Beat Of My Drum.

If you are a keen follower of Pop music, then this one is for you.
Now don't get me wrong, there is alot of music that is just utter rubbish out there in the Top 40; and personally, the only thing that makes me like a pop song from the beginning is, if it has a catchy beat.

And here is no exception, with the release of Nicola Robert's single 'Beat Of My Drum'; notably, her first solo effort after being apart of the British girl band, Girls Aloud.

If you have a vague idea of who Girls Aloud are, then you might know they are probably one of the most successful girls bands to come out of Britain; well apart from the Spice Girls.
And with over 20 singles reaching the Top 10 in Britain, including four #1's, the singers have established themselves as credible pop stars with actual real, un-autotuned voices.

So, the first time I heard 'Beat of My Drum', there were definately some 'what the hell is this?!' type moments. But after listening to the song a few more times, I cannot get the song out of my head. Even with it being the second song in as many months sampling Major Lazer's 'Pon De Floor', the beat differs to that of Beyonce's 'Run The World', which makes the beat a major part of the song.

The chant like chorus of 'L.O.V.E' is the main thing that gets you in this song; but the marching band beat in the bridge is just as amazing.

Check out 'Beat of My Drum' below:



You can find also out more about Nicola Roberts here:
http://www.nicolarobertsmusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/nicolarobertsmusic
http://twitter.com/#!/nicolaroberts
http://www.myspace.com/nicolarobertsmusic

#FallingForNicolaRoberts

xo

Cosmo, The new Vogue.

You might have already heard of Cosmo Jarvis from his first single 'Gay Pirates'; a tale of the forbidden love of two men on a pirates ship. The song was in high rotation on Triple J earlier this year, and lyrically, it is a ground breaking song that is a statement to the struggles of homosexuals in society and cultural life.

In Cosmo's newest offering, 'Sure As Hell Not Jesus', he again pushes the boundaries with the lyrical meaning of the song. According to Cosmo, the song is about "sexual abuse scandals that have involved the followers and preachers of the Catholic faith and its leaders' frequent insidious dealings with them". The video pokes fun at priests who seem to get away with their misconduct, and justify their actions "through the use the faith of their victims and victims' families".

Musically, the song is again catchy with its melodies, and Cosmo's voice is a dream to listen to.

For listeners, it hits a nerve; and through humour, it effectively purveys what struggles are felt by victims and their families.

At only 21 years old, I'm excited to see what Cosmo Jarvis can come up with next.

Check out 'Sure As Hell Not Jesus' below:




You can purchase the 'Sure As Hell Not Jesus' 4 track EP on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/sure-as-hell-not-jesus-ep/id431589297


And find out more about Cosmo Jarvis' music here:
http://cosmojarvis.com/
http://www.facebook.com/cosmojarvis
http://twitter.com/#!/CosmoJarvis
http://www.myspace.com/CosmoJarvis

#FallingForCosmoJarvis

xo

My Head Is A Jungle.

Emma Louise is another new amazing talent on the Australian music scene.
After putting her song 'Jungle' up on Triple J Unearthed, it has garnered generous airplay by the radio station, and has received kudos from Triple J's music director, Richard Kingsmill.

However, this is not the first breakthrough for Emma. Back in 2008, she was awarded the Best Adult Contemporary song in the New Artists to Radio Competition (NA2R).

Emma has now scored a support in sold out Boy & Bear Autumn 2011 national tour, appearing alongside Jinja Safari. The tour is now coming to a close, with one more show in Sydney tonight, and finishing in Emma's hometown, Brisbane, tomorrow night.

Her debut EP 'Full Hearts and Empty Rooms' is also now available to purchase on iTunes and BandCamp.

With its release today, you can check out the music video for 'Jungle' below:

You can purchase Emma Louise's music here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/full-hearts-and-empty-rooms-ep/id431785951?uo=4
http://emmalouise.bandcamp.com/album/full-hearts-empty-rooms


#FallingForEmmaLouise

xo

Gone Wylde.

Jacob Wylde is an aspiring young musician who I recently discovered on Triple J's Unearthed site; you never know what you will come across on Unearthed, and that's why the site is so amazing.

Jacob is only 14 years old, and originates from Perth. Last year, Jacob won the Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) song of the year for the under 14's category, and his prize was a day in a recording studio.

His song 'My Soul' is currently #3 on the Unearthed Roots charts, and has even been reviewed by Triple J's 'Roots 'N All' presenter, Sarah Howells.

