“Into The Night” is a song by the up and coming four-piece MDNGHT – clearly a pun on ‘midnight’, but pronunciation-wise isn’t the clearest (we opt for the classic sound of jajdhfgaef when we refer to them in conversation). Thankfully, the lead single of their debut EP (also called “Into The Night”) has an easier name and gains its grace through a subtle combination of house beats and falsetto vocals. Feeling fresh and compelling simultaneously, “Into The Night” is a record you will be singing a lot.
Category Archives: Song of the Day
Song of the Day – Norway
“Norway” is a song best played on a spontaneous journey to a rugged cliff in the middle of the night. Created by American duo Beach House, the track is wonderfully minimalistic and relies on its ethereal melody and synthetic sounds to carry the song throughout its course. It is incredibly emotive and we here at guitarleaves love that about the track. Have a listen by pressing play below:
Song of the Day – Home
Jess Glynne has established her name in the music career by featuring in “Rather Be” and “My Love”. Her first solo song, “Home” is unlike both of these. Though it must be said they all have quirky and addictive beats, “Home” is soulful and plays specifically on Jess’ talent for unique vocals unlike other songs she has been featured in, which really defines the record. The track itself is not something that can be covered or sung easily, and we feel this demonstrates the skill Jess possesses. If you want more of Jess, check out her first single “Right Here”, produced by Gorgon City.
Artist of the Week’s Song of the Day – Hard As Hello
“Hard As Hello” is Kimberly Anne’s latest single. It’s been rightfully very successful, with Kimberly being asked to perform it by YouTubers theoldvinylfactory, as well as Bastille taking an interest and remixing it. And what’s more, Kimberly’s accent is ever prominent in the song, which can only be a good thing. Towards the end of the track, as the textural layers come together, the song progresses from catchy to hauntingly beautiful. How so much talent can emerge from one person is beyond us, all we can say is that we’re very jealous.
Song of the Day – Love Never Felt So Good
I realise that Michael Jackson and the Justin Timberlake are not what you’d call “under the radar” artists, which is what guitarleaves is proud to celebrate. But, the record is so catchy and with MJ’s unfortunate death, new music from him is unheard of and therefore I believe this tune deserves to be the next Song of the Day. Don’t ask me how Timbaland has managed to produce the track, just be thankful that it has, and the record really is a monument to the King of Pop himself. I defy anyone to dislike it.
Song of the Day – Colourblind
Recorded and produced by Australian indie rock band The Art of Sleeping, “Colourblind” is everything about the festival scene in a nutshell. Artfully blending melodic hooks and textural instrumentals, the song suits a picnic in a cornfield with lots and lots of dreamcatchers. We just hope the five-piece group continues making music for many years to come.
Song of the Day – Looking Too Closely
Today’s Song of the Day comes from Brighton-based talent Fink. “Looking Too Closely” really is 5-a-day music: it feels fresh and healthy to listen to. Forget synthesisers and complicated software, the track consists of good old instruments and a melody. I think the music industry has forgotten that good music needn’t come from computer screens and fossil fuels, but luckily for us, Fink has not.
You won’t regret pressing play:
Song of the Day – Papaoutai
It feels like there’s a foreign theme to Song of the Week, following from yesterday’s “Jubel” – welcome to the continental world of Stromae, a Belgian artist (who wears the happiest-looking clothes I have ever seen) with a Rwandan father and Flemish mother. Just to confuse matters even further, his single “Papaoutai” is in French. Apart from repeating “Papaoutai” very loudly in the chorus, your guess to the lyrics are as good as mine, but the track is really very nice on the ears. Plus, if played out loud it makes you appear all cultural.
Song of the Day – Jubel
“Jubel” is the latest single by French deep house duo Klingande following on from the success of “Punga”. Featuring the saxophone heavily and simple vocals, “Jubel” has made its way around the alternative music scene and dare I say ‘hipsters’, although I believe the record has only remained off mainstream playlists because of its lack of lyrics. I don’t think that’s a problem, though, and would happily not-sing along to it any day of the week. The video is equally euphoric, too. Check out the pair’s “original mix” of the song for a continental twist if you want to hear more.
Song of the Day – Bonfires
I first met Nottingham-born singer/songwriter Saint Raymond at a tiny warehouse gig in Hull a couple of years ago, when he was just a support act. Since then he has rocketed in popularity, being Track of the Day on Radio 1 and headlining gigs at Scala. He’s a talented musician – both on guitar and vocally – and besides the fact he’s a genuinely nice guy, his music is relatable on some sort of level to everyone. Today’s Song of the Day is “Bonfires” – not from his most recent EP but a record nevertheless that has been stuck in my head from all those years ago when I first heard him play.
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