Fun ft Janelle Monae: We are Young
Every now and then a pop song comes along that crosses right above how cool something is. Sometimes you realise it’s just a great pop tune. This is one of those songs - this...
13 days ago
The Ting Tings: Hit Me Down Sonny
I'm not sure who is picking the tracks off the new Ting Tings album for singles?
Yes it’s got a good dance beat running through it; yes it’s got a chorus ... but to be honest with you,...
1 month ago
Maverick Sabre: I Used To Have It All
Once you've got over the fact that Maverick Sabre sounds like Finley Quaye, you start to hear that strong soul voice. It really shows on this track.
Perfect platform for his soul...
1 month ago
Paul Weller: When Your Garden's Overgrown
It’s been a while since Paul Weller released songs which turned heads. I’m glad to say he has here; it's got the same feel has most of the album - a very British feel across the board. ...
1 month ago
MGMT: Alien Days
MGMT unveiled a new song at Colombia's Festival Estereo Picnic a few days ago. So I thought I would review it, to give an idea on where the new album would be going (or where I think it will be...
2 months ago
Kasabian: Neon Noon
The psychedelic sounds of the new Kasabian single make you understand why they're on top of their game. Take a pinch of influence from each era that has gone by, put it all in a melting pot and...
2 months ago
Marilyn Manson: No Reflection
So Mr Manson is back... First track from the new album "Born Villain". This Bowie sounding track is not the best thing I've heard from Marilyn Manson but it’s still got that hard core rock...
2 months ago
The Peppermint Beat Band: Chasing The Sunshine
This sixties sounding pop song is perfect for this time of year - great harmonies, great chorus; all we need now is sun, beer and a VW camper van. I’m sure you’re getting the idea; pretty...
2 months ago
Plan B: 'iLL Manors
Plan B is back ... and also back to his rap days (Thank God). I know the Sainsbury Mums who brought the last album will be very upset to hear this new song, but for the rest of us a sigh of...
3 months ago
Paul Weller: The Dangerous Age
Wow, the Mod Father is back. Very Bowie/Ray Davis but also very brilliant.
That 60s sound runs though the vein of every note on this track, I'm pleased to say. The best track...
4 months ago
Azealia Banks: 212
New York rapper, Azealia Banks, was on the top of the NME cool list (whatever that tells you). The first time I heard this track I thought it was three different songs – that’s in a good way not...
4 months ago
Jack White: Love Interruption
Aficionados of Jack White will recognise this lower key version of him, from album tracks with ‘White Stripes’, ‘Raconteurs’ and ‘The Dead Weather’; rather than the guitar shredding singles he is...
4 months ago
Madonna: Give Me All Your Luvin'
The pop queen is back with a very catchy tune; very 80s (can she be retro). Drop the princesses of hip-hop, M.I.A and Nicki Minaj, into the mix and you have a very up to date dance track on your...
4 months ago
M.I.A.: Bad girls
M.I.A. is back with a Middle East sound. This will not break new ground or change music forever, but it does work really well. It’s very infectious; it buzzes around your head long...
4 months ago
Paul Weller: Starlite
The modfather is back. Back with a really funky track called “Starlite”. If I'm being honest with you over the last few years I have found it hard to listen to any of his new songs, for me they have...
10 months ago
The Kooks: Is It Me
So Britpop is back then, sometimes bands just don’t move on. They know what they’re good at and stick to it. Nothing wrong with that as long as the songs are strong. Which as a Britpop tune it’s not...
10 months ago
Amy Winehouse
I felt that I needed to write a little piece about the passing of Amy Winehouse. I’m sure over the coming months we will hear all sorts of stories about drugs, drink etc. So I wanted to write about...
10 months ago
Kylie Minogue: All the Lovers - Aphrodite
'All the Lovers', Kylie’s first single from her forthcoming album, ' Aphrodite' , released on the 5 th of July, has arrived and it’s stunning. Kylie may be getting on a bit...
11 months ago
Basshunter: Saturday
First single of the new album.
Yes it's dance, yes it will be played in the clubs, and yes he was the one in Big Brother, and it’s not very good.
11 months ago
Gorillaz: On Melancholy Hill
Sometimes when a song writer comes along that stands out from the crowd, he’s hidden until such times as someone says “ you know what, he’s brilliant ” . Damon Albarn is that very...
