Happy June! Here’s 20 songs we’ve been loving this past month.
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February Mixtape ’17
Better late than never, here’s 20 songs old and new that we’re loving right now.
January Mixtape ’17
We’re back to doing our monthly mixtape. Here’s 20 songs – both old and new – that we have been loving over the past month.
August Mixtape
We’ve reached August which can only mean one thing… here’s the August mixtape!
This month’s is a hybrid of Pop and R&B with a few curveballs… enjoy!
June Mixtape
Here’s the mixtape for June! 20 songs old and new that we’re loving at The Music Box.
May Mixtape
Here’s the mixtape for May! 20 songs old and new that we’re loving at The Music Box.
FEATURE: New video single release from Circle Of Reason
Read the press statement issued to us below:
CIRCLE OF REASON UNVEIL COLOURS VIDEO SINGLE
Following the very recent arrival of their ‘Questions’, Southampton’s (UK) Circle Of Reason are now back with their latest video single titled ‘Colours’. Showcasing another metallic and emotive rock track, ‘Colours‘ is an epic anthem taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘Faith Or Theory‘.
For the British quartet Circle Of Reason, the path that led to the creation of their new album Faith Or Theory is one that ultimately saw them start to assess their own relationships, and try to get a handle on their place in the world. Having taken a well-earned break after the release of their 2013 record These Hands And This Mind – which also saw them share stages with the likes of Feed The Rhino, Marmozets, Neck Deep, Mallory Knox, Creeper, Allusondrugs and Fearless Vampire Killers, as well as be featured on Kerrang! TV and Scuzz – the band’s 2015 became all about putting pen to paper and getting in front of crowds, starting with a slot at Takedown Festival. A small line-up change later, and the resultant tracks are short stories that convey with great emotion just how much Circle Of Reason means to its members.
Appealing to fans of Deftones, Funeral For A Friend, Biffy Clyro, Smashing Pumpkins and Mastodon, Circle Of Reason are a band that specialise in carefully planned dynamics, gargantuan guitar riffs and all fused with melodic hooks.
Check out ‘Colours‘ below:
Available Now https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/colours-single/id1103006266
iTunes pre order album: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/faith-or-theory/id1104156711
Facebook: www.facebook.com/circleofreason
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Circleofreason
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CircleOfReasonBand/videos
Music Monday – Volume Ninety Four
1) Nathan Sykes & G-Eazy– Give It Up
Ex member of The Wanted, Nathan Sykes returns with another brilliant single from his upcoming début album. Featuring rapper G-Eazy, ‘Give It Up‘ is a huge, catchy R&B track with funky guitar riffs and slick production.
2) Alesso featuring Nico & Vinz– I Wanna Know
Swedish producer Alesso returns with this huge club track. Featuring vocals from African-Norwegian duo Nico and Vinz, (best known for their number one smash ‘Am I Wrong’) it’s a low-key, chilled-out approach to club music through its avoidance of loud synths, instead utilising wailing guitars in a similar fashion to Robin Schulz’ remix of Mr Probz’ ‘Waves‘.
3) The Last Shadow Puppets – Miracle Aligner
Brilliant psychedelic rock track, featuring baroque-pop and experimental rock influences by British super-group The Last Shadow Puppets. The chorus avoids making a big deal out of itself, yet is effortlessly catchy.
4) All Saints – One Woman Man
Another dramatic and massive pop track from All Saints. Taken from their new album ‘Red Flag’, luscious harmonies soar over orchestral riffs and thunderous percussion.
5) Bry – Don’t Go Alone
Irish Singer-Songwriter/YouTube blogger Bry releases this euphoric pop-rock track, the first single from his début album.
6) Chelsea Lankes – Secret
Brilliant electro-pop track from Texas musician Chelsea Lankes. Sugary, almost-whispered vocals over distorted guitar riffs evolve into an infectiously catchy chorus.
