ieuan “Virtual Reality” Childstar This is a great electro-pop. The stuttering way the song begins just totally pulled me, and ieuan’s breathless vocals make you sympathize with him, no matter what happens. As the artist states: The song is about … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: England
Thunderstorm Memories: Def Robot – “Falling Apart Again”
Def Robot “Falling Apart Again” Makers Of Mountains There is something nostalgic yet tragic in the sound of Def Robot. To me, they bring up memories of storms I’ve endured, successfully or not, in my life. Maybe it’s the beautiful … Continue Reading
Swirling Darkness: Blancmange – “Distant Storm (Radio Edit)”
Blancmange “Distant Storm (Radio Edit)” Wanderlust One of my all time favorite bands, Blancmange just continues to get better and darker. Their new song, “Distant Storm”, is a beautiful mix of beats and synthesizers swashes in the midst of which … Continue Reading
Amazing Boy Band: Liam Payne – “Bedroom Floor (Live Acoustic)”
Liam Payne “Bedroom Floor (Live Acoustic)” Liam Payne, who gained fame as a member of One Direction, has shown again that he can really sing. I love this song. The line “you said it was over, but your clothes say … Continue Reading
Darkness: Slowdive – “Don’t Know Why”
Slowdive “Don’t Know Why” My favorite shoegaze band from England is back with a great new track, “Don’t Know Why”. Their new album is set to drop in May 2018, but they gave us a great taste of what to … Continue Reading
English Punk: The Hip Priests – “Scene Is A Crime”
The Hip Priests “Scene Is A Crime” (split single with Pagans) What a great punk band. The Hip Priests know how to rock out, and “Scene Is A Crime” is a tremendous punk song. Coming from the Nottingham/Lincoln area, these … Continue Reading
Optimism for a Pessimistic Time: Steve Stroud – “Basecamp”
Steve Stroud “Basecamp” Lavalamp Steve Stroud scores big again with his new album, Lavalamp. Always singing about those thing that mean most to him, Stroud has a great voice and wonderful, personal lyrics that get you singing along. Stroud loves his … Continue Reading
Conquering Adversity: Amber Run – “Perfect”
Amber Run “Perfect” For A Moment, I Was Lost Amazing band, amazing story. Just a year ago, Amber Run was on the brink of destruction; dropped by their label, loosing a band member. Fast forward one year. Amber Run are … Continue Reading