Music Tuesday 16.

Apologies for the late posting, was out all yesterday and only just got around to it today. But please enjoy, there's a massive amount in it today!

Magnetic Man - I Need Air



I swear I posted this a couple of weeks ago or at least last week, but I didn't. So here it is. The incredible combination that rivals SHM, is that of Benga, Skream and Artwork, and has unsurprisingly produced an incredible piece of dance music. This song has such universal appeal that it will be played on every club night, and that is often the sign of a true dance hit.

Linkin Park - The Catalyst



Having only been on the internet for about a week, this video has clocked up a huge amount of views, not quite Gaga-worthy, but still impressive. Nevertheless, I'm not sold on this song. However, it is worth putting on the blog for a number of reasons though: 1) Hybrid Theory was the first "rock" CD I bought and therefore started the change in my music taste dramatically. 2) It is there first new song for a couple of years. 3) It is always good to see a band push themselves and try new things. So maybe this song will grow on me, I don't hate it but maybe I have grown out of LP somewhat.

Tenasnake - Coma Cat



Maybe it's my music taste diversifying or the dance scene changing, but this summer has produced a huge amount of dance hits that I cannot get enough of and this is just the latest. Tenasnake has the vibes of nineties trance beats and steel drums yet it has been brought right upto 2010 and is a fully accessible hit.

Junip - Always



Regularly readers will probably know I'm a massive Jose Gonzalez fan, but apparently not massive enough to know he had a band too. Junip is his Swedish folk band. They have only released a couple of EPs up until now, but an album is due in the next few months. As you would expect, the band gives Jose's magical voice more backing and a solid musical platform, yet it does not overtake him. Really really nice.

Shad Ft. Jermiside and Destruments - The Calling



Again regularly readers will have read me banging on about Canadian rapper Shad, and I will do so again. This track is actually a few years old but I only just stumbled across it and cannot stop listening to it, it's a gorgeous bit of hip hop. Watch a few videos of Shad on Youtube and you will soon see that the running theme across the comments is not just how talented this guy is, but the frustration at how unknown he is. Shad manages to stay away from rapping about hoes and ice, simply talking about life in general with clever metaphors and rhythms, some really inspiring stuff.

Music Monday 10.

Jose Gonzalez - Far Away



Jose has been one of my favourite artists for years now, producing some of the best acoustic music I've heard. He's back with the track Far Away featured on the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption. I think Jose will struggle to ever live upto Crosses or Heartbeats, but this song is simply beautiful and gives a real sense of calm. I hope a new album is on the horizon.


Mayer Hawthorne - Maybe So Maybe No



I know that this song was out last year, but I've recently really gotten into Mayer Hawthorne. The multi-talented DJ and producer who couldn't find any appropriate soul music to sample, decided to create his own. Just like that. The album is a wonderful piece of work and perfect to sit out in the sun with and enjoy.


Eminem Ft. Kobe - Talking 2 Myself



After Recovery leaked, I've given it a good listen. And wow, Eminem is back. The entire album, in particular Talking 2 Myself, is brutally honest. He pulls no punches as he apologies for the past albums and behaviour, promising to return to true Eminem form, "the new me is the old me" as he puts it. The album has a seriously strong start, this track featured in it, it then continues with colabs from Pink, Rihanna and Lil Wayne. It's a huge album, Eminem is truly back.

Kris Kross - Jump



This song is in no way new but it somehow stumbled back into my path this week. What a tune. That is all.