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Today’s song is Release/Repeat by British four-piece rock band THE FIREFLYS. The single is set for release on 26th May.

I remember reviewing the Runcorn rockers’ 2013 album, Embers of the Autumn on Nothing But Hope and Passion (NBHAP) Music Magazine and it’s SO intriguing to see what they have been up to….

Since the release of Embers of the Autumn (5th August), THE FIREFLYS played at, O2 Academy Liverpool, their biggest biggest headline to date, as well as enjoying the media attention. The morning after their performance at the O2, they played a live set in the BBC Merseyside studio and also earned a double page spread in one of the biggest publications near their home town, The Liverpool Echo.

Embers Of The Autumn entered the iTunes Chart at #8 upon hours of its release, and entered the Radio Caroline Chart at Number 35 and is currently at #17. The single Hummingbird was played on BBC introducing by Dave Monks prior to the release of the LP.

As I was typing out their achievements, It left a tear in my eye (don’t laugh!)

Moving swiftly on… have a listen to Release/Repeat. Their trademark of that easy-cruising rock will be added to their ever-expanding list of achievements. If you’re really digging the track, show your appreciation and say hi to them at @thefireflys.

May 13, 2014May 13, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: BBC Introducing, BBC Merseyside studio, Dave Monks, Embers of the Autumn album, Hummingbird, iTunes chart, Nothing But Hope and Passion (NBHAP), O2 Academy Liverpool, Radio Caroline Chart, Repeat/Release, rock, runcorn rock acts, The Fireflys, The Liverpool Echo, UK music, UK rock, UK rock acts Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Kelis – Rumble (Beatnik Remix)

Check out this bad-boy remix of KELIS‘ track RAMBLE by UK producers BEATNIK.

Having received some huge support on their remix work over the last year from Kiss FM, Radio 1, 1Xtra and Capital Xtra on their versions of MARIE DAHLSTROM’S What’s it Gonna Be and DALEY’S Broken, and going Back to Back with DJ TARGET on 1Xtra, London-based BEATNIK are all guns blazing in the competitive producer ring.

Confirmed as official tour DJ’s for KELIS, the drum and bass/jungle connoisseurs will be covering The Great Escape, Glastonbury as well as dates in Ibiza, Switzerland, Holland, France and Geneva.

They have also been given residency at the W Hotel in the Wyld Bar every Wednesday from 10pm, so if you find yourself looking for a cool new place to hang out then you’ve just found it!

But for now check out the video – enjoy!

May 9, 2014May 10, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: 1Xtra, brighton drum and bass producers, Brighton jungle producers, Capital Xtra, Drum and bass, France. Geneva, Holland, Ibiza, Jungle, Kelis, Kiss FM, music video, Radio 1, Rumble (Beatnik remix), Switzerland, UK drum and bass, UK jungle, UK music, W Hotel, Wyld Bar Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Chillin’ – Coops

Today’s song is Chillin‘ by UK rapper COOPS. Track coming from his upcoming mixtape Lost Soul.

After winning the Choice FM Breakthrough Competition in 2013, the North London rapper was given the opportunity to perform at the London o2 with none other than Hip-Hop royalty, NAS. The series of events instilled a new self-belief and having previously used music as a pastime, the 23-year-old Londoner’s passion for the craft was ignited.

After completing a degree in performing arts at Southampton University, COOPS set to work on his mixtape Lost Soul.

The first track to from the mixtape, Chillin is an introduction to the soulful, laid back, hip-hop vibe that he represents. With an evident stroke of creative intuition, this upriser matches an effortless flow and delivery with a beautifully pared down beat that allows his content to shine, and embodies its title to the fullest.

Have a listen to Chillin‘. If you’re feeling this track, it’s worth looking out for the mixtpe, which is set for release on 2nd June via his website.

Show your appreciation @coopsofficial.

May 2, 2014May 2, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Chillin', Choice FM Breakthrough Competition, Coops, hip-hop, London hip-hop artists, London o2, Lost Soul Mixtape, Nas, UK hip-hop, UK music, University Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Cold – Maxsta (Ft. Dot Rotten, Flowz & Chase Inferno)

Today’s song is Cold by British rapper MAXSTA. The track is taken his latest project, The 1.5 Mixtape, released 30th March.

After the success of Got Gassed, MAXSTA drops this follow up single with a melodical flow and chilled beat. His lyrical content digs deeper and he shows how diverse he is as an artist. Following a monstrous end to 2013 as the headlining clash on the top 40 selling album ‘Lord of the Mics’; MAXSTA is back with a collection of tracks that sees him make a welcome return to his musical roots with ‘The Maxtape 1.5′.

Speaking of his latest release, he says: “Its all about the Maxtape 1.5. Having parted ways with Sony Records, I feel I’m in a place where I want to create my own lane and basically become everything I’ve wanted to be and everything I am by showing all of my industry and life experience so far. I feel like my music is coming from an adult view point now and I’m excited to surprise my fans, other artists and most importantly, myself.”

In 2009, at the age of just 17, MAXSTA released his debut project the ‘The Maxtape’ featuring singles such as ‘East London is Back and Skadoosh with Ghetts & Dolla Da Dustman which led him to become the first artist to sign to Sony RCA subsidiary, Just Jam pioneered by SBTV’s Jamal Edwards. After penning a contract with Just Jam, MAXSTA went on to feature in Adidas’ We Are London campaign and release his debut singles I Wanna Rock which featured as Radio 1 presenter, Nick Grimshaw’s record of the week and Wanna Go featuring Little Nikki with the pair reaching number 67 and 40 respectively in the UK charts in 2012.

April 28, 2014April 28, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Adidas’ We Are London campaign, BBC Radio One, Cold, Ghetts & Dolla Da Dustman, Got Gassed, hip-hop, Jamal Edwards, Just Jam, Little Nikki, London hip-hop artists, Lord of the Mics album, MAXSTA, Nick Grimshaw, SBTV, Sony RCA, Sony Records, The Mixtape, The Mixtape 1.5, UK hip-hop, UK music Leave a comment

Today’s song is The Tunnel by SERENA SOYA. Track coming from her EP Illuminated, released 31st of March.

The urban songstress burst onto the music scene in 2013 with her well-received EP Love and War and became quickly known for her straight up, ballsy delivery of lyrics.

Just check out The Tunnel and listen for yourself. Featuring her infamous truth-be-told and (at times) laugh-out-loud lyrics, this track is a soft explosion of 90’s-inspired drum and bass with a hint of R&B. So If you’re really feeling The Tunnel, it’s worth the visit to iTunes to check out her 7-track EP.

Hi say to her @SerenaSoya

April 25, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: drum 'n' bass, Illuminated EP, Love and War mixtape, music video, serena soya, The Tunnel, UK Drum 'n' Bass, UK Drum 'n' Bass artists, UK music Leave a comment

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