We received news of Mark Nevin's new album 'While The Kingdom Crumbles' which is set to be released on April 22nd, you'll probably remember him from his time in Fairground Attraction and also his work with Morrissey, Kirsty MacColl and Sandie Shaw.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #49 - Notevenstevens, Francis Alban Blake, Togethermachine and more....
Another playlist closer to the magic 50 but lets not wait for that, lets celebrate the incredible talent that have been lucky enough to make it onto #49!
I have been scouring the tracks over at musosoup.com where I am fortunate enough to locate about 90% of the acts that get added to the playlists and there is certainly no shortage of amazing acts out there that deserve 5 minutes of your hard earned time.
If you can spare 5 minutes, how about sparing 30 minutes in order to listen to all 9 of the acts on the playlist, maybe you can do so on your daily commute, or at lunchtime if you’re alone? either way, do try and make the time to check it out.
Read MoreNASS FESTIVAL returns for 4 days of Music, Skate, BMX and Street Art 7-10 July 2022
NASS IS BACK BY EPIC PROPORTIONS ACROSS FOUR DAYS, EIGHT STAGES, FIFTEEN AREAS, SKATE AND BMX PROS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, PLUS HUNDREDS OF WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS
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METRONOMY to embark on UK tour this April and May - New album 'Small World' out now....
“Small World might just have the biggest heart of any Metronomy record yet” - Rolling Stone UK
“The British indie-synth-pop troupe are at their jolliest here, clopping into your happy place on a jaunty Chicago house bassline” - The Guardian
“Metronomy are hitting pause on coy indie electronica and exploring more straightforward, heart-on-sleeve material for their new album ‘Small World’” - NME
musomusofm on the radar playlist #48 - Slow.Fall, Emmrose, College Elite, 9 o' Clock Nasty, De Antiquis et Novis, Monroe Moon and more....
As usual, I didn’t have to dig that far before a barrage of quality tuneage came rumbling my way, so much so, I have enough for a couple more playlists this side of the month.
We had entries in from all over the world and the content is a proper mixed bag, dare I say ‘something for everyone’, I think as long as you love discovering new music, then there really is something for you!
As usual, our feature acts can be found below the embedded playlist, give them a click, a like or a share, if their music moves you, get involved, don’t be afraid to contact the band directly and tell them HOW their music moved you, I’m sure that they’ll be over the moon to hear from you!
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #47 - Marcus Herne, Lucifer's Beard, Lou Hill and more....
This playlist has another 9 tracks from some of the world’s finest unsigned acts and again, I have trawled the globe to bring you only the finest there is to offer.
Please pay particular attention to Lou Hill (bio below), the track I chose from his debut album is an absolute smasher if you like your poetry and I for one will be keeping a very close eye on this phenomenal artist.
As usual, the bios and social links for our featured acts are below, go check them out and learn a bit more about them if you have time. In the meantime, buckle up and get ready for the new playlist.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #46 - Pastel Motel, Paddy Keyes, Michelle Limanjae, Superbloom, Almost Sex, Daay and more....
It’s Saturday, take a well deserved deep breath and know that for most people, they get two days off before their alarm clocks ring again, stirring your bodies from sleep to sit at a desk for another 37.5 hours of work before they can clock off again for the weekend!
What’s that? It’s only been 24 hours since the last playlist came out? I know, but as I said in the last playlist, I am running a couple of days behind so I am doing what I can to catch up…..
This playlist has another 9 tracks from some of the world’s finest unsigned acts and again, I have trawled the globe to bring you only the finest there is to offer.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #45 - Mari, Tatarella, Am Samstag, Iuliano and more....
It’s finally Friday, I’m a few days behind with my playlist schedule but it can’t be helped as I’ve been all over the place this week, I can only do my best to get them out on time!
I’ve spent a couple of days in Bristol this week working which was fun, I managed to find a great Lebanese restaurant which I will most definitely be returning to the next time I am on a stopover!
For this playlist, I have added 9 super talented bands and artists to the list, they come from all over the place so expect the unexpected!
Read MoreJACK SAVORETTI raised the roof at Newcastle's City Hall - Live Review
To celebrate his latest album, Jack embarked on a 12 date UK tour which kicked off at the Plymouth Pavilions and finishes up at London’s Eventim Apollo.
It was on this tour that we sent two of our newest recruits to the O2 Academy in Newcastle to catch Jack’s live show, would it be awash with middle aged ladies all trying their best to launch their panties onto the stage (a la Tom Jones) or would it be more of a wholesome night of entertainment? Read on to find out….
Read MoreOn a very cold April night in Bristol, Pet Needs set The Louisiana alight with a turbo charged set - Live Review
Colchester based punk band Pet Needs have had a whirlwind 12 months or so following the release of their first LP ‘Fractured Music Party’ on Xtramile recordings, produced by record company stable mate, Frank Turner. The album is a belter and having seen them supporting Frank at his end of lockdown (mid lockdown as it turned out) ‘The Gathering’ roadshow I couldn't wait to see them in a more suitable environment, a small sweaty venue with a very passionate crowd.
