Tuesday 28 February 2012

Keep Your Enemies Closer

Mumford&Sons have reached a new level in their writing. This song 'The Enemy' was written and produced for the new 'Wuthering Heights' film; not only does it seem to capture the raw and wild quality of the moors it also expresses the dark pain within the novel. There's no need to get complicated and Mumford&Sons have captured a purity that sometimes is lost in all the hype of modern music. Light up and enjoy...

Thursday 23 February 2012

Wild Like Mercury

The Wild Mercury Sound played an intimate and frankly too short set in Leeds this week that left you wanting more. Their music can consist of delicate vocals paralleled by wonderfully intense guitar solos.This English Indie band are a new talent to watch out for. These guys will be touring around the UK in places such as Oxford tomorrow and Guildford on Saturday. All I have to say is give me more...

This is the song 'Cocoon' played live during their time in Paris.

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Extinct Loving

This Electronic duo played an incredible and quirky set in Leeds recently. Their music is a fluctuation of beautiful lyrics and sometimes quite raw beats. Somehow this song "Household Goods" has the potential to throw you onto the dance floor, surrounding you with neon lights and a haze that potentially isn't just smoke...This magic pair will be playing in London in the next few months. Tickets; yes please.

Sunday 12 February 2012

Reign Of Mohawke

Walking along the cold winter streets cigarette in hand, a good tune is vital. Hudson Mohawke describes his style as 'turntablism' and considering his vast range of styles and tracks, its the only word that can describe him. This Glaswegian has a creativity that knows no limits; and is definitely worth watching out for.

He Dead. Amen.

Kendrick Lamar, singer-songwriter and probably one of my all time favourite rappers. This song 'Rigarmortis' is a genius amalgamation of jazzy beats combined with fast and wild lyrics. After a heavy night out, and the Sunday blaze makes your mind feel light, this is the song to help you keep reality afloat. So tilt your head back, pick up the lighter and inhale...

Friday 3 February 2012

Parachute Over & Out

Trials. Heartache. Leave it behind, the weekend is here, the night is drawing near. Street lights, concrete and smoke will fill our eyes and music our minds. 'Parachute Youth' embody euphoric Dance music. Let them entice you into forgetting everything, forget the week. Think of these nights with your friends, tilt you head back and smile...

Sunday 29 January 2012

The Word Is Jaar

Nicolas Jaar played a mind lifting set in Leeds Mint Warehouse this weekend. After having not played in the UK recently there was no better night than this. Jaar knows the very soul of of Minimal House music. Not only did he get the crowd swaying heads back and eyes closed but he filled the room with his wonderfully intoxicating sound. Jaar is the closest to the blissfully hypnotic. This is his newest track 'And I Say', listen and learn.