Moustacheyousomething's Playlist 1

As it is the new year, I've decided to make my blog up to date and keep it up, as I feel I have let you down so here we go...

I have decided that I'm going to make a playlist a week for all of my readers to devour and fall in love with. As well as the playlist every week, there is going to be an artist of the month that will be featured in each playlist, then at the end of the month I will write a blog about them and their upcoming shenanigans.

This week we are going for the 20 top songs out at the moment, now I know some of you won't be very happy with this and that you will think 'Urgh chart music, it's all the same!' Well trust me I think some of it is terrible but some of it just gets you in the mood to dance and have fun!

So here we go...

Track 20. Same Love - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Mary Lambert

Track 19. Losing Sleep - John Newman

Track 18. What Now - Rihanna

Track 17. Lies - CHVRCHES

Track 16. Story of My Life - One Direction

Track 15. Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat - Fat Boy Slim/Calvin Harris remix

Track 14. You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - James Arthur

Track 13. The Monster - Eminem

Track 12. The City - The 1975

Track 11. Hard Out Here - Lily Allen

Track 10. Radioactive - Imagine Dragons

Track 9. Counting Stars - One Republic

Track 8. Roar - Katy Perry

Track 7. Do What U Want - Lady Gaga

Track 6. One For the Road - Arctic Monkeys 

Track 5. Somewhere Only We Know - Lily Allen

Track 4. Of the Night - Bastille 

Track 3. Skip To the Good Bit - Rizzle Kicks 

Track 2. Daydreaming - Paramore

So this months artist of the month is...

Track 1. Royals - Lorde

If you are interested in Lorde stay tuned to read my big review of her at the end of the month! 

Also happy new year! 

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The Summer Song

Now we're at the end of July, the big question I must ask is; what is your signature 2013 Summer song?!

Could is be Radio 1's chart topper Robin Thicke with Blurred Lines, or could it be Icona Pop with  I Love It, or perhaps a golden oldie? I don't know what yours is but I can't choose! So here's my top 10 'summer' songs.

At no.10 is...Scouting For Girls with Summertime in the City, now I know this song is a year old, but no song is too old to be classed as a summer song! Plus if you live in England you'll know what summers are normally like, more rain than in the winter! I think one of my reasons for loving this song is because of the video, it explains the song so well and British summers! So whether the weather, whatever the weather, listen to this song this summer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haGtWXElfhw

No.9 is... Airplanes by Hayley Williams and B.O.B. this song reminds me of lazy Sundays in the sun (or more in the shade), I'll let you decide on with this one, but I prefer the chorus! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn6-c223DUU


No. 8is... John Newman with Love Me Again. If you're at a party this summer stick this on the playlist, or if you're in a ca roll down the windows, turn up the volume and blast this through the streets. This song is one that will get you up at dancing around, it's got a great beat that makes people just love it, this shows with the UK's Official Chart, with it coming at no 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfihYWRWRTQ

No.7 is... Bryan Adams with a joint no.7 with Summer of 69 and When You're Gone. These are both classic songs, first is When You're Gone, you can't not sing this at the top of your lungs and feel great after a bit of a sing song. Also with Summer of 69, everyone knows it and it's a good ol' classic.  Summer of 69 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjjO_lhf9c
When You're Gone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2jONIjrM0


No.6... The Vaccines with their awesome song Wetsuit, this is an odd ball summer song, now when you listen to it you may not think 'summer' but when I listen to it I think of being on the beach with this song whistling along with the waves. Give it a listen and tell me what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4J3sVMmN0

No.5 Summer Lovin, come on it's a no-brainer! Need I say more? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG_XYQZikWc&noredirect=1

Quick interruption for some of the people I asked answers of what they thought the perfect summer song was;
-Don Henley, Boys Of Summer
-Shakira, Hips Don't Lie
-Mark Morrison, Return of the Mac
-Wham!, Club Tropicana
-30 Seconds To Mars, Kings and Queens
-Goo Goo Dolls, Slide
-Don McClean, American pie
-Donna Summer, Hot Stuff

