Ambient Top 50 INDIE
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April 1st 2017
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Coldplay
Will Coldplay continue to go Up&UP?
Bastille
How ‘Wild’ is their ‘World’
Two Door Cinema Club They said we’re welcome to their club any day
MUST HAVES
Adele
Rumours about Adele’s new album
The 1975
We talk tours with The 1975
Bethany Baldwin How the new upcoming artist rose to fame Subscribe now and get 3 months for free
Foals Imagine Dragons Foster the People
Contents
Band Index
36. Adele 70. Arcade Fire 22. Arctic Monkeys 28. Athete 7. Bastille 57. Bloc Party 61. Bright Eyes 73. Catfish and the bottlemen 22. Coldplay 71. Chvrches 27. Florence + the Machine 55. Foals 30. Foster the people 26. Hozier 29. Imagine dragons 12. Jake Bugg 40. James Bay 6. Jamie T 42. Keane 60. Lana del ray 56. London Grammar 20. MO 66. Morrissey 37. Mumford & Sons 35.Oasis 24. Radiohead 54. Snow Patrol 59. Stereophonics 13. The 1975 68. The Black Keys 18. The killers 33. The Kooks 67. The Shins 32. The Smiths 50. The XX 23. Twenty One Pilots 51. Two door cinema club 63.Vampire Weekend 14. Walk the Moon
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10. Main Feature 10. Bethany Baldwin
The new upcoming artist of the year. I heard she is up for a brit award! We have an exclusive interview with Bethany where we talk about what it is like being a new and upcoming artist, and we may sneak in the question whether she is up for a brit or not. Subscribe at www.Ambientmagazine.com/subscribe
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Features 13. The 1975
Touring around the world must be hard. I wonder if they would ever get to 1975 concerts.
52. Kirsty Houben
Following her debut album back in 2013, 3 years later we talk to kirsty about her new album and what to expect in the future.
20. MO
Regulars 28. Top 30
What are the top 30 songs of this month?
16. Tours
We give you the information of what artists are going on tour, so you can get ahead of everyone else.
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Following her recent concert in London, we will get her thoughts on the new experience, and what she plans to do once the tour is finished.
22. Coldplay
Will Coldplay decide to make another album? We have a special interview with the band to see what they think about making another album. Will they carry on going Up&Up?
7. Bastille
With them being on Tour we find out how ‘Wild’ the ‘World’ feels about Bastille.
36. Adele
Rumour has it that this will be Adele’s last album where she names it after her age. April 2017 Ambient 3
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Bethany Baldwin ‘‘If you dont try you will never know how far you can get.’’
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Bethany Baldwin I was waiting for Bethany in one of her favourite coffee shops ‘Tap coffee’. This cute little coffee shop gives a rustic feel with its wide range of wood and tree stumps. I came early as usual as you don’t want to keep the artists waiting. Bethany arrived no later 10 minutes after me and I would have to say her clothes were quite casual, (but who am I to judge). From head to toe she wore boyfriend jeans with a clean cut white blouse and black heels, (which I think are to die for) along with a cute black channel bag. I happily greeted her with a hello and smile on my face, and from my first glimpses of her, Bethany seems like a lovely genuine girl. Now onto the interview.
When did singing start for you?
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ell isn’t this a great question to start off with. I would have to say that I have been singing since I was a little girl. It has always been a passion of mine growing up and I’m so grateful that I have finally achieved my goal in life. I’d must admit, I was always one of the shy kids, so growing up not a lot of people in my life new I could actually sing. And for some of my lifelong friends and some of my family members it came a shock to them when they heard my name on the radio. Some of the couldn’t believe it!
Speaking of family and friends, what did they think when your song hit number one on the charts?
Well like I mentioned before, they were pretty shocked to find my name read out on the radio let alone for it being a number one single. My family and friends have been so supportive and are so proud of my achievements. They will carry on supporting me thought thick and thin.
What’s it like being one of the new upcoming artists?
At times, I feel like I’m living a dream. There are so many people who recognize me
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now, where before I was just a 19-year-old girl singing in her room. It hard to explain in words how much this opportunity changed my life. Not to mention, this is probably my 5th interview so far, I don’t think I quite realised how popular I was until the amount of people ringing me wanting an interview. I think at the end of this I will be a pro at them.
