Amanda Mair has been causing a bit of a storm on the web for a few months. This seems to be the first video from her. It’s cute.
Category: Music
New Music: Seasfire
I’m starting to see a trend in the last few months of simple, stripped back but impactful pop with lots of piano sounds. It’s refreshing and beautiful. This new band from Bristol follow that trend brilliantly. Check out here.
New Music: Swiss Lips
They’ve just signed a four album deal with Epic Records, i.e. they will be huge shortly. Check out here.
New Music: Badlands
Haunting, cold beats from Sweden. Check out here.
New Music: Future Unlimited
You wouldn’t guess they were from Nashville, would you? A great mix of influences sounds past and present make for a fresh sound! Check out here.
New Music: Allure
French electropop. Check out here.
Annoying, obnoxious, irritating and amazing.
I hate M.I.A. I know a lot of you love her, and I respect that. But I really can’t stand her. However, I don’t hold grudges. I despised this throughout the first 60 seconds, then something in me changed. So now I like it. Just this once…
First Watch: Miike Snow ‘Paddling Out’
First Listen: Sam Sparro ‘The Shallow Ground’
A glimpse into upcoming Sam Sparro goodness, with a cameo from Swedish supertalent Erik Hassle. Happy Monday folks.
First Watch: Young Guns ‘Bones’
This just makes you want to stand up and jump around. The album, ‘Bones’, will be released on February 6th 2012 via Play it Again Sam Recordings [PIAS]. Check out here.
First Watch: Juan Zelada ‘What Do I Know’
Well this is fun. Juan Zelada’s new single ‘What Do I Know’ is out with Decca Records on 13th February 2012. The new single was named ‘Record of the Week’ on BBC Radio 2 and is currently on their A play list.
Chubby Dubz – Loungin’ Podcast 001
Chubby Dubz aka Oliver $ and Gene Siewing have put together this podcast featuring tracks from their forthcoming release on loungin’ plus a few more nuggets of their choice.
New Music: The Neighbourhood
This is just brilliant on every scale. ‘Think of The Weeknd meets Sam Sparro but with a darker undertone. Haunting tones and echoing vocals fill every inch of space, leaving you no room to breathe.’ Check out here.
New Music: Jodie Marie
The new Duffy? I bloody well hope not… Couldn’t stand Duffy. But Jodie Marie sounds good. Check out here.
New Music: Gonjasufi
I am in love with this track so much. I really can’t describe the sound: it’s just beautiful and eclectic in equal measures. Listen and enjoy! Check out here.
New Music: Pelifics
Cute Norwegian disco. Check out here.
Lions!
This will either make you cheery or annoyed but I hope it makes you smile. It’s fresh.
She’s a maniac. On the floor.
Happy Friday!
First Watch: WAZU ‘Murder 1’
WAZU are from Australia and have a sound that is kinda destructive and sexy at the same time. Awesome.
New Music: Yuna
Produced by Pharrell (he seems to be back on form lately, making some stunning tracks with newbies), this is blissfully sexy. A nice way to start the day. Check out here.