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Today it’s with a heavy heart that I finally draw a line under The West Review. I’ve been very proud to share my thoughts, feelings, musings and opinions on the world of music for nearly 10 years now, but now feels like the time to officially sign things off. The West Review has been a full time hobby and passion project, one that deserves much more love and attention than I can give it anymore.…

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[FESTIVAL REVIEW] Boomtown 2022

Boomtown 2022Where: Winchester, UKWhen: 10th – 14th AugustWho: Four Tet, De La Soul, Noisia, Koffee Over the weekend, the infamous Boomtown Fair finally returned to Matterley Estate after three long years of covid-related complications and cancellations. And following a potentially crippling pandemic, especially for an event of this magnitude and unbudging (until this week) independence,…

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In Conversation With: The Brains Behind Boomtown 2022

© Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media For nearly three years, the festival community has waited with bated breath for the return of one of the finest cultural events the UK has to offer. And in just a few weeks’ time, the world-famous Boomtown Fair will finally be back in our lives! The 2022 instalment sees some of the biggest changes in the festival’s history, from the lineup through to the storyline…

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UK Festival Guide 2022

The fully-fledged festival circuit is well and truly back this year. Despite the half-pint version we were happy to welcome back last year, the return of major fixtures like Glastonbury and Boomtown are welcomed indicators that normal service has been resumed. Love Saves The Day, Wide Awake and Radio 1’s Big Weekend kicked off the season back in May, with Glastonbury later dominating the music…

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[FESTIVAL PREVIEW] Forwards 2022

Forwards 2022When: Saturday 3rd SeptemberWhere: The Downs, BristolWho: Jamie xx, Chemical Brothers, Caribou Little Simz + many more Back in 2016, trip hop legends Massive Attack partnered with Team Love and Crosstown for the inaugural Downs Festival in Bristol. And ever since then, The Downs has welcomed in a worthy range of international talent, artists that were perhaps just out of reach for…

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[FESTIVAL PREVIEW] Field Day

Field Day 2022When: Saturday 20th AugustWhere: Victoria Park, LondonWho: Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk, Peggy Gou, Floating Points + many more Field Day has suffered something of an identity crisis as of late, as a result of the pandemic and many other factors. What was once one of the most cutting edge festivals around, one that truly championed tomorrow’s talent, has evolved into a much more of…

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[FESTIVAL PREVIEW] Boomtown 2022

© Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media Boomtown 2022When: 10th – 14th AugustWhere: Winchester, South England It’s fair to say that the pre-pandemic festival circuit didn’t quite return to normal scheduling in 2021. While some smaller events and day festivals managed to have some joy towards the tail end of last summer, Boomtown Fair was one of the big’n’s out of action since 2019. But in having such…

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[FESTIVAL PREVIEW] Fields of Fantasy

Fields of FantasyWhen: Friday 29th – Sunday 31st JulyWhere: Secret location near BristolWho: Jeff Mills, Skream, Denis Sulta, KETTAMA, DJ Boring After two years of uncertainty across music and live events, and enough unprecedented times for one lifetime, it seems like the festival circuit is firmly back on track. And with that, The West Review will also be returning to normal scheduling, with…

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[FESTIVAL REVIEW] Hospitality Weekend in the Woods

Hospitality Weekend in the Woods 2021Where: Beckenham Place Park, South LondonWhen: 18th – 19th SeptemberWho: Noisia, Camo & Krooked, Metrik, Netsky, Bad Company UK South London-based Hospital Records is perhaps the most recognised institution within the much-cherished drum and bass genre. It’s Hospitality arm used specifically for events, is undoubtedly a pioneering nightlife brand. And after…

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[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake - Certified Lover Boy

[ALBUM REVIEW] Drake – Certified Lover Boy

Drake – Certified Lover BoyRelease: 3rd September 2021Label: OVO, RepublicProducers: 40, Metro Boomin, PartyNextDoor, Arsenault, OZ and moreFeatures: Jay Z, Travis Scott, Future, Young Thug, Kid Cudi and more It’s been near impossible to ignore the release of Certified Lover Boy, Drake’s long-awaited sixth studio album. And by Drake’s standards it’s actually been relatively reserved, with the…

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[ALBUM REVIEW] Kanye West - Donda

[ALBUM REVIEW] Kanye West – Donda

Kanye West – DondaRelease: 29th August 2021Producers: Kanye West, Mike Dean, boi-1da, 88Keys, Swizz Beatz and moreFeatures: Jay Z, Jay Electronica, DaBaby, Playboi Carti, Lil Yachty, Lil Durk and moreLabel: GOOD, Def Jam Kanye West’s long-awaited tenth album finally dropped last week, after months of backs, forths and listening parties. Long teased, long anticipated and with perhaps the longest…

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cuts deep: 01

With all the extra free time the pandemic has dumped on us, it’s been a good time to explore and discover new music. Taking the plunge on artists one usually wouldn’t, revisiting beloved favourites, or finally getting round to that album you know you should have done years ago. On a similar note of discovery, today we’re celebrating deep cuts: rarities, b-sides, remixes, reworks, demos, live…

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New venue 'Glam', opens in London's Shoreditch

New venue ‘Glam’, opens in London’s Shoreditch

As life is slowly given back to us, the nightlife and events industry is wasting no time getting us back into the clubs, with festivals, events and venues popping up seemingly by the day. ‘Glam’ is amongst those ready to welcome in ravers this summer, a brand new multi-purpose venue opening up in Shoreditch this June. Described as flamboyant and draped in disco-tinged razzle-dazzle, musically,…

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[PREVIEW] Labyrinth Sessions

Preview: Labyrinth SessionsDate: August – December 2021Location: Various venues across LondonGenres: Electronic, Artists: Todd Terje, Gerd Janson, Kornél Kovács + many more This summer and on into the Autumn and Winter, Labyrinth will be blessing the capital with a series of cutting-edge electronic music events not to be missed. Hosted across some of London’s most celebrated venues, including…

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[PREVIEW] Hospitality in the Woods 2021

Preview: Hospitality in the WoodsDate: 18th + 19th September 2021Location: Beckenham Place Park, LondonGenres: Drum and bassHeadliners: Metrik, Netsky, Noisia, Kings of The Rollers I’ll never tire of saying it, but we’re back: festivals, nightlife and live music really seem to be on the return. And leading the charge is one of our personal favourites: legendary drum and bass label Hospital, who…

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Amnesia Ibiza is back

That’s right we’re back: events, festivals, gigs, nightlife, and everything in between, seems to be on its way back into our lives. And what better way to kick off proceedings than with Amnesia Ibiza. The iconic Balaeric superclub reminds us all of the wonders of Ibiza, in announcing its unmissable Closing Party on October 23rd 2021. With well over a year away from the clubs, the Amnesia team…

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[ALBUM REVIEW] Bicep - Isles

[ALBUM REVIEW] Bicep – Isles

[ALBUM REVIEW] Bicep – IslesRelease: 22nd January 2021Label: Ninja TuneSingles: Atlas, Apricots, Saku Bicep’s self-titled debut struck a chord with a vast, hungry audience, after which the duo skyrocketed to headliners with almost-instant classics Glue and Aura. Famed live shows followed, with now-iconic sets at Printworks rivalling The Chemical Brothers as one of the finest electronic music…

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