Blog 16 – New Music: April 2015

Hippo Campus

A few people mentioned this band to me back in January. Since then I’ve fallen in love with their track ‘Suicide Saturday’. They’ve already performed on the Conan show in America, and are currently on a huge US tour. No dates in the U.K as yet, but it can’t be long. Keep an eye out. Great for fans of Vampire Weekend and The Drums.

Their ‘Beautiful Creatures’ EP is out now.

 

Coin

Nashville. A great TV show sure. But also a city rich in musical history. It’s a pilgrimage point for anyone who’s heart has fluttered at the sound of music.

And it is from this musical metropolis that Coin were born. They release their debut album in June.

Check out ‘Run’ to see what all the fuss is about.

Elliot Moss

His music has been called “dark and moody”. There’s a of touch of the James Blakes about him. He’s just come off tour with Cold War Kids and he’s set to play Bon Iver’s festival later this year. Spin Magazine just tipped him as one of their favourite 5 new artists. How much more kudos d’ya want?

‘Best Light’ has one of the best kicks i’ve heard in ages!

XFM Presents Hozier

On Sunday May 24th, Dan hosts ‘An Evening with Hozier’. This gig at The Garage in North London is in aid of Global’s Make Some Noise charity.

Here are just some of Hozier’s incredible stats:
Over 6 million singles and 1.2 million albums sold worldwide.
Over 206 millions views on-line.
Brit nominated for Best International Male.
Grammy nominated for Song of the Year.
He’s also playing Glastonbury, T in the Park, V Festival and Special Guest to Foo Fighters at the 80k cap Slane Castle in Ireland.
Tickets for our 400 capacity Garage show go on sale at xfm.co.uk at 8am on Wednesday April 22nd 2015.