At no.4 is...Eliza Doolittle Big When I Was Little, I was so happy that when I turned on a various radio station the other day I heard the familiar voice of Eliza Doolittle. I have always loved everything Eliza has done, so this was a song that I turned right up on my radio   so the whole world (well town but you know) could hear this amazing, happy summery song. This is the perfect song to have in a garden party, as it gets later and you want to dance! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqGx1lfyb6s&list=LL9ctzTifv2rpmUyPmXtPyyg&feature=mh_lolz

Coming in at no.3 is... Gabrielle Aplin with Panic Cord this is a beautiful song that is perfect for lounging around listening to- in fact all of the album is English Rain, it's out now get it on iTunes- I think this song would be perfect if you were in a hammock swaying with the wind. Or failing that, somewhere where wind will be swooshing through your hair. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLdTcr98fSs
 and while you're there you may as well watch her new video for Home :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mVbdjec0pA

The penultimate summer song of 2013 I think has to be Daft Punk with Get Lucky. It was the perfect comeback for Daft Punk and they have set it up to be the perfect Summer song of 2013. If you haven't heard this, where have you been?! Well here it is for you guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NV6Rdv1a3I&list=LL9ctzTifv2rpmUyPmXtPyyg

And in my opinion the ultimate Summer song has to be Dancing in the Street David Bowie and Mick Jagger. I can't help it, it's perfect for street parties (clues in the name). It's also perfect if you're in a country that classically has bad weather throughout the summer, listen to this and it will brighten your day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NV6Rdv1a3I&list=LL9ctzTifv2rpmUyPmXtPyyg

Agree with my choices? Disagree with my choices? Have an idea for my next update? Comment below! Or find me on Twitter @LHutchon :)

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Misty Miller

Misty Miller is a 19 year old from South London, at the young age of just 15 she recorded her first album which was then released in February 2011, it was recorded at Rak Studios.When listening to Misty I can see that she is a very talented young lady, since she was young she was writing her own songs and she plays the guitar, she also has a band that play with her; Dan, Jack and Jak.

When I sit and listen to her music, which I was referred to by a friend, I can tell she loves what she does, I can her Blondie in her voice and her huskiness reminds me very much of Lana Del Rey. Her style is very clearly indie/rock, her influences being The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed, and as she says in her bio 'Good ol' 20's Rock'n'Roll' I agree, I would love to recommend you to listen to this star, you will not be disappointed, her voice is mesmerizing.

Check out her website: http://www.mistymiller.com/biography
Check out her YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MistyMillerMusic?feature=watch
Like her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistymillermusic

I would love to see her live, and I think you guys would too! Go and check her out now! Let me know what you think :).

 If you would like a blog or if you know someone who will, comment below or find my Twitter @LHutchon

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Green Day 99 Revolutions Tour

There are no words to describe just how amazing Green Day were live.

As the crowd goes crazy, Tre Cool stumbles onto the stage looking utterly confused as to where he was, this made the crowd go crazy, then on came Mike Dirnst and Billie Joe Armstrong, then the rest of the band.

First song on the set list was 99 Revolutions soon followed by Know Your Enemy, both had the crowd jumping and singing along. The next few songs went by in a flash (see full set-list below), with the occassional 'hey oh' from Billie to the crowd and the crowd to Billie.

After some chit chat from the band to the crowd, we heard the first strums of Oh Love, the crowd weny mad. Oh Love was the first single from ¡Uno!, it was released on the July 16, 2012 before the album that was released on September 21, 2012.

¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! are the three albums that Green Day have recently released, along with thesethere will be a documentary of the making of ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré!, entitled ¡Cuatro!Fun
Fact: ¡Tré! is named ¡Tré! as a heads up to the bands Drummer Tre Cool, whom turned 40 near the time it was released.

Back to the 99 Revolutions Tour, after Oh Love we had more talking to the band, this consisted of most Billie shouting 'Hey' so we did it back, having this interaction with the crowd and being told 'You are the best f-ing crowd we have ever had, we love England!' made the atmosphere a loving one, everyone was excited for the next few songs to come on.

