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EP Review: Childhood Home – The Healing

I came across this little treasure which comes in the form of a four-track EP, Childhood Home, by London – based panoramic rockers THE HEALING.

Why is this EP a real treasure? It’s just good wholesome music, nothing less. Consisting of Jim Moreton (vocals, guitar), Nicolas Py (drums), Sam Thiery (bass) and Ariel Moreton (harmony vocals), the band pull together a perfect mix of melodic guitars and drums with groovy rock undertones and dreamy vocals that reflect on the years of a rollercoaster childhood.

Their stamp on soft rock have been widely compared to heavyweights, NEIL YOUNG, WILCO, LED ZEPPELIN KURT VILE, LUCINDA WILLIAMS and THE BEATLES – but after listening to this EP, I can’t help but think there’s a slight feel of 1970’s FLEETWOOD MAC.

Have a listen and see if you agree.

The #Mustlistens: No Virtue, Losing My Way, Childhood Home

October 2, 2014October 2, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Childhood Home EP, LED ZEPPELIN KURT VILE, London-based rock bands, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, NEIL YOUNG, review, rock, THE BEATLES, The Healing, UK music, UK rock, WILCO Leave a comment

Mixtape Review: To Be A Star – E-Thrilla

UK Rapper/songwriter E-THRILLA left me wanting more with his EP, Room For Improvement (featured back in March on NEW LEASE MUSIC). It’s been a long (ish) time but he returns, finally dropping his debut mixtape, To Be A Star.

Did it quench my thirst? Like the EP, Room For Improvement, his trademark of sweet atmospheric melody was featured in his latest project but there’s a stronger punch of hip-hop with the presence of electronica and disco. Each track documents the Mancunian’s determination to make it big time.

So to answer the question, To Be A Star sure did quench my thirst and if you’re always in search of hip-hop tracks that push the boundaries, well I’m sure this mixtape will hit the spot.

The #MustListens: PRIDE, Home, Mindstate, Sometimes, See The World, Cray

September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: E-Thrilla, free mixtapes, hip-hop, Manchester hip-hop artists, Mixtape review, review, Room For Improvement EP, To Be A Star mixtape, UK hip-hop, UK music Leave a comment

EP Review: Escape – Bella Loka

Originally from Bristol, husband and wife act BELLA LOKA moved to London’s Camden Town to work on their latest project, Escape set for release on 2nd September.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the five-track production features singer/songwriter Tea Boothby’s angelically-light vocals which lures you into a colourful fusion of 80-esque indie pop and refreshingly-sweet electronic (slightly rock) melodies (well executed by David Boothby).

With the support of loyal fans, funds were raised for Escape through a £10000 Kickstarter campaign…after sampling the EP, It’s very safe to say that this couple did their fans proud.

The #Mustlistens: Escape, Alive, Wake Up (You Could Do Much Better)

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Abbey Studios, Bella Lolka, Bristol, Bristol-based indiepop act, Camden Town, David Boothby, EP review, Escape EP, Indie pop, KickStarter campaign, review, Tea Boothby, UK indiepop, UK music Leave a comment

Mixtape Review: The Greatest Show On Thirst – Cypher Clique

Delaware hip-hop group CYPHER CLIQUE dropped their mixtape, The Greatest Show on Thirst earlier this month.

The ingenious balance of a super smooth bass and that lick of sweet melody just cruises throughout the 17-track album. The trio said their latest mixtape is ‘suited to a summer playlist’ – I disagree. The project is also well suited for kicking back on those autumn and winter nights. To check out The Greatest Show on Thirst, head right here.

The #Mustlistens: Friends with Benefits, Good Money, Mastermind, Champagne Dreams.

August 25, 2014August 25, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: CYPHER CLIQUE, Delaware hip-hop acts, hip-hop, Mixtape review, review, The Greatest Show on Thirst mixtape, US hip hop, us music Leave a comment

Mixtape Review: Y.O.D.A – K.I.N.G Holloway

Dallas-based emcee K.I.N.G HOLLOWAY dropped his fifth mixtape, Y.O.D.A (You’re On Drugs Again).

The 18-track gives an insight in the 22-year-old’s life – and boy, it’s a roller-coaster ride! Featuring clever takes of 70’s classics with seriously head-rolling bassline, this hop-hop wordsmith spits (in his raspy and husky voice) lyrics that seriously rips through the soul – and (at times) have you on the floor in tears of laughter!

Y.O.D.A is a mixtape that incorporates various musical styles where this talented rapper switches his flow to every single beat. Overall, it’s just GOOD music – enjoy it right here.

The #MustListens: You’re A Part of Me, Power of Cum, Mac, Heaven & Earth, Letter to my Ex, Recent Memories, Her Payback.

June 23, 2014June 22, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: DatPiff mixtapes, free mixtapes, hip-hop, hip-hop artist from Dallas, King Holloway, review, US hip hop, us music, YODA Mixtape Leave a comment

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