Ben Howard

This is really bloody good.

Ray Foxx feat. Lovelle

TUNE

Labrinth feat. Tinie Tempah

I rather like this.

Songs on Saturday

Just some songs that I'm rather fond of.





Heard this on Zane Lowe's show and instantly fell in love...



And finally, especially for Nina...

Joe Goddard feat. Valentina

So obsessed with this song.

Coldplay- Paradise

Just listened to this for the first time, and I absolutely LOVED it. Not sure if atmospheric is the right word, but it's just got that certain feel about it... I can instantly imagine it be played in arenas and the like worldwide. With this and 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,' the album's shaping up to be fantastic.

Lana Del Ray

Fearne Cotton played this MONTHS ago on her show, and I've been trying to find out who it was ever since. Finally found it, so I'll share it. Beautiful song, kind of addictive.



Oh and in a little bit of music news, Florence and the Machine have announced the title of the new album- 'Ceremonials'.

Ed Sheeran- 5 Live

Listened to this this morning, and it was stunning!

Song of the Day

Rizzle Kicks- When I Was a Youngster
An upbeat, feel good follow-up to 'Down With the Trumpets.'

Me vs The Internet

It's been me vs the internet for some time now, hence a lack of blogposts. Getting very frustrating, as I've been wanting to do Challenge #2, but I've not been able to. So I'm just doing a quick post now to catch up on a couple of things...

1] Mercury Music Prize. Congratulations to PJ Harvey for not only winning, but being the first person to win the award twice (the first was back in 2001). Have to admit, I was hoping for a win for James Blake or Adele, but I am more than happy PJ Harvey won. Might have to have a listen to her and see what I've been missing.

2] Florence + The Machine is back. I've always been a bit on the fence about her music, loving some and not enjoying other bits. BUT 'What the Water Gave Me' has definitely got me on the loving side. Hauntingly beautiful, and a joy to listen to, Florence is back with a bang. Hoping the album will live up to this first track.

3] Ed Sheeran was in the Live Lounge today. Haven't managed to have a full listen yet, but his performance of 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You,' is AMAZING. His talent is insane, and it's proved here. Should be around on the BBC Radio 1 pages somewhere.

4] Staying on the topic of Ed Sheeran, Zane Lowe had the first play of his new track 'Lego House' tonight. Listen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/zanelowe/. Ed Sheeran can do no wrong it seems, as he delivers yet another beautiful track. There's nothing not to love here, giving reassurance that the album will not disappoint. Already can't stop listening to this.

5] On a final note, Popjustice once again help their 'Twenty Quid Music Prize.' This year it was won by The Saturdays for 'Higher.' Read about it here: http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5674&Itemid=206

Hopefully I will win the internet battle again tomorrow.

You Me At Six- Loverboy

Behind the times again, I know, but here is You Me At Six's new single. Posting it whilst I remember on another crazy Saturday night. Enjoy

If you like The Muppets...

I'm behind on this I know, but I saw this for the first time today and so thought I'd share. I'm a bit undecided as yet, but I do love the Muppets so I'm up for giving it a chance. What do you think?

Otis

Not even gonna say much. SO GOOD.