Up next was the legendary Holiday on comes, the whole crowd was joining in and singing as loud as they could for the hope Billie, Mike and Tre would hear and love them, then right near the end of the song it went calm, the instruments faded down and then the first chords of Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Billie Starts singing as does the crowd, then he shouts 'GO!' and gives the mic to the crowd. After we sang the second verse and the first chorus Billie responds with a bow to us and the wise words "f*** i f-ing love this country, jesus christ".

Next up on the set list was Burnout, they certainly did NOT burnout, it was- as with the rest of the gig- amazing!

Welcome to Paradise, Going to Pasalacque and Brain Stew were quick pace songs, they went by with the crowd on a high. St. Jimmy was next they were definitely coming down. The next song was introduced with a 'This song is 17 years old!' I gave my own little whopp for the age, as you may have guessed it was When I Come Around, and as perfect as ever it took the crowd back to the grunge age. Next up were another three songs from the Dookie album- a timeless album I may add- we heard Longview, it was brilliant, another timeless classic, Basket Case, who doesn't like basket case? Up next was She  another amazing song live, seriously if you get the chance to see Green Day live DO IT! They have amazing stage presence and they interract with the crowd amazingly, there was the cutest kid that got taken on stage, he can't have been older than 10, he got told by Billie "Stand there little dude and hold your sign up" The sign 'Green Day Rocks' on A4 paper, and bless him, he stodd still with a little smile on his face infront of 60,000 people for the whole song. I envy him!

Next was a song from the Nimrod album, King For A Day and yes Billie, Mike, Tre and the band wore their normal attire for this song, they dressed up. It was such a special song, and meant to much to the band, it was great to be able to connect with them on this level, much like Holiday and Boulevard of Broken Dreams, King For A Day and Shout mix in to each other. It was after King For A Day that the band all went onto the floor and all you could hear was the steady beat from the drums and the saxophonist wasn't ending, all he was doing was a steady tune. Then you hear Billie singing quietly 'I can't get no, satisfaction' because what would a Green Day gig be without some of the Stones? After we hear that he stops singing and sits looking at the crowd, then the mic is put back up to his lips and we hear 'Teenage dreams are so hard to beat, everytime we walk down the street' but he could not carry on- tired perhaps? He needed to recharge, so the mic was past to the crowd and we finish the line for him, his response 'Hey hey! Tha was good' It amazes me with Green Day, they've been around for a long time yet they can still smile from ear to ear with every gig, and get every single person happy. 'I will leave you with this... '*deep breath* Always look on the bright side of life' *mic to crowd*'Do do, do do do do do do'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukCQj0CMeBE
This persons video is the best one of all King For A Day and Shout. Watch and enjoy, you won't be disappointed. 

Up next was Kid, it was a great penulitimate song, everyone was still so amazed from King For A Day and Shout that anything would have been good. Finally the end of the set, Minority...
Well I'm part of the minority that have seen Green Day, and I think you should see them too! Everyone was singing it, the lights were flashing, we were geting slightly wet with the rain but hey it was in England, when doesn't it rain? Best end song they could have done. The lights went down, the band off stage and the noise from the crowd, screaming for more, 'ENCORE, ENCORE' was being chanted and then we see Billie, Mike and Tre run back on stage, we hear the harsh chords of American Idiot start. Now I feel sorry for anyone who left while they were off stage, I mean why would you leave? They hadn't even done American Idiot!?

So American Idiot was superb as were the next two songs, Jesus of Suburbia (such great atmosphere in this song!) then finally Brutal Love, I can't think of a better song they could have played, it was astonishing.

The full Set List;
99 Revolutions
Know Your Enemy
Stay the Night
Stop When the Red Lights Flash
Letterbomb
Oh Love
Holiday
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Burnout
Welcome to Paradise
Going to Pasalacqua
Brain Stew
St. Jimmy
When I Come Around
Longview
Basket Case
She
King For A Day
Shout
X-Kid
Minority

Encore:
American Idiot
Jesus of Suburbia
Brutal Love

 

If you have any suggestions for another blog please contact me in the comments or on twitter @LHutchon :)

 

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Peace

Harry Koisser, Samuel Koisser, Doug Castle and Dominic Boyce, are four men that have taken the industry by storm.

