A big old update this week so just a few words on these little gems.
Lucy Rose - Middle Of The Bed
I spoke in last week's post of simplicist beauty of singer songwriters. Now we have another. Lucy Rose is best buds with Bombay Bicycle Club and has often been seen on stage with them and providing backing on several tracks. Now she's off on her own. Good decision.
Feist - How Come You Never Go There
Speaking of talented female songwriters, it's the sultry sounds of Feist. After 4 long years since the incredible The Reminder, she is back.
Canterbury - More Than You Know
A massive fan of Canterbury, their debut album Thank You, is one hell of a debut. But, at last new material. Everyone may not be liking the 'new sound', but this band have got what it takes to sit up alongside Kids In Glass Houses and You Me At Six.
You Me At Six - Loverboy
Speaking of YMA6, it's their new track Loverboy. It's sometimes difficult to like a band you used to love as a teenager, when their fanbase is now screaming 14 year olds, but YMA6 have always stuck to what they do best. British pop-rock at it's best.
Tom Vek - Aroused
Yeah I know this has been out a little while now, but for some reason I've had this on repeat all week. Love the absurdity and bizarreness of the whole thing.
Lil Wayne - She Will (ft Drake)
In a week when Watch The Throne was released it's probably expected that every other rapper in the world should just be quiet and not even try to compete. But if anyone should try, it has to be Lil Wayne and Drake. I love the eery atmosphere to this track, got some trademark Drake beats in there.
Asher Roth - In The Kitchen
It's just Asher Roth doing what he does best. End.
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Monday, 15 August 2011
Monday, 18 July 2011
Music Monday 59.
I think it's fair to say that today's Music Monday is a mix, but that's what we live to do. It's not about the genre of music, just good music.
LLoyd - Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) Ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne
I love this. Seriously love this. It's ridiculous. I don't think I've heard a song this old school in a long time. If every other word wasn't 'pussy', you would be forgiven to think this was a forgotten Jackson 5 track. With that simple pop-motown beat and Lloyd's voice, you're sat there wondering why this wasn't on any of the Jackson 5 Greatest Hits CDs you own. But no. It's Lloyd, with the incredible Andre 3000 who seems to be creeping out the woodwork at the moment, and very randomly Lil Wayne on the narration. This is ridiculous. I love it.
Asher Roth - Summertime
I will always stand my ground that Asher Roth is a solid rapper, despite producing radio hits like "I Love College". Now, I've got a feeling that Summertime, could be one of those radio hits, but if you ignore the catchy chorus and pay attention to the versus, you'll notice that Asher still has that clever yet cheeky flow in there. Sometimes I think music has to just be enjoyed, even if it is going to be plastered all over the radio for the next few weeks.
Calvin Harris - Feel So Close
Speaking of radio hits, this man Calvin Harris has got a few under his belt. And rightly so. In the pop/dance genre, there is some seriously lazy stuff out there, the same loops, the same (lack of) lyrics, the same autotune. It's all the same. Now this song is far from boundary stretching, but it's clear that the man's still got his talents. I really enjoy the simplicity of the track, the dark yet summer vibes on it. Now THIS will be all over the radio.
Letlive - The Sick Sick 8.6 Billion
Now here's a band that probably won't be all over the radio, at least not daytime. This screamo/emo/hardcore, whatever box you want to put it in, really reminds me of my teenage music days. There's a million of these types of bands, and so many are dreadful, seriously bad. But this Letlive track struck me for some reason. I think that you can feel the raw power of the track and team that up with some decent screaming, solid singing and some impressive drumming, you've got yourself a decent track here, even if it's not for everyone.
Told you it was a mix.
LLoyd - Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) Ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne
I love this. Seriously love this. It's ridiculous. I don't think I've heard a song this old school in a long time. If every other word wasn't 'pussy', you would be forgiven to think this was a forgotten Jackson 5 track. With that simple pop-motown beat and Lloyd's voice, you're sat there wondering why this wasn't on any of the Jackson 5 Greatest Hits CDs you own. But no. It's Lloyd, with the incredible Andre 3000 who seems to be creeping out the woodwork at the moment, and very randomly Lil Wayne on the narration. This is ridiculous. I love it.