7) Raye – Distraction
South-London singer-songwriter Raye returns with this massive R&B track comprised of electro-elements, hip-hop beats and sweeping strings. Both the track and her vocals are often reminiscent of Rihanna at her best.
8) Michael Franti & Spearhead– Crazy For You
Soulful and uplifting track comprised of funky guitar riffs and plenty of brass instrumentation. Brilliantly catchy.
9) Ben Watt – Fever Dream
Gentle and relaxing acoustic-based track by English singer-songwriter Ben Watt. Released ahead of his upcoming album with the same title, it is a collaboration with fellow musician Bernard Butler.
10) KAYTRANADA & Anderson Paak – Glowed Up
Canadian music producer Kaytranada teams up with Californian singer and rapper Anderson Paak on this alternative R&B/neo soul fusion. Utilising hip-hop and soul, it’s a chilled out track with a retro vibe.
FEATURE: Free single from They Called Him Zone
They Called Him Zone (aka Mik Davis) has released a free single ‘Miami‘ as a taster of his forthcoming EP. Here’s the press release submitted to us:
THEY CALLED HIM ZONE DROPS FREE SINGLE ‘MIAMI’ & EP NEWS
Furthering the metamorphosis period of Zone’s previous releases – comes the dark wave electro-pop fusion that is ‘Miami’.
Released as part of a fresh EP due 2nd May 2016 – the single and title track ‘Miami’ propels along with an hypnotic pulse, seductively slithering from verse to chorus – expanding itself into an atmospheric darkness that is both evocative and consuming. Created in a psychedelic basement studio in Bradford (UK), They Called Him Zone is an artist/producer (aka Mik Davis) who mashes up multiple genres and strives relentlessly to evolve and explore his creativity. Having caught the attention of BBC Introducing and underground radio around the globe, Zone’s latest EP effort ‘Miami’ shall hit listeners with a melting pot of melodic sensibility, drum machines, guitars, synth hooks and laid back vocal tones.
Download ‘Miami’ Single For Free www.soundcloud.com/they-called-him-zone/Miami
Miami EP out 2nd May 2016
Check out They Called Him Zone:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tchzmusic
Music Monday – Volume Ninety Two
1) Kendrick Lamar – These Walls
The american rapper throws a curveball on this neo-soul influenced hip hop track. Breezy, light and reflective, it’s a brilliant track and one of Lamar’s best.
2) Mark Pritchard – Beautiful People
Gentle electronic track which drifts effortlessly throughout its six minute duration.
3) Zayn – SHe
Brilliant alt-R&B track with moody guitar riffs, an awesomely catchy chorus and polished production. It’s carried by buoyant beats and Zayn’s syrupy vocals. One of his best.
4) Digital Farm Animals – Wanna Know
Buoyant house track with a brilliantly catchy hook.
5) White Denim – Take It Easy
Soulful and relaxed track with a retro vibe. Utilising little more than organic percussion, bright keys, jazzy riffs, funky bass lines and beautiful falsetto vocals, it’s a lovely track.
6) ROMANS – Silence (ALUNA GEORGE Edit)
Chipmunk-esque pitch-moderated vocal samples, hip hop beats and reverberating soulful vocals carry this brilliant and powerful track.
7) SBTRKT, D.RAM, Mabel – I FEEL YOUR PAIN
Elusive producer SBTRKT teams up with vocalists D.RAM and Mabel on this jittery neo-soul track with elements of alternative R&B.
8) Nick Jonas & Tove Lo – Close
Sultry and moody R&B track which utilises steel pans and thunderous percussion. It’s a powerful track driven by Mattman and Robin’s tight production.
9) Barq – Gentle Kind of Lies
Quirky and brilliant Alternative R&B track with furious guitar riffs, funky bass lines and rock-influenced percussion. Jess Kav’s soulful vocals shine throughout.
10) James Morrison – Need you Tonight
Catchy pop track with funky guitar riffs, skipping bass lines and bright piano chords. Drawing upon disco and soul elements, it’s one of his best songs of his career.
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