Originally named 'November And The Criminal' in 2009 they released their first self-titled debut EP in early March. They finally decided to change their name to Peace in late 2010.

Peace started their take over in 2009, after going around playing at  various locations, after which they were finally signed to the record label Columbia in 2012.

Peace have been here for years, but only last year were they starting to get known. In the summer of 2012 they released their first single California Daze, making it a free download for their fans.

As a band they have played in various locations and have supported bands such as the world famous Mystery Jets and The Vaccines on their tours. Incidentally I find that listening to their album In Love, they sound a lot like Mystery Jets and The Vaccines with a hint of Nirvana.

I saw Peace last year at Beacons Festival. They have a very heavy beat, psychedelic rock Hendrix-esque music. They were covering for the band Holograms, I think it was a good swap because not only I enjoyed their set, the whole tent enjoyed it.

Their debut song Wraith was released mid-January following their nomination for the sound of 2013. The band released it just in time to gain fans and win over the organisers of the NME awards, and they managed it, Peace played the opening slot on the NME tour alongside Palma Violets, Miles Kane and Django Django.

Peace's debut album In Love was released 25th March and has sold 9029 copies [Week April 16th] reaching number 16 in the charts.
Peace are a breath of fresh air in the industry, Harry Koisser's vocals are refreshing, the band as a whole please the audience with their melodic tones. Even though they are a new sounding band in some of Peace's songs you can hear hints of; Foals, Vampire Weekend, The Maccabees, Miles Kane, and The Cribs. They are a highly influential band.

The album is a 10 track (or 14 if you go deluxe) masterpiece. Every song, no matter fast or slow, will sink into your brain and will just take you on a wild adventure through their life.

Peace have been influenced by old indie- rock, the classics, they wanted to go back to a time before Justin (bloody) Bieber, because all they want to do is 'Forgeeett yoouuu' (Toxic)

The album starts off with a bang much like a firework with Higher Than The Sun, the opening drum beat is in anticipation of the awesome guitar clang.

After this triumph follows the bands single Follow Baby, this single was released as 500 7" vinyls, if that doesn't excite you about the band, I don't know what will. Peace released a music video for this song, to go with the classic song had to be a classic video, in it the band destroy their instruments and the set in slow motion. To add a little more sass to the video - and to stop critics thinking it was copied- the director added a little more anarchy to it so they added a moving set.

The next track is Lovesick, in much the same way as The Cure wrote Friday I'm In Love, Peace wanted to get their feelings across in the notion of a song. This song on the album is brilliant, it makes you get up and dance with anyone that's around.

The fourth track on the album is Float Forever. This is my favourite song, I like how it starts slow and climbs throughout the song, until half way through where it gets an awesome drum solo. The first line of the song is a brilliant representation of what the band loves... 'Sit atop the Eiffel in your mind, if you're not happy wearing denim, then you're the devil in disguise' I don't know what it is with the lyric, but I just love them. I also think it's great how the song starts and ends with that line. Listening to the song really makes you feel as if you will 'Float forever in the tide'.

Next up is track five, Wraith has a shoulder bopping way about it. The only way I can describe it is, WOW. Such a dark meaning to the song with such a light way of portraying it.

Delicious is next on the list. In this song I can hear Mystery Jets strongly, especially in the chorus, However I think it is amazing. So many instruments in the song, there is so much going on, so many sounds, yet mix amazingly and all work together.

Waste Of Paint soon follows. In this song I love the effect that has been put on Harry's voice, the sort of echo it has, is electric, it blows my brain. With only three tracks left I'm delighted to tell you that it gets better. I think of the cure with this song. it would go perfectly in a playlist with Inbetween Days.

Track Eight Toxic is another love song, about getting over someone. When you just want to get over them, and fill that heart shaped hole in your chest. I recommend listening to this song, it's brilliant.