Asher Roth - Summertime
I will always stand my ground that Asher Roth is a solid rapper, despite producing radio hits like "I Love College". Now, I've got a feeling that Summertime, could be one of those radio hits, but if you ignore the catchy chorus and pay attention to the versus, you'll notice that Asher still has that clever yet cheeky flow in there. Sometimes I think music has to just be enjoyed, even if it is going to be plastered all over the radio for the next few weeks.
Calvin Harris - Feel So Close
Speaking of radio hits, this man Calvin Harris has got a few under his belt. And rightly so. In the pop/dance genre, there is some seriously lazy stuff out there, the same loops, the same (lack of) lyrics, the same autotune. It's all the same. Now this song is far from boundary stretching, but it's clear that the man's still got his talents. I really enjoy the simplicity of the track, the dark yet summer vibes on it. Now THIS will be all over the radio.
Letlive - The Sick Sick 8.6 Billion
Now here's a band that probably won't be all over the radio, at least not daytime. This screamo/emo/hardcore, whatever box you want to put it in, really reminds me of my teenage music days. There's a million of these types of bands, and so many are dreadful, seriously bad. But this Letlive track struck me for some reason. I think that you can feel the raw power of the track and team that up with some decent screaming, solid singing and some impressive drumming, you've got yourself a decent track here, even if it's not for everyone.
Told you it was a mix.
Monday, 6 June 2011
Music Monday 54.
Luke Christopher ft Asher Roth - Roof Tops
I've always said that Asher Roth's I Love College hit will always be to his deteriment, it lead people to believe that he is just a one-hit chart rapper. But listen to the rest of the album, listen to his mixtapes, and you will quickly see that he is more than a sing along chorus, he's got skills along with a catchy beat. This time he teams up with Luke Christopher, an 18 year old with many talents it would seem. Catchy little tune, just a tad too short.
Big Sean - Hometown
By the way of endorsers, Kanye West is not a bad way to go, and that's exactly who Big Sean has got behind him screaming he's the next big thing. I've only gotten around to listening to him recently and I like. And what a really like in hip hop is a good sample. Maybe he can be accused of jumping on the Adele bandtown, but he's used the sample well and put some tidy rhythms over the top.
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kids
This dreamy California indie pop sound is from Foster The People from, err, California. This song is perfect for some summer evenings and it looks like some bright things are to come from this band.
Chiddy Bang - Too Much Soul
As far as pop hip-hop goes, there's few better than Chiddy Bang. The single from their latest mixtape Peanut Butter and Swelly samples Hockey, Chiddy Bang do like a cheeky sample in their songs. Chiddy Bang also teamed up with Big Sean on a version on this, check it out.
I've always said that Asher Roth's I Love College hit will always be to his deteriment, it lead people to believe that he is just a one-hit chart rapper. But listen to the rest of the album, listen to his mixtapes, and you will quickly see that he is more than a sing along chorus, he's got skills along with a catchy beat. This time he teams up with Luke Christopher, an 18 year old with many talents it would seem. Catchy little tune, just a tad too short.
Big Sean - Hometown
By the way of endorsers, Kanye West is not a bad way to go, and that's exactly who Big Sean has got behind him screaming he's the next big thing. I've only gotten around to listening to him recently and I like. And what a really like in hip hop is a good sample. Maybe he can be accused of jumping on the Adele bandtown, but he's used the sample well and put some tidy rhythms over the top.
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kids
This dreamy California indie pop sound is from Foster The People from, err, California. This song is perfect for some summer evenings and it looks like some bright things are to come from this band.
Chiddy Bang - Too Much Soul
As far as pop hip-hop goes, there's few better than Chiddy Bang. The single from their latest mixtape Peanut Butter and Swelly samples Hockey, Chiddy Bang do like a cheeky sample in their songs. Chiddy Bang also teamed up with Big Sean on a version on this, check it out.
Monday, 10 January 2011
Music Monday 34.
Here it is, the first Music Monday post of the new year. It's a bit quiet this time of year but I've managed to find a few musical gems for you.
Asher Roth & Nottz - Comin And Goin
It's been a little while since we've heard from our (probably second) favourite white rapper, Asher Roth. Like some artists that have big catchy tunes (I'm looking at you I Love College) sometimes lose their credibility, and I think that Asher has been caught under this. His debut album was surprisingly sharp and strong and was much more than back-up singles for ILC. Comin and Goin is off his latest EP Rawth featuring rapper Nottz and it's a great stop gap between albums, it's fresh, self-challenging, a bit gritter but still as addictive as his debut.
