Took my time to blog about this, but I've been a bit slack of late...
Here is 'I'm Getting Ready' taken from Michael's performance on Jools Holland last week. So happy to see him music reaching so many others now. Read a review I wrote including an interview from back in May here
If you're lucky enough to have tickets to his Show in Brighton tomorrow night at The Hope again where I first saw him, do enjoy! You lucky b*&?#%ds
The thoughts of myself about the music I like and sometimes the music I don't
Monday, 28 November 2011
Introducing: Ez Stone
Ez Stone is a singer/songwriter from Brighton. Since starting gigging he has grown a reputation for his mesmerising guitar playing, which blended with his story-telling folk songs make for a captivating performance.
You may have seen him giging in Brighton in other projects, but he has decided that the time has come to start out on his own.
He was due to support Kyla La Grange for Communion in Brighton, but she fell ill. The show went ahead with Ez playing a very impressive set accompanied by his female violin wielding backing vocalist. He has shows Throughout December including dates in London and Northampton, where he'll be on the bill with Emily and the Woods.
He was due to support Kyla La Grange for Communion in Brighton, but she fell ill. The show went ahead with Ez playing a very impressive set accompanied by his female violin wielding backing vocalist. He has shows Throughout December including dates in London and Northampton, where he'll be on the bill with Emily and the Woods.
Have a look at these gems from his YouTube channel.
Find him on Facebook and on his blog
and sign up to Ez's mailing list
Monday, 3 October 2011
Introducing: Jamie N Commons
I love finding artist at gigs instead of via press release :)
I saw Jamie N Commons supporting Marques Toliver a few weeks ago and was astounded by the sound that came from the 22-year-old and his incredibly proficient band.
I saw him again last night, this time supporting another long time favourite of mine Michael Kiwanuka. He again blew me away. I had the chance to speak with him briefly and found that he had studied and trained as an opera singer at Goldsmiths University.
His bluesy inspired, Nick Cave-esque songs fall right in line with my current taste in listening material.
He is simply someone you need to see live!
Jamie N Commons by Jamie N Commons
His debut ep 'The Baron' is due for release on October 17th by Luv Luv Luv Records with a free show at The Old Queens Head, London.
He has had some great support slots with the aforementioned Marques Toliver, Michael Kiwanuka and Dry The River. He'll also be appearing in support or Spector at the following shows throughout October:
18th- Roadhouse, Manchester - £4
19th- Start The Bus, Bristol - Free Entry
20th- Shacklewell Arms, London - £5
I saw Jamie N Commons supporting Marques Toliver a few weeks ago and was astounded by the sound that came from the 22-year-old and his incredibly proficient band.
I saw him again last night, this time supporting another long time favourite of mine Michael Kiwanuka. He again blew me away. I had the chance to speak with him briefly and found that he had studied and trained as an opera singer at Goldsmiths University.
He is simply someone you need to see live!
Jamie N Commons by Jamie N Commons
His debut ep 'The Baron' is due for release on October 17th by Luv Luv Luv Records with a free show at The Old Queens Head, London.
He has had some great support slots with the aforementioned Marques Toliver, Michael Kiwanuka and Dry The River. He'll also be appearing in support or Spector at the following shows throughout October:
18th- Roadhouse, Manchester - £4
19th- Start The Bus, Bristol - Free Entry
20th- Shacklewell Arms, London - £5
Monday, 1 August 2011
SBTRKT - Wildfire feat. Little Dragon
This track shows off the bassy-electronica that the LP is leaning towards, slightly different from the remixes we have been used to from him. Although he doesn't sing himself, the guest vocals on the track are great! The track has quite a groove to it but is really quite chilled and I found this best to listen to when just riding around London on my bike on a hot day.
Quite a comparison in terms of the feel of this new material to James Blake and Jamie Woon.
Friday, 29 July 2011
Tom Williams And The Boat
Anyone who has seen these guys play live I'm sure will love with them as much as me. I heard Tom on Tom Robinson's Fresh On The Net show on 6music the other night and he sounds like a really nice chap. He sounds like he knows what he's doing and seems to have built a really great rapport with his growing fanbase.
I first came across Tom Williams back in 2008 when they played BBC Introducing at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Since then the band has come of age and have really honed and perfected their sound. They are now armed with some craking songs, 'Concentrate' is a great song!
Their first album was self released in February 2011, where intitial stocks of 12" heavyweight vinyl sold out!
He's fighting the good fight and doing this all without any label backing so please do check him out if you haven't and if you like it, do make a purchase.
Here's a link to a deluxe vinyl bundle for only £25!
I just ordered mine!
http://tomwilliamsandtheboat.spinshop.com/
The future looks good for Tom having been a regular on the festival circuit for the past couple of years and I'm looking forward to what comes from them next and perhaps catching them on tour at some point.
I first came across Tom Williams back in 2008 when they played BBC Introducing at Radio 1's Big Weekend. Since then the band has come of age and have really honed and perfected their sound. They are now armed with some craking songs, 'Concentrate' is a great song!
Their first album was self released in February 2011, where intitial stocks of 12" heavyweight vinyl sold out!
He's fighting the good fight and doing this all without any label backing so please do check him out if you haven't and if you like it, do make a purchase.
Here's a link to a deluxe vinyl bundle for only £25!
I just ordered mine!
http://tomwilliamsandtheboat.spinshop.com/
The future looks good for Tom having been a regular on the festival circuit for the past couple of years and I'm looking forward to what comes from them next and perhaps catching them on tour at some point.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Brighton gig picks - August
August looks to be a fairly quiet month for shows in Brighton.
TOP PICKS!
August 16th - Melting Vinyl Presents: Fleet Foxes + The Bees @ Dome Concert Hall
Doors 7:30 // £23.50/£25.50 SOLD OUT
August 19th - Concorde2 Presents: DELS and GHOSTPOET @ Concorde2
Doors 7:00 // £10.00 HERE
ONE FOR LOLz
August 31st - Concorde2 Presents: East 17 @ Concorde2
Doors 7:30 // £12.00 HERE
TOP PICKS!
August 16th - Melting Vinyl Presents: Fleet Foxes + The Bees @ Dome Concert Hall
Doors 7:30 // £23.50/£25.50 SOLD OUT
August 19th - Concorde2 Presents: DELS and GHOSTPOET @ Concorde2
Doors 7:00 // £10.00 HERE
ONE FOR LOLz
August 31st - Concorde2 Presents: East 17 @ Concorde2
Doors 7:30 // £12.00 HERE
Alex Winston announces 'Velvet Elvis' EP
Alex Winston has announced that a new EP will be out on September 5th, fronted by the single 'Velvet Elvis'. The EP will have a new track 'Fire Ant'. She's shooting a video now I'm told.
Alex Winston - Velvet Elvis by AlexWinstonOfficial Keep an eye on her official website here for a promised sneak peek behind the
scenes at the video shoot.
I saw Alex Winston in Brighton at Jamm with support from Bella Spinks and really enjoyed an energetic performance in spite of the sound quality.
Here is the EP artwork
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