November 7, 200618 yr The Twang: Either Way The words 'Stone Roses' and 'Happy Mondays' are following this band around like a fly to you know what, and while not entirely unfounded, they have more to offer. (demo) U2: Window In The Skies One of two new songs on U2's new singles collection, this track delivers on the winning formula, and then some. (from album, November 20 - Mercury) The Beatles: Love You know all the songs but, thanks to some ambitious production from George and Giles Martin, here are The Beatles like you've never heard them before. (album, November 20 - Apple/Parlophone) Lily Allen: Littlest Things Very rarely do videos play such a potentially large role in taking someone's career to the next level. In this case, it looks to do just that. (single, Dec 11 - Regal) Say Anything: Alive With The Glory Of Love Say Anything is the brainchild of artist and musician, Max Bemis and frequent UK visits have laid the foundation for a breakthrough in 2007. A sound unto himself! (single, 2007 - J Records) Land of Talk: Speak To Me Bones A delightful Canadian three-piece enjoying interest on the back of their CMJ performance last week. Currently on the road with The Dears. (from album, import) Chungking: Slow It Down Chungking's new album will be released on Gut's new album focused imprint, Instinct. It features production credits from Richard X. (from album, March 2007 - Instinct) The Little Ones - Lovers Signed to Heavenly earlier this year, LA group The Little Ones pen delightful guitar driven pop songs with a melancholy charm. (single, December 4 - Heavenly) The Fray: How To Save A Life An epic pop song from a band currently reaping the commercial benefits of a big sync in Grey's Anatomy in the US and Australia. (single, April 2007 - Epic) Mavado: Weh Dem A Do An underground favourite and regular on 1Xtra and alike, a video currently in production could take this hit from Jamaica to a more mainstream audience. (single, tbc - Greensleeves) :)
November 13, 200618 yr Remi Nicole: Fed Up Upbeat, summery pop with a distinctly English flavour. A&R interest has seriously kicked off in recent weeks and it is justified. (demo, unsigned) Eric Prydz: Proper Education Playlisted seven weeks upfront on Radio 1 and equalling the record held by Coldplay, Prydz latest hit samples Pink Floyd's Another Brick In the Wall to glorious effect. (single, January 1 - Data) Peter Conway: I Won't Get Used To These Chains A unique talent and fairly recent addition to the Courtyard management stable, Conway pens music that treads a line between Springsteen and Waits. Heart warming stuff! (demo, unsigned) Secret Show: Lovers Funeral For A Friend frontman Matt Davies take a break from his main band to front this brilliant, country-tinged affair. (single, Jan 29 - Atlantic) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Untitled So fresh it doesn't even have a title yet! CYHSY return with an album that affirms their talents, even if the debut failed to live up to commercial expectations. (album, tbc - Wichita) Say Anything: Alive With The Glory Of Love We featured this song last week and it gets a second look in today. Could follow Fallout Boy and Panic! to breakthrough success in 2007. (single, tbc 2007 - Red Ink) James Morrison: The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore n A firm album highlight, this slow paced, emotion charged track is one of the most listenable Christmas singles we've heard since Mad World. (single, Dec 18 - Polydor) L'il Chris - Gettin' Enough Backed by possibly the best video of this year, Lil Chris' tongue in cheek look at sex education is backed up by a big pop hit that will perform strongly on the charts. (single, December 4 - RCA) Rumble Strips: Oh Creole With its horn section, big melodies and mid-tempo swagger, Rumble Strips new single possesses a charm that gets better with each listen. (single, Nov 27 - Fallout/Island) MSTRKRFT: The Looks Their remix of Metric's Monster hospital was one of the years finest achievements and with the arrival of MSTRKRFT's debut long player they're set to affirm their own tune crafting ability. (album, Jan 1 - Modular)
November 20, 200618 yr Source musicweek.com Sadie Ama: Fallin' A stunning debut from the brightest light to hit the UK R&B scene in far too long. Enjoying rotation at Kiss, 1-Xtra, Galaxy and Radio 1. Contact: Alec Boateng, Ministry Of Sound (digital single, December 4 - Ministry Of Sound) The View: Hats Off To The Buskers One of the most anticipated British albums of 2007, The View’s debut does not disappoint. All youthful swagger and endearing melodies. Contact: Steve Phillips, Coalition (album, January 22 - 1965) Findlay Brown: Come Down The first signing to Peacefrog since Jose Gonzales, this looks set to benefit from an equally high profile sync, this time it’s courtesy Mastercard. Contact: Heather, Sainted (EP, December 4 - Peacefrog) Candie Payne: I Wish Like Portishead courting Dame Shirley Bassey in the middle of a James Bond flick. Exciting new sounds on DeltaSonic. Contact: Ruth Drake, Toast (album, March 5 - DeltaSonic) Just