We Are The Ocean - What It Feels Like
I never expected WATO's new single to sound much like stuff from their massive EP or debut album, and I was right. It's still got the speed, melodic guitars and vocals versus smashing riffs and screams, yet it all feels a little too clean for me. It's still a good single, but it feels a little like their trying too hard, stay to what you know boys.
Eminem - Difficult
Wow, this is Eminem at his best. If his latest album Recovery was a massive step back in the right direction, then this track was a massive run, skip and jump for Marshall back to his best. It's a deep, dark and emotional story, exactly what our (probably) favourite white rapper does best.
Bon Iver - Flume (Lanny May Remix)
Similar to Das Kapital's rerub of Skinny Love this similar remix gives this track a whole new life. The Lanny May remix does just enough to rework the track whilst leaving enough in of the beautiful original. Maybe it's just the length of the track, but it lulls the listener into a melodic trance but the amount of space in this truly is wonderful.
Asher Roth & Nottz - Comin And Goin
It's been a little while since we've heard from our (probably second) favourite white rapper, Asher Roth. Like some artists that have big catchy tunes (I'm looking at you I Love College) sometimes lose their credibility, and I think that Asher has been caught under this. His debut album was surprisingly sharp and strong and was much more than back-up singles for ILC. Comin and Goin is off his latest EP Rawth featuring rapper Nottz and it's a great stop gap between albums, it's fresh, self-challenging, a bit gritter but still as addictive as his debut.
We Are The Ocean - What It Feels Like
I never expected WATO's new single to sound much like stuff from their massive EP or debut album, and I was right. It's still got the speed, melodic guitars and vocals versus smashing riffs and screams, yet it all feels a little too clean for me. It's still a good single, but it feels a little like their trying too hard, stay to what you know boys.
Eminem - Difficult
Wow, this is Eminem at his best. If his latest album Recovery was a massive step back in the right direction, then this track was a massive run, skip and jump for Marshall back to his best. It's a deep, dark and emotional story, exactly what our (probably) favourite white rapper does best.
Bon Iver - Flume (Lanny May Remix)
Similar to Das Kapital's rerub of Skinny Love this similar remix gives this track a whole new life. The Lanny May remix does just enough to rework the track whilst leaving enough in of the beautiful original. Maybe it's just the length of the track, but it lulls the listener into a melodic trance but the amount of space in this truly is wonderful.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Music Monday 12.
Mark Ronson & The Business INTL - Bang Bang Bang
Mark Ronson and the Business Intl - Bang Bang Bang
I know this song has been around a couple of weeks, but it's grown on me massively ever since. Plus it's got a cool video which is always a bonus. Never been a MR fan, but he does know how to make a catchy tune.
Asher Roth - G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)
It's clear that Asher has taken a big step from debut album Asleep In The Bread Isle. Despite the often juvenile lyrics, AITBI had some awesome beats and rythems and was surprisingly a good album to listen to. G.R.I.N.D gives Roth's music a new level of consideration and depth as well as the familiar catchy beat, new album should be good.
Chase & Status ft. Mali - Let You Go
This song is going to be massive this summer. Yet another collaberation from C+S, straying away from the classic dub beats that we're so used to hearing from these guys, there's a touch of electro and even uphoric dance in this song. And it works. Very well.
Dr Dre ft Jay-Z - Under Pressure
It's unclear whether this is the final version or not. But you cannot ignore a new Dre track, especially featuring Jay-Z. Exciting.
Mark Ronson and the Business Intl - Bang Bang Bang
I know this song has been around a couple of weeks, but it's grown on me massively ever since. Plus it's got a cool video which is always a bonus. Never been a MR fan, but he does know how to make a catchy tune.
Asher Roth - G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)
It's clear that Asher has taken a big step from debut album Asleep In The Bread Isle. Despite the often juvenile lyrics, AITBI had some awesome beats and rythems and was surprisingly a good album to listen to. G.R.I.N.D gives Roth's music a new level of consideration and depth as well as the familiar catchy beat, new album should be good.
Chase & Status ft. Mali - Let You Go
This song is going to be massive this summer. Yet another collaberation from C+S, straying away from the classic dub beats that we're so used to hearing from these guys, there's a touch of electro and even uphoric dance in this song. And it works. Very well.
Dr Dre ft Jay-Z - Under Pressure
It's unclear whether this is the final version or not. But you cannot ignore a new Dre track, especially featuring Jay-Z. Exciting.
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