SHOUT OUT LOUDS | Walking In Your Footsteps

I know the cloud and rain has returned once again but don't let the weather be an excuse to get you down. Inject a little sunshine into your day with the sound-hug that is Shout Out Louds.

There seems to be a wealth of musical talent coming from the Nordic set of late, oftentimes folk-y, indie pop sounds with something of an electronic twist, starting with the likes of Bjork and Royksopp and latterly the likes of Of Monsters And Men, Niki and the Dove, Be The Bear and Philco Fiction.

Their new album "Optica" is available to buy now.

Turn it up and enjoy.

BEBE BLACK | Deathwish

 
With high notes reminiscent of La Roux's Elly Jackson, London-based Bebe Black's "Deathwish" seems to tell the tale of the tragedy of loving someone and how destructive it can be. It's like dark, disco/dance; as enigmatic as the woman herself (and by that I mean there are few details about her knocking about online). Keep your ears open for more information and tracks and maybe follow her on Twitter and conduct some Sherlock-esque deductions of you own...

The 1975 - Chocolate

Today is one of those days. You know the one I mean, right? The air is still cold, the mist might still be hanging around but the sun's shining and there's a promise of spring palpable in everything. It's the kind of day that makes you feel like smiling for no reason other than the fact that it's no longer a hideous, rainy day in England. 

You need some music to accompany this good mood - an aural contributor to the spring in your step. I give you the latest offering from Manchester-born alt-rockers The 1975. 

After causing quite a stir with "Sex" and giving standard radio play a much needed guitar revival, this jaunty, upbeat and dare I say "funky" follow up is perfect for A Day Of Doing Things; to be driving around in the sunshine, windows down and stereo up (presumably why they've entitled their March 4th release "Music For Cars" - serving suggestion.)

Turn it up and enjoy.

Song of the Day - Luke Sital-Singh "Fail For You"

No words, just music. (And a link to his website where you can download the track for free).

Song of the Day - Thievery Corporation "Blasting Through The City"