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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Orbital came from the late 80s and their reputation proceeds them, the English electronic duo are brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll from Kent and their name harks back to the days of the acid house rave scene - central to that was the M25 also known as London's orbital motorway. Moving as far away from the experience of driving on it as you could get this song brings everything you need to relax into transitions, in travel, life and the seasons. W</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">elcome autumn.. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The next chapter is good music (obviously), good vibes and might have some good views too...</span><br />
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<br />Beaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601496848926918031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3696454614811903384.post-16790601064634091212013-01-03T08:48:00.000-08:002013-01-03T08:48:05.194-08:00NEW TO ME...<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This is not really new to anyone but I have a new found love for Dreadzone - they have welcomed in the new year for me and I think will continue to motivate me through these early wintery months of the year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A British band born out of the early 90's - Dreadzone is made up of Greg Roberts and Tim Bran, then Leo Williams and Dan Donovan. Soon signed to Virgin Records the band released their second studio album which is in my opinion their finest, called 'Second Light'. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Since then 2 new members have been added and they are well into their sixth album of the most eclectic fusions of dub, reggae, techno, folk and rock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">March and April will see them touring the UK and I'm sure they are even better in the flesh. Im booking my ticket - Happy New Year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Archy Marshall is 17 years old, fresh out of Brit school and is brilliant - his music is described as new wave or darkwave and inspired by many. Compared with the likes of</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> Morrissey or Edwyn Collins</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> his voice is so distinctive. This particular song is a favourite of mine but all of his music varies in style and impact and influence, yet every one is as strong as the next - </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">AFRICAN INFLUENCED BASS MUSIC. Too good for a Thursday afternoon at your desk but it will be a perfect start to your weekend. THE BUSY TWIST is made up of two very talented 21 year old producers Ollie Williams and Gabriel Benn, based in London the two have created unison between the vibrancy and energy of African musical culture with all the good bits from the UK dance scene</span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma;">. </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Her label Tarantula has since released 3 of her records and this year we are due another - get ready for punchy reggae all through the winter, until then this will warm you up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Boy & Bear from Sydney have worked out the choral harmony thing - much like Alt-J from last weeks post - seems to be a theme for now. Touring with the likes of Angus & Julia Stone and Laura Marling the band have increasingly become favourites amongst the 'drivey indie folk'. Their debut album 'Moonfire' has already reached platinum in the AIRA charts and is definitely worth a purchase, it will help the seasonal change! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Have a listen; here is their cover of 'Fall at Your Feet'(Crowded House): </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I think that in itself is enough to describe how different and inspiring this band are. Their debut album 'An Awesome Wave' is a perfect combination of Hot Chip and Everything Everything; nostalgia and good vibes. They are touring this Autumn - definitely worth ah trip to see. My Favourite song off the album today is MS. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The train pulled up in Norwich last night on my weekly commute and the sun was still up and I was hit with a wave of warm summer air as I walked down the platform. It was lush. Instantly relieved from London's sweat. These early summer days - particularly after weeks of rain, feel so good. Hours until the end of the working week and a weekend of sunshine ahead needs a good playlist - obviously each to their own but think my owns pretty good. It starts with a bit of nostalgic early summer R & B: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Treading new footsteps into the year with clear influences from the best of the late 90s R&B artists Aaliyah and Destiny's Child; Azealia Banks, formerly known as 'Miss Banks' is hot news and the sound of 2012 - she's 20, from Harlem and everywhere right now - cant wait for the tour, the album and more to come..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Not much to say other than this music brings beautiful escapism to wherever you want to go on a windswept, slightly drizzly day - highly acclaimed for many reasons, which you will discover very quickly after buying the album 'Diamond Mine'. King Creosote and Jon Hopkins were introduced to me by a very lovely person, who knew it would be just my thing -</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> ive got to share it, its too good to keep to myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It helps if you are listening to some really good music - nothing beats a little Annie Lennox - or a lot. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Annie is a pop culture icon - on top of this she is also a political activist and philanthropist. She is truly talented and her voice is quite possibly one of the most amazing pop voices to grace our ears. 'Walking on Broken Glass' on the album 'Diva' is without a doubt a desert island disk for me but for today p</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">ull your sleeves down over your hands and snuggle into your office seat to finish off the week's work and plug this into your ears - it will make you feel nostalgic, relaxed and happy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I love this; Beth Jeans Houghton was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1990. She wishes she’d been born in 1956, making glam rock in her 20s, bowing out of the ‘80s entirely to raise children, keeping her head down in the ‘90s and returning to the music world in the 2000s, but that’s a different matter.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Iceland airwaves is still on my wish list - reason being that it is a platform for artists like Of Monsters and Men. Amazing six piece from Reykjavik</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #252626;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Iceland. Their lyrics fit both fictional and real monsters so the name is apt! They are quickly building a ball of excitement all over the place too, 'Little Talks' is brilliant. I know people are less stunned to hear a folk band with an accordion after the wave we've just had but I cant see how this wouldn't get people dancing and singing along and thats what its about. Check it out on youtube first to see them playing it live. Otherwise have a listen here, preferably whilst driving somewhere in the sun (or imagining to if you are in the office)It will lift the spirits!: </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I mean.. wow. Not only does she look like Jessica Rabbit, (Ref. Roger Rabbit the film) she also has the most seductive voice. 'Video Games' is amazing - I have yet to see her live but a release is imminent and Im sure we will all hear about it. All the way from New York - Lana is vintage Hollywood. Have a listen and watch this space:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Stevie Nicks.. Still ever present in fashion, music and dramatic stage performances, she did break a mould - so did Fleetwood Mac. I think a lot of the oldies will argue they were not 'Fleetwood Mac' when Nicks and Buckingham joined but for those of us born in the 80s who got to enjoy 'Rumours' on long car journeys with our parents and still get excited when we hear 'The Chain' I disagree - the romantic drama that went with it too definitely adds to the appeal - the wildness of her stage presence and beautiful voice combined with her unsettled feelings for the men in her band and all so publicly shared through the lyrics of their songs, it really makes you feel like you were a part of the drama. Here is Vampire Weekends cover of 'Everywhere': </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Our modern day Stevie Nicks with a hint of Bat for Lashes and maybe even Joni Mitchell - It helps that the rest of the band are also beautiful. Touring earlier this year with the likes of Wolfgang and I Blame Coco, Kyla is set to pick up even more avid fans like me through the summer with the festival circuit in full swing - already looking forward to seeing her in the magic of Secret Garden Party. See and hear more at http://www.kylalagrange.com/. </span></div>Beaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601496848926918031noreply@blogger.com0