Showing posts with label Rag'n'Bone Man. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rag'n'Bone Man. Show all posts

Monday, 24 July 2017

New Music Review #77

Ten more songs you must hear!

Bobby Bazini - C'est La Vie



Fans of George Ezra and Paolo Nutini and other similar sounding artists will love this soulful and smooth number with Bazini's voice properly centre stage. (7/10)

CHVRN - Secrets


Perhaps not having enough musical ideas to sustain three-and-a-half minutes it's still a pleasingly atmospheric and involving number, with a smooth and pleasant vibe. (6.5/10)

Dirty Heads - Vacation



Though we're not quite sure everyone loves their job this much, but alongside the great video is this catchy summer anthem that has been stuck in our heads for days now! (7.5/10)

Georgia Van Etten - Take My Hand



A beautifully written and sung number, showcasing van Etten's delightful voice. When the band kicks in the song begins to ascend and lifts to another level. Delightful and relaxing, and surely a star in the making! (7/10)

Hollie Cook - Angel Fire



There's a fun and funky reggae flavour to this single that feels like another great track to add to that 2017 BBQ playlist. (6.5/10)

Morrissey & Marshall - Hangin' Around



Sounding like a cross between the Beatles and Franz Ferdinand, this gentle throw-back track is a delightfully smooth and cool listen. Shame it's one of those annoying videos with sounds ruining the track. (6.5/10)

Rag'n'Bone Man - As You Are



Though not as immediately as grabbing as 'Wolves' or 'Skin' 'As You Are' is a great showcase for his soulful voice and this gentler, more rhythmic number is still a strong listen and a grower. (7/10)

The Script - Rain

The Script can often be relied upon for coming up with a catchy pop song and on 'Rain' they succeed, turning quite a downbeat theme into a jaunty chant-able ditty. (7/10)

TLC - It's Sunny



Heavily falling on Bobby Hebb's classic song for its appeal with a strong Earth, Wind and Fire feel, and quite poppy for TLC and perhaps a little away from their usual sound, this is aside from that quite a fun summer hit. (7/10)

Up Down Go Machine - Gambler

'Gambler' is a smooth number with an Imagine Dragons vibe, a gentle, building track with a dramatic build up and vibe. Nice. (6/10)

Sunday, 5 February 2017

New Music Review #27

Ten more musical picks from KBPS for you to enjoy!

Cascada - Run


'Run' is another uptempo catchy club-friendly number from Cascada. It might not be the most intelligent in terms of lyrics but it's bouncy enough to forgive that. (7/10)

Chance the Rapper and Knox Fortune - All Night (Kaytranada Extended Joint)


One of my favourites by Chance, this mixes up electronic hooks with soulful throwbacks and enough catchy riffs to keep you interested. (7/10)

Emile Sande - Highs & Lows


Another artist you can rely on for a quality single, 'Highs & Lows' sees Sande back on strong form with a soulful, poppy number that will get you signing along after those first few notes. (7.5/10)

Imagine Dragons - Believer


'Imagine Dragons' return with another hefty rock number. It's not a huge departure from previous singles but the mix of vocals, choral effects and crisp production make it a really energetic number. (7/10)

Jamiroquai - Automaton


Jay Kay is back with another hat and another tune, this time something much more electronic focussed. It takes a few listens to grab you but once it does its Daft Punk-feeling vibes will hook you in. (7/10)

Little Mix - Touch


Another great catchy little pop number from Little Mix that sounds like one of their best for a while. It's just a shame that the video feels a tad inappropriate for their young audience. (7/10)

Madness - Another Version Of Me


'Another Version of Me' is not a huge departure from the classic sound of Madness and the rhyming dictionary is plundered at times, but this slots in nicely to their discography and is as fun and poppy as you'd expect from the Nutty Boys. (7/10)

Oliver Heldens - I Don't Wanna Go Home 


Though it revels in its club music cliches this is still in the top half of club tunes, with a strong electronic production and a simple, catchy hook. (6/10)

Rag'n'Bone Man - Skin 


After two incredible singles in 'Wolves' and 'Human' Rag'n'Bone Man is back with another corker, with another singable chorus and a brilliant line in production. (7.5/10)

Vant - Do You Know Me?


With rocking guitars, a rhythm that drives forwarded and an anthemic set of riffs, put this on and vent some anger with this great rock number. (6.5/10)