Well hello sailors! This blog has been so neglected recently that I figured why not give it a bit of a revamp lovin'.
I write most of my gig reviews now for a Birmingham-based music magazine called Counteract. So how about something just for fun? I thought I'd just share 5, old and new, of the songs swirling around on repeat in my mind at the moment.
Jagwar Ma are fast becoming one of my favourite bands. If you're a moon-eyed fan of psychedelic vibes you'll love their Aussie sixties tinged melodies.
Recently released album 'Howlin' was eagerly anticipated after the success of singles 'The Throw' and 'Man I need.' 'That Loneliness' is certainly one of the highlights of the album and has had me wearing out that repeat button...
If you like something that's catchy and easy on the ears then 'Move Along' by Brooklyn based band Salt Cathedral is a winner. 'I move along/to the beat of the drums' echoes throughout the single as it twinkles with foals-esque rhythms and a build up in pace that leaves you fighting the urge to dance. You can also get a free download of it here. Does it get any better?
Glashow's own Chvrches are taking off. Big time. They're electro-pop at its best and front girl Lauren Mayberry's light and acoustically pleasing vocals gel perfectly with the fast paced synth. They have far newer material out now but 'Lies' really shows them at their passionate best. (I did an interview with them that you can read here).
Now. These New Puritans. 'Field of Reeds' certainly shows a totally different side to the band, but it really is a corker of an album. 'Fragment Two' is delicate, deep and oddly haunting. The simple piano melodies reach right into the pit of your soul alongside the trumpet solo towards the end.
Finally it wouldn't be summer without The Beach Boys. This doesn't need any spiel from me. Perfect for long summer days, or for any day in fact.
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