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

Moustacheyousomething.

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

Moustacheyousomething.