Author: danocdj

Chortle Awards

Dan will be presenting awards at this year’s Chortle Comedy Awards in Greenwich next month. Vic Reeves, David Baddiel and Joel Dommett will also be in attendance, to dish out the gongs at this year’s ceremony. The Chortle Awards recognise the biggest and best names in the comedy industry. Dan will be presenting ‘Best Radio Show’ (amongst others) at Up The Creek, on March 20th!

Warchild 2017

Every year in the lead up to the Brit Awards, Warchild put on some intimate shows, with the UK’s biggest bands and artists! Warchild now helps over 100,000 young people around the world in conflict zones. And they can help even more if you get involved and buy a ticket to one of this year’s shows. The 1975, Paul Weller, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, and so many more, are already confirmed for these tiny gigs in February 2017. Dan will be hosting the shows throughout Warchild week, at venues across London.

Blog 44 – New Music: December 2016

Dakota

Don’t be fooled, these girls might have that woozy California thing going on, but they’re actually from Amsterdam. There’s a new EP on the way called ‘Leda’. Hazy, West Coast Warpaint vibes. Perfect bit of sunshine for those long winter nights. Have a listen to ‘Icon’:

Hollow Coves

OK i’m a sucka for Aussie pop folk. But this tune is seriously next level. The Brisbane boys have been together since 2013. The Gold Coast is the perfect breeding ground for this vibe. I doubt any of mates growing up in Hull were ever gonna come up with this. Their new EP ‘Wanderlust’ is out in Feb 2017. I LOVE ‘Coastline’…you know what i mean? Take me back to Surfers Paradise. ASAP.

Declan McKenna

I’ve been keeping an eye on this guy all year and never mentioned him in any of my blogs…and i’d like to right that wrong. He’s from Hertfordshire in the UK, and won the emerging talent competition at Glastonbury back in 2015. There’s a lot more to him than just being a kid with a guitar – his songwriting is next level! Check out ‘The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home’. And if you’re hungry for more, go and listen to ‘Brazil’. TUNES for days mate.

Blog 43 – New Music: November 2016

Stefflon Don

There’s been loads of chat this year about the new “Queen of Grime”. I’m not sure you’re a queen before you serve your time as a princess, but hey, that’s the hype machine for ya. How you pronounce her name is also up for debate. And the stories. Sacking managers, studio nightmares…all before she’s even got going. Could be a real star, or could be the next what’s her name? Did “212”…ah…oh well, that’s showbiz. Check out ‘Real Ting, a banger from her mixtape that’s out next month.

Mulally

There’s a part of me that wants this 20 year from Norwich to be rubbish, so i can say he has Norfolknchance of making it. HAHAHAHAHAHA. That’s a really funny British joke that i’m sure many global readers will struggle to understand, but trust me…it’s hilarious. There’s some big pop potential here. And I think this is ‘WONDERFUL’:

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

I’m really happy to admit, that sometimes, I miss really great stuff. The world is full of music now, you can’t be across it all. It’s impossible. So to find this band about 2 years after they started getting active, really goes to show how musically saturated the world is these days. These boys from North Carolina, have got some TUNES. Check out ‘Devil Like Me’, or go to their youtube page for more RKS goodness.

Blog 42 – New Music: October 2016

The Georgia Flood

Here’s a band from Atlanta, who remind me of the first time I heard Cage The Elephant. They’ve posted a few tunes up, but this little whistling number is the catchiest by far. Check out ‘Whistle King’

Maggie Rogers

This young lady is just 22 years old. Growing up on a farm in Maryland, the first instrument she picked up to learn was the harp. She studied at the Clive Davis Institute in New York, and currently lives in Brooklyn. She’s already on course for 20,000,000 streams of this track at time of writing. And her first UK show old out in less than a day. ‘Alaska’ is BIG.

Toulouse

Let’s be honest this is a rather personal blog. I post new bands/artists I like. For a bit of fun. BUT i’m also posting this band because I know a lot of Portuguese people listen to the show. Radio X is kind of a big deal is Lisbon for some reason. So here’s a psych band based in Portugal that have made a real jam. ‘Juniper’ is here!

Movember

It’s almost that time of year again, where thin slivers of facial fuzz appear on the top lip of men around the world. For many years, it was hard to tell whether or not this was just a bold fashion statement made by the young trendies of Shoreditch, Silverlake and Brooklyn. However, with the rising popularity of a November tash, it’s become quite clear that anyone growing a mo pre-xmas, is probably doing it to raise awareness of MOVEMBER. It’s the only global campaign that aims to raise awareness around the issues that cause young men to die too young. From Cancer, to mental health, their aim is simple: STOP MEN DYING YOUNG. And you don’t have to grow a mo to get involved. Organise an event, put on a party, do anything that helps get the message out there. Dan will be getting involved in physical challenges and DJ sets throughout Movember 2016. Check out their site for more info: https://uk.movember.com/