Tom Fletcher is one of four members of the English pop-rock troupe McFly. In the 9 months before his baby was born, Tom decided to write a song about it and to document it. The wonderful result is From Bump To Buzz, which is simply delightful. Tom sings “I think I’m ready for something new” in the bridge and refrain between verses, each of which describes everyday life occurrences. It’s a future look from a young man with positive thoughts about what…
Read MoreOdd Owl makes delightfully diverse pop gems that co-opt different styles from 80’s pop to today. It makes for an interesting blend. Take The Way Home which is a revamped version of the original song that appeared on the 2010 EP, Fly By Night, (and will re-appear in its current form on the band’s forthcoming EP, The Call, later this year) for instance. Fun jangely uke and keyboards blend with guitar and drums in a way that will have your body bobbing…
Read MorePsychedelic, layered and melodic is The Colour 55 from the recently re-issued (I’m only finding sketchy notes on this) EP, Fiftyfive, from Beaulieu Porch (Simon Berry). Bandcamp shows the release date as January 2014, and maybe that is accurate. Whether or not the release date is accurate or not, however, this is music with so much character and depth. There is little info on Beaulieu Porch or Simon Berry, save a brief bio on the web site, which is sketchy at best….
Read MoreNote: The original video is gone. This one isn’t quite as good overall, but it works: Indie pop harpist (yes, that’s right, I didn’t stutter) Mikaela Davis creates fluffy pop gems with an instrument more attuned to classical chamber music than pop. It’s an element that sets Ms. Davis apart from her contemporaries and makes for an intriguing sound. On top of that, Mikaela Davis has a sweet yet powerful voice, which stands out here…
Read MoreNo Pressure is from the odd Clockwork Orange (ish) band of Sofia, Bulgarian misfits known as Babyface Clan. Combining retro sixties and seventies styles, modern rock, progressive rock and their own interpretation of pop music, Babyface Clan ends up being infectious and delightful. It’s not necessarily new, but it is definitely different, and the fun that Babyface Clan brings to the table here is worth every penny of admission. As the lead off track to the December 2013 long-player, You’re Not Wearing Your…
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