Song of the Week!

Song of the Week: "Rat Race" by Skindred

"There's always free cheese inside a rat trap"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-kmLkfFrtU

I'm not sure where to begin with this song. It's like a mix of metal, and reggae. And the band are from Wales. Now that I was not expecting. Wales?! This came from Wales?! Anyway, it's a brilliant mixture of sounds that on paper doesn't sound like it should work. This song does come with a warning though: it probably isn't for everyone. But if you're a metal/alternative rock/punk rock fan then I suggest giving it a go. It's brilliant to walk to, which is of course all anyone's looking for in a song these days. I hope you guys like it as much as I do! They're playing the main stage at Reading + Leeds these year too so if you like them then check them out. 

I'm going to see The Boomtown Rats at the Roundhouse in October. That's not something I ever thought I'd say... See ya soon Bob.

SONG OF THE WEEK!

Song of the Week: "Born Slippy" by Underworld.

"Drive boy, dog boy, dirty numb angel boy"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiMrrleH_hI

For those of you who have seen Trainspotting (if not then get on it) this will be a familiar song. It is of course the song that plays when Renton steals the money from Begbie, and continues up until the end of the film. I don't know whether this is the reason why I like this song so much; I mean it's such a brilliant moment in the film! And the song really amps up the tension. It also might be the reason why this song makes me feel like the world if my oyster, because it plays when Renton is walking off into the world with a smile on his face and a fuck load of money on his back. Whatever it is this song makes me feel powerful and happy. And that can only be a good thing. I've put a link below to the clip from final scene from Trainspotting for anyone who hasn't seen it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZNKGrpnKM

New Music Yah! (Cheers Company).

So I can't take any credit for finding these artists (that accolade goes to Alexxsia Elizabeth and July's Company), but we'll just push that to one side and pretend that I did some youtube browsing. Makes me sound all cool like that way. Right? Sure.

First up is Swiss Lips, a bunch of lads from Manchester (according to their facebook) who have got a bit of an electro, dancey feel to them. Wouldn't go amiss in Underworld. Worth listening to if you like Friendly Fires and Bastille. They've got me swaying anyway, which is pretty impressive considering I'm cosied up in bed in my pj's. I'm on my second listen and it's already winging it's way to my party playlist.
"U Got the Power": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDdWm7mmhaA

Next up is Misty Miller, a 19 year old lady from South London, which is nice. On her Facebook she says she's inspired by the likes of The Velvet Underground, Patti Smith, and the 90s (who isn't inspired by the 90s?!). Company recommend her if you're a fan of Noah and the Whale and/or Laura Marling. I think she's pretty cool, and her song Remember makes me long for the summer that we're meant to have, not the continuation of winter that we currently have. 
"Remember": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEUcQHuM6vE

And that just about sums it all up! Tomorrow will bring my record of the week (can I hear a woop woop?) and it's a throw back to the 90s (1995 to be exact), to go with the 90s nostalgia that I've been feeling recently. I blame What a Load of Buzzcocks for that, which I would thoroughly recommend checking out if you haven't already. 

Biffy Clyro and Imagine Dragons.

Biffy have just released a video of their performance of "Black Chandelier" at London's O2 (link below). Oh my. It's just as good as I remember it being; I had forgotten how awesome the fucking set was though! The whole gig was fantastic. I thoroughly recommend watching the video, whether you were at the gig or not. I'm hoping that this might mean that a DVD of the O2 gig will be released... Lord I hope so. Ahhh I feel all excited! Roll on Reading!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix5GXPuwkSc

Just a quick note about Imagine Dragons: For those of you who don't know tickets for Imagine Dragons Night Visions UK tour are going on sale tomorrow morning at 9am. They're playing in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Swindon, and Bournemouth and the dates go from 14th to 25th November. Unfortunately I won't be buying any tickets (wah wah wah) but I hope you guys manage to get some!

Video première for Opposite.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2013/may/15/biffy-clyro-opposite

Above is a link to the video for Biffy's new single Opposite. I've already said what I think about the single (amazing, obviously), and the video's pretty cool. It shows clips of Simon wandering by the side of the road and a car crash happening in reverse. I liked the references to the album artwork (the tree bending and the shards of glass), and while I do like the video I prefer the one for Biblical. Oh and for those who were annoyed that Ben and James were only shown for a brief part of the Biblical video they do have a bigger part to play in this one. Not a massively bigger one but y'know, can't have everything. 

New week, new singles.

I'm lying, it isn't a new week, but there are plenty of new singles out! HUZZAH! I only want to talk about two of them though.

Firstly...

Biffy have released the following teaser trailer for their new single "Opposite": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8QwLeskpAs
Ah Biffy. You never disappoint. I'm so excited that this is their next single! It's such an achingly beautiful song. If you haven't heard it then WHY NOT?! I thoroughly recommend their new album. But seriously, if you haven't heard it then I've included a link for their performance of the song on Jools Holland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLoqwH7ewyk.
Roll on 15th May! I've enjoyed the last two music videos that Biffy have made so I can't wait to see what they've done with the new one. I'm assuming it involves a car crash, but I could be wrong.

Secondly...

Franky T (that's Frank Turner for those not in the know) has a new single out! YAY! It's not my favourite song from his new album but any Frank Turner song is a good one in my opinion.

"The Way I Tend To Be": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5O2M5GaEA

The video's pretty cool too; It shows a guy walking through the countryside carrying a shovel, and seemingly for no reason starts to dig a hole. A fucking massive hole. No one can comprehend it and there's no explanation for why he does it. He stops as suddenly as he starts, and then walks off. All in all I quite like it.

Think that's all I wanted to share with you guys in terms of important singles. Enjoy!