New Music Review #012

Ten more great songs for you to listen to!

Beat Market & French Horn Rebellion - Turn My Colours On




NASA-style beeps lead into a Daft Punk-esque 80s-themed number that takes a little bit of time to get going but by the end of its three-and-a-half minutes it's delivered a funky, little number that bounce along nicely. (6/10)

Brooklyn - Cupid

  
'Cupid' is a smooth, pleasing little RnB number that eschews a big chorus for some neat Destiny's Child-style harmonies and attitude. The lyrics at times are perhaps a little too ordinary and pedestrian in their references but it's a grower. (6/10) 

Coucheron - Loud

'Loud' is another gentle little slice of indie music with a fun vibe and the magic, weaving vocals of the lead singer. It's not dramatic but it will pull you in with its musical pop-smoothness (6.5/10)

Everywhere - Heroine


Heroine is a low key indie number that references Apollo Creed and though it might not pack as many punches as that boxer it's a gentle, ear-pleasing slice of indie. (6/10)


Line Mari - Haters

Line Mari has a great sweet little voice and though the subject of 'haters' is a well trodden path there is enough positivity in this simple little song to hold it together and the simple production gives the subject matter more credibility. (6/10)

Queen - We Will Rock You (Fast)

It's really refreshing to hear a familiar song in a new way, so here is a fast version of this Queen classic which is, whisper it, better than the original. (8/10)

Sam Way - Last Page

Sam Way's latest single is a drum-beat driven emotional ballad with a touching chorus that is the heart of the record. (7/10)


Seafret - Blank You Out


Indie duo Seafret are back with a new stand alone single. Don't expect any huge change of direction on 'Blank You Out'; it pretty much fits in with the songs from their debut album. But if you've liked what you've heard so far then this is a good addition to your Seafret collection and the chorus is as radio-friendly and catchy as ever, with a bit of a U2 vibe to the vocals and stripped-back music, but it's sticking to the duo's familiar formula. (6.5/10)  

VAULTS - One Day I’ll Fly Away

Finding its fame from the John Lewis advert, this is still a touching, nicely done version of the classic song. (7.5/10)

The XX - On Hold

'Hold On' is a strange beast, a mixture of touching, dual vocalled ballad and electro-pop number. However you approach it this is a great little track that grows which each listen. (7/10)