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Song of the Day: Someone to Try For – ArtClassSink

Today’s Song is Someone to Try For by Joe Biggs (Vocals, Guitar), Samuel Edwards (Vocals, Bass), Eliott Benoist (Guitar) and Jack Pilston (Drums) – otherwise known as ARTCLASSSINK. The single is coming from their EP Illa.

The Oxford-based alternative rock/shoe glaze band have created a fusion of laid-back, feather-light melodies with heart-racing, raging guitars – it really deserves your ears.

Their stamp on rock music have kept them on their toes: they were support acts for WE ARE AUGUSTINES, SKATERS, THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS and TEMPLES as well as headlining shows in venues such as The Garage in London.

Have a listen to Someone To Try For – this feel-good, summery song reminds me of JOY DIVISION’S classic, Love Will Tear Us Apart. What do you think? Answers below please!

If the single tickle your fancy, why not head over to their SoundCloud page and check out their EP. Connect with the British indie rockers @ArtClassSink

February 10, 2014February 10, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: alternative rock, Alternative rock bands, ArtClassSink, Eliott Benoist, ILLA EP, Jack Pilston, Joe Biggs, Joy Division, Love Will Tear Us apart, Oxford-based alternative rock bands, Samuel Edwards, SKATERS, Someone to try For, TEMPLES, THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS, UK alternative rock, UK music, We Are Augustines Leave a comment

EP Review: Limits – Keeping The Faith

It’s been a while since Ian Halshall – aka KEEPING THE FAITH – has made an appearance on NEW LEASE MUSIC. The dubstep/drum ‘n’ bass beatmaster has been busy setting up his new record label IDGAF as well as churning out on-points productions, including his latest project, Limits.

Released last month, this three track EP just displays this producer’s stamp on the dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass. Larger-than-life tracks, Limits (DNB edition) and Move On includes his trademark of collision of vibrant beats accompanied by the heavy drive that leaps out and shocks you and pull the old heartstrings…but on the same note it gets you moving!

You made of the hard stuff? Well have a listen to the EP!

If you’re feeling Limits EP, have a sample of his latest track, Bounce.

connect with KEEPING THE FAITH @ianhalsall

February 7, 2014February 7, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Bounce, drum 'n' bass, dubstep, IGDAF Media Group, keeping the faith, Limits EP, UK Drum 'n' Bass, UK Drum 'n' Bass producers, UK Dubstep, UK Dubstep Producers, UK music 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Closing the Journal (ft Pip Mountjoy) – Ceiling Demons

Today’s song is Closing the Journal by British alternative hip-hop duo CEILING DEMONS. The track is coming from their thought- provoking LP, Dual Slides, released in December.

CEILING DEMONS consists of Yorkshire-born twin brothers MCs Psy Ceiling & Dan Demon – and let me tell you they are a force to be reckoned with. Upon its release, Dual Sides received raving reviews in their hometown.

No doubt their bizarrely angelic stamp on hip-hop will spread across the globe in no time. Just have a listen to Closing the Journal as it’s the perfect introduction to their bitter/sweet fusion with let-the-truth be-told and hard-hitting lyrics. The production is topped off by BBC Introducing’s unsigned singer/songwriter Pip Mountjoy’s soothing vocals.

The hip-hoppers were described as a cross between THE STREETS’ Mike Skinner and DJ SHADOW – the truth is they’re definitely in a league of their own. If you’re feeling Closing the Journal, pop over to their Bandcamp page and check out the album.

You can say hi to the guys @CeilingDemons.

February 5, 2014February 10, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: BBC Introducing, Ceiling Demons, Closing The Journal, DJ shadow, Dual Sides LP, hip-hop, Mike Skinner, The Streets, UK hip-hop, UK music, Yorkshire, Yorkshire hip-hop artists Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Why? – Adrien Bass

Today’s song is Why? by British/Senegal reggae artist ADRIEN BASS. The single is coming from his album, Assaults.

Whilst growing up in the Caribbean, this music enthusiast learned to play the banjo, but did not fully exploit his musical talents until he moved to England. He started off as a DJ in Yorkshire and went on to play in a reggae band in London and developed a taste for jazz. To expand his desire for the genre, the true rastaman studied jazz music at college, where he rustled up some talented musician…and the band ABASS was born. Having back-to-back gigs across London, the band quickly gained respect from the underground Jazz scene.

Now armed with his unique infusion of reggae and jazz, ADRIEN BASS took his music career to the next level and started a record label called Organic Jazz Records, based in Senegal and is now working with some of the biggest producers and upcoming musicians in the country and London.

So there you have it! Take time out and listen to Why? This song features that typical classic reggae/lovers rock chill out groove coupled with though provoking and truth-be-told lyrics.

If you’re digging this track, play a visit to his Soundcloud page where there’s a catalogue of his mind-blowing tracks. Once you get there, listen to The Eyes Never Tell a Lie and Dub of Visions for the full reggae/jazz experience. Heart-meltingly beautiful!

Also connect with him @adrienbass and say hi!

January 14, 2014January 13, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Adrien Bass, Assaults album, British jazz, British reggae, Dub Vision, jazz, London, Organic Jazz Records, reggae, Senegal, The Eyes Never Tell a Lie, UK jazz artists, UK music, UK reggae artists, west africa, Why? 3 Comments

Song of the Day – Take Me Home – Ikes

London rapper, IKES has returned with the mysterious and atmospheric track, Take Me Home.

With his mixtape Peer 2 Peer receiving over 10,000 downloads worldwide in just two weeks, it comes to no surprise that this Hackney-born upriser is considered the next best rapper to put UK on the map.

Have a listen to Take Me Home. if you’re feeling this track, it’s worth checking out his collaboration single with MACK WILDS, Own it.

Connect with IKES @ikesonthereal

January 8, 2014January 6, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: hip-hop, Ikes, London hip-hop artists, Mack Wilds, Own it, Peer 2 Peer mixtape, r&b, Take Me Home, UK hip-hop, UK music, UK r&b Leave a comment

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