Kid in the Riot Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 19/05/2023 at 08:05, And Its Smith said: The Allergies new album is out today. Pretty good funky Bristol band. Very good live. I'd forgotten about these lads, very good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 20/05/2023 at 19:27, spudski said: A classic pop tune that ticks nearly every box when making a ' hit'. Could be Coldplay or Snow Patrol on any other day. How many artists go off on their own trying to be 'artistic'...'alternative'...then come back to the basic ' hit formula'... I actually agree. My first thought when listening to this was "Blur by numbers". Not Damon's most creative moment. I'd imagine he came up with this song on his lunch break. He's one of the most talented British songwriters of all-time and has produced far better than this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 20/05/2023 at 19:27, spudski said: A classic pop tune that ticks nearly every box when making a ' hit'. Could be Coldplay or Snow Patrol on any other day. How many artists go off on their own trying to be 'artistic'...'alternative'...then come back to the basic ' hit formula'... 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: I actually agree. My first thought when listening to this was "Blur by numbers". Not Damon's most creative moment. I'd imagine he came up with this song on his lunch break. He's one of the most talented British songwriters of all-time and has produced far better than this. Yep true enough, we are talking about the man who wrote 'For Tomorrow' and 'This Is A Low', for example, and at least a dozen more world-class songs. Damon has set his bar so ludicrously sky-high that we have to cut him some slack when he comes up with material that is only "really good". 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, City Rocker said: Yep true enough, we are talking about the man who wrote 'For Tomorrow' and 'This Is A Low', for example, and at least a dozen more world-class songs. Damon has set his bar so ludicrously sky-high that we have to cut him some slack when he comes up with material that is only "really good". And in his spare time pencilled DARE, Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc, Dirty Harry etc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: And in his spare time pencilled DARE, Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc, Dirty Harry etc Well quite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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weepywall Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 5 hours ago, southside said: She is the daughter of one of the guys from Leftield....a bit of useless information!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 3 hours ago, weepywall said: She is the daughter of one of the guys from Leftield....a bit of useless information!! I didn't know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but can't get enough of Grian Chatten's first solo album (singer of Fontaines DC). Some fantastic songs on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Don't know if they have been mentioned before but The Lathums.Lovely bit of jangly guitar which reminds me very much of Johnny Marr.Give em a go if you like a bit of indie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Tom McGuire and the Brassholes, terrible name and look like a bunch of hippies, but funky. Sounds like Stevie Wonder at times. On 08/07/2023 at 21:27, Slacker said: Don't know if they have been mentioned before but The Lathums.Lovely bit of jangly guitar which reminds me very much of Johnny Marr.Give em a go if you like a bit of indie. If you like that sort of thing, check out the Reytons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Anyone know of any decent recent stuff that: isn’t in a relentless flat 4/4 time occasionally strays into a minor key has a chord sequence that involves more than two chords, preferably with the odd 7th chucked in has a tune that could stand on its own Serious question, as what I hear day to day frequently depresses the hell out of me… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I can’t stop listening to Ren. The blokes a interesting character with a sad back story. To me he is a genius, music is all about interpretation but the way he sings, plays guitar, play keyboard, his lyrics and rapping is sensational. I urge you to watch / listen to some of his stuff. His covers of the Verve’s Bittersweet Symphany and Fat Boy Slims right here right now are worth a look too as is this amazing track “Hi Ren” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 This album is VERY good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 Loving the stripped back sound on the new Stones single. Steve Jordan the new drummer was recommended by Charlie Watts if anything were to happen to him. Certainly has a ' Watts' touch to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 19/05/2023 at 08:05, And Its Smith said: The Allergies new album is out today. Pretty good funky Bristol band. Very good live. Late to the thread but yes the Allergies live show is one of the best gigs around, esp when they are performing with Andy Cooper from Ugly Duckling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 One for the dance music fans. Been listening to Nia Archives on repeat lately. Really captures the 90s jungle sound but modernised and catchy as anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) I use Spotify to check out albums before I buy and one part of it I like, is Discover Weekly. Some Algorithm suggests new or different music you may like. Hit and miss as it can be, this week threw up a couple of good ones I've just sent off for. Joel Stoker, of the Rifles who I also rate, has a new album out. Really like this. The other one was Don Letts album. Wasn't sure I'd like like, but had a listen and it's great, nice mix of styles. Edited October 17, 2023 by 1960maaan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Mid Air...Romy from the XX, got it yesterday on vinyl..Great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Probably mentioned The Reytons before, but after seeing them at the Academy Thursday thought I'd give them another nod. One of the best intros I've seen for ages, wish I'd kept the video going into the song as the place went up. I added the other video to give an idea of it. First Declan Welsh , only caught a bit but you could tell the crowd were up for it. Then a short set from one of my favourite bands currently the Ks, got the crowd really buzzing for a support act. But have to say, The Reytons tore the place up. This is the Steve Coogan intro to come on stage, I've added a clip from another Gig from top North to give an idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 16/07/2023 at 01:20, Ziderarmy said: I can’t stop listening to Ren. The blokes a interesting character with a sad back story. To me he is a genius, music is all about interpretation but the way he sings, plays guitar, play keyboard, his lyrics and rapping is sensational. I urge you to watch / listen to some of his stuff. His covers of the Verve’s Bittersweet Symphany and Fat Boy Slims right here right now are worth a look too as is this amazing track “Hi Ren” Kinda nailed this… number one uk album whilst on an independent label is pretty much unheard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Definitely won't be to everyone's taste but loving this lot at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, nebristolred said: Definitely won't be to everyone's taste but loving this lot at the moment. Have you heard of Deadletter ? Off to watch them tonight in Bristol but sold out (small venue). had a fair bit of 6 music play . I think if you like Yard Act (as do I), you would like these guys. Check out top 5 tunes on Spotify for a flavour , no full album yet in other newish music tips , have also been getting into a band called Sprints , who I believe have previously supported Yard Act on tour. Playing thekla next April and I think they will be epic inside the boat Edited October 25, 2023 by internetjef 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, internetjef said: Have you heard of Deadletter ? Off to watch them tonight in Bristol but sold out (small venue). had a fair bit of 6 music play . I think if you like Yard Act (as do I), you would like these guys. Check out top 5 tunes on Spotify for a flavour , no full album yet in other newish music tips , have also been getting into a band called Sprints , who I believe have previously supported Yard Act on tour. Playing thekla next April and I think they will be epic inside the boat I hadn't but they sound ace, really decent they are. I'll give Sprints a go also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 hours ago, nebristolred said: I hadn't but they sound ace, really decent they are. I'll give Sprints a go also. Deadletter get marked down for double booking against city at home though, although the gig was announced first. Screw you fixture scheduler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 This is magical 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enclosure Old Timer Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 A new Beatles single, the Stones album at No.1, next I'll be hearing that Alan Dicks is our new manager!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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