When you make a comeback, it has to be big, or else what's the point? No comeback is complete without the perfect soundtrack. Could you imagine making an entrance to some generic pop song stripped of any personality? Neither could we. So, while we were planning our return, we happened to come across a new sound that would be so cool, you'd almost forget we were gone.
These days, the UK is a gold mine when it comes to music. Exploding everywhere, British artists are at the top of almost all the charts, in almost every country. You would think that after such a boom in 2014, there’d be almost no more talent left, at least for the given year. But this never sleeping talent factory shows no signs of slowing down. One of the best examples of new, raw talent is the Ghanaian-born, London based KWABS.
It’s dance, but it’s not just dance music. It somehow sounds deeper. It’s almost philosophical, it feels as if every time one of Max Elto's tracks gets played, you want to sit down and have a deep conversation about where this world is going (but please don’t).
I had already mentioned Raleigh Ritchie a few months ago, in fact he was my FIRST new Discovery of the year. I don't mean to brag, but I've got a good ear. Anyways, now he's an established and one of the most promising (in my opinion!) artists in his category, and I hate to sound cheesy but I feel like a proud mum. All this recognition is well deserved.
Yesterday (04 May 2014) was the last of the week long presentation of "Les Bosquets" at the David H. Koch theater at the Lincoln Center, a collaboration between visual art genius JR and musical genius Woodkid with the NYCB. You thought we didn't "do" ballet? Think again.
I love when an artist no matter what genre he plays is not exactly one of the A-list but is just as good, if not better. It's like my way of mocking the popularity system that encompasses the music industry. As an artist that I respect and actually love, I blame lack of time as the only reason as to why I'd never written a post on Burns. Honestly one of the best DJs out there and one who has me counting the days when he'll become one of the number ones...because yes, there are many number ones.
I always say that the music industry is working backwards, especially these days when talent-less, all-about-the-image, so-called artists are pushed over and over again on the radio and television and real talent is just put on a shelve, in the back gathering dust. I don't think it's fair while some people (I won't name names!) are world famous for their crappy music, true talent like Clare Maguire are being passed over. What is wrong with this world?
Another Sunday has ended and I really don't feel like going back to work tomorrow. I know I am not alone, not the only one in this situation. So what do I do? Simple. I put on my headphones and look for some music that could make me save me from this situation. Well Tame Impala heard my cries for help.
I like discovering new bands and new music. It always feels like finding a treasure. Especially if I actually become a huge fan after. I don't discriminate against any kind of music in particular, so in the "Underdog" section of this blog, you might stumble upon a little bit of everything.
A few months ago, I was introduced by a friend to the music of Arcane Roots. I had never heard of them before at all. He insisted that they were the sort of band that I'd like, so I gave it a go and turns out, he was right. I do like them. I'm a sucker for sad songs. Especially when I'm sad. I know it sounds counterintuitive but that's just the way I am. They help me cope with the sadness. And no band in my opinion has sadder songs than Irish band Kodaline. They only recently (2012) went by the name 'Kodaline', after being making music since 2005 as '21 Demands'.
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