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Based in Edinburgh, Heaven Or Las Vegas is Scotland's newest and finest music publication - we strive to bring you the best interviews, reviews and articles.

WELCOME TO HEAVEN OR LAS VEGAS MUSIC

Conceived less than immaculately in deepest darkest Elgin, late 2006, Heaven Or Las Vegas strives to bring you opinionated music journalism which is both relevant and witty.

NEW!

READERS CRAPPY MUSIC PICKS!

 

Lithuanian Crap

Thanks for all your crappy music clips, keep those suggestions coming! Despite the many contenders from readers, frog munching french Philip again provides our next crappy music pic. Quite possibly the worst video and song ever, this is SERIOUSLY bad. Its so messed up i won't even bother trying to explain it. Can you find an equally crap music video? Email us your suggestions!

About Heaven Or Las Vegas

Interviews

We like speaking to people who have got something to say. Whether you are a new band starting out or as established as Billy Bragg, Andrew Bird, The Decemberists or Dresden Dolls if you make good music we'll be looking at interviewing you.

Articles

Edtorials, band profiles, features and now thanks to Mr Parsons conspiracy theories - expect it all!

Podcast

New for 2008 Chris Hammond, Chris Mackie and Neal Parsons present the Heaven Or Las Vegas Podcast. It's a 30 minute slice of witty off the cuff music banter, showcasing the best new tunes.

Get Involved

If you are an established band wishing to send us a CD or a new group looking for some publicity or a demo review you are more than welcome to contact us. Our publication's website is updated several times a week. You can find email's for all the team at the About page or simply . . .

Contact us via Email at:

hammond@heavenorlasvegas.co.uk

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SquareOne

A hot new blog featuring news, sport, entertainment, fashion, interviews and reviews put together by a flip hot team of uber talented hacks. Edited by our very own Chris Mackie and utilising the maverick 'qualities' of Chris Hammond, how could you not want to check it out? You can listen to the Podcast here.





Rose Kemp

'Nanny's World' CD Single - June 30 (out now)
'Unholy Majesty' - LP - September

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Rose Kemp @ Myspace

Latest News: July

French Quarter Interview

Hammond talks to another fine new Scottish band, this time herlading from Tillicoultry.

Latest News: June

Vaughan King Interview

Greg speaks to solo artist Vaughan King on the release of his debut album 'The Triumphant'. Expect a HOLV review of this fine record soon!

Jubilee Interview

Parsons catches up with Aaron North, frontman of Jubilee, and co-founder of America's most esteemed indie label, Buddyhead Records.

Latest News: May

Elf Power Interview

Greg catches up with US based Indie Band Elf Power.

Yet More Reviews!!

Yep, HOLV have yet more Album and Single reviews courtesy of our own Chris Mackie. Check out what Chris thought of new CD's by The Hives, Miyagi, The Duke Spirit and many more on our Spring reviews page.

More Album Reviews

We have some more Album and EP reviews for you courtesy of Parsons. Neil sheds light on new efforts by The Gutter Twins, Flogging Molly and Land of Talk amongst others. You'll find them bundled with the rest of our reviews from Spring here.

Latest News: April

Greg's Spring Album Reviews Online

Apoligies for the unusual lack of activity here at HOLV, we have much on the way soon. Here are some album reviews for you including records by R.E.M, We are Scientists and The Charlatans. We will have many more reviews available shortly.

Boz Boorer Interview

Hammond catches up with Boz Boorer - Morrisey's co-writer, guitarist, and former member of the Polecats.

More Interviews! Pama International & Nemesea.

HOLV bring you two more interviews from band's that couldn't possibly be any more different. Parsons speaks to reggae band Pama International, while Greg got in touch with Dutch Gothic/Rock outfit Nemesea.

Gogol Bordello & Matthew Ryan Interviews!

Yes, we've got that Friday feeling down here at HOLV towers, so we thought we'd give you some more vintage interviews for the benefit of your viewing pleasure. Hammond speaks to Matthew Ryan, whilst Parsons had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Gobena from Gogol Bordello.

Frightened Rabbit Tour Dates and Free Mp3 Download!

Those who read our interview with Glasgow based Frightened Rabbit might be wondering when they are in town. Worry no more as HOLV have their full UK tour details along with a free download of their track 'The Modern Leper' courtesy of those nice chaps at fat cat records - enjoy!

Fish Interview

Chris Mackie persuades legendary prog merchant Fish to participate in yet another HOLV exclusive.