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Friday, 22 June 2018

The Worst and Best of New Music Friday (22/06/2018)

It's been a while but your favourite guide to New Music Friday is back. So sit back, relax and read about the stuff you should most definitely avoid and the absolute bangers that will shape your weekend.

Worst

Kris Kross Amsterdam x The Boy Next Door - Whenever Feat. Conor Maynard

Remember Shakira's 'Whenever'? Well, now you get the chance to relive it with Conor Maynard. Honestly, this tune is so bad it's funny. We seriously thought tropical house was dead but no, it somehow lives on and the most annoying fella in music is holding it's dying flame. How Conor Maynard is still going is a mystery, his irritating vocal is enough to drive anyone to madness. Leave this one out.

Yxng Bane - Both Sides

Generic rap beat? Check. Mumbled autotune? Check. Inaudible lyrics? Check. It's time this type of music disappeared. It's awfully lazy, melodically sparse and horrendously drab and Yxng Bane sounds like he's falling asleep on this track. We know exactly how you feel, pal. A bit of energy from somewhere wouldn't go amiss here.

Panic! At The Disco - Dancing's Not A Crime

Dancing isn't a crime Brendon, you're right. Unfortunately, this song is. The high-pitched vocal is super cringing and the whole overblown production just doesn't sit well at all. Time to call it a day mate, the emo life has not looked after you all too well.

Jaden Smith - GHOST

Just watch this below, this guy is a plonker of the highest degree. This new one is such a shit tune too. Awful mumble rap rubbish. Get in the sea.

Honourable Mentions

Folly Rae - You Don't Love Me

Meghan Trainor - ALL THE WAYS

Best

Ben Khan - ruby

Dirty Hit's Ben Khan has been teasing his new album and 'ruby' is the latest single shared. A dense and beautifully produced slice of electronic pop perfection, Khan's vocal layers work brilliantly with the infectious instrumental loop. This is an album we're incredibly excited for.

Nile Rodgers & Chic - Till The World Falls Feat. Mura Masa, Cosha & Vic Mensa

The king of funk returns and he's bringing some pretty cool pals with him. Nile Rodgers has teamed up with Vic Mensa and Not Another Music Blog favourites Mura Masa to deliver this modern take on the genre he helped define.

Florence + The Machine - Big God

'Big God' is the second single from the new Florence album and her vocal is as incredible ever. The tune is bombastic, dark and incredibly intense. The production here is amazing, the haunting brass section is something to be cherished. Welcome back Florence, we missed you.

Death Grips - Disappointed

Not many words for this one to be honest. 'Disappointed' is the album closer on the hip-hop duo's new record 'Year of the Snitch'. It's noisy, absolutely bonkers and sometimes brilliantly terrifying. Listen to it, it'll melt your brain.

Honourable Mentions

Tony Molina - Wrong Town

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Thursday, 21 June 2018

Track Review: Galapaghost - 'Bedtime'

Galapaghost is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Casey Chandler. Entirely self-produced, 'Bedtime' is the new single from the Texas-based musician. This new single is the second off Galapaghost's upcoming album 'Sootie'.

Taking a more electronic direction than previous efforts, Galapaghost composed 'Bedtime' using only the legendary Roland GAIA SH-01 synthesizer. The results are fantastic. It's safe to say there is a definite air of Tame Impala injected into this song with the drumbeats and vocal delivery being very reminiscent of the Australian band.

Channelling themes of childhood and youth, 'Bedtime' is a lush tune that screams of summer. There are brilliant hints of psychedelia like the reversed vocals and beat before the 80s style synths leads are introduced after the first chorus. Moments like this set Galapaghost apart from his contemporaries.

Even though there are some lovely moments of experimentation, the tune does feel quite singular and one dimensional in parts. The tune could really benefit from a time signature change or even a key change to add a little more variation to a song that promises so much.

'Bedtime' is a great single from a clearly very talented songwriter but a little bit more risk will go a hell of a long way.

'Bedtime' is out now on all good streaming services or you can listen below.

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Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Track Review: Tempesst - 'A Little Bit of Trouble'

Towards the end of last year, we featured London-based psych-pop outfit Tempesst's fantastic debut EP. They are now back after earning widespread praise throughout the UK leading to support dates with Temper Trap and Albert Hammond Jr. 'A Little Bit of Trouble' is the first single off their forthcoming second EP titled 'Doomsday'.

The progress the band have made since their previous release is plain to hear. Sonically, 'A Little Bit of Trouble' is a lot denser and lush than other efforts, introducing string sections and fantastic reverberated percussion hits that hauntingly resonate through the track. Tempesst's signature high-pitched backing vocals return right from the start here before the infectious, Arctic Monkeys-style groove is introduced.

The chorus is incredibly catchy and the 60s and 70s influences shine through whilst still feeling incredibly current. The orchestral arrangement is also a touch of class. The brilliance of the overall sound is amplified tenfold by the fantastic guitar leads and amazing lead vocals. With the full EP tracked in just four days, the in-the-moment, organic process highlights the band's live, raw and untethered aesthetic, which rivals counterparts like Tame Impala, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Caveman.

On their return, Tempesst have really come back with a bang. 'A Little Bit of Trouble' is easily their most accomplished work so far. With teasers like this, we can't wait to hear the rest of the band's future releases.

Listen to the amazing 'A Little Bit of Trouble' below.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2017

EP Review: Tempesst - 'Adult Wonderland'

Tempesst are fronted by London based, Australian-born twins Andy and Toma Banjanin. After breaking into the psychedelic rock scene in 2015 with a string of brilliant singles, they have arrived with their debut EP 'Adult Wonderland'.

The four-track EP kicks off with the dreamy 'Waiheke'. Lazily played drums lay the ground work for a song with layered vocals and swirling, reverberated slide guitars, not too dissimilar from an early Fleet Foxes track. This is a perfect opener for the EP and sets the relaxed tone for the whole record. Second track 'Tidal Wave' cranks up the momentum without deviating too much from the bands overall sound. The lead vocals are brilliantly backed by falsetto harmonies in the chorus before developing into a Beatles-esque middle-eight. The guitar solo towards the end of the track is a welcome addition, with dirty 60s tones and blues inspired licks.

Though the two opening tracks are equally great, it's on 'Feel Better' where Tempesst really come to life. This song has some serious #riffs. The guitar break before the first verse kicks in is a real 'fist pump' moment. Banjanin's vocals in the verses are reminiscent of Kurt Vile, but those trusty vocal harmonies return in the chorus to great effect. There are added moments of magic here with female backing vocals that could have come straight from 'Gimme Shelter' by legendary The Rolling Stones, and a developing guitar riff that builds throughout getting more distorted as the song goes on. The EP closer 'God Knows I Need A Muse' see's Tempesst crooning away to a 60s inspired psychedelic backdrop. The arppegiated synths and experimental guitars build to a noisy crescendo giving the EP the perfect ending.

With this debut EP, Tempesst have really set the bar high. A must listen for any flare-wearing, psychedelic-loving rock fans.

Listen to 'Feel Better' here

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