New Music You Must Hear: Coasts, Polica & The Strypes

An absolute belter from Frank Hamilton's #OneSongAWeek campaign arrives in Week 16 in the form of 'Another Love Song' which you can stream/buy from Band Camp now (follow the link) http://frankhamiltonband.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/week-16-another-love-song/  or you can wait a week for it to appear on iTunes.

Right, other things tickling my fancy on this rainy April day in London are...

The Strypes - 'You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover'

These lads are still so young and although they look and sound a lot like their influences, it is really very good. One guess as to who might have influenced them please.

Polica - 'Lay Your Cards'

Absolutely loving this from Polica, and can't stop playing it. It sounds like she is singing under water almost?! Epic.

Out of nowhere, Aiden Grimshaw (yes, the lad from X Factor) has produced an absolute banger. I think this is going to be pretty big. 'Is This Love' --> http://soundcloud.com/aidengrimshaw/is-this-love

Harbour - 'Colder'

This one came from my mate Boysee so fair play to him. Strong vocals, effective dynamics with a big/catchy chorus. Enjoying it.

Finally, just heard of this band Coasts via Facebook. Have a listen HERE and maybe catch them on Saturday 16th June @ 93 Ft East in London if you are around. Think I'll be going down...

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A Band You Must Hear: PORT ISLA

Going to see this lot (Port Isla) tonight at the Half Moon in Putney and I have to say I am excited. We will have to see how their live show measures up, but it was the comparison to The Band from @spink5y (good find sir) that first drew me in and I am impressed. So far so good. Mumford & Sons probably shouldn't be too far away from the similarities list at the moment, I just hope they don't turn out to be a homage to Marcus Mumford's lot. Something tells me they won't be...


Listen to 'Nobody Else's Fault' on their Soundcloud and download the track for free if it hits the spot.

Port Isla performing 'Roam'. Footage taken from a BBC Norfolk session.