One month on from Latitude these Shura songs are the ones I'm coming back to the most. 80s influenced synth pop doesn't get much better than this. This one's like some classic Janet Jackson ballad.
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The Bones Of What You Believe retains its charm two years later and what I've heard of the new one is very promising.
From Liquid Music on a forthcoming project featuring Poliça and s t a r g a z e: The two ensembles are working together over the course of the year to create a unique musical collaboration for the fall of 2016.…
Yes, I've posted this before as the end of the gorgeous I Need $ / So Leave video but the last bit has now been given its own separate upload. It's important to bring this to everyone's attention.…
“I was listening to a Foo Fighters song on the radio and thought it’d be very cool to see them in my city,” says Zaffagnini, whose day job is running a start-up dubbed Trail Me Up that maps out views of hiking trails.…
I'd forgotten about this video. Oh my. From the never properly released in the UK but fantastic Come To Life album. Her covers album is coming out here later in the month. Expect more posts.
One of my favourite things from Latitude last week was witnessing this track. The full 7+ minute mix is essential.
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The aforementioned Popjustice article references this song. I've been playing this song ever since Huw Stephens announced she would be playing the Lake Stage at Latitude. It's extraordinary.…
Peter Robinson, on the sudden impact of Apple Music streaming on his 'buying' habits: So why buy anything? Buying a single now means one of three things, none of which have an immediate impact on our own listening.…
Bonus points for the Twin Peaks homage.
This is fabulous.
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Read the background to this 2015 remix at The Power Of Independent Trucking.
Another forthcoming album which is very promising.
Lykke Li, April 2015: LONELINESS AND HEARTBREAK FOLLOWS YOU EVERYWHERE AND THEY ARE LOUDEST RIGHT AFTER THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND THE CROWDS QUIET. HERE’S IS AN INTIMATE GLIMPSE OF HOW IT CAN BE TO LIVE YOUR DREAM WHILST STUCK IN YOUR DREAM.…
What's this? Only my favourite song of all time, being performed by the reformed Ride over 20 years on. No big deal. Also, see these:
The album's shaping up well.
So many great scenes over the seasons from episode one up to last year's singing Cooper thing, but obviously 'The Carousel' remains the standout. The final run begins next week.
Imbruglia's got a covers album coming. If it gets anywhere near as good as last year's OZ by her compatriot Missy Higgins, I'll be well happy. The performance of this song is the absolute nuts. One of my favourite covers.