Friday 29 April 2011
Song of the Day (29th April, '11) [Cheesy party special]
Kool & The Gang - Celebration
I think this is only fitting... Congratulations to Catherine and William, the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Now go kick up your heels and join the rest of the world in celebrating!
Thursday 28 April 2011
Song of the Day (28th April, '11)
This will be the first release from the Germanic electro-dance acts forthcoming album "I Love You Dude", set for release on the 20th June. VERY EXCITED!
Download '2 Hearts' for FREE from SoundCloud.
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Let's take a moment to appreciate young, British talent...
I very nearly jumped out of my seat and squealed with unadulterated joy when I saw Ed Sheeran on Later Live... With Jools Holland last night. Three years ago I'm sure the man himself never thought he'd be sharing a time slot on BBC television with the likes of PJ Harvey but share it he did and he definitely held his own.
The 20-year-old singer/songwriter and general musical bod hailing from Halifax has quietly been doing his own thing since 2005 and by 2008 had already released 3 EPs. Already connected to some pretty big names in the industry (Jamie Foxx, Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and Example to name but a few) this young man is by no means untalented. Sheeran manages to create spectacular music simply by recording all the vocal samples, beats and guitar loops onto effects peddles, making his live performances intensive and engaging - all eyes on him.
He's releasing his first mainstream album '+' on Atlantic Records later in the year but if you can't wait til then, you can join his mailing list and download his free EP 'The One Take' from his website and keep up to date on a more regular/stalkerish way on his Twitter. You can also check out his popular single 'The A Team' which even made Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in The World last night on Radio 1. (The video cost £20 to make!)
Keep an eye out for this young man. Definitely one to watch.
The 20-year-old singer/songwriter and general musical bod hailing from Halifax has quietly been doing his own thing since 2005 and by 2008 had already released 3 EPs. Already connected to some pretty big names in the industry (Jamie Foxx, Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and Example to name but a few) this young man is by no means untalented. Sheeran manages to create spectacular music simply by recording all the vocal samples, beats and guitar loops onto effects peddles, making his live performances intensive and engaging - all eyes on him.
He's releasing his first mainstream album '+' on Atlantic Records later in the year but if you can't wait til then, you can join his mailing list and download his free EP 'The One Take' from his website and keep up to date on a more regular/stalkerish way on his Twitter. You can also check out his popular single 'The A Team' which even made Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in The World last night on Radio 1. (The video cost £20 to make!)
Keep an eye out for this young man. Definitely one to watch.
SONG OF THE DAY (27th April, '11)
TOM VEK - A CHORE
I might be slightly addicted to Tom Vek's latest offering. Give it a listen and judge for yourselves.
Available for download HERE, if you're partial to a bit of catchy, indie goodness.
If you really like what Mr. Vek does, you can keep up to date with gigs and appearances on his website - just hit up http://tomvek.tv.
Wednesday 20 April 2011
A Superb Example of a Great New Track
When you think of Example, what comes to mind? Chart-friendly hits like 'Won't Go Quietly' or 'Kick Starts'? Or have you been following him since the days of the thought provoking 'What We Made'?
Whatever has come before doesn't really have a patch on what's about to come, in my humble opinion.
I absolutely LOVED the free single he released with Skream 'Shot Yourself In The Foot Again' - I thought the sound was different to the singles we've all been exposed to in the past so when I heard 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' I got incredibly excited and insisted on playing it full volume on my massive headphones repeatedly. The drop is insane and the beat will ensure this is a 'floorfiller' (or whatever you kids are calling it these days). Don't believe me? Give it a listen (official video due for release soon. You'll know when it has. I won't be able to contain my excitement) -
Looks like Example is going to be a busy boy over the next few months, too. With his third album entitled 'Playing In The Shadows' due for release later this year (September, fingers crossed!), he's going to be beavering away in the studio getting that as tight as he can as well as performing at some of the summers biggest festivals. Check his website http://www.trythisforexample.com for more information and a list of festivals to best plan your stalking*.
(*Stalking is, of course, illegal and not something we should condone as a society)
Whatever has come before doesn't really have a patch on what's about to come, in my humble opinion.
I absolutely LOVED the free single he released with Skream 'Shot Yourself In The Foot Again' - I thought the sound was different to the singles we've all been exposed to in the past so when I heard 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' I got incredibly excited and insisted on playing it full volume on my massive headphones repeatedly. The drop is insane and the beat will ensure this is a 'floorfiller' (or whatever you kids are calling it these days). Don't believe me? Give it a listen (official video due for release soon. You'll know when it has. I won't be able to contain my excitement) -
Looks like Example is going to be a busy boy over the next few months, too. With his third album entitled 'Playing In The Shadows' due for release later this year (September, fingers crossed!), he's going to be beavering away in the studio getting that as tight as he can as well as performing at some of the summers biggest festivals. Check his website http://www.trythisforexample.com for more information and a list of festivals to best plan your stalking*.
(*Stalking is, of course, illegal and not something we should condone as a society)
Since No One Has Shown Me The Ropes, This Ship May Sink.
It was brought to my attention in a conversation earlier this week that I have a lot to say. It also is a fairly widely known fact that I love music (having once been described as an amalgamation of Annie Mac and Zane Lowe. My accent isn't half as interesting though).
I thought it might be interesting to start a blog where I can, in some way, combine these two facts. So here it is, a piddly little blog where I will probably end up ranting about the state of affairs in the industry, have a rave about any new bands or tunes that I stumble across or simply give my thoughts on something (I won't say 'review' - I am by no means any kind of reviewer, much as I would love to be. I just like writing, ask my old English teacher from school).
So this is my initial post. I am well aware that the theme and the name of the thing needs a helluva lot of work; perhaps when I'm struck with inspiration I'll pop on and have a faff. I think this'll probably do for now though.
It'd mean a lot if you could be encouraging, by the way! No slating because I think we all know that doesn't really help anyone. And remember - opinions are like ass holes; we've all got one. Just because I say something that you might not necessarily agree with doesn't mean I'm wrong. We all have our likes and dislikes. That said, I do like a nice bit of variety and will give everything a listen so hopefully there'll be something for everyone here!
I thought it might be interesting to start a blog where I can, in some way, combine these two facts. So here it is, a piddly little blog where I will probably end up ranting about the state of affairs in the industry, have a rave about any new bands or tunes that I stumble across or simply give my thoughts on something (I won't say 'review' - I am by no means any kind of reviewer, much as I would love to be. I just like writing, ask my old English teacher from school).
So this is my initial post. I am well aware that the theme and the name of the thing needs a helluva lot of work; perhaps when I'm struck with inspiration I'll pop on and have a faff. I think this'll probably do for now though.
It'd mean a lot if you could be encouraging, by the way! No slating because I think we all know that doesn't really help anyone. And remember - opinions are like ass holes; we've all got one. Just because I say something that you might not necessarily agree with doesn't mean I'm wrong. We all have our likes and dislikes. That said, I do like a nice bit of variety and will give everything a listen so hopefully there'll be something for everyone here!
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