The penultimate song, Sugarstone, the lyrics 'It's not about the generation, It's not about our education, We don't need to think today, Cos you and me can slip away, You know, You're my sugarstone' is influential and is everything you want to say to that one person you like, but possibly shouldn't..

The final song on the album is a mellow one, California Daze, you can tell what it will be like from the title. I think it is the perfect song for the summer, just lying in the sun listening to this would be perfect.

Overall I find this album amazing, the only bad thing about it is it doesn't go on long enough. I can't get enough of this band. Can't wait for more.

If you have any suggestions for my next blog, comment below or find me on twitter @LHutchon

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Frank Turner

English Folk/Punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner sure has taken the music by storm.

Turner began his musical career at school in a band named Kneejerk. Tue band released three record and played several sows around the UK. Their last record The Half Life Of Kissing was released after the band broke up.

In the early months if 2001 Turner joined post-hardcore band Million Dead. In 2005, after four years and two albums, the band announced their split.

Turner wanted to quit the band, but didn't want to quit the tour. He felt it a hassle to find a band so he thought it the logical thing to do to, 'try my hand at playing theses songs solo'. And so his solo career had started.

Turners first official debut came about in January 2007, with his first album 'Sleep Is For The Week' said by Turner to be 'a snapshot of pretty much exactly one year of my life'.

Next on the agenda for Turner was to get recording again, after his extensive tour including supporting for Biffy Clyro.

Turner released album no. 2 in March of 2008 Love Ire and Song was well received by old and new fans. Turner summarized the title... 'The three things you need in life to be content. Love, Ire- righteous anger- and Song- as in, you know, like a guitar and some Gran Parsons Tunes. This record was re-released in July 09 after Turner signed to Epitaph Records.
The song Photosynthesis is an inspiring song that is enjoyable, likable and catchy, I especially like the lyric 'I won't sit down, I won't shut up and most of all, I will not grow up'. It shows you the sort of person Turner really is.

Next in Turners diary was to get a third hit produced for his folk loving fans. Poetry of the Deed was released September 09. A single from said album The Road was named the Hottest Record in the World Today thanks to Radio 1's well known DJ Zane Lowe.

Following the release of the album Turner and his band traveled playing multiple shows in various venues.

In the summer of 2010 Turner played in multiple festivals and released the Rock & Roll EP. And in March 2011, it was announced in August 2011 Tuner would be playing on the main stage of Reading and Leeds Festival.

Just in time for Reading and Leeds, Turner released his fourth album, England Keep My Bones in June of '11.

The title of the album was taken from Shakespeare's play The Life and Death of King John.
Turner said "I knew that the album was, for the most part, about mortality and about Englishness. Shakespeare seems like a good place to go hunting for some pearls of wisdom, and with a little help from my friend Ben we came across this one, and it just seemed to fit the work really well"
NME described it as "a fearless venture for an artist with something very interesting to say"
Turner recorded his fifth studio album at the end of 2012 and is to be released at the end of the month.

The first single Recovery was released on the fourth of March and released on iTunes the next day. The single recovery is very folky, easy listening and catchy. Frank Turner has managed to create an upbeat way of getting over heartbreak and the recovery you go through.

If you like Frank Turner you will like The King Blues, The Wombats, Pulled Apart By Horses and in some songs traces of Mystery Jets.
This array of artists gives a wide range of sounds to live up to, but he does it amazingly.

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Chris Bower

If you like Country Rock, you will love what I have for you today.

With the aptly named debut, Gotta Start Somewhere Chris Bower has come into the industry with a bang (!). Bower first came into the singer/songwriter industry in May of 2012, from that he was in a song writing competition; which led to a day in the studio. After which also led to a full album, shows you don't need to win to get where you want!

Now if you haven't been listening to Bower's music whilst reading this then don't worry here is a link to his website for all of the album.
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBowerMusic

Even though he's unsigned he is getting quite a following, and has been playing in various venues in and around the UK, including Suffolk and Essex.

The title track of the album Gotta Start Somewhere is an upbeat head bobbing song. Mixed with his country, Axl Rose vocals this record is an easy listener.

