singles
april
amplifier
second single 'neon', from this fine fine uk rock act that sound like they are the perfect combination of classic era soundgarden, melodies and huge layered guitars.
the band are doing things their way, a lack of hype, a minimum of design and media savvy has probably helped. allowing the band to develop their special non-fashion friendly rock music to a tight superb entity. reach for the skies melodies, emotionally uplifting large rock. not a single dayglo lycra outfit in sight (hopefully!).
i will still be spinning this bands singles well after all copies of 'permission to land' have been traded in at the local second hand store. superb stuff.
dilated peoples
first single lifted from this highly respected hiphop crews third album ('neighbourhood watch'). the single, 'this way' features man of the moment kanye west on vocals, and is a slice of catchy radio friendly hiphop. choral harmonies, flute loops, and a general spring lightness flows out of the speakers, making the listener wonder if this is a new black eyed peas track with a subtle touchup from danger mouse on production.
not a great track as its just a little too clean for my ears, though the old fashioned accapella, and instrumental versions provided will no doubt provide the bootleggers/remixers a lot of fun in the coming months.
the beta band
first new sounds from the bands long awaited third album (18 months !) 'heroes to zeros', assessment is to released in mid april. featuring a more solid rock groove, no more of the serene vocals as of old. the band have produced all this themselves and tightened up their act.
more details when available.