Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't written in a while. I have been planning some big exciting things as well as doing a course at university...
The big exciting things are that I have started a new blog! It's still under the name of Moustacheyousomething but will now be on wordpress...
http://moustacheyousomething.wordpress.com
I am aiming to get it fully set up in about a weeks time and I hope that you will all come and follow me over there!
The blog will now not only be on music but books too, I will also at some point in the not too distant be starting a vlog! Be sure to follow my twitter @LHutchon for more updates!!
See you over at http://moustacheyousomething.wordpress.com soon!
Thank you again for following my blogs on here, it's been a blast! (That shall carry on...)
Moustacheyousomething.
As always, if you have any suggestions on music or books (or both) tweet me!
Monday 12 January 2015
Thursday 4 September 2014
Movie Soundtrack Review : Guardians Of The Galaxy
So it's the highest grossing film of the year, another one from the ever so wonderful Stan Lee (Marvel), not only is it an amazing film, it has a great soundtrack to go with it.
(sorry to those who haven't seen it I may reveal some spoilers to you...) In the story line Starlord is given a mixtape by his dying mother, he listens to it everywhere. This is called the "Awesome Mix Vol. 1".
Clearly his mother had some good music taste as it features such artists as; David Bowie, Jackson 5 and 10cc, all go very well with the story line and with the characters the songs are trying to describe.
When movies have such a cool soundtrack I find myself looking for the CD to buy or to listen to on Spotify (this soundtrack is on spotify for those of you who want to listen to it).
The Soundtrack starts off with Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede. (For those of you who may never have heard this song from the beginning don't be afraid by the 'Ooogachaka's at the start...) I think this song is a great start to the album as it goes with the character 'Starlord'. The song starts off the main part of the movie perfectly by getting the audience into seeing a funny film with great music.
To follow Hooked on a Feeling we have Go All the Way by the Raspberries, followed by Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, these songs are more aimed to what his mother wanted him to do and where she is now, however with them still being upbeat songs the viewer doesn't really get the idea that they are meant for emotional effect.
Up next is one of my favourite songs in the world, Moonage Daydream by Mr David Bowie. This song is a perfect song for the characters to fool around with, they can dance to it and sing along, plus it's a song about space in a space film... Perfect huh?
Now we get Fooled Around and Fell in Love by Elvin Bishop and 10cc with I'm Not in Love I have put these two songs together because I feel that they are both of the same genre, they are bordering sad, soppy love songs. However they still fit the film perfectly when Starlord falls in love with someone who he shouldn't have fallen in love with.
Okay so I know I said David Bowie with Moonage Daydream was my favourite well we actually have a contender... And that would be Jackson 5 with I Want You Back. You may be thinking 'what?! Jackson 5?' (they're cool but I prefer Bowie...) however once you see this clip you will totally understand why this song is creeping into my favourite songs list.
WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FILM THIS COULD RUIN IT FOR YOU!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GncYQHBJIw
Cute right?!
Right, after that little interlude I think we should get back to the soundtrack...
Come and Get Your Love by Redbone is next classic love song, for a classic movie.
Picture the scene, we have the main characters about to go for a fight what sort of song do we want to come on? What's that I hear you say? A Grungy, all female Rock group?! Well that must call for The Runaways with Cherry Bomb!
Do you like Pina Coladas? How about getting caught in the rain? Are you not into Yoga? Do you have half a brain? (okay, okay I'll stop now...) Escape by Rupert Holmes is the next song in the soundtrack - it's also known as the Pina Colada Song.
Two perfect songs to finish off the soundtrack where we have had Happy, Sad, Emotional and Fighting music would have to be The Five Stairsteps with O-o-h Child and Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell with Ain't No Mountain High Enough. With O-o-h Child having that slow start to build up to the fun chorus and Ain't No Mountain High Enough being a happy, fun loving song I find it difficult to fault this soundtrack.
CHART NEWS!!
By August 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 had reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the first soundtrack album, consisting entirely of previously released songs and hits to top the chart. This album was also the second album to be released by Disney Music Group this year after Frozen.
If you would like any song, albums, artists, soundtracks etc to be reviewed by me then I would suggest you either go and check out my bio at the side of the screen or just ask me on twitter @LHutchon :)
Moustacheyousomething.
(sorry to those who haven't seen it I may reveal some spoilers to you...) In the story line Starlord is given a mixtape by his dying mother, he listens to it everywhere. This is called the "Awesome Mix Vol. 1".
Clearly his mother had some good music taste as it features such artists as; David Bowie, Jackson 5 and 10cc, all go very well with the story line and with the characters the songs are trying to describe.
When movies have such a cool soundtrack I find myself looking for the CD to buy or to listen to on Spotify (this soundtrack is on spotify for those of you who want to listen to it).
The Soundtrack starts off with Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede. (For those of you who may never have heard this song from the beginning don't be afraid by the 'Ooogachaka's at the start...) I think this song is a great start to the album as it goes with the character 'Starlord'. The song starts off the main part of the movie perfectly by getting the audience into seeing a funny film with great music.
To follow Hooked on a Feeling we have Go All the Way by the Raspberries, followed by Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum, these songs are more aimed to what his mother wanted him to do and where she is now, however with them still being upbeat songs the viewer doesn't really get the idea that they are meant for emotional effect.
