Friday, 30 August 2013

FLYTE - Faithless

Joe writes: Not so long ago bands were dismissed out of hand for referencing The Beatles. Now it seems refreshing. Flyte's other songs are not so Beatles-y, and their singer Will Taylor (formerly of The Ashbies) has it, as you can see from this video. They could be huge.

Thursday, 22 August 2013

FIDLAR - Awkward

Joe writes: This sounded rather good when Zane Lowe was singing along with it earlier.

Sunday, 18 August 2013

Dolly Parton - Jolene - slowed down

Joe writes: This works amazingly well, and Boy George has left a comment on the YouTube


Saturday, 17 August 2013

Western Disco - The Sun (BlackBox Remix)

Joe writes: Big tune. Love the flute.



Even bigger tune:

Sunday, 11 August 2013

Belle Stars - Iko Iko

Joe writes: While in France I heard this track from 1982 on Radio Nostalgie. The Belle Stars were signed to Stiff Records and this became a hit in the US after featuring on the soundtrack to Rain Man, apparently at Dustin Hoffman's suggestion. It's weirdly futuristic and very Xenomania.

Saturday, 10 August 2013

Lil Silva feat. Rosie Lowe - No Doubt

Joe writes: Genuinely soulful electronica. Really like this.