I normally don’t pick a song by the same artist after just a couple of weeks; but for Sharon van Etten I have to make an exception. Seventeen is the third song off her upcoming record and what a song it is. A big, very big song a sad a very sad song and a beautiful and happy song. Makes no sense? Well, I don’t care. Here we go Sharon:
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Song of the Week – Mattiel – Count Your Blessings – Episode 37
Mattiel is very different – and that’s a good thing. Count your Blessings is very old school and reminds me of Amy Winehouse meets France Gall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egeH3SrSMvE
Song of the Week – The Tracks – Strange Moments – Episode 36
This is a first. 2 tracks by the same band in a row. But it’s worth it. The new Strokes convince with Strange Moments. What a song:
Song of the Week – Our Girl – In My Head – Episode 34
It was about time we see another British rock band with a “female front man”. Our girl are exceptional and Our Girl shows you why:
Song of the Week – Nadine Shah – Out the Way – Episode 31
Nadine Shah probably should have won the Mercury Award this year. Oh, well. Out the Way shows you why.
Song of the week – Jens Friebe -Only Because You’re Jealous Doesn’t Mean You’re In Love – Episode 30
Jens Friebe is a genius. His lyrics are funny but deep. He is cool but awkward, a star but one of us. His new record Only Because You’re Jealous Doesn’t Mean You’re In Love will hit the stores November 8th. Can’t wait.
Song of the Week – Low – Fly – Episode 29
Low have been around for a while. But they are as fresh as ever. They fly… The new album is amazing ant the song fly is a little taster. Enjoy.
Song of the Week – The Ting Tings – Blacklight – Episode 28
You thought the Ting Tings are no more? Think again. This drum n base anthem is riveting.
Blacklight.
Song of the Week – Susanne Sundfor – Undercover – Episode 27
From her brilliant and possibly perfect record Music for People in Trouble this is Undercover live and stripped down.
Susanne Sundfor is from Norway and she is the best.
Song of the Week – Blanco White – Nocturne – Episode 26
Blanco White: What a name. There is some magic to his voice. This is not just a singer songwriter. This is deep stuff. Nocturne is one of these songs that can haunt you.