Song of the Day: Not Afraid – Vagabond Flag

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Today’s song is Not Afraid by UK indie rock act, VAGABOND FLAG. The single is coming from the upcoming album, out on 14th July.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of OASIS and THE PIXIES, this London rocker uses music to express his political views. He was particularly affected by the 9/11 terror attack in New York and it was these kinds of thoughts that gave the guitarist and songwriter inspiration for his music to put these views across.

Released 16th July, Not Afraid gives a great insight of how he vents his views against the raging, angry guitars. Go on, have a listen!

Also say hi @VagabondFlag

Ceiling Demons

Check out the new video to track, Amputated Spirit by UK hip-hop trio CEILING DEMONS.

Since their last appearance on NEW LEASE MUSIC, these Yorkshire alternative emcees have received unbelievable amount of recgonition. Following the release of their acclaimed début album Dual Sides,  identical twin brother MCs Psy Ceiling & Dan Demon, along with producer Beat Demon,  have supported YOUNG FATHERS (Anticon/Big Dada) in the UK stretch of their world tour. They were also  featured on XFM by Scroobius Pip and have recently supported  DE LA SOUL on their 25 year anniversary tour of cult classic ‘3 Feet High & Rising’ at York’s YO1 Festival.

Best of all, they’ve been heralded by alternative hip-hop legends ARRESTED DEVELOPMENTwow what a massive compliment!

So go head and sample Amputated Spirit. If you’re feeling the track, head over to their Soundcloud profile where you can download it  for free.

Song of the Day: You Don’t Know – The Beat Corporation (ft.Natasha Sky & Alison Bethune)

The Beat Corporation

 

Today’s song is You Don’t Know  by UK-based dance duo THE BEAT CORPORATION.

THE BEAT CORPORATION is a group of artists that came together to create music with no limitations. Based in Manchester UK, Tyler Daley & Jody ‘Jodz’ Spence are both established producers & songwriters in their own right and share a common goal which is to make House and Garage inspired club music.

The boys came to prominence when their track Elevation was played in a Disclosure & Zed Bias back to back at Warehouse in Manchester. Their biggest profile remixes are for Roy Davis Jr, Omar, Zed Bias, Ghetto n MC Nasty and more. Continuing their incredible progression,  THE BEAT CORPORATION have been confirmed to play at the Glastonbury festival in Bez’s Acid House tent.

Now I’ve brought you up to speed on these guys – now have a listen to You Don’t Know. This is a DOPE  cover of the classic RnB record by 702, originally released in 1999 & became a dancefloor smash in the UK Garage 2step scene shortly after. The 2014 cover features vocalists Alison Bethune & Natasha Sky, whom the Beat Corp both met locally in Manchester. Alison Bethune has been involved in various tracks across different genres, with her vocal often described as soulful and sultry. Natasha Sky is a 22year old singer-songwriter from Manchester. She is in the process of recording her first album which features well known musicians such as Aziz Ibrahim from the Stone Roses & Simply Red.

Lending itself to the current UK House invasion, You Don’t Know promises to be in every DJ’s box in time for the summer, with a powerful remix package to follow soon.

 

New Release: Burn Down – Ian Halsall (ft. Emma Boudin)

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UK Dubstep/Drum and Bass producer, IAN HALSALL has dropped his four-track EP, Burn Down TODAY (his Birthday!!!) through Itunes and Beatport. Check it out!

Burn Down was released through his record label, IDGAF Media Group. Send your birthday wishes to Ian @ianhalsall.