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The Singles Review

December 7, 2016 — Leave a comment

KDA ft Tinashe

‘Just Say’

Sounds completely fresh and another one to listen to either in your room or on the road. Tinashe’s voice is soft and melodic and provides the hook all the way through. The lines ‘Just say that you need me’ and ‘Just say that you love me’ just goes round your head. Fresh and original, I can definitely see this doing well. KDA and Tinashe are amazing new artists waiting to be heard.

Twin Atlantic

‘Heart and Soul’

3 minutes 48 seconds and completely rocking. Fantastic track from the Scottish lads, courtesy of Sam McTrusty’s superb vocals and Barry McKenna’s backing. Excellent guitar riffs with some bagpipes in the background giving the track a good, steady build-up. Just another reminder of their musical genius, and why they’re one of Scotland’s best bands yet

Vic Mensa

‘Down on my luck’

Now this is one amazing track by new artist Vic Mensa. The track itself starts off a bit like background music before gradually building up and Vic’s voice just cuts straight through and suddenly you’ve got this beautiful dance track. Down on my luck sounds like something you’ve probably not heard of before and is a fresh new sound. Quite simply brilliant.

Adele, BMTH & Kungs on Radio 1

December 5, 2016 — Leave a comment

Just been driving back from work today and these were 3 tracks that I heard and they sounded amazing

Adele: Water Under The Bridge

BMTH: Oh No

Kungs (ft Ephemerals): I Feel So Bad

Anything by Adele needs no introduction as anything by her speaks for itself, not a huge fan of BMTH (Bring Me The Horizon) but I admit the track sounded alright and I’ve never heard of Kungs till now but this track was a beauty. The 1st and 3rd I’d definitely recommend for a drive-time selection.

 

Blasting News UK: The Vinyl Revival

November 30, 2016 — Leave a comment

An article I did for Blasting News UK last year about vinyl sales, more to come soon. Have a read and enjoy

http://uk.blastingnews.com/entertainment/2015/04/the-vinyl-revival-rise-of-the-record-sales-00353703.html
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The vinyl revival: rise of the record sales It’s a comeback – sales of vinyl records surge at their fastest rate in fifteen years

 

 

 

Olly Murs on The Graham Norton Show

November 25, 2016 — Leave a comment

Currently watching former X-Factor singer Olly Murs sing his latest track ‘Years and Years’, and it’s not all that bad and I’ll admit Olly’s got a good voice for the song. The song however doesn’t really appeal to me though it does sound upbeat. Nice light display during the performance and the backing singers seem quite good. Sadly I won’t be rushing to get the single anytime soon. The song from his from his new album 24 Hours

 

 

Elton John to arrange meeting with Putin

June 6, 2016 — Leave a comment

A small article I did for WhatsOn to do the with Elton John wanting to meet up with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss LGBT issues in Russia. In my honest opinion, I don’t know why he’s even bothering.

http://uk.whatson.uk.com/elton-john-to-meet-vladimir-putin-over-gay-rights/

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Elton John wants to meet up with Vladimir Putin to discuss LGBT rights in Russia on how they can improve.

 

 

The Singles Review

August 27, 2015 — Leave a comment

Maroon 5

“This Summer’s Gonna Hurt…”

This is one amazing single and is one of the reasons why you remember why you loved Maroon 5 and after the first few seconds you’re already hooked and that’s before the first lyric. Very catchy and upbeat song and after more than a decade in music this band’s music just gets better and better and Adam Levine’s vocals are absolutely fantastic. This is definitely one for the summer playlist and one you can help but love. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing ‘This Summer’s Gonna Hurt’ from the top of your voice.

Example

“Whisky Story”

One full on energised tune, just incredible listening and you’re going to want to listen again and again. Example’s vocal are as amazing as ever and is a reminder why he’s an amazing artist in the British music scene and is just sheer proof that he just seems to get better and better. If you thought ‘Change the Way Kiss Me’, ‘Looking for Love’ were amazing then ‘Whisky Song is a move in another direction. Just stick this one your playlist and be amazed by what you hear.

TS7 ft Taylor Fowlis

“Heartlight”

This northern lass has got one of the most haunting yet soulful voice that you’re going to hear in a while, and even the bass is just spot on. The song itself is brilliant and the first lyric ‘Couldn’t escape if I wanted to’ is catchy. All the way from Liverpool and yet still unknown to many this woman’s got a catchy dance/R&B track that’s just too good to ignore. Just listen and after the first 15 seconds it wouldn’t at all be surprising if you hit the repeat button on this one.