In a world where new music is more accessible than ever its funny how the same bands and artists are played over and over on radio and TV. I’ve pretty much given up regular radio as a result. Being able to stream music from my phone through my car stereo was the final straw and now Spotify helpfully suggests new bands to me every week. Continue reading “Wages”
There’s been a distinct lack of females recently as my new music Monday. Today I will rectify that by sharing the wonderful Yuna with you. Yuna is a Malaysian born singer songwriter, discovered in February 2011 and signed to a Indie-Pop record label, Fader. Originally studying Law she gave that up to follow what she loved in the hope it would bring joy to others. … Continue reading I Wanna Go
My new favourite summer track. It’s cool, clever and reeks of summer. Portugal. The Man are an American indie rock band. They’ve been together since 2005 and since then haven’t really stopped, either recording or touring. They’ve released an album/EP pretty much every year and have played at every festival running it seems. Their latest album has been produced by Danger Mouse, the producer with … Continue reading Modern Jesus
Dan Croll is a British singer-songwriter, originally from Newcastle-upon-Lyme but attended the famous, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. While there he won the national Songwriter of the Year award and was one of 8 picked to have a 1-2-1 with Sir Paul McCartney himself. He creates folk melodies mixed with a bit of electronic and the result is beautifully chilled upbeat music. He describes them … Continue reading Compliment Your Soul
These guys I found via Twitter, @SeattleYachtClb. Despite their name, they hail from Liverpool not Seattle. Seattle is apparently cooler and the guys like the escapism of the title. Their songs are catchy and the kinda thing you could easily hear on Radio 1. These pair are best friends, they have grown up together and already been in various bands. Their music now I would describe … Continue reading Fall Deep
I thought I’d share some of my highlights from last nights Brits, for you American’s that our version of the Grammy’s. Firstly Best British Group. I was impressed the vast majority of the nominees were all proper bands, meaning they can actually play an instrument and write a song. I’m so glad Mumford and Sons won, I’ve loved them since I heard Little Lion Man. … Continue reading London Calling
I missed New Music Monday yesterday as I was reeling from that One Way or Another cover. I thought I would share it with you today. This is a funky little tune from Wild Belle. These two are brother and sister, something which I normally find a bit weird but they don’t appear to sing love songs at each other so I’ll let that pass. … Continue reading It’s too late
This morning I heard the new UK number 1 on the radio. It is appalling! One Direction have covered Blondie’s One Way or Another and thrown in a bit of teenage kicks as well. I was surprised they had released a cover given the rest of their songs are pretty decent pop tunes. i then discovered it’s the Comic Relief single this year. I know … Continue reading One Way or Another
Another great Scottish guitar band, they are based in Glasgow but not sure if they are originally all from here. These guys have been around for a while now, their first album was released in 2006. They are already pretty known in America but this year might be the year they breakthrough here. Their new single, The Woodpile, has been taken up by Radio 1 … Continue reading The Woodpile
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