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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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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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Katie Melua on The Graham Norton Show
Just watching Katie Melua perform her new single ‘The Little Swallow’ with The Gori Women’s Choir on BBC1 at the moment. Granted it starts off on a slow pace before Katie’s voice gradually seeps through, ironically it doesn’t so much as cut through and dominate the other voices but just goes alongside them. A very gospel performance and surprisingly short. The singe’s from her new album In Winter. Though she’s got a great voice can’t say I thought that much of it I’m afraid.
And everyone posed for a selfie, courtesy of Hollywood legend Will Smith at the end.
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Busted on The Graham Norton Show
Currently listening to Busted perform on the Graham Norton Show on BBC1 right now, and I admit they don’t sound all that bad. Their new single ‘On What You’re On’ sounds like a whole different new league as compared to what they’ve done in the past, a lot more grown up as compared to their very first. I admit it’s officially beginning to grow on me. If that’s what an 11 year absence does to your music it was obviously a good thing then.
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The Singles Review
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.
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Adele, BMTH & Kungs on Radio 1
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.
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Emeli Sande on The Graham Norton Show
Am currently listening to Emile Sande’s new single ‘Breathing Underwater’ and it’s pure listening pleasure. Her voice is both soothing, haunting and is completely captivating, all at the same time. This is just another reminder of why she’s the brilliant artist that she is. Melodic, soothing, and gospel voice and the song just flows freely. One of Scotland’s best singers.
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The Singles Review
Pussy Riot
‘Punk Prayer “Virgin Mary, Put Putin Away”
A decent track by the infamous Russian all-female punk group, Pussy Riot, which incidentally is also the one that made the headlines/news a couple of years back with its video. The song itself is a nice combo of church choir music infused with aggressive and energetic punk with some full-on lyrics. In a way it’s a reminder of what punk was like in its heyday. Lastly if you don’t mind strong language then you might like this the s-bomb’s dropped a few times. It’s only two minutes long and isn’t actually that bad.
Cassius (ft Ryan Tedder & JAW)
‘The Missing’
This is quite a good dance track at its best and being only 3 minutes 47 seconds long its not all that bad. There’s a line ‘Makes sense baby’ which circulates quite a bit throughout and gets you hooked in, also Ryan Tedder’s voice is well suited to this which cuts straight through some of the backbeat. The video for this track to this is looks like a photography/film set combined with lots of people kissing/snogging all the way throughout.
You Me At Six
‘Night People’
Another serving from the lads and it sounds a little bit different from other stuff that they’ve done previously, it’s 3 minutes 6 seconds long. I wouldn’t say it’s altogether fantastic but it’s different at least and Josh makes good use of his vocal range, pushing it out a bit. If you’ve ever seen the video you’d be left wondering just how much they’ve taken after White Stripe’s Seven Nation Army as it’s a practical dead-ringer, but having said that it looks alternative.
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Album Reviews: Disclosure ‘Caracal’
The second album from duo Disclosure, packed with hits such as ‘Omen’, ‘Magnets’ and ‘Hourglass’ each track is as great as the next and it’s steady progression from Settle. For further detailed review go to Album Reviews page
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