Another day, another taster from the star-studded soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Today’s release comes in the shape of Emeli Sande and the Bryan Ferry Orchestra’s jazzified cover of Beyonce’s ‘Crazy In Love’. Check it out: This version of ‘Crazy In Love’ follows Beyonce’s own cover of Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To…
My round up of the new singles available for digital download this week. Alistair Griffin and Leddra Chapman feat. Grimethorpe Colliery Band – ‘The One’ Fame Academy’s Griffin teams up with newbie Leddra Chapman on this ballsy ballad. Though their voices complement each other and there’s a welcome sound from the inclusion of the Colliery…
The soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s glossy adaptation of The Great Gatsby has become one of the most anticipated albums of the year so far, thanks to Jay Z’s involvement as ‘executive producer’ and an all-star cast that includes Beyonce (covering Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ with Andre 3000), Lana Del Rey, Jack White, Emeli Sande,…
Single Reviews – 21 October Philip Lickley takes us through the hottest single releases of the coming week… Bastille – ’Flaws’ [rating:3/5] Buy: Flaws The electronic blips and bleeps that start this tune aren’t reflective of what is to come, which is a shame as they give it some identity that is perhaps missing in…
Scottish singer Emeli Sande will be releasing her long-awaited second studio album, entitled “Long Live the Angels” on November 11th, 2016. Emile has released the official follow-up single “Breathing Underwater” today on November 10th, 2016. It’s the 2nd release from her album “Long Live the Angels” after the first single “Hurt.” For those who don’t…
The Scottish Singer, Emeli Sande has premiered her new music video “Hurts” on VEVO yesterday afternoon (October 5th, 2016). It’s the lead single from her forthcoming album “Long Live the Angeles” that will be released in selected countries on November 11th, 2016. Her first album “Our Version of Events” topped the UK Chart since its…
My round up of the new singles available for digital download this week. Bastille – ‘Of The Night’ From the freshly released deluxe edition of their debut album, ‘Of Their Night’ starts off as a dark version of the dance classic ‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’, one of my personal favourites of all time growing up as…
It’s nearly that time again when the British music industry gets together to slap its collective back and dole out some statuettes to its best and brightest acts. But before James Corden raises the curtain on this years Brit Awards next week, here’s my thoughts on who should win. Let me know who you think…
Single Reviews – 3 Feb Another week begins, and another bunch of singles are released. Philip Lickley gives his verdict on the biggest new single releases this week…. Bellowhead – ‘Roll The Woodpile Down’ [rating:3.5/5] Buy: Roll The Woodpile Down The second single from their fourth album is a very traditional sounding folky-shanty style tune…
The nominations for this years Brit Awards have been announced this evening, with Emeli Sande leading the way with four nominations. The singer has been nominated in the British Female, British Single (twice) and British Album. Hot on her heels are Mercury Prize winning band Alt-J and Mumford & Sons – who are both up…
