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LOOPREVIL IS LOVING: Jessie Ware Night Light
RE-SHUFFLE AT RADIO exclusive
by CONNOR FINDLAY Writer AFTER THE recent departure of Elle Cesseford, it’s an exciting time for the new Station Manager, Jamie Gibson, and everyone involved at Looprevil Radio, LJMUs leading radio station. With big boots to fill, Looprevil Press asked former Head of Music Jamie Gibson whether he was up to the task. Sitting in the Looprevil Radio office, he seems genuinely concerned for the station’s well being. He said: “Part of the reason was that I didn’t think anyone else was going to go for it, so I was a bit worried about what might happen to the station. “I want it to do well so I thought ‘I’ve got to take the responsibility’” With his predecessor Wil Judkins taking up the reigns as Head of Music, Gibson is more than pleased with the team in place. He said: “I’ve still got Lucy [Robinson] as Assistant Manager and I’ve now got Wil [Judkins]. I think it’s going to be a very close working relationship so I think we’ll be fine.” When asked if he was planning to make any changes, he was quick to voice his concerns over the way certain things had been left. He said: “I’m not happy with how it is at the moment, I don’t like the fact we can’t do weekend
shows. “I’m looking into pre-recorded shows which is a high possibility because there are people who want to do the shows. “I really want to ramp up the interviews and promo stuff. We’ve built up quite a good promo relationship with the likes of Peer Group and Cool Delta, the same with the interview side of things too. I think if we can get 4 interviews a month that would be great.” Although ambitious in his hopes, he does have an idea of how to make it all happen. He said: “We’re trying to organise some sort of club night. Wil’s just got his official after party at Disco Sucks in the Heebie Jeebies basement, so I want to get our name out there and build us a bigger station. If we got this club night, that would be huge.” The biggest obstacle and shared nightmare for all leaders of Student run organisations is the financial backing needed, but Gibson already has that covered. He said: “There’s a Dragons’ Den style competition where we could win a £5000 grant over the next 3 years. We still need to collect some membership fees and we can still get grants from the Students’ Union. “Basically, the bigger budget the better the equipment we can get to increase the profile of the station.” However, he’s determined to keep his integrity and not succumb to the necessary evil that keeps so many online sites run-
ning. He said: “As for actually making income, we really don’t want advertising, that’s one thing we don’t do, that’s our ethos. At the moment, the club night would be the big one. With his love of the station and all he’s hoping to achieve, it appears a firm stance is necessary in making it all happen. He said: “As station manager, I’ve got to be friendly in some aspects but at the same time I’ve got to take care of Looprevil Radio; I have to be firm but fair basically.” A healthy dose of optimism coupled with an already structured plan are seemingly all it takes for the new Station Manager to make Looprevil Radio serious, yet successful On leaving, Elle told Looprevil Press: “I’ve had an amazing year being Station Manager at Looprevil Radio and now I’m nearing the end of my degree it’s time to pass on the wonderful challenge to someone new and fresh. “I wish everyone involved with the station the best success over the coming years.” Small, Medium + Large show Tuesdays 12 - 2pm
Mercury Prize-nominated Jessie Ware delivers her own brand of gorgeous, soulful pop in her latest single Night Light. Dark and mysterious with a subtle 80s vibe - we love!
Latch ft. sam smith
Disclosure T.Williams Remix Hotly tipped house duo Disclosure get a make-over in this energetic remix of their chart hit Latch. A hefty UK garage beat and sped-up vocals make this tune perfect for the club.
rudimental ft. john newman + alex clare
not giving in With jazzy brass, twinkling piano and rumbling bass, East London based quartet Rudimental have picked up where they left off. And with John Newman’s smooth tone - we love!
FEATURED REVIEW
RIHANNA’S UNAPOLOGETIC by AISLING DAVIS Writer THERE IS NO denying that Rihanna is unstoppable. Her 7th studio album, ‘Unapologetic’, is the latest bundle to hit UK music stores. Not unlike her previous album releases, the songs verge on a mix of pop to dance-pop, and even a little dubstep is thrown into the mix for good measure. There are some big-name collaborations on the album including Eminem and David Guetta. Rihanna proves that she isn't shy of controversy as she duets with her abusive ex-partner
Chris Brown on the tenth track, ‘Nobody's Business’. We are given even more snippets into her personal life through her song lyrics, with some explicit sexual references. Towards the middle of the album with ‘What Now’ and the soulful ‘Stay’, featuring Mikky Ekko, we finally hear some of those vocals that made Rihanna a star in the first place. This album is definitely worth a listen, even if its elements are somewhat similar to her previous releases. It’s emotional and will give fans even more pieces to the puzzle that is Rihanna’s life.
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