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)

New Music Review #69

Time for ten more tracks we love!

Alexx - Persuede Ya

With a memorable vocal hook opening the track this is a funky, poppy Caribbean-tinged hit that has echoes of early - and better - Rihanna songs. Catchy! (7/10)

EazyMan - Get Em

The beat and rhythm might be quite repetitive and generic but the lyrics are witty and well delivered and this is where the track stands up in the genre. (6.5/10)

Frythm feat. AVNDR - There For You

'There For You' is a gentle, electronic light-dance number that will win you over with its smoothness. (6.5/10)

Kerri Watt - Old School Love

Kerri Watt could practically sing the phone book and it would sound good, but on 'Old School Love', a gentle stripped back number, her voice and the lyrics do the talking - or singing - on this beautiful indie ballad. Delightful. (7.5/10)

Mr Eazi feat. Tekzo - Short Skirt

A simple but evocative summery reggae track that feels like a nice soundtrack as part of a summer playlist. (6/10)

Rad Cat - Without U

'Without U' is a bouncy EDM track with a joyful vibe and a toe-tapping hook. (6.5/10)

Shaodow feat. Abiade - Morning After Morning (J-Fresh Remix)

A slightly poppier and more interestingly produced entry into the grime genre, this is a well composed and delivered number. (6/10)

Shystie - Wake Up (Radio Edit)

Though perhaps too close to modern Calvin Harris songs for my tastes this is actually a pretty powerful dance track that feels a bit more memorable than its peers. (6.5/10)

Sian Cross - Gave Away

Well produced, dramatic and unique, this is a sweet piece of music from Cross that drips with passion and energy. (6.5/10)

Tayo GG - Undercover Lover

It might run out of steam half-way through, repeating its hooks, but its a fun enough summer anthem. (6/10)

Singer-Songwriter Sian Cross Releases Song To Mark National Anti-Bulling Week

Singer-songwriter Sian Cross is set to release a brand new single, Stare At Me, to honour National Anti-Bullying week.

The release will see 50% of the sales going towards the cause, and you can see Sian live across the country over November. The song is also appearing on the playlist of Top Man and Top Shop this month.

Sian said: "The track is based on having conscious knowledge and acceptance of one's own individually - being separate from our environment and other individuals."

We will publish more details when the release date is announced, but you can preview the song below on Souncloud.

November Tour Dates

12th - Falmouth Pavilion - Falmouth (supporting Son Of Pitches)

14th - St Albans Arena - St Albans (supporting Sons Of Pitches)

21st - Cadogan Hall - London (supporting Sons Of Pitches)

23rd - The Rowbarge - Guildford (supporting Mishka Shubaly)

25th - Gullivers - Manchester  (supporting Mishka Shubaly)

26th - Slaughtered Lamb - London (supporting Mishka Shubaly)

27th - Robin 2 - Wolverhampton (supporting China Crisis) 

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