We visit Brooklyn for today’s Song of the Day. Fever High have hit my favourite indulgence with their latest track ‘Tantalized’ – nostalgia. With a heavy injection of ebullience, this brings back the best of the bubblegum 80s, but makes the familiar seem fresh.
Mesa Luna – ‘Don’t Let Go’
‘Don’t Let Go’ is today’s Song of the Day by Vancouver duo Mesa Luna. Taken from their debut EP Crux which is released later this year – this is spellbinding. With its fluttering keyboards, minor chords and yowling synths, this is cathartic in every sense of the word. With a strange magnetism, ‘Don’t’ Let Go’ will…
Dec ’91: ‘Woman In A Man’s Body’
Dec ’91 beginds our week of Song of the Day tributes to the GM07: Scottish Indie Sampler released this week. Craig Ferrie has been gigging consistently round he circuit for some time; he has picked up dedicated fans along the way including a number of the city’s music promoters. ‘Woman In A Man’s Body’ strikes…
Forever: ‘Loose’
I have a list of artists that I am looking forward to seeing develop over the next 6-12 months in Scotland and Forever is one of them. The band was Song of the Day on Podcart back in February and they have the title again with their latest track ‘Loose’. The unimpeachable musical flair the…
SLUG – ‘The Big Sky’
Sunderland’s Slug delivers our Song of the Day with his cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Big Sky’. A brave undertaking by Ian Black, but with a percussive cavalcade softened by intertwining melodies, he delivers a blazing tribute. Slug will be touring the following dates: 08 Aug – Whickham, Chase Park Festival 21 Aug – Glanusk Park,…
SEØUEL – ‘Fear Party’
Edinburgh producer SEØUEL is back with the sinuous track, ‘Fear Party’. There is something about the mysterious solo artist’s retro-futuristic monster that already feels like a classic. This makes me reminisce about the likes of electro stalwarts Étienne de Crecy and Busy P, which is probably the biggest compliment I could pay. Engaged in contrasts,…
Sextile – ‘Can’t Take It’
Song of the Day comes courtesy of LA-based post-punk quartet Sextile. ‘Can’t Take It’ is a punchy concoction of filthy garage-rock and rugged new wave. Packed with frustration and creating just the right amount of anxiety to keep you curious, Sextile are instantly addictive.
Ded Rabbit – ‘Scarlet Cardigan’
Originally from Yorkshire and now Highlands-based, Ded Rabbit have unleashed the attitude-heavy ‘Scarlet Cardigan’. Their EP Moving In Slow Motion is released 15th July via Ded Rabbit Records coinciding with their deserved place on the T Break stage at this year’s T in the Park. With outpourings of romantic dysfunction, ‘Scarlet Cardigan’ is unapologetically scruffy,…
Deadly Rides – ‘The Ride’
This is the second time I have made Deadly Rides Song of the Day on Podcart, a very rare occurrence, but they are a band that I am completely intrigued by. Hailing originally from New Zealand and now residing in Glasgow, they have revealed new track ‘The Ride’. With a firm grasp of the fundamentals…
SchulKid – ‘Slow Dancing’ (feat. Valair)
London producer SchulKid has teamed up with Belgium-based singer Valair on sassy new track ‘Slow Dancing’. Beautifully balancing electronica, R ‘n’ B and soaring melodic pop, this has the kind of brilliant, confident touch that makes it truly captivating.
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