New Music Review #96

Another ten songs you have to hear!

Chris Simmons - Gold Dust

'Gold Dust' is a calm and emotive ballad with strong lyrics and a pleasing, gentle vibe that ebbs and flows. Lovely. (7/10)

East Of Eli - Child's Play

'Child's Play' is a soaring electro-funk number with a great rhythm, catchy chorus and an interesting mix of production effects. Fun! (7/10)



Eoin Glackin - Wear It While You Can

I managed to see Glackin live three years ago, playing this song, so it's nice to see him bringing music out. This is a bouncy, folk-tinged number with a foot-tapping beat and optimistic sunny vibe! (7/10)

Galaxy Thief - For A Bad Time

With shades of pop-punk and Blink 182 in their sound, 'For A Bad Time' is a simple and raw number with hints of ska and a determined drum beat. (6/10)

Hebe - Limits

With an 'Oh Wonder' vibe this gentle electro-style number showcases a powerful voice over some surprisingly memorable moments. (6.5/10)

Klez - Ain't Nobody's Fool

'Ain't Nobody's Fool' is a catchy, soulful little single with a strong 70s vibe that brings the funk back into the 21st Century, plus its big and bold breakdown cements my love for it. (7/10)

Mary Byrne - I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself

This cover of the classic Dusty Springfield song doesn't do anything remarkable or different with the production, arrangement and style but Byrne's powerful voice and the crisp modern production make for a refreshed version of the familiar song. (6.5/10)

Reverend and the Makers - Auld Reekie Blues

The first of the new 'Reverend and the Makers'-sound singles I've enjoyed, this is a cool, hippy piece with a smooth, post-summer vibe. I'm still a bigger fan of their older indie vibes but this is an interesting and refreshing change in style and it works. (6/10)

Steve Rodgers - Head Up High

Even better than his last single, 'Head Up High' is a warm, upbeat pop-rock song with a really optimistic vibe and a strong radio-friendly sound from its catchy chorus to its clap-along a capella ending. (6.5/10)

Tally Spear - Days Like These

'Days Like These' is a gorgeous little pop-country song with a perky pace with Spear's loveable vocals complimenting the vibe perfectly, with the harmonica section adding some extra vibes to the production. Delightful. (7/10)