Showing posts with label Aston Merrygold. Show all posts
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Sunday, 11 June 2017

New Music Review #65

Here are ten more songs to delight your ears!

All Time Low - Life Of The Party


'Life of the Party' is another catchy pop-punk number from All Time Low. It's chorus might not be their grandest but it hooks you in and forms the centre of a well produced number. (6.5/10)

Aston Merrygold - Trudy


He may have been through the rhyming dictionary to make this song, and it has a vibe of a recent Dave Hanson track albeit a bit more funked up, but there's something unashamedly catchy and poppy about this potential summer hit. (7/10)

Bakermat feat. Kiesza - Don't Want You Back


Probably our favourite track of these ten, this is a ballsy attitude-heavy dance-track with Kiesza's vocals on top form, forming the backdrop of a very catchy electro-dance number. (7.5/10)

Blaenavon - Lonely Side 


With hints of Chic in its backing riff this is really more firmly in indie territory. Unassuming, this is a smooth, laid-back number but with enough bite to keep you listening and a surprising amount of funk. (6.5/10)

Chase & Status and Blossoms - This Moment


Quite possibly an unexpected collaboration, the inclusion of Blossoms adds a bit more interest and variety into the C&S formula, but it's not their most dynamic hook-up. (6/10)

Liam Gallagher - Wall Of Glass


Far better than anything he did as part of the Beady Eye project, this feels much more like a modern take on the Oasis sound, with a punky production vibe and a catchy chorus. Welcome back Liam. Got any spare parkas? (7/10)

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie - Red Sun


The former Fleetwood Mac singers return with another great harmonised duet with a slower tempo than their last song but in its place a strong laid-back vibe and a great little guitar solo. (7/10)

Lorde - Perfect Places


A big more musically conventional than 'Green Light' but no less catchy. If you like Lorde's songs up to now this will keep you happy, her perky lyrics and the electronic style really suits her style, and there are plenty of punky hooks amongst the words and quite a brave ending. (7/10)

Nickelback - Must Be Nice


Though the inclusion of the fairy-tale and nursery rhyme-style lyrics are justified by the closing word of the chorus, it's hard not to find the words of the verse a little fag-packet in their writing. That said the effected vocals and the driving catchiness of this rock-song just about cover that up. This won't help the band though combat their detractors! (6.5/10)

Sody - Let Go


Sody could well be a big future star. With a great voice that suits this powerful little track, it's perhaps a little too masked by the hefty EDM-dance production but it has enough energy to shine through on this likely big future radio hit. (7.5/10)

Sunday, 5 February 2017

New Music Review #25

Another ten songs worth listening to!

Aston Merrygold - One Night In Paris



Hopefully not alluding to any dodgy viewing habits, this is a stripped back, falsetto-heavy soulful number with a simple yet alluring chorus. (6.5/10)


Mist - Madness



Offering a more emotional vibe to the usual quite crass grime tracks this has a nicely composed chorus and some attitude-filled verses. (6.5/10)

The Plum Peppers - In Life (Album)

This eleven track album has a mixture of tempos, styles and vibes and is a really pleasant, gentle listen that will lift your mood. The lead vocals are distinctive, the production crisp and the instrumentism works well. A pleasing joy from start to finish. (7/10)

Rayne - Subject A



Mixing in archived audio this is a neat little soft rock number. It might lack a big chorus but it's a good mixture of genres wrapped into a fun package. (6/10)


Samaris - Wanted to Say



'Wanted To Say' is a gentle, stripped back, laid back number that will get you chilled out after a stressful day. Beautifully composed this is a real surprise. (7/10)

Tom Chaplin - Still Waiting



The Keane frontman delivers this, a heartfelt very personal single with a touching and building sound and a great little poppy chorus. (7.5/10)

Train - Play That Song



Train are known for bringing their bouncy upbeat hits to your ears and this catchy pop number is no exception, its mid-tempo swagger bringing summer to us a little bit earlier. (6.5/10)


Tree - Hold My Hand

'Hold My Hand' is a slow, sauntering ballad with a great mix of instruments woven into the simple production. A lovely little number. (7/10)

twenty one pilots: HeavyDirtySoul



Though not quite as memorable or tight as some of their previous singles there's something hooky about the various elements that flow together to form the whole. (6.5/10)

The Wild Things - I Think You Can Do Better



'I Think You Can Do Better' is a great soft-rock number with a smooth heartfelt vocal performance and enough guitars to give it a bit of grit too. (7/10)

Saturday, 3 December 2016

New Music Review #014

Ten more great songs worth listening to today!

Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky - Blended Family (What You Do For Love)



Alicia Keys can often be relied on to bring something out that's a great listen with a message behind it, and her latest is no exception. (6.5/10)

Bring Me The Horizon - Oh No



With a catchy hook built around the phrase 'Be Careful What You Wish For', this is a strong slice of indie-rock that feels like one of their best in a while! (6.5/10)

Clean Cut Kid - Make Believe 



'Make Believe' is a perky, pop number with plenty of heart and a catchy, radio-friendly feel. (6.5/10)

Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty



Referencing Aqua's breakthrough hit 'Barbie Girl' this is also a slice of fun pop with a catchy choral hook. Well worth checking out! (7/10)

Galantis & Hook N Sling - Love On Me



Musically this isn't breaking new ground but it's uptempo beat and positive vibe is a great listen! (6.5/10)


Gregory Porter - In Fashion



Gregory Porter brings another funky number that wins you over with its rhythm. He might be still sticking to a formula, but at least it works. (6.5/10)

Hardwell feat. Jay Sean - Thinking About You 



It's pretty familiar musically but there's enough fun and funk in it to keep fans of the genre happy. (6.5/10)

Rebecca Ferguson - Superwoman



Rebecca Ferguson has an incredible listenable powerful voice which lends itself to this song. It's not her best material but it's great to hear her again. (6.5/10)


Throttle feat Lunchmoney Lewis & Aston Merrygold - Money Maker



Definitely the weirdest and whackiest number in this list, the video might be NSFW but the funky merging of three great talents with a Michael Jackson and seventies vibe is inspired. (7.5/10)

Wilkinson feat. Karen Harding - Sweet Lies



It takes ages to get going but at least when it does it brings some energy. Shame it's a little cliched in its sound. (6/10)