Here are some tunes that I appear to have become obsessed with to the point where it may actually be bordering on unhealthy.
First up, the gorgeous 'I Would Do Anything For You' by the amazing Foster The People. Taken from the album 'Torches' (out now and a MUST BUY), this track - which is not to be confused with that popular Meatloaf tune - is a beautiful, upbeat tale of falling in love. Simple melody with simple lyrics, perhaps in some way to reflect how simple falling for someone can be. (Coincidentally, the next single to be released by Foster The People is 'Helena Beat'. I recommend you check out the video for that one. Insane).
Next is the ever-kooky Jamie Woon. As far as I'm concerned, 'Mirrorwriting' should have been nominated for the Mercury Prize (maybe next year, Jamie. I'll start the campaign) for being so completely different to anything I've heard in a long time. 'Spirits' is a stunning tune. His lyrics seem to be a poetic expression of something of a karmic/hippy sentiment. This appeals to me but it's certainly something of an acquired sound.
And finally, from someone who sadly wasn't nominated for a Mercury award to someone who was - ms Katy B. Say what you want about the girl, she's definitely got a good voice (if you ignore her 'funny accent'. I played this to some friends from New Zealand and they kept giggling) and 'Witches Brew' is an oddly addictive record. Maybe she's cast a spell over us with it...? All I know is that the rippling, almost glittering dubby (not a word but it is now) synths that seem to overtake this record are lovely. Plus men seem to be pretty enchanted with her.
