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Song of the Week: Comes and Goes by Covey

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Now that winter has officially arrived the need for some snuggle worthy tunes has arisen, ‘Comes and Goes’ by British singer songwriter Covey is the perfect listen.

With his warm and soothing vocals and charming good looks, Covey is slowly starting to stand out in the crowded indie music scene. This track has a rich sound and upbeat rhythm and really does warm your soul as you listen. You will get lost in the lyrics and be transported somewhere special, have a listen:

 

With experiences growing up all over the world, it is clear Covey has a unique maturity and array of influences in his voice, working together beautifully and allowing for a powerful sound to shine through.

By Sophie Henry

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Song of the Week: King And Cross by Ásgeir

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If you haven’t checked out Icelandic folk acoustic artist Ásgeir yet, then do yourself a favour and get his stunning song “King And Cross” on your current playlist. Right now.

Besides exhibiting that fabled European beauty with his lazy beanie, neat stubble and icy blue eyes (ahem, back on track now Erin), he creates magic with thick harmonies and simple, bright guitar lines. Think a little of the rhythm of Sigur Rós with a touch of echoey vocal stylings like Dustin Tebbutt.

 

Like what you hear? Just wait till you check out his live sets:

 

He strikes a nice balance between relaxing yet energising in his music – something that’s often hard to find in the genre!

You can listen to more of Ásgeir’s sweet tunes in his new album In The Silence or catch him on his Australian tour later this year. 

By Erin Rooney

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International Highlights – Herd Runners by Cherry Ghost

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Artist: Cherry Ghost
Album: Herd Runners
Hometown: Bolton, UK
Genre: Indie Rock

This week we’re taking our Album Review past Australia’s shores and listening to the tender tunes of English five-piece Cherry Ghost with their new record Herd Runners.

Whilst the band has long associated themselves with the indie rock genre, featuring emotional content and sweet, rolling guitar lines, there’s something about this work that seems like a throw back to the country-rock sounds of Nashville. In fact, the band’s sound this time around could easily be likened to that of The Eagles with its vibrating harmonies and occasional slide guitar.

“Clear Skies Ever Closer” is a beautiful introduction to the album. Demonstrating real energy and a wonderful hopeful vibe, Simon Aldred’s vocals are really made to shine and it’s a song that will sit comfortably on repeat.

 

However, the feel of the album quickly becomes more restrained, leaving the band more open to explore slower melodies in tracks such as “Fragile Reign” and “Sacramento”. The mood quickly takes a melancholic turn with “Drinking For Two” and the listener is engulfed by its simple sadness.

But the energy of the first track does make a heartfelt reappearance by the end with “Love Will Follow You”, my personal favourite from this album.

Herd Runners is set for release in Australia this Friday 16 May – be sure to give it a play on Spotify or grab yourself a copy!

By Erin Rooney

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Song of the Week: Stay with Me

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A song that we have been loving this week and that has been getting a lot of international attention since its release is Sam Smith’s “Stay with Me”.

Sam’s smooth vocals, which you might recognise from his feature on Disclosure’s track “Latch” are stunningly beautiful, and although this track is a bit mainstream, it is a good listen. The gospel chorus and heartbreaking melody will connect with anyone lovesick listener, as Rolling Stone’s Mike Powell commented “If ninth-graders still made mixtapes for their crushes, this would be on all of them” (2014).

Keep an ear out for Sam’s new album In The Lonely Hour which will be released 26th May 2014.

Listen Here to my favourite remix of the track by Rainer + Grimm: 

References:

Powell, Mike (2014) ‘Sam Smith, Stay With Me Review’, Rolling Stone, available at: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/songreviews/stay-with-me-20140404, date of entry: 06/04/14

By Sophie Henry

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RAC: Remix Artist Collective

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If you like remixes or indie music, pop or rock, even electro, then boy do we have some good news for you! This Tuesday (April 1st) RAC, or Remix Artist Collective as the artist is more formerly known, is releasing Part ll of his brand new album Strangers!

RAC takes a different spin on remix, bringing together a range of great artists and sounds from around the world. The two parts of the album showcase some standout feature artists from a range of genres, including the likes of Tokyo Police Club, Tegan and Sara, Penguin Prison, YACHT and St. Lucia. This album pulls together a fine selection of music and explores some unique and fresh sounds. Part l, which was released March 4, brought a range of catchy, upbeat, fun and sometimes a bit rock ‘n’ roll tunes, and listeners can expect more of the same in Part ll with more highs and lows, and more unique sounds that will leave you wanting more.

Some stand out tracks from Strangers Part 2  include “Repeating Motion” (very cool), “405” (very youthful), “Cheap Sunglasses” (very catchy/very summer),  and “We belong” (very smooth).

Be sure to grab yourself a copy on Tuesday – the album is a lighthearted and upbeat listen and will keep you trackin’ till the weekend.

Listen here for a sample: 

By Sophie Henry