Multi-talented Chicago emcee Sir the Baptist scores a feature from gospel hitmaker Donald Lawrence on uplifting new jawn “What We Got”. Way into it.
Multi-talented Chicago emcee Sir the Baptist scores a feature from gospel hitmaker Donald Lawrence on uplifting new jawn “What We Got”. Way into it.
Out now on Hand in Hive is “Tides” the reverb-spun new stream from Swimming Tapes. Following on from June’s “Set the Fire” , “Tides” sounds an oceanside backdrop of warm guitar leads and breezy falsetto-enhanced vocals. “Tides” is another strong track from the London UK quintet.
We don’t know much about Mondo Cozmo but there seems to be much to like about this LA via Philly native. With a lot of pretty consistent redundancy in the sound of today’s popular music (on both sides of the pond), Mondo Cozmo clearly doesn’t care to take note about the status quo. Distinct influence by way of decades deep Mancunian/Brit rock is paired with a tactful baritone vocal, reminiscent of icons like Bill Withers and Bob Dylan. Mondo Cozmo is sure to ring home for anyone who appreciates an honest soul in their music. For us, “Shine” is authentically classic and assertively relevant. Be on the look out for more Mondo Cozmo and “Shine” on a debut EP expected in 2017.
Scavenger Hunt is the L.A. based duo of singer/songwriter Jill Lamoureux and producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Mufson. New single “Sweet Talk”, the follow-up to “River Runs Dry”, is oh so infectious (like have in had in my head non-stop for four days infectious, ahhhh). Built on neo-80’s production ideas and boosted up by some Robyn-esque melodics, “Sweet Talk” is a great intersection between superlative track writing, great styling and a superb main vocal. LOVE IT.
Newcastle UK newcomers A Festival, A Parade stream strong new track “If Dogs Could Talk”. Darkly melodic and refreshingly out of step stylistically with the general mode of operation of much of UK rock right now, the brooding A Festival bunch are, we think, on to something special. Listen to “If Dogs Could Talk” below and see them live on the following dates.
30 Sept – Think Tank?, Newcastle w/ The Pale White & Plaza
13 Oct – Think Tank?, Newcastle w/ Tall Ships
08 Oct – Twisterella Festival, Middlesbrough
“Blind” is the new upcoming EP from Edinburgh-raised artist Leon Power. An alum of Method Records and a collaborator of Nicolas Jaar, Mr. Power on “Open Up” sets a measured rhythmic pace to dreamy soundscape fit with circadian bass and shimmery falsetto hooks. In sum, we’re into it. The “Blind” EP is forthcoming on Majestic Casual’s new label.
B3 is very pleased to premiere “All Of Your Love” the new single from favorite UK songwriter George Cosby. Cosby, a nominee for 2016’s Blog Sound poll and a selection of Radio 1’s Best of Introducing, has through breakout tracks “Vacant Grace” “Ritual Blush” & “State of Undress” tallied over 1M streams on Spotify. The talented Londoner excels on new one “All of Your Love” which succeeds through a pair of Cosby’s big strengths A+ writing and potent/impassioned vocals. “All of Your Love” (which is available now to stream below) is a component part of George Cosby’s forthcoming “A Savage Kiss” EP, out October 14th on Yucatan Records.
The Annie Mac-backed WEIRDO (“Butler”, “Armanio”) return with propulsive Foals-esque new single “Attitude”. Following up Hypem No. 1 “Armanio”, “Attitude” is decidedly forceful, galvanized in its main chorus hook by beefed-up disto guitars spurred on by an ascending chord progression. Listen to “Attitude” below.
Liverpool foursome The Night Cafe debut wistful hooky new one “Mixed Signals”. The band will be touring the UK extensively into the fall including a support run with Sundara Karma and The Hunna in September and October additional to a string of headline dates in December.
September 16 | Heaven, London*
September 18 | Academy 2, Oxford*
September 19 | Trinity, Bristol*
September 20 | Institute, Birmingham*
September 21 | Arts Club, Liverpool*
September 22 | Rescue Rooms, Nottingham+
September 23 | The Haunt, Brighton+
September 25 | The Globe, Cardiff+
September 26 | Thekla, Bristol+
September 27 | Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth+
September 28 | Arts Club, Liverpool+
September 30 | Wardrobe, Leeds+
October 1 | Academy 2, Newcastle+
October 2 | The Garage, Glasgow+
October 3 | Academy 2, Manchester+
October 4 | Academy 2, Birmingham+
October 5 | The Forum, London+
December 3 | Arts Club, Liverpool
December 5 | The Bullingdon, Oxford
December 6 | Louisiana, Bristol
December 7 | Old Blue Last, London
December 8 | Bodega, Nottingham
December 9 | The Cookie, Leicester
December 10 | Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
*with Sundara Karma
+with The Hunna
Pretty Sister and Dragonette teamed up with Tobtok to take you on a cosmic journey. ‘Galactic Appeal’ features irresistible vocals and a catchy melody that you won’t wanna stop jamming to. Check out this out of this world single. Reviewed by Selena Shaw.