Jack: Starz In Their Eyes The first commercial release from Just Jack’s new album is an upbeat pop song with hints of The Streets about it. Contact: Barbara Charone, MBC (single, January 15 - Mercury) Sharam: PATT (Party All The Time) Playlisted at Radio 1 six weeks upfront and currently enjoying increasing video support, this reworking of the one time Eddie Murphy hit is going to finish the year on a high for Data. Contact: Matt Learmouth, Alchemy (single, December 25 - Data) Ghosts: The World Is Outside Enjoying its first play on Jo Whiley last week, Ghosts are a name on many lips to break in 2007. From their debut, download only ep. Contact: Emma Elwood, ? (EP, December 4 - Atlantic) Animal Collective: People Having sold out the Astoria in July, Animal Collective return with the first release for Fat Cat in 2007. Hypnotic instrumentation with a quirky charm. Contact: Sam, Darling PR (EP, January 22 - Fat Cat) Stefy: Chelsea Brilliant pop with Greg Kurstin on production duties. Championed by Popjustice, this gets better with every listen. Contact: Chloe Melick, RCA (single, March - RCA) Lucy And The Caterpillar: Red Red Wine A delightful, folk tinged pop song from the Mancunian songstress. Lucy has the potential to develop into quite a star. PS. It’s not a UB40 cover. Contact: Ben Holden, Forecast Records (single, out now - Forecast)
November 20, 200618 yr great e-motion, do you also have the upfront club chart, or this week new relaeses list of singles and albums? thanks ohad
December 2, 200618 yr musicweek.com playlist Amerie: Take Control With its hip production and big, call out hook, Amerie looks set for a smooth ride back to the top of the charts. Already enjoying specialist play. Contact: Shoshanna Gilbert, RCA (single, March 2007 - RCA) The Envy Corps: Story Problem Possesses an urgency and fragility that is all encompassing; this recent Vertigo signing proved equally captivating live last week. Contact: Jay Greenwood, Vertigo (single, 2007 tbc, Vertigo) Aloha: Your Eyes Glorious indie pop, awash with lush arrangements and delightful vocal melodies. From the album Here Comes Everyone. Contact: Seth Hubbard, Polyvinyl (import, Polyvinyl) Altar feat. Jeanie Tracey This thumping unsigned dance track is getting a huge reaction in the US and Germany and madly, still unsigned in the UK. Contact: Paul Harvey (unsigned) Remi Nicole: Rock & Roll One of the fiercest A&R battles of the year continues to heat up. Nicole is a promising talent and already a familiar name on many a media types tongue. Contact: Colin Lester, Wildlife (unsigned) Ying Yang Twins feat. Wyclef: Dangerous Mo' crunk for yo' trunk! Ying Yang Twins return with a big, attitude charged track that as already generating healthy club action. Contact: Tosh, TVT Rcords (single, January 22 - TVT) Grinderman: No Pusssy Blues Our first taste of Nick Cave's new project is a raging, bass driven assault that still manages to out-do most contemporary talent. Brilliant stuff. Contact: Sarah Lowe, Fifth Avenue PR (single, February 19 - Mute) The Gossip: Jealous Girls An upbeat and infectious single that arrives as frontwoman Beth Ditto's tops the NME cool list. Contact: Lauren Zoric, Dog Day (single, February 5 - Sub Pop) LCD Soundsystem: Sound Of Silver Those eagerly awaiting the return of LCD Soundsystem will not be disappointed with this. Contact: James Hopkins, EMI (album, March 2007 - EMI) Outwork feat. Mr Gee: Elektro A big, grinding, electro dance track that looks set to start the year on a high for Defected. Contact: Toni Tambourine, Defected (single, January 16 - Defected)
December 4, 200618 yr manic monday and time again for the new playlist? thanks and have agreat day ohad
December 5, 200618 yr Switches: Drama Queen They were one of 2006's most sought after signings and with this single, Switches have a delivered something that could justify the industry buzz. (single, January 29 - Atlantic) Fall Out Boy: It Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race Fall Out Boy have seriously lifted their game and return with a single that should prove their biggest hit to-date. Has already enjoyed a Jo Whiley play. (single, January 29 - Mercury) Dizzee Rascal: Wanna Be A G An infectious, likely second single from Dizzee Rascal's forthcoming album. Wanna Be A G is produced by Future Cut and features Lily Allen on guest vocals. (single, 2007 - XL) Murder By Death: Brother With their infectious pirate like swagger Murder By Death have won a permanent place on the MW stereo. (single, February 19 - Cooking Vinyl) Biffy Clyro: Semi-Mental With a new home at 14th Floor, Biffy Clyro could enjoy some well-earned commercial success in 2007. (download single, December 25 - 14th Floor) NAS feat. will.i.am: Hip Hop Is Dead An exciting return from Nas who injects an infectious, fresh energy into the Iron Butterfly sample from In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. (single, December 18 - Def Jam) Iron Maiden: Different World Iron Maiden's new single has been enjoying increasing video play in the UK thanks to a great, animated clip. (single, December 26 - EMI) Newton Faulkner: UFO EP Faulkner had the awkward task of following Chris Martin's surprise performance at the Union Chapel last week. Four bars in, the audience was entranced. (ep, out this week - Ugly Truth) Example: What We Made Signed to Mike Skinner's label, The Beats have a promising new talent on their hands for 2007. (single, out now - The Beats) Union Of Knives: Infant Eyes The Relentless signing's latest single is the subject of a short film currently circulating virally. Increasingly catchy dance with a melancholy twist. (single, January 29 - Relentless)
