Not an exciting blog update I know, but I felt like sharing some music. For some reason, I'm having a bit of a Maccabees fest today, and I re-discovered this, so I thought I'd share it.
Sunday 11 December 2011
Saturday 3 December 2011
Procrastination.
THIS will be the last post tonight...promise? Just thought I'd add on here the 2011/2012 feature I've written for Spark*. Nothing particularly over-exciting, but just to put my opinion out there...
I found it extremely difficult to pick my favourite album,
since 2011 has been an amazing year for music. I could probably sit here and
continually list all my standout albums of the year, from Noah and the Whale to
Adele, Coldplay’s recent release to James Blake. However, after much
deliberation, I’ve decided to give my Album of 2011 to Bon Iver- Bon Iver. I was nervous to see how he could improve after
his stunning debut album, but his second self-titled album showed that he has
still got a lot more to give. It’s a beautiful album that I can’t stop
listening to at the moment. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Sounds of 2012
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey has already made a huge impression on 2011 with
her captivating debut single Video Games.
Appearing on Later…with Jools Holland, as
well as having the single covered by both Bombay Bicycle Club and Kasabian, she
has clearly gained herself much popularity in just a few short months. Not only
has she received recurring radio play, both her debut single and Blue Jeans have appeared on the likes of
Made in Chelsea and The Only Way is Essex. With her debut
album Born to Die set for a 2012
release, there’s no doubt that Lana Del Rey is set for a huge year ahead.
Fixers
Oxford five-piece Fixers first graced the airwaves in 2009
when they were played on BBC Oxford Introducing. Since then, they have started
their own vinyl/cassette label ‘Dolphin Love’ and headlined the BBC Introducing
stage at Reading and Leeds this year. Not bad for a band who are seemingly
doing a lot of things their own way. Third single Swimmhaus Johannesburg, aside from being a really bleeding good
song, has gained considerable favour with Radio 1, being played regularly and
gaining them the opportunity to play a session with Huw Stephens. Fixers are
set to be undoubtedly big in 2012.
Other tips: Givers, Emeli Sande, Josh Kumra
Albums of 2011
Bombarding with posts today, I know. Mainly I'm just trying to avoid doing any real work, but I also thought I should give this blog some TLC. This will be my last post today I think, unless I find more things to write about that are more interesting than analysing sentences (this is highly possible).
I was just writing a feature for Spark* about albums for 2011, and it struck me how much good music has been released this year. I know this is a bit boring, but this is my list of my favourite albums of 2011 (everyone else is doing it so why not?!).
Noah and the Whale- Last Night on Earth
Bon Iver- Bon Iver
Coldplay- Mylo Xyloto
Adele- 21
Miles Kane- Colour of the Trap
James Blake- James Blake
White Lies- Ritual
The Horrors- Skying
Charlie Simpson- Young Pilgrim
Jamie Woon- Mirrorwriting
I was just writing a feature for Spark* about albums for 2011, and it struck me how much good music has been released this year. I know this is a bit boring, but this is my list of my favourite albums of 2011 (everyone else is doing it so why not?!).
Noah and the Whale- Last Night on Earth
Bon Iver- Bon Iver
Coldplay- Mylo Xyloto
Adele- 21
Miles Kane- Colour of the Trap
James Blake- James Blake
White Lies- Ritual
The Horrors- Skying
Charlie Simpson- Young Pilgrim
Jamie Woon- Mirrorwriting
Girls- 'Lawrence'
Two-piece ‘Girls’ is consisted of former Holy Shit guitarist
Christopher Owens, and bassist Chet “JR” White. Written by Owens whilst in Holy Shit, Lawrence is a tribute and a gift to Felt,
Denim and Go Kart Mozart frontman, Lawrence.
Whilst the track is purely instrumental, aside from the occasional haunting “oo” and “ah,” there’s a beauty to it that makes it unique and memorable. You can feel all his gratitude and love for Lawrence pouring out in his music, making the track seem all the more personal. When the track changes pace and melody, a distinct air of happiness seems to appear, as it becomes more upbeat and cheerful.
Lawrence is proof that you don’t need a mountain of good lyrics to make a track sound heartfelt and beautiful. All credit to Girls for proving this. Grab it on heart-shaped red vinyl while you can.
4/5
Whilst the track is purely instrumental, aside from the occasional haunting “oo” and “ah,” there’s a beauty to it that makes it unique and memorable. You can feel all his gratitude and love for Lawrence pouring out in his music, making the track seem all the more personal. When the track changes pace and melody, a distinct air of happiness seems to appear, as it becomes more upbeat and cheerful.
Lawrence is proof that you don’t need a mountain of good lyrics to make a track sound heartfelt and beautiful. All credit to Girls for proving this. Grab it on heart-shaped red vinyl while you can.
4/5
The 54th Grammy Awards
Obviously I'm a bit late on this, sorry about that. Attack of the university work once again. Excitement all round...
Anyway, here are the nominees for all 78 categories in the 54th Grammy Awards, due to be held in February 2012. Adele, Bon Iver and Bruno Mars all have a high chance of grabbing a few awards for themselves, having numerous nominations each. Adele in particular in surely on the way to at least winning a couple, having 6 nominations to her name. So here's the list, try not to fall asleep whilst you read it...
http://www.grammy.com/nominees
Anyway, here are the nominees for all 78 categories in the 54th Grammy Awards, due to be held in February 2012. Adele, Bon Iver and Bruno Mars all have a high chance of grabbing a few awards for themselves, having numerous nominations each. Adele in particular in surely on the way to at least winning a couple, having 6 nominations to her name. So here's the list, try not to fall asleep whilst you read it...
http://www.grammy.com/nominees
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