I don’t know how Alicia Keys keeps these big sounds going. It’s been years and years since her debut but she just keeps getting stronger. It’s out 17th February.
New Music: ShezAr
Oh this is a little bit of a monster track! A big soul voice matched with a really interesting sound. I wish more up and coming soul acts were this adventurous. This is released 24 February 2013 via A-Star Music. Check out here.
First Listen: Indiana ‘Bound’
This new track from Indiana is a sexy piece of sleek electronic soul.
Calling all 14-25 year old future stars!
There’s a new UK-wide talent search for 14-25 year olds about to take off, so if you’re interested here’s what it’s all about…
Visiting 8 cities, the programme will begin in February, holding open auditions for 14-25 year olds (singers, groups and MCs) in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newport, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester. The auditions will give young people the chance to showcase their musical skills to a band of 4 industry judges comprising of booking agents, A&Rs, marketing professionals, a representative from the Bigga Fish street team and special musical guests along the way.
After a semi-finals round in April, the Grand Finale will take place in London in May, where 8 finalists will perform to an audience of 500 people. The top 3 acts chosen by the judges will be rewarded with a great selection of industry prizes including studio time, a professional music video, a PR package and song-writing workshops.
Interested musicians should visit http://biggafish.com for entry requirements.
New Music: Lapland
This is interesting, warm sounding pop that is likely to make you smile a little. Check out here.
New Music: Mecanico
I thought this was coming out of France, but this band are actually from Chile! Very good indie pop. Check out here.
New Music: Amason
I’ve been looking for a Soundcloud link to this track for a week and now I’ve finally found one! Track of the week. This is Amason. Or more precisely, a Swedish supergroup consisting of this lot… Check out here.
- Pontus Winnberg [Miike Snow]
- Nils Törnqvist and Petter Winnberg [Little Majorette]
- Gustaf Ejstes [Dungen]
- Amanda Hollingby [Idiot Wind]
First Listen: Woodkid ‘I Love You’
Finally, a new single from Woodkid! Epic and splendid just like everything else this man touches.
First Watch: VAZ ‘Let It Rest’
I can’t get enough of these two quirky Swedes. It’s the kind of pop music that keeps things interesting.
New Music: Zak Waters
Foxygen!
New Music: Lorde
Broody, dark pop from New Zealand. Check out here.
Disclosure + AlunaGeorge = White Noise
I can’t think of a better way to get the week started than listening to this blissful bit of noise from two of the UK’s biggest buzz acts, Disclosure and AlunaGeorge.
New Music: Robert DeLong
This all sounds and looks a little dated, and there seems to be too much going on. But when the drums and that American electro bass kicks in I think ‘oooh nice’, so I like it. Check out here.
Jonathan Johansson
Brand new me
New Music: Wanderhouse
Great new trip-hop from LA. Think Lana Del Rey on a come-down. Check out here.
New Music: Bartoven
First Watch: Left Boy ‘Black Dress’
One of London’s new bad boys, Left Boy’s new single is a little bit mind-blowing. He’s playing London’s Scala on February 5th.
The Pigeon Detectives are back!
Remember this track from The Pigeon Detectives? It was pretty huge when it was released, and it led to the band selling more than half a million records. Anyway, they’re back, and this is their new single and it’s out tomorrow.