Track of the Week: Dana Gavanski – Yesterday Is Gone
Ahhh, the saxophone. It’s come for your rock songs, It’s come for your pop songs. Give it enough time, it’ll come for your children. And, quite honestly? It’s about damn time. Dana Gavanski, who I can best describe as a more structured Feist, just released such a good – albeit, way too short – tune that her upcoming record is now right up near the top of my “Most Anticipated” list for 2020. What. A. Vibe.
Abbie Ozard – Crocodile Tears
I could personally write a short novella on the single cover alone, but alas that’s not why we’re here now is it. It’s a bit punky and a bit funky, as transitions from talking the lyrics to singing, all the while showcasing her authentic accent. I like how it sounds like a full band as well, you hear all the instruments at the same level, I feel like it’s quite a basic rhythm but it’s easy to listen to and makes you bop your head.
April – The Impossible Task of Feeling Complete
What a way to make an entrance. April is an unsigned artist from Ireland with a heck of a career ahead of her. ‘The Impossible Task of Feeling Complete’ is an intimate and heartfelt track about wanting more from life than what you get dealt, and being willing to do anything and everything in the pursuit of fulfilment. Check her out and get on the inside track before all your mates – you know, so you can say “I was there at the beginning,” one day.
Average Joe – Taxi
Just think, The Streets odes of heartbreak combined with a bluesy warmth that will make anyone swoon, and voila, you get Average Joe. The tale of a bruised ego is one that will make the pint from the pub taste a bit less bitter.
Dark Tropics – Badlands
Badlands is quite haunting with the use of a grand piano being the only instrument, but her voice makes it so soft and melodic that it’s really easy to listen. Although quite dark, the chord changes balance with some uplifting notes, creating an overall soft tone. I love her voice, it’s quite deep but when she hits higher notes it’s still so smooth: it feels like it’s so natural and effortless for her.
Choir Boy – Complainer
Morrissey meets leather and chains. Choir Boy are back with blonde hair and dark roots, singing their hearts out in BDSM gear, brilliant. Slick guitars, slicked hair and a slick tune; welcome back boys, I think it’s time for church.
Ehab Tawfik – Sahrany (Tjade Edit)
Smash this on in a Berlin nightclub and you’ve got the makings of an intercontinental rave. You can’t say we don’t bring you a bit of everything…
Hamid Al Shaeri – Delouni (Aaron Maple Edit)
Another absolute banger. This – and ‘Sahrany’ – are reworked 80s/90s Egyptian disco records by a new record label called Dar Disku (Home of The Disco) who specialize in celebrating long lost music from Arabia.
King Krule – Cellular
If you want to feel like you’ve done a few drugs without actually doing them, give this tune a listen. Not… quite… sure… what just happened in my headphones, but it seemed like some strange combination of a Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack, a Bon Iver tune, and a Darren Aronofsky film. Take that as you wish.
Pizzagirl – cape canaveral
The lyrical flexing of Pizzagirl is a treat for the ears. In our party invite, we get an expensive goodie bag full of groovy guitar chords and synth-pop beats. Oh, and erm, don’t you know he’s quite pretty famous, the man used to have his own pizza?
Sports Team – Here’s The Thing
What better way to lead your debut album with the release of this little ball of poppy-rocky goodness? Featuring one heck of a catchy riff and vocals which are rapidly belted out to the extent that even Cardi B would be anxious upon listening to, it’ll wake you up and shake you down (maybe the swinging pom-poms in the video are the metaphor for that).
Swampp Dogg – Good, Better, Best
This one is sunshine in a tune. You’re transported to a beach somewhere over in Indonesia, with a can of San Miguel (or a coconut) in hand, and being serenaded by one of those beach performers, after you’ve listened to it. It’s full of optimism and grooviness; both of which we could all use a little in today’s climate, hey?
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