A late one I know, forgive me. I had such a rubbish Sunday where I accomplished entirely nothing. You ever get that complete apathy where anything which requires more brain power than staring at the TV is simply a no go? That was me yesterday. Followed by potentially the worse sleep ever. All in all setting me up for a fairly great monday, flash blogger … Continue reading What’s Real
It’s spring now right, so that means it’s nearly summer? Ok I know it’s still freezing so maybe I’m stretching, this little tune from San Cisco will put you right in the mood for summer though. In fact if you turn up the heating and close your eyes you could even pretend we’re already there. Not only do this little Ozzy band have me dreaming … Continue reading Magic
It’s Monday, it’s cold, it’s wet and generally pretty rubbish. So how about some 80’s infused synth pop to brighten up your day? Say hello to Lucy Taylor aka Pawws. This track sounds all sweet and demur but there’s something a little more cutting hiding in the lyrics. Basically it’s fab. Hope it’s cheered up your monday. Continue reading Turnaround
This track put a big smile on my face when I heard it on Saturday. I was just in from washing my car and was frozen to the bone. I set Indie Shuffle to latest singles and this was the first track. It sounded immediately of summer instantly warming me up. Coleman Hell is the Toronto based producer behind the track. He’s part of The … Continue reading 2 Heads
I found these guys yesterday when my hangover was so bad all I could do was lie in a darkened room with some soft music. I miss the hangovers of my twenties. Anyway, Oh Wonder, are a duo from London. They have been releasing tracks on the first of the month for 6months now so I’m a little slow on the uptake with this one. … Continue reading Lose It
Ignition was one of those tracks that back in the day had me springing to the dancefloor. That was before I was enlightened as to how abhorrent a human being R Kelly is. The wonderful Phoebe Ryan has restored my love of the track with this cover mixed with Miguel’s Do You Like. Ms Ryan is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has already worked with rappers … Continue reading Ignition/Do You Like
My new girl crush and I’ve only heard this one track, when it’s this good though it’s enough. Chloe Black was born in Australia and raised in LA and Paris, enough to me me suitably jealous on its own. When you mix in major musical talent, I’m fan girling all over the place. Not only does Ms Black have cool Lana-esque vocal, the comparison is … Continue reading 27 Club
Borrowing half of my favourite Cranberries album to justify what seems to be the standard post from all music bloggers right now. Well they had it right, why can’t I? Unfortunately I don’t have the time to put together a comprehensive list like some of my bigger more professional counterparts. I was pleased to see some of my choices over the past year have made … Continue reading Everyone Else is Doing It
Two posts in one day! Shock horror, these ones are kinda time depend though so can’t wait till next week. My last top three, the bittersweet ones, including my absolute favourite Christmas songs, I’m a soppy soul. I know your supposed to save the best for last but I can’t resist. My all time favourite Christmas song, in fact I’d listen to it all year … Continue reading Fairytale of New York
Today I’ve got my top three songs with a purpose, this was actually meant for last Monday but work got in the way. When John Lennon released a Christmas song there had to be a reason behind it. After years of various protests Lennon released this track in 1971, in the main as a protest to the Vietnam war. The song has become a classic. … Continue reading Happy Xmas (War is Over)
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