Read MoreWe chat to Portland based musician HALF SHADOW about his new record 'At Home With My Candles'....
After hearing that Portland, Oregon musician Jesse Carsten (aka Half Shadow) was due to release his 3rd studio album (At Home With My Candles) on April 8th, we wanted to get in touch and chat to him about the making of the album and exactly what went into it. Whilst we were there, we also asked him about his early musical memories, first live gig that he attended, influences and his dream festival lineup. For al of this and much more, read on….
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #44 - The Electric Flea Show, Temples of Youth, Samantha Sharpe, The New Summer Bleaks and more....
This playlist is a mish-mash of bands and artists from every corner of the earth, some very interesting ones in there to check out and learn about. Our featured artists are listed underneath the playlist feature, please take a few minutes to check them out if you can, maybe have a browse whilst you’re listening to their track on the playlist.
See you on the other side.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #43 - Marina Avetisian and more....
I don’t think I have any live shows pencilled in this week which is a good thing as I have been very busy covering the IDLES show in Cardiff last week, Cory Wong the week before in Bristol and most recently, the awesome Alabama 3 in Exeter, it’ll be nice to have a few days off to catch up on loose ends!
This playlist is full of great new tracks from 9 bands and artists but I only have 1 featured artist to tell you about so please take some time to learn more about her and give her a follow on the socials if you like what you hear.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #42 - Micah Thunder, Aza Brown, All Societies, Bosola, 1.0.8., Yael Lanciano and more....
This playlist is again, very strong, I know that I say that a lot but the calibre of music that I am receiving for the playlists is literally getting better and better every time, it’s amazing what you can produce in a decent studio in half day these days!
If you like what you hear, please take a moment to check out the bios from our featured acts, they can be found below the embedded playlist. If you love the band you’re listening to, click on their social channels and show them some love.
Read MoreWe check out 'Human Error / Human Delight', the slick new offering from Post-Punk outfit SAVAK....
Brooklyn based post punk outfit Savak release their latest album on April 15th, a follow up to their 2020 album Rotting Teeth in The Horse’s Mouth. This release feels a little slicker, with the guitar heavy tunes mixed with subtler backing and a continuation of the deep, haunting vocals seen on past releases.
Read More8 piece folkers MERRY HELL will be performing at Tavistock's Wharf and Taunton's Brewhouse next week....
With gigs and festivals starting to hot up, we wanted to tell you about a couple of very special gigs that are happening at The Wharf in Tavistock and The Brewhouse at Taunton next week.
Read MoreCORY WONG and his band raised the roof of Bristol’s O2 Academy with a masterclass in funk - read our live review
The show was just as tidy, energetic and funky as you'd expect. Cory himself was on fine form, mixing choppy rhythms and screaming solos on plenty of fast-paced numbers with some more tender moments on slower songs ('Meditation' for example was an ethereal experience for the crowd) which gave the room a chance to get their breath back after the faster paced numbers. If this music was something that you were cycling along to on a ‘Peloton’ (other static home and gym based exercise bicycle devices are available) you’d either be very very fit or very dead after suffering a major coronary.
Read MoreIDLES tore Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena a new one with an epic 2 hour career spanning set - Live Review
After a short break to relive bladders and clear the stage for the main act, the lights dipped, up went a roar from the crowd and everyone’s fave boy band from Bristol took to the stage for what would be a mammoth career spanning 2 hour set, like a roller coaster, there will be highs and lows, you will give love and be loved by the band and the mass that had congregated at this sonic temple to witness their heroes in action.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #41 - Temperature Falls, Luhan Si Hadin, Louis Cross, Late Hala and more....
Playlist #40 was VERY strong, I hope you will find #41 as good as there is again, a mixed bag of goodies for you to get involved with.
Underneath the playlist, you’ll find the profiles of our featured acts, please take a moment to read their bios and have a dig around their socials, you never know, you may just end up finding your next favourite band or artist!
In the meantime, hit the play button and enjoy the next 30 minutes of music ‘ad free’ (assuming you have Spotify Premium of course!
See you on the other side.
Read Moremusomusofm on the radar playlist #40 - Jon Sandman, XIXI, The Chris Ruben Band, Betty Reed, Emma Kelly, Bregn, The Fades and more....
So this is the 40th edition of the musomusofm on the radar playlist, that means that we have featured 360 acts since 4th December 2021.
This is a crazy amount of acts to have featured and I only hope that you, the lovely listener, appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating each and every playlist for you to enjoy!
On playlist #40, you can expect another 9 tracks from some amazingly talented unsigned acts from all four corners of the earth. If you like what you hear, why not check out the bios of our featured artists, click on their socials and show them some love, they’ll thank you for it!
See you on the other side.
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