My first listen of the album was a very happy one, Bower has managed to create 12 very catchy tracks that are good for listening to in any situation, they are feel good tracks. They are the type of tracks that you can listen to again and again and still love, because they will still grow on you each time.

After listening to the album (a lot!) I have come to the decision that my favourite is Life On The Open Road with its awesome backing track, I just know you will love it.

The track listing for the album is...
Gotta Start Somewhere
All Love Is
Angel Missing In Heaven
If We Could
Life On The Open Road
Days In The Dark
Know Where We Are
This Moment With You (feat. Lucy Sampson)
All I Wanted
If You Were My Queen
A Song For Leaving
If We Could (Acoustic Version)

If I were you I could try and see him live, the feeling from the album (especially the acoustic song) I can tell he would be brilliant! I will keep you updated for when that day comes about, but for now definitely, definitely, definitely listen to the album on Spotify, or buy it on iTunes now!!

If you want a review or to suggest one, comment below or find me on Twitter @LHutchon
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The 1975

The 1975...

For this love I can only thank E4 and their programme Made In Chelsea. Now for those that have heard of The 1975, you probably know the song Chocolate; this song is an incredibly catchy song that is currently featuring in the top 40 at no. 21. Well that's good if you ask me.

This Mancunian band have done well to get where they are. They first appeared in January of 2012 and it took off from there, with three EP's under their wing they branched out.
The band got their first proper airplay on Huw Stephens 'BBC Introducing' show with their song The City they were then invited onto the show to talk about what they were up to next. From there the track The City went on to get played all over BBC Radio One, the band then featured in various blogs and new music sites.

In the late stages of 2012 the band decided to go on tour and get some real fans, they embarked of taking over the UK and Ireland, they extended their tour through 2013. Late in 2012 Zane Lowe played their single Sex, only helping their popularity.
People were hearing The 1975 and loving what they heard, they are a fresh new quirky band. Mike Crossey - known for producing albums for the well known bands such as Arctic Monkeys and Foals- will co-produce their first full-length album. Rumoured to be released later on this year (!). As a teaser for this full-length album the band have recently released their third EP entitled Music For Cars EP (which ties in with their video for Chocolate). 

If you haven't yet listened to the band, any of their EP's or and songs here are a few examples...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBKqaVk2Co

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeDGfk0UJw8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JeMcN1rXfE

If you like White Lies, I have a feeling you will like The 1975, especially The Antichrist it's so good. With their haunting, mellow and smooth vocals The 1975 are a very easy going, easy listen band, I highly recommend that you guys listen to them.


If you want a review, or have a recommendation comment below or find me on twitter @LHutchon

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Shakira...

Do you ever get the urge to just get up, dance badly and sing out of tune and really loud?
Well I had that today, so I got spotify up and found years worth of Shakira in many languages. There I was, singing loudly and having fun, its the best music to do that with.

I think Shakira should do a comeback, not that she's ever really gone anywhere but still, you know what I mean...

She's legendary and so is her music... Let's have a look at what she's been up to since her debut in 1991...

[Insert tape rewinding sound]

Firstly there was...
Magia (1991) 
Peligro (1993) 
Pies Descalzos (1995) 
Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998) 
Laundry Service (2001) 
Fijación Oral Vol. 1 (2005) 
Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005) 
She Wolf (2009) 
Sale el Sol (2010)

I don't know about you but Laundry Service is my favourite, nothing can beat Whenever, Wherever. I know you're all agreeing with me as you read this (don't lie). I doesn't even matter if it's a guilty pleasure.

Oh and don't forget Hips Don't Lie, that is the perfect hoovering song.

One last song that you should listen to, that is beyond brilliant, has Shakira featured in it. It's none other that Beyoncé and Shakira, just get up and dance, no reason not to.

She's done well for herself and shes even got a cute little baby boy. 

Now you've all had an insight into more guilty pleasures of mine, I wouldn't mind suggestions, if you're a band that wants a review, I'm happy to do anything, just leave a comment down below or find me on twitter @LHutchon

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Bastille

So there's this band called Bastille...