December 12, 200618 yr i was in hospital, now try to get some rest, please tell me what is this week playlist? thanks ohad
December 12, 200618 yr Author Enjoy. Mark Ronson: Toxic With little more than a big lazy beat, guest vocalists and some funky horn stabs, Ronson turns this Britney single on its head in the best possible way. Effortlessly cool. (from album, April 16 - Columbia) The Pigeon Detectives: I Found Out We have been singing the praises of this band for over a year now and are of the firm belief that 2007 will be their year. (single, TBC - Dance To The Radio) Klaxons: Myths Of The Near Future Forget about the hype. Klaxons have delivered one of the best left field pop albums we’ve heard in a long time. (album, January 29 - Polydor) Mr Hudson: Too Late Too Late We first featured this song in demo form in 2005 and almost one year on it sounds just as fresh as it did then. (single, February 19 - Mercury) Mika: Grace Kelly Mika is a star and possesses enough pop sensibility to appeal to a very broad audience. His first official single will affirm belief. (single, January 29 - Island) Louise Setara: Can't Stop The River :cheer: Currently enjoying support from Terry Wogan at Radio Two, Setara is a soulful new talent possessioning much mainstream appeal. (from album, February 5 - Blue Note) Dizzee Rascal: Wanna Be A G Dizzee Rascal and Lily Allen are unlikely bedfellows, but their collaboration works a treat on this likely future single. (single, TBC - XL) Get Well Soon: People Magazine Front Cover The musical vehicle of one Konstantin Gropper, Get Well Soon sound like the bast*rd child of Bright Eyes and Radiohead. (unsigned) Tracy Thorn: It's All True The former Everything But The Girl vocalist is a real one off and her new solo material is a reminder of her unmatchable talents. (single, February 19 - Virgin) The Rain: Waste Love In the country last week for a run of live dates, The Rain pen up-tempo melodic rock with big hooks. (from album, March 2007 - Mantra Ray)
December 18, 200618 yr hello dear forum, if you have the new playlist, please let me know thanks ohad
December 18, 200618 yr Bloc Party: A Weekend In The City This Jacknife Lee-produced return from the East Londoners is armed with riff-rich hits that will soundtrack your nights out in the capital in 2007. Contact: Janine Warren, Coalition (album, February 5 - Wichita) Freeform Five: No More Conversations Finally a commercial release for this massive club hit. A big crossover hit to get the year off to a bang. Contact: Paul Carey, PCPR (single, February TBC - Apollo) The Twang: Wide Awake One of our top tips for success in 2007, The Twang have signed to B-Unique and will commence their campaign for the top with this swaggering pop song. Contact: Louis Jamieson, Hall Or Nothing (single, February TBC - B-Unique) Biffy Clyro: Puzzle A phenomenal return. Biffy Clyro have recorded an album that will elevate them above their cult status. Classy stuff. Contact: Anton Brooks, Bad Moon (album, April TBC - 14th Floor) George Pringle: SW10 These demos are just plain charming! Conversation-like vocals skip across a completely basic keyboard melody leaving us totally hooked. Contact: sean@disrecords.com (demo, unsigned) Robyn: Konichiwa Bitches Pop is all too often not very exciting. Robyn is the exception to the rule, and if there's anything better than rapped Swedish vocals, we are yet to hear it. Contact: Elin Carlsson, Sainted PR (single, February 28 - Konichiwa) Herman Dune: I Wish That I Could See You Soon We first previewed this song back in September and it continues to win us with its subtle pop charm. Contact: Chris Stone, StoneImmaculate (single, February 27 - Source) Fear Of Music: We Are Not The Enemy They were the buzz name at In The City 2004 and only recently passed their 18th birthdays. This John Leckie-produced single further affirms FOM's talents. Contact: David Cooper, InHouse (singe, February 12 - Faster) Cherryghost: Mathematics Cherryghost pens thoughtful pop music a la Badly Drawn Boy; all quirky strings, upbeat melodies and gentle guitar strums. A lovely addition to the Heavenly stable. Contact: Julie Bland, 9PR (single, March TBC - Heavenly) Space Cowboy feat. Nadia Oh: My Egyptian Lover This uptempo, electro-tinged R&B song is shaping up nicely for next year, already B-listed at Kiss and added to the Radio One 1-Upfront playlist last week. Contact: Matt Hughes, Alchemy PR (single, January 22 - Tiger Trax)
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