As we get towards that time of the year where people start to throw about their "tips" and "ones to watch" for the year ahead (most of whom you never hear of again AFTER they've been tipped), I have decided to list a few names for you to check out if you like...
The one that everyone keeps banging on about is Lana Del Rey, who in all honesty, might have a seriously good chance of being a genuine tip that DOES make a noise in 2012. Watch her video for Video Games below.
Other names to watch out for (all of whom have been mentioned on here before I believe) include Spector, Cave Painting and Michael Kiwanuka.
Hopefully all of the above are still around this time next year!
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Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Little Green Cars, Spector & Hoodlums
Iv had an interesting and busy last few days and have seen some very good bands/artists in a short space of time which is always nice.
First up are Little Green Cars from Dublin who I saw support Bastille in Hoxton last week. I place them somewhere between Band Of Horses, Deacon Blue, The Band and Fleet Foxes - but make up you're own mind . Their 3 part, mixed gender harmonies are a treat and the one female in the band even looks a lot like a young Chrissy Hynde. Have a listen here! ('Harper Lee' is a great track FYI).
London based Spector may have been known in various line ups and disguises in the past, but on hearing their track 'Never Fade Away' a few months ago - they were new to me. 'NFA' is a belter of a track by a sophisticated band (with a lead singer who resembles Elvis Costello slightly) and they were tremendous at the Electric Ballroom supporting the Kaiser Chiefs a few weeks ago so check them out here.
Finally, Hoodlums are a relatively new, young radio-friendly pop band (which is a positive thing for those of you who were un-sure) from London. With co-writes with CockNBullKid under their belt and having already played Camden Crawl, Great Escape and Rockness with Secret Garden Party to come - there is a bit of heat about them. Their debut single 'Landmarks' is out now via Blow The Whistle Recordings - listen to it here.
In other news, massive well done to Bwani Junction from Edinburgh for getting their first Radio 1 plays last week from Zane & Fearne and then for tearing up the BBC Introducing stage at T in the Park on the weekend. Big moves.
First up are Little Green Cars from Dublin who I saw support Bastille in Hoxton last week. I place them somewhere between Band Of Horses, Deacon Blue, The Band and Fleet Foxes - but make up you're own mind . Their 3 part, mixed gender harmonies are a treat and the one female in the band even looks a lot like a young Chrissy Hynde. Have a listen here! ('Harper Lee' is a great track FYI).
In other news, massive well done to Bwani Junction from Edinburgh for getting their first Radio 1 plays last week from Zane & Fearne and then for tearing up the BBC Introducing stage at T in the Park on the weekend. Big moves.
As ever, let me know what you think of the bands in question!
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