The song starts with the acoustic guitar, and when Jacob's vocals come in, they are easily recognised as vocal cords of a teenager that have recently 'broken'. However it adds to the vulnerable quality and theme of the song. The percussion is simple; mainly handclaps, bass drum and tambourine; but the overall tone is effective.

Check out the studio version of 'My Soul' below:



And also check out Jacob performing 'My Soul' live, below:

You can download 'My Soul' for free here:
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/JacobWylde
And find out more about Jacob Wylde here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jacob-Wylde-Music/203866972978588


#FallingForJacobWylde

xo

Tomorrow: McMorrow.

James Vincent McMorrow is an artist that I was only introduced to the other day, from one of my best friends.

On closer inspection, J. V. McMorrow could be said to be the Irish equivalent to Bon Iver; McMorrow wrote and self recorded his debut record 'Early in the Morning' for 5 months in an isolated house by the sea. Iver having done the same thing with his debut 'For Emma, Forever Ago', but in an isolated cabin in Wisconsin.
McMorrow's voice is also similar to Bon Iver; beautiful falsetto is heard throughout his music...they resemble each other with that beard!

But having heavily comparing McMorrow to Iver, above; his music is amazing in his own right. Artists are so heavily compared to other artists way too much by fans, like they are copying them. What utter bullshit.
Music is to the interpretation by each individual, and everyone is different. Similarities cannot be said to be plagiarising another artist.

But getting back to McMorrow, a song that stood out is 'We Don't Eat'. Beginning with James' fragile, yet beautiful falsetto, and then a slow beat comes in, featuring subtle tambourine. The song is simple, yet layers are added throughout the song perfectly.

It is a song that brings sad emotions to the surface, a testament to the quality of McMorrow's voice and his song writing.

Check out 'We Don't Eat' below:

Download Early in the Morning from iTunes: http://bit.ly/jvmm-earlyinthemorning

You can also find out more about James Vincent McMorrow here:
http://www.jamesvmcmorrow.com/
http://www.facebook.com/jamesvincentmcmorrow
http://soundcloud.com/jvmcmorrow
http://www.myspace.com/jamesvmcmorrow

#FallingForJVMcMorrow

xo

Perfect Pala.

Friendly Fires new offering 'Pala' is a wonderous collection of dance pop music that is infectious to anyone listening.

Pala, the follow up to Friendly Fire's 2008 self titled debut, shows a more polished sound, with the ever present beat Friendly Fires are known for, but mixed with almost euphoric synths for total emotional connection.

Laying on my bed listening to this album, put me in a trance, as Pala whisked me away to a dream world of amazing shit.

A track that stands out, titled 'Blue Cassette', starts with a whiny off-key synth that is more profound in the chorus; combined with Ed Macfarlane's dreamy falsetto breezing easily of the top of the numerous layers of sound. The beat is infectious, and the lyrics 'As I hear your voice, it sets my heart on fire', will be stuck in your head all day.

Check out Blue Cassette below:

'Pala' is out now on iTunes and can be found in your local record store.

Check out the boys from Herfortshire here:
http://www.wearefriendlyfires.com/
http://www.facebook.com/FriendlyFires
http://www.myspace.com/friendlyfires

#FALLENFORFRIENDLYFIRES

xo

Not Just Talk.

Strange Talk, a Melbourne based four piece, had a whirlwind 2010.
Their first song 'Climbing Walls' was a hit on Triple J and earned them a DJ set at Parklife.

2011 sees the release of Strange Talk's self titled debut EP, and it is quite the beauty.

The EP contains four songs; Climbing Walls, the song that got them noticed, 'Eskimo Boy', 'We Can Pretend' and 'Is It Real?'

'Eskimo Boy' has been released as their new single, and this was surprising as 'We Can Pretend' seemed like a better option.
However, Eskimo Boy is still amazing.

The song starts with an amazing little synth, accompanied by the hard hitting drums, and then Stephen Docker comes in with his very distinctive vocals. Vocals that I think set Strange Talk apart from the other up and coming bands, as they are very noticeable, and easily remembered.

The repetitive chorus of 'like a jigsaw, like a jigsaw' works quite well, and all in all, the song is very good.

Check out 'Eskimo Boy' below:

And why you are here, you might as well check out their song 'We Can Pretend'.
You wont regret listening, I promise.

 We Can Pretend by Strange Talk

The Strange Talk EP is now out and can be purchased here:
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/strange-talk-ep/id425263190
or
CD and vinyl: http://neongoldrecords.blogspot.com/2011/04/gold025-strange-talk.html

#FallingForStrangeTalk

xo