Chris Mackrell

Following on from 2011s ‘Hope Street’ and last year’s ‘One Man Army’ ‘People Like Me’ is the new (mini) album from Scottish folk rock band Kassidy. ‘Hope Street’ was one of my favourite albums in 2011 with tracks still appearing in my playlist (and in certain football adverts) ‘People Like Me’ has some fantastic tracks and ‘Night In The Box’ is no exception. The album is available now to download […]

‘Attracting Flies’ is the first track taken from London duo AlunaGeorge’s debut album 'Body Music' which will be released in July later this year. Aluna Francis and George Reid will be touring the European festival circuit for most of the summer (including Creamfields in August) and no doubt club mixes of this will be in most DJ sets this year! To find out more visit their website www.alunageorge.com Twitter: twitter.com/alunageorge […]

I was lucky enough to catch Al Lewis before he took to the stage at Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh playing tracks from his great new album ‘Battles’ it is essential listening if you need cheered up on a snowy spring day. Along with the former single of the week ‘Make A Little Room’ the track ‘The Truth In Growing Old’ is probably my favourite off the album. You can hear […]

Country pop/rock seems to be in at the moment and the latest track for Texas is no exception. ‘The Conversation’ is the title track of the bands new album which will be released to coincide with the bands 25th anniversary. The album will see founding members Sharleen Spiteri and Johnny McElhone return after a six-year absence. The single will be released one week ahead of the new album on the […]

Out on the 5th of May ‘Panic Cord’ is the new track from Wiltshire based singer songwriter Gabrielle Aplin. Gabrielle gained mainstream attention in 2012 when she was selected to soundtrack a John Lewis television advertisement covering Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "The Power of Love", which reached No 1 Panic Cord is the title track of her new EP which will be released ahead of a new album ‘English Rain’ […]

‘Recovery’ is the latest single from English singer songwriter Frank Turner. The track is the first single taken off his album ‘Tape Deck Heart’ and is available to download NOW! I was lucky enough to see Frank at his gig last year in The Picture House. It was a great night and a lot more energetic performance than I was expecting. If you too want to see Frank live then […]

Normally I don’t pick talent show acts as ‘single of the week’ however this song caught my attention on the first listen. Those of you who watch ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ may recognise Manchester band ‘The Mend’ from their audition last year. ‘Where Were You’ will be the bands debut single, however they are yet to announce an album. With a lead vocal that sounds like a cheerier Maverick Sabre it’s […]

Our single of the week comes from a TV soundtrack (words I never thought I would write) Best known for her role in ‘Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere has also voiced characters in various animated films including ‘A Bugs Life’ and ‘Alpha and Omega’ she is now in the ABC (More 4 and Sky in the UK) musical drama ‘Nashville’ based around the US’s country music scene. Hayden is releasing tracks from […]

From Laura Mvula's EP 'Sing To The Moon' Green Garden sounds like the kind of song which should be on a mobile phone advert (listen up O2, EE, Vodaphone and the rest) with its repetitive xylophone background. Laura is picked out as one of the BBC's 'Sounds Of 2013' so you are sure to hear and see more of her this year. You can find out more on her website […]