The prize is considered the highest award that a contemporary musician can receive and is considered equi...

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K-Music 2016

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 9th September 2016

Making a welcome return this autumn, K-Music once again offers an exciting glimpse into the rich and varied musical landscape of modern Korea. Taking influence from the ancient past but embracing the latest in sound technology, the greatly varied act...

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Sleaford Mods Announce New EP

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 9th September 2016

Sleaford Mods Early in the year it was announced that laptop ranters Sleaford Mods had signed to the ultimate bastion of independent music; Rough Trade. Making total sense, the uncongenial pair who use pre-recorded LoFi beats for an unconventional...

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On Sale This Week

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 8th September 2016

Best Sellers The Dillinger Escape Plan The Dillinger Escape Plan have announced their plans to enter an indefinite hiatus following the release of their new album Dissociation and the...

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On The Radar

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Tuesday 6th September 2016

INHEAVEN Bursting out in a glorious explosion of anti-cool garage rock, INHEAVEN are about to embark on an awesome Autumn tour. Bashing away at their guitars like their lives depend upon it, their tour brings them to some of the coolest small stag...

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On Sale This Week

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Thursday 1st September 2016

Best Sellers Biffy Clyro After taking a bit of time off Biffy Clyro have made their return with one of the most eagerly awaited album releases of the year. Ellipsis was recorded in sunkissed West Los Angeles to capture something exotic. T...

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Jimi Arundell

Hull-born Web Content Manager Jimi Arundell has been with Gigantic Tickets for over ten years. In his spare time, Jimi is a freelance music journalist and indie/electro DJ with a passion for post-punk, alt-rock, and anything abrasive with intelligent lyrics or a sexy beat. His all-time favourite band is Manic Street Preachers and he loves Star Wars.