Bastille are an alternate rock/indie band from South London. To start with they were a solo act by Dan Smith. But in 2010 they formed as a group of four.

Bastille debuted with their first two singles Flaws and Icarus in June 2011. It was closely followed with the single Laura Palmer EP later in 2011. The EP featured a few more songs including; Laura Palmer, Overjoyed, Things We Lost In The Fire and Get Home.  After releasing more tracks online the band came to gather more fans and a solid following. During the summer of 2011 Bastille performed at a number of legendary UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Blissfields and the Isle of Wight.

On the 27th April 2012 the single Overjoyed was officially released and was thought of as the Virgin Records debut single from Bastille. Q Magazine introduced the song as track of the day on 7th March 2012, after the video release of Overjoyed on YouTube.
The single Bad Blood was released on 20th August. Following the release of the video, on the 25th July the Guardian news named Bastille as the ‘New Band of the Day’.

During the summer of 2012 Bastille were back on the festival circuit, performing at more legendary UK festivals including Reading and Leeds festival. They played a headline tour in October 2012 with Swiss Lips. Also late last year they supported Emeli Sandé. Bastille played their first show outside of Europe on 3rd December 2012 at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Art Festival.

The band will be supporting Two Door Cinema Club on their UK tour throughout January and February 2013. They will tour through Europe in April following the release of their debut album, which is being released in March. You should buy it and go and see them, you will be happy with what you see. They are awesome!

FUN FACT! The group are called Bastille because of Bastille Day- the founder of the group’s birthday. The band is made up of four talented guys; Dan Smith, Chris 'Woody' Wood, Will Farquarson and Kyle Simmons

On the 27th January 2013, the band released two mixtapes: Other People’s Heartache Part One including covers of various songs including the enchanting song Blue Jeans by Lana Del Rey and Other People’s Heartache Part Two featuring covers of more songs including Dreams by Fleetwood Mac.

If you haven't been listening to them whilst reading this here you go...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVgeTLWcpxs&list=LL9ctzTifv2rpmUyPmXtPyyg
This is an acoustic song, it is quickly becoming my favourite single from Bastille.

And here is another one for you guys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F90Cw4l-8NY&list=LL9ctzTifv2rpmUyPmXtPyyg

You'll love this one, I do. It makes you want to get up and dance like no one's watching, I highly recommend that you do, it is so fun.

Anyway, go and listen and comment if you love them!

You can also get me on twitter @LHutchon

Moustacheyousomething. 

Welcome back Bowie!

Bowie is back!!!

After 10 years of doing nothing, Mr David Bowie is here and he's not holding back. His first single entitled Where Are We Now? is a sure fire way to get to number one!

I was excited to find out this information on his birthday on Tuesday  I logged onto my twitter and got the update. The song is a slow song and is very meaningful, he's got older and you can tell in his voice and in the video but he still has that sound to his voice that makes everyone want more, more, more!

Bowie has always been my favourite artist, I'm a huge fan of his and always will be, I am delighted with his new song, it's very well done and even though the video is a little odd it is still amazing.
I would say I'm bias towards Bowie but I'm not the only one who thinks it. For two whole days #DavidBowie (esk) tweets were trending on twitter, he has a huge following, showing that he must be brilliant.

I think that everyone should listen to it you will love it. Where are we now is the first single from the album that is being released on the March 11th, the track listing is as follows...

The Next Day
Dirty Boys
The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
Love Is Lost
Where Are We Now
Valentine's Day
If You Can See Me
I'd Rather Be High
Boss of Me
Dancing Out In Space
How Does the Grass Grow?
(You Will) Set the World On Fire
You Feel So Lonely You Could Die
Heat
Bonus tracks...
So She
I'll Take You There
Plan

I just know that there are going to be some major hits there! Can't wait until they come out!
Keep your eyes peeled and buy, buy, buy!!

Tell me what you think of the video and the song either in the comments below or on twitter @LHutchon

If you have a suggestion on what should be next tweet or comment too! :)

Moustacheyousomething.