Now we know your new to the fame, but how long have you been in the music industry?
I have been in the music industry for about a year now, and what a jam-packed year it has been. I’ve learned so much from being in the music industry, not to mention how hard it can be to get in it.
‘‘I was always one of the shy kids.’’ If I was to say anything to the people reading this who plans to be an artist in the future, just believe in yourself because you will get there one day! No matter how long it takes keep going if it is truly a passion of yours.
Previously you mentioned that so many people have recognised you, are there any celebrities that you have met, or have recognized you?
Saying that I was at an awards ceremony about a week ago, and as you know all the celebrities and artists walk along the red carpet. As I was supposedly one of the artists, (still trying to get used to me being an actual artist), I got to meet and speak to a whole bunch of celebrities. I have to say it was one of the best experiences in my life that I will never forgot, but at the same time I was so nervous to meet anyone famous. As I mentioned before, when I was younger I was a shy girl, and coming to events like this made me feel nervous, but as well as feeling scared, the events helped me build up my confidence. And this is something that I have been trying to do for years.
Now you talked about an award ceremony, what can you tell us about that?
Well, unfortunately I was not up for any awards tonight I was simply there as a guest, but it was a fantastic night. There were so many wellknown artists that half the time I couldn’t believe I was there, (I had to keep pinching myself). As we are on the topic of ceremonies, I may as well tell you that I am up for a brit award. The rumours were true! You will probably be able to guess the category, but that is all I can say. >>>
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Touring Bethany Baldwin has exclusively told us that following the release of her new album she will be planning a tour for next year. If you want to get exclusive access of the tickets before they go on general sale then just set up a subscription on our website and you will be notified when they go on sale.
Bethany Baldwin We know you’re an indie artist, but what artists are you interested in?
One of my favourite bands are Coldplay and The 1975. I was lucky enough to see Coldplay in concert earlier this year and I have to say they do one of the best concerts. The idea of using light up wristbands that glow to the beat of the music has to be one of the greatest ideas for a concert. Also, Coldplay are such a unique and different band that I yet to find one like them. Onto The 1975 I just love both of their albums, but I’ve got to say I prefer their first album. As well as them I have always looked up to Adele since her very first album. She just amazes and inspires me to carry on with music. I hope to I could get tickets but its like pot luck.with hers.
Is there anything that you can tell us about the new album and any future tours? I can finally say that my album will be released on the 2nd of January after having worked on it for the past year. The album is called ‘An Encounter’ so make sure to look out for it. Following the release of my album I can tell you that I will be touring around the UK, Europe and America. I can’t mention any dates yet but they will soon be released.
It has been a pleasure meeting and talking with you Bethany, now before I go is there anything you would like to say to your fans.
Everyone has their own special gift, which they will show off in their own ways, but my words to the readers is follow your dreams, because if you don’t try you will never know how far you can get.
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Tours
Due to the release of her new album Bethany will be going on tour in 2018. Bethany had so much success on her first album and she mentioned how she can’t wait to start her tour.
Uk Tour 2018 Glasgow O2 Academy................................3rd March Newcastle O2 Academy.............................5th March Manchester Academy.................................6th March Nottingham Rock City...............................7th March Leeds O2...........................................................10th March Norwich UEA................................................12th March Birmingham O2 Academy........................13Th march Cardiff University.....................................15th march Bristol O2 Academy...................................16th march Bournemouth O2 Academy...................18th march Brighton Dome............................................20th march London O2 Academy Brixton................21st march
European Tour 2018 Stockholm Grona Lund.............................. 16th Nov Helsinki Cable Factory.................................18th NOv Amsterdamn Afas Live.................................. 20th nov Paris Olympia.................................................... 22nd nov Cologne Palladium........................................24th nov Hamberg Mehr! Theatre...............................27th nov Munich Tonhalle.............................................29th nov Offenbach Stadthalle................................ ...1st Nov Prague Forum Karlin.......................................3rd dec Zurich Samsung hall........................................5th dec Milan Fabrique....................................................7th dec Vienna Open Air Arena....................................9th dec
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