Twin Shadow turns a U2 classic into some seriously sexy s**t.
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.
MNEK – THE MIXTAPE, VERNACULAR
My big love, MNEK, has an amazing mix-tape with some very awesome tunes.
Janet – Nasty
Bobby Brown – Every Little Step
Soul II Soul – Back To Life
Fresh Prince Theme Song
MNEK – Every Little Word
George Michael – FastLove
Mariah Carey – Fantasy ODB
MNEK – What Good Is A Heart
Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On
Disclosure – When A Fire Starts To Burn
Black Box – Everybody Everybody
Javeon – Lovesong
Rudimental – Baby
Rudimental – Spoons
Duke Dumont – Need U (100)
MNEK – FML
New Music: The Phoncurves
Summery folk from Australia. Check out here.
New Music: Ji Nilsson
One of the best voices of the week. Mellow Swedish electropop. Check out here.
Watch: Gang Colours Feat. Lulu James ‘Why Didn’t You Call?’
New Music: Daithi
Great new house that’s bound to put you on happy mode. Check out here.
New Music: Klischée
Electro-swing makes me so happy. Check out here.
Watch: Syron ‘Colour Me In’
New Music: Paul Thomas Saunders
#Selfie
Fun house from The Chainsmokers.
Live: Nabiha, YAST & Jaakko Eino Kalevi at Lexington London
Managed to catch three cool acts at the Lexington yesterday evening as part of the monthly Ja Ja Ja night. Jaakko Eino Kalevi has a certain ‘Bryan Ferry goes hipster’ vibe around, making some beats that manage to sound edgy and easy to listen to. YAST played their trademark Swedish indie sound, and Nabiha went all out with her unique and infectious blend of RnB and pop.
Mr 2Kay ft May7ven & Moelogo – Bubugaga Remix
There’s so many people involved in this Afrobeat slice of feel-good Friday that I’ll just hyperlink to Mr 2Kay. Fun!
New Music: fwdslxsh
This can only be described as sexy, chilled electro. Check out here.
New Music: Locals
I imagine this would do quite well in the UK. Swedish indie. Check out here.