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
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
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High Contrast On The Radio
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
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Bastille On The Radio
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.
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Lower Than Atlantis (& co) on The Radio
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.
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Ed Sheeran on The Graham Norton Show
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!!
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One To Watch: Scriptures (UK)
Latest from the One To Watch feature from Nottingham Post, new Nottingham band Scriptures (UK), For full review/interview go to the Published Pieces page
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Gregory Porter on The Graham Norton Show
Currently watching American artist Gregory Porter sing his latest single Holding On, from his new album Take Me To The Alley, on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1 at the moment, and it’s actually quite good. A nice mixture of soul and jazz. It’s got a smoothing, soulful intro and Gregory’s just got the right voice for this type of song. He’s a bit similar to soul legend Stevie Wonder. As an artist he’s got that amazing soothing voice that just gets you. And yes he was wearing that ironic hat of his, how long’s he been wearing that for now?
Also they showed a small clip as a tribute to late Carrie Fisher from when she was last on.
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The Singles Review
Planet Funk
The Switch
This came out way back in 2003 and is roughly 3 minutes 14 seconds long and is by Italian group Planet Funk, though the vocals are performed by British singer Dan Black. It starts off on a relatively slow build before gathering momentum. Dan’s vocal’s alone help make the record and just seem to weave in and out throughout the record. As a standalone dance record it’s actually not all that bad.
SG Lewis
Meant To Be
Came out last year and is amazing. Fresh new song from fresh-faced British DJ/Producer SG Lewis. The song is a great dance track in its own right with a smooth intro, SG’s vocals just weave in and out throughout the track effortlessly . The lyric ‘But if it’s meant to be, It’s meant to be’ just seems to go round and round your head.
Kygo Ft Kodaline
Raging
This came out last year and was produced by Norwegian DJ/Producer Kygo with Irish rock band Kodaline on vocal duties. The song is a perfect blend of folk, electronic and rock the line ‘We’ve got a wild love raging, raging’ just oscillate during the song. Thankfully all four members of Kodaline a great vocalists as they just sound great. The song ends quite nicely on Steve Garrigan’s vocals.
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One To Watch: Cameron Sinclair
Another addition from the One To Watch feature in the Nottingham Post, new local artist Cameron Sinclair. For the full interview go to the Published Pieces page
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