Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - Daylight Robbery

REVIEW TWO. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Yeah, it was alright. Not as good as The Subways one, but still good. Was gonna give it 3.5 but thought that sounded a bit like I couldn't make up my mind, so 3/5 it is.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, otherwise known as Sam Duckworth, has come a long way since being signed in 2006. Now on his fifth LP, Duckworth has even grown to include a live band behind him, far removed from the days of just him and his computer.  Latest single Daylight Robbery is taken from recent album Maps.

On first listen, the thing that is probably most noticeable about this track is the use of “woo.” Listen deeper, and you find the arrangement is light and upbeat, and the lyrics are honest but charming, as has come to be a feature of Duckworth’s music. There’s no doubting how much this track will grow with a live band behind it on stage.

The only danger with this bigger sound is the fear that Duckworth may begin to sound like any generic ‘indie’ band. For the time being however, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly are safe in the knowledge that they’re still unique, and still on form.

3/5

The Subways - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

There has been a severe lack of updates on here, so apologies. It's been a mix of exam hell, extreme relaxation after exams, and then being thrown back into dissertation prep and group presentations. FUN. Anyway, since I haven't done a review for AGES, I finally managed to make it to a meeting and picked up a couple of CDs. First one is The Subways (I know this was released a while ago but I really wanted to hear it), and I really like it. So this is my review. I promise I will try and get back to my regular updates as soon as possible.

It would be an understatement to simply say you’ve been ‘missing out’ if you haven’t heard of The Subways by now.  I would also wonder where you’ve been hiding. YouTube My Rock ‘n’ Roll Queen and I guarantee you’ll know who I’m talking about.  Now on their third album, Money and Celebrity, The Subways are ready to release latest single Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

Despite being old hands in the music business, The Subways are always evolving and improving, never in fear of boring their fans.  Latest single continues in the same vein, mixing the vocals of Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper with another impeccable and contagious melody.  Written by singer Billy Lunn about a ‘fiery relationship,’ the track holds a chorus full of energy, and a hook of “kiss kiss bang bang,” that is nigh on impossible to sing-along to.

The Subways never fail to impress, with their lyrics and musical abilities getting better and better with every track and every album.  I defy you not to dance along to this. 

4/5

Ed Sheeran - Small Bump

Ed Sheeran has just released the video for 'Small Bump,' the fifth single to be released from his debut, and stunning, album '+.' The video is beautifully simplistic, and fits the song like a glove. I'll be honest, I found the video quite emotional (yes, I am a soppy git, but I didn't cry don't worry), which I guess fits the song to a tee - that's not saying the video is action packed and full of people crying, because it's not. It's simply a typical hospital scene I guess, but I'll let the video speak for itself, instead of me babbling on. Sheeran's done good again.

Ben Howard - Only Love

Ben Howard has just (and I mean literally just. I think it was only about half an hour or so ago when he tweeted it) released the long-anticipated video for next single 'Only Love.' I cannot fault him or his music, with nothing I don't love on his album. I'll post the link to his live lounge when it's up too, because it was brilliant. And I absolutely LOVED his cover of Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe.



EDIT: As promised, here is the video for Ben Howard's cover of Call Me Maybe. ENJOY

Nicki Minaj - Starships

While we're on the subject of new videos, this is (FINALLY) the view for Nicki Minaj - Starships. To sum it up, it's basically Nicki Minaj on a beach, then on a hill, amongst various other places (my guess is that it's some kind of island) in a bikini, with varying hair colours. Who doesn't want to dance on a hill in a bikini (I think) and killer heels, in the middle of Spring?! There's also the obligatory beach party, which looks like a lot of fun. I was kinda hoping for a bit more from the video, since it's been a long time coming, but I can confirm from experience, guys love it. Bloody good tune anyway.

Rihanna - Where Have You Been

Didn't get a chance to post this yesterday, but here is Rihanna's video for new single 'Where Have You Been,' which has a somewhat African, and dare I say in one part near the end of the video, a slight Bollywood theme to it. One of my favourite songs, if not the absolute favourite, off the album (Talk That Talk), I've been wanting this to be released for a very long time. As usual, Rihanna is being too bloody sexy for her own good, and putting the rest of us to shame, whilst showing that yes, she definitely can dance. Yeah, just go away now Rihanna please.