Reviewer Reviews...New Band Recommendations No.4

Only Real
Only Real is from West London-a proud of it too. The 21 year old keeps makes sure his Facebook followers know too with posts like, 'It's always sunny in West London bitches'. But I put up with it, simply because of 'Cadillac Girl'. This song is all about the bass and is 'As funky as possible, isn't it.' It's guitar music for people who don't like guitar music, and that, I my opinion, is something we don't see enough of. Watch Cadillac Girl here.


Mac DeMarco
Ok, we're sort of cheating here. Mac DeMarco has actually been around for quite a long time. Hell, the Vancouver based artist has been around since 2008, and released two albums in 2012. But I just don't think Mac gets the credit he deserves. He releases great music videos for almost all of his tracks(watch them 'Ode To Viceroy here), and the actually music is great too. He actually only developed his odd way of singing(more evident on the album 'Rock and Roll Night Club', which you can get for just £4.99 on iTunes), when he had tonsilitis and tried singing. As a result he sounds like a cross between Jonathan Richman and Steven Malkmus, which he describes as "jizz jazz". Oh yeah, and he still uses a guitar he bought for 30 Canadian Dollars when he was 16. That's the world of Mac DeMarco.

Reviewer Reviews...New Band Recommendations No.2

Temples
Who Are Temples?
Temples are a band from Kettering(yes, Kettering), whose music combines psychedelic and electronic vibes, to create a unique and interesting sound, which could have walked right out of the 60s. Not too unlike Tame Impala, it is the band's weirdness which will attract a major label-major labels love weird. Even Johnny Marr likes them, tweeting about Shelter Song. That's high praise indeed.

What Do They Sound Like?
As I previously said, the band sound like Tame Impala, and I really like their 60s sound. Debut single 'Shelter Song' epitomises this, and I recommend you check it out.

Where Can I Get Their Stuff?
The four piece are signed to Heavenly, who certainly have got quite a rooster of artist, including Stealing Sheep and Toy. You can buy 'Shelter Song' on iTunes right now, in fact.

Irish sterotyping or what

Soak
Who The Hell Is Soak?
Soak is a singer songwriter from Derry, Northern Ireland. Yes, another bloody singer songwriter. However, unlike many of her compatriots(I'm talking to you Kyla La Grange), Soak succeds in creating a mellow and calming sound. She's also only 16, so has bags of potential.

What Does She Sound Like?
Her sound is definately a mellow and calming one. I would describe it as music to go to sleep to. Her music is very stripped down, in some case just her and a guitar. I quite like this honest approach, but I fear she will not be heard amongst all the other singer songwriters out there.

Where Can I Get Her Stuff?
She has released an EP called Sea Creatures which is availiable on iTunes

Reviewer Reviews...New Band Recommendations No. 1

Peace
Who The Hell Are Peace?
Peace are a band from Birmingham, UK, with the least Google-friendly name in the world. They are seen by many as the leaders of the new B-Town scene, which includes Swim Deep and Jaws. They are signed to Columbia Records, which shows what the industry thinks of them.

But Are They Any Good?
Peace are great. They are not just another guitar band. Their tropical fused indie is like nothing else I've heard before. And it sounds awesome too. Tracks like Bloodshake underline this, and they are also not to bad at covering. Their mah guitar cover of Vertigo by The Libertines is commendable, but not as good as their cover of electro classic 1998 originally by Binary Finary.

Where Can I Get Their Stuff?
Their EP Delicious is out now. It is amazing, and expect a review soon. As for an album, expect one in 2013, although singer Harrison Koisser explained, 'We need some to tell us to stop watching Gilmore Girls and write some songs!'

FYI
They are AWESOME live, and confetti cannons come included with the ticket price...

http://peaceforeverever.co.uk/


Marsicans
Who The Hell Are Marsicans?
Marsicans are a band from Leeds, UK. They sound like a cross between Two Door Cinema Club and Vampire Weekend, which is obviously a great thing. Marsicans do upbeat, high buttoned addictive songs which I keep coming back  They're stuff is also akin to Little Comets, especially highlighted in Scuba, a very fun and bubbly track.

But Are They Any Good?
Marsicans, as I said sound very much like already established bands out their, but the combination of influences is nothing I've ever seen before. And although the Northern voice doesn't sound quite right on some of the African sounding tracks, I still really like Marsicans. I think they'll be the next big thing.

Where Can I Get Their Stuff?
They have released a number of singles, as well as Clocktail, a four track EP which can be downloaded from their Bandcamp. Enjoy!

http://marsicans.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MarsicansUK

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