Glass Animals are a very exciting band. Consisting of Dave, Drew, Edmund and Joe they produce psychedelic, alternative music in a blanket-adorned studio they call “The Shed”. I have so much admiration for this band – mainly because they are so out there and eccentric. Prior to Glass Animals, the band identified themselves as “Alligator Puffin Chicken Go Yeh Woo” and when asked to summarise their music in three words, they responded with “occult bunny lagoon”. The lead singer of the group studied neuroscience and as such was familiar with the psychiatric ward – something I’m sure the unicorn-loving band took as inspiration. Take a listen to “Gooey”, and if you like it be sure to pre-order their upcoming debut album “Zaba” – I certainly have!
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Song of the Day – Into The Night
“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.
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:
guitarleaves Introducing – Rhodes
Rhodes is a singer-songwriter from Hitchin in Hertfordshire. Being so fresh to the music scene, not a great deal is known about him as a person but his music speaks for itself – his tracks feel like you’ve already heard them, as though a familiar memory comes flooding back. It’s a rare type of music that can do that. If you want to catch his electric guitar and celestial vocals, he is supporting Sam Smith very soon before spending his Summer at a mix of festivals. Listen to “Your Soul”:
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.
guitarleaves Introducing – Tame Impala
Tame Impala are a really interesting “psychedelic-rock-groove” from Perth in Australia. Sounding definitively vintage with a fresh modern twist in using synthetic effects such as echoes, they compare the old and the new in each of their records. In terms of band members, their approach reflects their calm attitude. You could see anywhere from three to seven band members in a performance, and the band defines success as if their music is “what you’d want to put on when you next visit your mind’s engine room” but “if not, whatever, it’s just music”. Tame Impala (the name derives from many differing translations – from antelopes to astrology) are fairly unknown in the UK at the moment, but as Summer approaches and retro comes into fashion the future can only be bright for these guys. Listen to their record “Sundown Syndrome”:
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:
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