11 months ago
Mark Ronson feat Q-Tip: Bang, Bang, Bang
New single from the Mark Ronson stable.
Rapper Q-tip adds his weight behind this. Also there are vocals from MNDR. I can imagine whole fields of people going mental to this. ...
11 months ago
Little Comets: Isles
I’m really not sure why you would release this as a single. It’s got that element about it that it’s what they should do rather than what they want to.
Maybe it’s...
11 months ago
Robyn: Indestructible
Indestructible is a track from Robyn’s album ”Body Talk pt2". That version is an acoustic track. The single version is a reworked full club-pumping version.
On the dance floor...
11 months ago
Crystal Fighters: I love London
Before I get into the single review ,I must tell you that “ Crystal Fighters ” album “ Star of Love ” is the most interesting album of the year so far. Every track is different it goes from full...
11 months ago
Beady Eye: Bring the Light
It’s here, the first offering from Liam Gallagher/Andy Bell/ Gem Archer/Chris Sharrock (Oasis minus Noel).
So what does it sound like? Well apart from Liam’s voice not like...
11 months ago
The Vaccines: Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra)
Another new band for you all.
This track, coming in at just under 1 min 30 sec, is a very well put together punk song. Think The Ramones and we’ve nearly got there....
11 months ago
Klaxons: Flashover
First taster from their forthcoming second album “ Surfing the Void ”. I was pretty unsure about reviewing this if I’m being honest; I’m not their biggest fan but hey here goes. ...
11 months ago
United Nations of Sound: Third Eye
” Third Eye ” is the second song to come out of the new Richard Ashcroft camp. If this is what we can expect from the new album, then I’m more than happy.
This...
11 months ago
Eels: Looking Up
First offering from the new ‘ Tomorrow Morning’ CD. Think Gospel mixed with Rock n’ Roll and you’ve got it .
It never stops to blow me away how this guy just keeps writing. This is...
11 months ago
Kaiser Chiefs: Little Shocks
Finally, they’re back in the game after a couple of years now.
I wasn’t quite sure what I was looking for from this single. It’s definitely different. It’s definitely well...
11 months ago
The Vortex: Dirty Soul
OK new band alert!!!!! This band will get all the hype you would expect from a new Manchester band, and being from Manchester they have got that sound.
Very Mondays/Oasis/Kasabian even Primal...
11 months ago
The View: 5 Rebecca's
This starts where they left off. Great single to start with - really good vibe to it.
Great football chant chorus which is good to sing along to.
Great production on it ( 'Dirty...
11 months ago
Beggars - The Future
This is a very brave cover version of Leonard Cohen’s 'The Future' .
The singer has got that same vocal sound as the La’s /The Coral. Really great sounding band and made this song sound...
11 months ago
Against Me: Stop
Really catchy single! Its got a punk/rock feel to it. Also got touches of Greenday/Foo Fighters, and produced by Butch Vig.
I'm sure you're getting the picture.
On tour in...
11 months ago
Tokyo Police Club: Tessellate
This single is taken from the Canadian foursomes album, Elephant Shell.
Formed in 2005, they played at Glastonbury 2007 and have already attracted favourable reviews by national music press....
11 months ago
Little Secrets - Passion Pit: Little Secrets
For me, this is the stand out track on the album. The only down side of this is that it didn’t get released in the summer because it's got that feel to it, but I suppose the kids' choir helps it...
11 months ago
Speech Debelle: Searching
I was driving home a couple of weeks ago with late night radio on and this voice came over the air ways that was just so heart felt, emotionally sad it just made me turn the volume up. I’m glad...
11 months ago
Britney Spears: Circus
If there was any doubt of the reversal of the Britney backlash that’s been the public’s guilty pleasure for so long, this album will only perpetuate the resurgence of fans.
Whilst not my cup of...
11 months ago
Oasis: I’m Outta Time (Single)
This for me is one of the best songs Liam’s written.
Great lyrics, good tune and on top of all that they’ve got John Lennon’s voice as a sample. Can’t be bad!
I know...
11 months ago
Kings of Leon: Use Somebody (Single)
I know this has come at the end of the year but I can honestly say this is one my fav songs of 2008. It’s got that 'hairs on the back of the neck' feeling to it.
Starts with great backing vocals...
11 months ago