EMELI SANDE-Daddy
Emeli Sande’s new single shows the British R&B artist moving away from high profile collaborations towards a solo career which shows great promise. Her original songwriting has been greatly praised by Simon Cowell, but don’t see his support as a bad sign. Despite many questionable decisions, he has definitely chosen well with Sande as her distinctive and powerful voice sets her apart from others and makes for a great listen. With such an emotional and pure voice Emeli is definitely one to watch.
TRAIN-Drive By
Best known for feel good and much loved classics like ‘Drops of Jupiter’ and ‘Hey Soul Sister’, Train are back with the latest single taken from their sixth album with music that is barely recognisable from the distinctive Train sound we have all grown to love. Annoyingly catchy and repetitive, we hope that they can recreate the magic that seems to have gone in this single. Sorry Train – we know you’ve been around for a while but no-one says “groovy” anymore.
GOLDFRAPP-Melancholy Sky
The latest single from English electronic duo Goldfrapp is, as the name suggests, a mournful, soulful song that is classic Goldfrapp. ‘Melancholy Sky’ shines with lead singer Alison’s sultry crooning, a soothingly mellow pace and a lovely instrumental breakdown complete with a romantic swirl of strings, bells and brass. Not the most exciting song but nevertheless beautiful; a welcome change from so many cheesy, loud and in-your-face pop songs. It’ll leave Goldfrapp fans wanting more.
AVALANCHE CITY-Love Love Love
Slightly kitsch but still a sweet, simple song about love. Similar to Noah and the Whale’s ‘5 Years Time’ it may lack depth or meaning but is still a fun song to listen and sing along to. Recently formed, this folk band from New Zealand are clearly attempting to sculpt a distinctive sound. A glockenspiel, a ukelele and a banjo give ‘Love Love Love’ an upbeat, cheerful vibe – one for happy people in love to smugly sing along to and singletons to scowl at.