Man, I am so glad this day is over… DCUP all the way this evening.
Category: Music
New Music: SLK
Understated and cool soul/ RnB. Check out here.
New Music: Kites and Komets
New Music: Leon Else
New Music: Luke Pickett
I got so excited when I heard this. I feel so much potential to come out of this kid. London-based RnB. Check out here.
Watch: Manou ‘Sadie’
New Music: Dios Mio
Alternative sound from London. Check out here.
New Music: INK
Beautifully melodic dancey indie. I’ve actually passed on INK in the past but this is a pretty special track. Check out here.
New Music: Gorgeous George
I’m drawn to artists that turn the mundane obviousness of life into something more intriguing through lyrics. The gritty London vibe around this track, mixing with Balkan folk music, messes with your head for sure. Check out here.
New Music: Kepler Gold
New Music: Air Traffic Controller
Radio-friendly indie pop. Check out here.
New Music: Yell For Help
I can see people either loving or hating this but either way it’s a really interesting duo to listen to. Check out here.
New Music: Nate Connelly
Perfect for a Monday night, ambient alternative tinged with some subtle electro sounds. Check out here.
Twin Shadow – With or Without You (U2 cover)
Listen: Dornik ‘Rebound
Dornik is rapidly becoming of one of my favourite kids from 2013. With this only being his second track, I wonder where he will end up this time next year.
New Music: Kyan Kuatois
BBC Sound of 2014 longlist released!
I wait all year to see this list get published. Only because it’s interesting to see how many people have already been featured on here.
The BBC Sound of 2014 is often a predictor of what music acts will launch big in over the next twelve months, and has featured the likes of Adele, Jessie J and 50 cent.
This year’s mix is a lot better than last year’s in my opinion, and is definitely more pop-orientated than previous ‘Sounds of’. Here’s the full list:
- Banks – first featured February 2013
- Chance The Rapper
- Ella Eyre – first featured April 2013
- George Ezra – first featured December 2012
- FKA Twigs
- Chloe Howl – first featured December 2012
- Jungle – first featured September 2013
- Kelela – first featured October 2013
- MNEK – first featured May 2010 (also check out the interview)
- Nick Mulvey – first featured May 2013
- Royal Blood
- Sampha
- Say Lou Lou – first featured May 2012 (as Saint Lou Lou)
- Luke Sital-Singh – first featured July 2012
- Sam Smith – first featured January 2013
The top 5 will be revealed daily starting 6th January 6th 2014, with the winner crowned on the 10th. I’m not putting any guesses on who will win this time round though!
New Music: Audego
This is indescribable. There’s a cute, innocent charm around the voice but the beats get gritty every so often. Check out here.
Watch: Lars Vaular ‘Legender’
One of Norway’s most notable names in hip hop comes with new, stunning visuals for single ‘Legender’.
Listen: CEO ‘Whorehouse’
Only Swedish pop can get away with having a song titled ‘Whorehouse’ sounding utterly adorable. On a serious note, I’m so happy to see CEO back on the scene again.