Quick little new music Monday today as in super busy and didn’t write it up over the weekend. Young War aka Thom Stone is a singer/songwriter from Manchester. He creates fabulously smooth and warm R’n’B songs, quiet a step away from the pop R’n’B which floats the charts these days. He has now released a debut EP Rose Gold which is pretty damn good. It’s … Continue reading Say That It’s Love
Foxes is the gorgeous Louisa Rose Allen a singer songwriter from Southampton. I discovered her through my friend Roz who shazamed a background track in an episode of Gossip Girl. The track in question was this one and many months later is finally a single, released 27th October. It’s also featured in the new Debenham’s advert, I’ve said it before adverts are the place for … Continue reading Youth
You know how your mum taught you never judge a book by its cover? Never has this more applied to a singer. I love the sound of George Ezra’s voice, so smooth and cool. I can’t believe this guy is only 19 and from Bristol. His name and sound suggests someone far older and exotic. He has such a natural and unique folky sound when … Continue reading Budapest
Lorde is a 16 year old from New Zealand. She was discovered at only 12 singing in a talent show and signed to universal at the age of 14. She already had massive success in her native New Zealand and a this track went to number 3 in the US too 100. I first heard Tennis Court earlier this year on Greg James Radio 1 … Continue reading Royals
Continuing with my girl love this week with Deap Vally, two gorgeous girl rockers from San Fernando Valley. I just love that these two met at crochet class and now make such bad ass rock tunes. These are strong woman who say what they want. The songs remind me of all those angry female vocalists from the 90’s, but there is style and humour to … Continue reading Lies
I heard Izzy Bizu on Zane Lowe last week and instantly fell in love. I had to get my phone out to Shazam the radio to make sure I didn’t forget her name. This girl is only 18 and hails from London. Her musical influences range from Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Swan to Amy Winehouse, not surprising then that she has beautiful jazzy soulful voice. … Continue reading White Tiger
Tomorrow I am off to see Eminem as part of the summer sessions in Belehouston Park. I’m a little bit excited as the last time he was due to come to Scotland he cancelled the tour, so I have never seen him live. Basically he is all I’ve been listening to for the past few weeks so can’t share any new music with you today. … Continue reading My Name Is
I have loved Travis since I first heard Driftwood in 1999. They quickly became my favourite band, the fact they are from Glasgow and Fran Healy is pretty cute weren’t the only reasons I promise. The Man Who will forever bring back some of the good memories from secondary school. They have a new album Where You Stand due out on the 19th August and … Continue reading Moving
These guys I heard on Zane Lowe’s show last week. They are a Skate Punk band from Los Angeles. Their name FIDLAR is an acroynm of the skate mantra, Fuck It Dog, Life’s a Risk, and that pretty much sums them up. I’ve always had a soft spot for that reckless don’t care attitude, reminds me of being a teenager. They have featured in quite … Continue reading Awkward
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