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.