The Lodger – Watching/Not So Fast
This double a-side is the follow up the amazing “Many Thanks For Your Honest Opinion” released in May of 05. This is their second single released by the good folks over at Double Dragon. “Watching” is our first track up, which is a two and half minutes piece of brilliant pop. Ben’s vocals here have never left my head; I can’t stop humming this tune. “Not So Fast” slows things down a bit, but it slowly builds up. The vocal harmonies here are just stunning, they sound tight and flawless. The drumming here is also rather solid. The track really gets you lyrically as well.. Two top tunes from easily one of the most promising new bands out there; cannot wait to hear more.
By John Siwicki
Mylo vs. Miami Sound Machine – Dr Pressure
This single is a reworking of Mylo’s own Drop The Pressure and Miami Sound Machines Doctor Beat. This combination is a brilliant idea. It really gives the original “Drop The Pressure” a lift with the vocals and the 80s influence. The track is just simply amazing fun track and a really great beat that will certainly give this song a long life out there, well into those winter days.
By John Siwicki
Redjetson – This, Everyday, For The Rest Of Your Life
This song starts out very quiet and the builds up as it progresses. Nice vocals and this is something a bit different from most mainstream music. When the song hits 4 minutes long it turns into a different song entirely. At this point it turns into a rock song then gently retreats back to the gentle guitar it begins with. Despite already being over 5 minutes long, it seem like it could go on forever and I think the main part of the song is perhaps a little too short. I think it is a brilliant album track but I don’t really see it as a single because of the length and nature of the song. It would be hard to get radio play because of the length and the quietness of the beginning and the end. Brilliant song, shame it won’t get the airplay is deserves though.
By Helen Daw
Rufus The Warpig – Splendid Tonight
This one comes across my desk with a simple note on it. Rufus is from Iceland and was a POW in Syria before escaping to New York. The cover is simple yet grabbed my attention. Then I popped it into the player having no idea what to expect. “Splendid Tonight” musically at times reminds of Nine Inch Nails, but slightly more twisted. The vocals are what really sticks out here. At first, the are completely repulsive, the sound like the sound of a dead pig. But after multiple listens to Rufus is where he signs. The song is twisted, messy and will drive you crazy.
By John Siwicki