Photo: Johnny Fonseca. “Grace” is the first release from Birmingham singer Jacob Banks’s forthcoming Paradox EP. It’s a powerful soulful number and is a great statement of intent from Jacob. More releases like this and he’ll surely be laughing his way to the bank; “Grace” is today’s Song of The Continue Reading
Songs
Terrible Terrible – Between A Breath
It’s rather unfortunate that the part of the band’s cover art for new EP, Get The New Computer, that shows on the player is an arse – but don’t be alarmed. The cover is actually a tongue in cheek remake of Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover. In addtion to that and perhaps more Continue Reading
Polarheart – Dystopia
Funnily enough Polarheart’s dreamy new single “Dystopia”, was the result of a challenge the duo set themselves to write something terrible – having suffered from weeks of writers block. I’m glad to say that “Dystopia” is far from terrible and you can listen to the song below. “Dystopia” will be released July 10th.
Holy ’57 – Island Kids
Summer and good music go hand in hand and on this sunny day, London-based artist Alex Mankoo (Holy ’57) unleashes his first track “Island Kids”. It’s feel good pop music done right, with a polyphonic twist – you can listen to it below. Look out for Holy ’57’s “Island Kids” video Continue Reading
Annie Mac – Sunset Minimix
Annie Mac has just released her latest mixtape, the Sunset Minimix, which features the likes of Four Tet, Julio Bashmore, Shura, Robyn and more. The mix is in aid of the Kids Company, with all of the proceeds going to the charity. The charity provides support to vulnerable inner-city children, young people Continue Reading
Vanessa Elisha – Down For This
Australian R&B singer Vanessa Elisha, returns with “Down For This” the first release from her forthcoming Good Ones EP. The EP was recorded across both sides of the Pacific Ocean and is the result of almost a year of studio and sessions with the likes Paces, Golden Features, XXYYXX, JMSN, Continue Reading
Will Young – Thank You (Fred Falke Remix)
French producer Fred Falke’s remix of Will Young’s “Thank You” couldn’t be more perfect. Fred transformed the song into an uplifting dance number, emphasising the joy and happiness that was somewhat missing in Will’s original. This is banging, thank you Fred.
Oh Wonder – White Blood
Incredibly, “White Blood” is the tenth release in as many months from London duo Oh Wonder. It’s perhaps one of the most meaningful too, it was inspired by one of their fans who discovered he had a tumour (which was later removed). You can read more about the touching meaning behind Continue Reading
Skepta – Lukey World
Following the recent death of close friend Lukey Maxwell, Skepta released a song in tribute to him. Skepta has clearly been hit hard with the loss, devoting all of his recent posts on social media to Lukey. If you’re in the North London area, there’ll be football tournament in Lukey’s Continue Reading
Festival Review: Wildlife Festival 2015
2015 marked the first outing for Disclosure and Rudimental’s Wild Life Festival, which was held at Brighton City Airport. Over 60 acts performed at this year’s festival which was held last weekend (Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June). I was originally supposed to go on both days but was let Continue Reading