Friday, 21 July 2017

New Music Review #75

Ten more songs you really need to hear!

Arcade Fire - Everything Now



Before Andy Williams' lawyers call them for their nod towards 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' let's enjoy this great little pop-rock song with some great vocal and musical hooks and an earworm of a chorus. Great, but familiar sounding. (7.5/10)

Jennifer Lopez feat. Gente de Zona - Ni Tú Ni Yo



Something a bit different here from Lopez as she embraces Spanish for the complete record to bring something summery that isn't Despacito! (6.5/10)

Jess and the Bandits - Kings Of Summer



One of my favourite country acts comes back with this timely seasonal song, that throws nostalgia at you to win you over in a gentle, touching, well composed number. (7/10)

Kesha feat. The Dap-Kings Horns - Woman



It might be a little NSFW, or at least for the radio, but this is Kesha back on top form with a spunky, attitude-filled number complete with a top-class brass section from the Dap-Kings Horns! Great! (7.5/10)

The Magic Gang - Your Love



'Your Love' is a nice, gentle little indie-pop number that feels like summer immortalised in three minutes. (6.5/10)

Oh Wonder - High On Humans



Shifting into something a bit more uptempo than we'd maybe expect from 'Oh Wonder', this is still a great showcase for their trademark harmonies and electronic riffs, and the text-to-speech sound samples work well. (7.5/10)

Paul Weller - Woo Sé Mama



Paul Weller perks up his sound a little with this great uptempo ditty that adds a summery feel to his usual sound. A definite grower. (6.5/10)

Rat Boy - Laidback



Appropriately his most laid back single yet, this is a classic chill-out cool single that sticks in your head after a few listens. Nice. (7/10)

Sian Cross - Gave Away



Sian Cross returns with a great atmospheric and sultry track with a strong production feel and a darker, Pixie Lott-style vibe. Great. (7/10)

Zedd and Liam Payne - Get Low



Lyrically not as strong as earlier Zedd records it's a still a fun and poppy summer anthem that will keep you moving. (6/10)

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