My round up of the new singles available for digital download this week. Arcade Fire feat. David Bowie – ‘Reflektor’ Arcade Fire’s first cut from the album of the same name is a weird affair with many varied elements, thumping bass lines, French and an understated appearance by Mr Bowie himself. Very much like a…
Single Reviews – 22 July The pick of the coming weeks single releases from Philip Lickley… Ben Howard – ’Old Pine’ [rating:2/5] Buy: Old Pine Re-released from last year, this song has five-and-a-half minutes to spend in your company so doesn’t do anything quickly, with a lengthy, relaxing intro but when the lyrics start it…
Part one of my round up of the new singles available for digital download this week. Bloc Party – ‘Ratchet’ Taken from their August-released ‘The Nextwave Sessions’ ‘Ratchet’ is their best single since their golden period featuring the same love for a unique style that made ‘Hunting For Witches’ or ‘Flux’ exciting to listen to….
Philip Lickley looks back on 2012 and picks his top 100 songs of the year…. Top 100 songs of 2012 – Part 1 As we reach for a glass of bubbly and celebrate the arrival of 2013, it’s time for me to take a look back at the last twelve months of music and give…
