Showing posts with label Ella Eyre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ella Eyre. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 October 2017

New Music Review #93

How about another ten songs you must hear?

The Cadillac Three - American Slang


We love a good upbeat country song and in 'American Slang' The Cadillac Three have nailed a foot-tapping perky number that will bring a smile to your stetson. (7/10)

Ella Eyre feat. Ty Dolla $ign- Ego


Poppier than her previous material this is a catchy radio-friendly number that will hook you in with its happy chorus. (7/10)

Halsey - Bad At Love


With a punky, pacey delivery this is a fun pop number with bite in its more ballsy chorus. (6.5/10)

Hurts - Ready to Go


Hurts are one of those bands that can usually be relied upon to bring you some great tracks and the poppy 'Ready to Go' with a quickly catchy chorus is no slouch. Great! (7/10)

Jamie Lawson - Can't See Straight


It might be familiar territory for fans of Jamie Lawson but when the music is as sweet and catchy as this it's hard not to be won over. And any song that includes the word 'discombobulation' is a winner with me. (7.5/10)

Jazz Morley - Safe Place


'Safe Place' is a beautifully written and sung number that brings a musical tear to your eye thanks to its evocative atmosphere. (7/10)

The Maine - Taxi


'Taxi' is a strongly written indie-rock number with a very singable central chorus. (7/10)

Martine McCutcheon - Any Sign of Life


Even better than her previous comeback single, this is a ballsy, powerful pop song with an incredible catchiness. Brilliant. (7.5/10)

Sheryl Crow - Alone In The Dark


With hints of Alanis Morrisette, this is a perky and punchy pop-country number with a killer chorus. Fun! (7/10)

Tom Walker - Heartland


With an anthemic sound and a strong voice this is a rousing number from a strong singer songwriter! (7/10)

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

New Music Review #72

Ten more songs you really need to hear!

Estelle feat. Tarrus Riley - Love Like Ours


It's nice to hear Estelle back and she returns with this summer-friendly chilled-out duet that is the perfect accompaniment for a cheeky drink and BBQ. (7/10)

GIRLI feat. Lethal Bizzle - Feel OK


'Feel OK' is a catchy, tongue-in-cheek little pop song with a bit of credibility thrown in thanks to a rap from Lethal Bizzle. Fun. (7/10)

Green Day - Revolution Radio


It might be Green Day by-number but it's a return to their older sound and the crisp, pop-punk sound is perfect for this time of year, just don't expect anything revolutionary. (7/10)

HAIM - Little of Your Love


It's not HAIM's best - the repetition of the chorus gets a little bit too much - but it's a fun and perky song held up by their great sounding vocals. (6.5/10)

Imagine Dragons - Whatever It Takes


It might be ticking off the usual sounds and styles of the band as it goes but it's catchy, fun and varied, with a mixture of tempos, vocal styles and production effects. (6.5/10)

Jax Jones feat. Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don - Instruction


Starting off like a cross between the Jonny Quest theme and a dance instruction video, this is a Caribbean-tinged more sober take on songs like the Cha Cha Slide, i.e. a perfect lightweight dance track for summer holidays. (7/10)

KEIR - Probably


With a bass-heavy swagger and an Imagine Dragons sound, this is a stomping, building indie track that leads to a big chorus. Promising. (7/10)

PVRIS - What's Wrong


Following a handful of good singles, 'What's Wrong' is a strong listen, the beat and vocals working together to inject some energy into the chorus. It lacks a huge moment that it feels like it's building up to but it has plenty of energy and by the end will have you singing along. (6.5/10)

Sigala and Ella Eyre - Came Here For Love


It might be pretty by-the-numbers musically - Sigala is phoning it in a little - but Ella Eyre's vocals, the sunny Caribbean feel and the positive Pride-focussed message make up for it. A good summer anthem. (6.5/10)

The Strypes - Behind Closed Doors


It's another retro throwback with this sixties-sounding indie number from the Strypes; innocent, full of great harmonies, and a positive vibe. (7/10)