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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…

 

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

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!!

One To Watch: Scriptures (UK)

January 14, 2017 — Leave a comment

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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The Singles Review

January 13, 2017 — Leave a comment

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.

One To Watch: Cameron Sinclair

January 8, 2017 — Leave a comment

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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BBC Music Sound of 2017

January 6, 2017 — Leave a comment

And the winner is London gal Ray BLK (Building, Loving Knowing) who’s been described as the British equivalent of Lauryn Hill and by going by the sound of her two singles My Hood and Chill Out f.t SG Lewis. Both are incredible and great listening pleasure. Other runners up from this year are…

2. Rag ‘n’ Bone Man

3. Raye

4. Jorja Smith

5. Nadia Rose

AJ Tracey

Anderson .Paak

Cabbage

Dave

Declan McKenna

Maggie Rogers

Stefflon Don

The Amazons

The Japanese House

Tom Grennan

Well done for getting this far in the poll and look forward to hearing from you this year. Other winners have included Sam Smith, Jessie J, Adele and Michael Kiwanuka are previous winner

Robbie Williams Rocks Big Ben Live

January 1, 2017 — Leave a comment

Not long been watching the ever-talented cheeky chappie that is Robbie Williams perform in the lead up to the Big Ben countdown to the London firework display on BBC1. Good’ol Robbie performed some of his hit tracks including Angels, Let Me Entertain You and last years’ release Party Like a Russian and Come Undone. Best of all he’s still on now if you want to watch. All that’s left to say now is

                         Goodbye 2016

               HELLO 2017!!!!