Author: danocdj

FROST

I haven’t mentioned producers/electronic artists in these blogs before, so I thought it was about time we did something about that…with someone I know nothing about. Apart from he’s from Sydney. Home of the brunch, and the best coffee in the world. Excuse my use of the next adjective. This is just…well…luscious. I know. I KNOW. Pure lush deep house.

In Heaven

In Heaven are a band that A&Rs in the music industry got very excited about. REALLY QUICKLY. Which is often a good sign to avoid. Irrational thinking and hysteria makes the real situation around a band very noisy. But here’s their first single. Balls out scuzzy rock ‘n’ roll. It’s a kick in the face. And I want more. They’re on tour this October, all over the UK, with Vant and The Big Moon.

Pleasure Beach

Let me start with some honesty. The first time the track kicked in – I thought it was Future Islands.  They are, however, a Belfast based 5 piece. Their dreamy synths and driving drums really hooked me in. I quickly got excited as the song thundered on. At one point I stood up and shouted ‘”The new Arcade Fire”, at no one. (I was sat by myself in a cold studio.) It’s nice to hear something sound so big. Wanky word alert incoming. Sonically, there’s loads going on. And yet they’ve still got so much to give, because they’re only just getting started…

Kita Alexander

Byron Bay. A beautiful part of the world. Home of the laid back lifestyle, brilliant brunches and some of the worst illegal raves I’ve ever been to.

It’s also the home of Kita. A 19 year old Aussie surfer chick, who’s currently working on her debut album in London.

‘My Own Way’ has shades of early Haim and Fleetwood Mac.

An absolute must for all summer roadtrips. And definitely one to watch.

NGOD

Bradford. Home of the best curry houses in the world, the Bantams, and some of the worst LEGAL raves I’ve ever been to.

NGOD recently smashed the Great Escape in Brighton. The fact they’ve been playing together since 2009 probably helps. They’ve built up quite a following for their live shows as they clocked up the tour miles around the UK.

Londoners can look forward to July 17^th 2015, when they play the Shacklewell Arms.  Check out this demo from last year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7IfRzxVGc4

Vant

The NE of England has given us so many greats bands and artists over the years; Jimmy Nail, Roy Chubby Brown and Gazza to name but a few. But this lot leapfrog them all.

Originally from Sunderland, they only appeared on the musical radar just over a month ago. But, by all accounts, already have a wild reputation for their live shows.

The comparison to Queens Of The Stone Age is easily heard in the first 15 seconds of ‘Do You Know Me’. They play at The Victoria in Dalston on June 12^th 2015. And you can catch them at loads of festivals this summer, including Secret Garden Party and Boardmasters in Cornwall.

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!