Adam J Humphreys

One To Watch: Scarlet’s Wake

February 8, 2017 — Leave a comment

This is the print version of Scarlet’s Wake from Nottingham paper the Nottingham Post, you can catch the full interview on the Published Pieces page.

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Elbow on The Graham Norton Show

February 3, 2017 — Leave a comment
Currently watching Elbow play their new song Magnificent (She Says) on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1 at the moment, I’m actually enjoying it. It’s got a smooth start and Guy Harvey’s voice is great as always and always seem to hit the right notes, talented as always. Sounds a little bit like Sting. Guy’s got a good vocal range. The violins in the background add some edge to the sound. The song’s on their new album Little Fictions. after listening to this I’m tempted to get a copy.

One To Watch: Scarlet’s Wake (online)

February 3, 2017 — Leave a comment

This is my second One To Watch from Nottingham paper the Nottingham Post to go online. They’re called Scarlet’s Wake, read and enjoy

http://www.nottinghampost.com/nottingham-music-scene-one-to-watch-scarlet-s-wake/story-30106653-detail/story.html
Nottingham band Scarlet’s Wake have been mixing dirty riffs and growling bass for ten years. Drummer Tweak does the talking… How would you describe your music? We try to blend styles though…

One To Watch: George Gadd (online)

February 1, 2017 — Leave a comment

This is the online version of One To Watch featuring Nottingham artist George Gadd from the Nottingham Post, read and enjoy.

http://www.nottinghampost.com/nottingham-music-scene-one-to-watch-george-gadd/story-30085173-detail/story.html
George Gadd has been on the Nottingham music scene for eight years performing folk/punk under the influence of Frank Turner to Bruce Springsteen. He’ll be supporting Kevin Devine at The Bodega on…

 

One To Watch: George Gadd

January 27, 2017 — Leave a comment

Another edition from the One To Watch feature from the Nottingham Post, Nottingham artist George Gadd. For the full interview go to the Published Pieces page

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Izzy Bizu on The Graham Norton Show

January 27, 2017 — Leave a comment

Just been watching Izzy Bizu perform her latest single Talking To You on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1 which was actually quite good. Izzy has got smooth soft vocals which can reach the high note and was just amazing listening pleasure and her voice just glides through the music. Her single Talking To You has got a nice soft, gospel feel to it, the song’s great, and so’s she. Izzy Bizu came to attention via the BBC Introducing

High Contrast On The Radio

January 26, 2017 — Leave a comment
Heard the new single from British producer High Contrast on Radio 1 last night, it’s featured in the new soundtrack to T2 Trainspotting2. It’s called Mouthwash, and I was completely hooked after 20 seconds, that’s how much I loved it. As far as soundtracks go it’s highly energised and is in the same vein as Underworld’s Born Slippy. If you ever get the chance to just listen to it, you won’t be disappointed. It’s even been noted as Hottest Record in The World on Radio 1

Bastille On The Radio

January 24, 2017 — Leave a comment
Caught the new song by Bastille, Blame, on Radio 1  whilst on the road this afternoon which sounded really good. Sounds a bit different from some of their other songs and definitely one I would listen to again and again. Lead singer Dan Smith’s voice sounds great as always and just cuts straight through the sound.

Lower Than Atlantis (& co) on The Radio

January 22, 2017 — Leave a comment
Found myself listening to Had Enough by Lower Than Atlantis, Ain’t Got Far To Go by Jess Glynne on Radio 1 on the way back from work, and I have to admit, though I’m not a huge fan of Atlantis I found myself enjoying it. Has a mature sound to it. Ain’t Got Far To Go I’ve heard a few times already and already like it. Also there was a special track by Declan McKenna who I mentioned in a previous post. The track was called The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home and though I only heard 20 seconds worth it sounded good.

Ed Sheeran on The Graham Norton Show

January 20, 2017 — Leave a comment
Currently watching Ed Sheeran perform his new single ‘Castle On The Hill’ on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1 right now. What a single, what a comeback and You Need Me, I Don’t Need You seems so long ago now. Just Ed, his guitar and voice and that’s pretty much all you need, seriously, what more do you need. I like how the song switches from slow-pace in the verses to fast verses fast-pace on the chorus. Castle On The Hill is on his new album, Divide (the actual divide symbol). Also in a twist of revelation there’s a guy on the Red Chair called James who just so happens to have been his best mate a school. What are the chances of that!!