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David Bentley

David Bentley

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Music Writer and Critic, Nordic Music Review

Oldham

Biography

In what started simply as an occasional hobby, I now review singles, EPs, albums, live performances and festivals for several publications, which have included Gigsoup, Too Many Blogs, God is in the TV (including Nordic Music Scene for two years), The Skinny and Backseat Mafia. I initiated Nordic Music Central in October 2021, dealing with 'indie' artists and bands and news and reviews from across the region and I tend to focus on artists from that region (but not exclusively). I also undertake interviews and have more than 3000 reviews and articles to date in total.

Final Covers

All genres of music except as in 'what do you not cover' unearthing/introducing new artists historical pieces some economic/political issues related to the music industry.

Doesn’t Cover

Rap, grime.

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Content

Total articles 173

  • DWP confirms which benefits will be targeted first in bank checks

    By Benjamin Lynch, David Bentley, Liam Thorp Verified| Liverpool Echo Verified The DWP will initially look at three areas to clamp down onThe government has set out which benefits will be targeted first in a planned clampdown on benefit fraud. The government previously announced plans to cut £8.6 billion over five years by targeting benefit fraud through its Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which is set to come into force in 2026.

    By Benjamin Lynch, David Bentley, Liam Thorp Verified · Liverpool Echo

    Mar. 31, 2025

  • DWP ends payments for 318,000 people who ignored Government instructions

    By David Bentley, Liam Ryder Verified| Bristol Post Verified Around 318,000 individuals have had their benefit payments halted after ignoring specific instructions from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This has affected a variety of claims, and the DWP has issued a warning that two benefits will be permanently discontinued in just a few weeks, with four others set to be phased out during the financial year 2025-2026.

    By David Bentley, Liam Ryder Verified · Bristol Post

    Jan. 15, 2025

  • DWP update on benefits for state pensioners could mean £6,600 a year more

    By Graeme Brown Verified, David Bentley| Coventry Live Verified State pensioners with disabilities or caring responsibilities could be eligible for additional income top-ups. Despite the Winter Fuel Payment now being limited to those on Pension Credit and certain other means-tested benefits - excluding those solely dependent on a State Pension - there may be various benefit enhancements available to assist during the expensive winter months.

    By Graeme Brown Verified, David Bentley · Coventry Live

    Jan. 13, 2025

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Company Info

Nordic Music Review

Oldham, United Kingdom