Month: October 2013

Imagine Dragons….like proper real dragons but instead of dragons imagine four guys called Dan, Ben, Wayne & Daniel. Imagine Dragons formed in September last year, since then they have been on a world tour and been named Bilboard magazines ‘Breakthrough Band of 2013’ ‘On Top Of The World’ is taken from their first studio album ‘Night Visions’ both are available to buy and download NOW! To find out more about […]

This week the organisers of Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay celebrations announced the final acts to perform in the capital to start 2014 in style. The 1975 and Edinburgh’s Nina Nesbitt will join headliners Pet Shop Boys on the main stage at this year’s Concert in the Gardens. Meanwhile on Princes Street you can expect an all Scottish lineup including Django Django who will be joined on the Waverley Stage by the […]

Bastille have taken on a mash-up of two 90's classics, but does it work? Surprisingly (and thankfully), it does! 'Of The Night' has 90's written all over it, but hearing a modern day band cover these ultimate dance tunes is so exciting to listen to. The record might not become as big in the charts as its original, but Bastille's style brings it to a whole new level. I'm hoping […]

It’s been a while since we had a real footstomper as a single of the week. This great new track from Arthur Lee Land defiantly fits the bill. Arthur is a singer songwriter from Lyons Colorado who has collaborated with Grammy Award winning producer Bil Vorndik who has worked with singers like Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck and Doc Watson to create his debut album ‘Cracked Open’ To create his blend […]

Armed with a third album, due for release next year, The Hoosiers have given us a taster by releasing 'Somewhere In The Distance' next month. Having previously claiming number 1 with 'The Trick To Life' (album), the guys will have no problem doing it again next year with the long-awaited 'The News From Nowhere'. The band will also be previewing tracks from their upcoming album on tour, when they play […]

‘Cheating’ is the second track released from 23 year old John Newman’s forthcoming album ‘Tribute’ John say’s his influences are Motown, Northern Soul and tunes from the 70s and 80s and I think you can hear that in his vocals which you may recognise from his hit song ‘Feel The Love’ with Rudimental and his recent solo chart hit ‘Love Me Again’ The tune is anthemic and catchy and I’m […]

Our new single of the week comes from Welsh folk rock duo Zervas & Pepper. Acording to their website they discovered one another while performing in their home town clubs in Cardiff as solo artists. ‘Sure Fire Bet’ is taken from their EP ‘Lifebringer’ which they released in the summer. This track is the best way to bring in the autumn. To find out more about the band visit www.zervasandpepper.com