Up next is one of my favourite songs in the world, Moonage Daydream by Mr David Bowie. This song is a perfect song for the characters to fool around with, they can dance to it and sing along, plus it's a song about space in a space film... Perfect huh?
Now we get Fooled Around and Fell in Love by Elvin Bishop and 10cc with I'm Not in Love I have put these two songs together because I feel that they are both of the same genre, they are bordering sad, soppy love songs. However they still fit the film perfectly when Starlord falls in love with someone who he shouldn't have fallen in love with.
Okay so I know I said David Bowie with Moonage Daydream was my favourite well we actually have a contender... And that would be Jackson 5 with I Want You Back. You may be thinking 'what?! Jackson 5?' (they're cool but I prefer Bowie...) however once you see this clip you will totally understand why this song is creeping into my favourite songs list.
WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE FILM THIS COULD RUIN IT FOR YOU!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GncYQHBJIw
Cute right?!
Right, after that little interlude I think we should get back to the soundtrack...
Come and Get Your Love by Redbone is next classic love song, for a classic movie.
Picture the scene, we have the main characters about to go for a fight what sort of song do we want to come on? What's that I hear you say? A Grungy, all female Rock group?! Well that must call for The Runaways with Cherry Bomb!
Do you like Pina Coladas? How about getting caught in the rain? Are you not into Yoga? Do you have half a brain? (okay, okay I'll stop now...) Escape by Rupert Holmes is the next song in the soundtrack - it's also known as the Pina Colada Song.
Two perfect songs to finish off the soundtrack where we have had Happy, Sad, Emotional and Fighting music would have to be The Five Stairsteps with O-o-h Child and Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell with Ain't No Mountain High Enough. With O-o-h Child having that slow start to build up to the fun chorus and Ain't No Mountain High Enough being a happy, fun loving song I find it difficult to fault this soundtrack.
CHART NEWS!!
By August 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 had reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the first soundtrack album, consisting entirely of previously released songs and hits to top the chart. This album was also the second album to be released by Disney Music Group this year after Frozen.
If you would like any song, albums, artists, soundtracks etc to be reviewed by me then I would suggest you either go and check out my bio at the side of the screen or just ask me on twitter @LHutchon :)
Moustacheyousomething.
Wednesday 3 September 2014
The Wurzels
So I know I'm about 48 years too late however the phrase 'better late than never' comes to mind... Any-who, I was recently having a family dinner at my parents house when we decided to have some music on. In our house it's always the fight over the music we want, Ed Sheeran, Paolo Nutini, Miles Kane and many more, although this time we decided to let my dad choose... And I'm sure glad he did because if he hadn't I never would have found out about The Wurzels.
The Wurzels- Originally named Adge Cutler and the Wurzels- are a British Scrumpy and Western Band, now you may be thinking 'hmmm what does scrumpy mean?' well for those who aren't in the know (like I was until a few weeks ago) it refers to humorous music from England's West Country. The name was also taken from the title of the 1967 EP 'Scrumpy & Western' by Adge Cutler and The Wurzels (a.k.a The Wurzels), where it refers to a strongly alcoholic cider produced in the West Country 'Scrumpy'.
So with these comical folk-type songs you might be thinking that it's a little bit too out of your comfort zone but seriously give them a listen, you will be pleasantly surprised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2CF8HHbWdo
See what I mean? If not you clearly didn't watch the link above so go and do so and you will see what I mean.
So now you have listened to it and you see what I mean, you should now understand why I have written this blog. I am aiming it mainly on the albums 'Never Mind the Bullocks Ere's the Wurzels' and 'A Load More Bullocks' simply because they are brilliant adaptations of brilliant songs featuring such artists as; Oasis, Robbie Williams, Travis and many more.
When I first listened to them I thought they was brilliant, I for one can't stop listening to it, however if you are trying to muster up the courage then think of Weird Al Yankovic crossed with Richard Cheese with a twang of a West Country accent and you have the brilliant Wurzels.
To start the album you have 'Ooh-Aah Just a Little Bit' seriously put on a farmers accent when sashing the name and you can see exactly what type of music it is. This album is fun from the start and just gets better as you go on through. My personal favourite has to be their cover of Blur's 'Country House' it starts off slow (like in the real song by blur) however after the first line or so we get to the chorus and we have a ball.
I have never been so drawn to an album/albums like I was with these ones, they are enjoyable, funny and great to listen to. As I like to say these songs you can listen to and dance around as if no one is watching.
So if you're stuck for something to do this weekend or if you can't sleep (because you're so very curious about the Wurzels) then I would highly suggest you go and find them on YouTube, spotify or even go to Amazon and buy their albums... It's a good price for them, even if it's just for a laugh.
If you have any suggestions on what my next post should be then don't be afraid to contact me below or even on twitter! (reach me on twitter by searching @LHutchon )
Moustacheyousomething.
The Wurzels- Originally named Adge Cutler and the Wurzels- are a British Scrumpy and Western Band, now you may be thinking 'hmmm what does scrumpy mean?' well for those who aren't in the know (like I was until a few weeks ago) it refers to humorous music from England's West Country. The name was also taken from the title of the 1967 EP 'Scrumpy & Western' by Adge Cutler and The Wurzels (a.k.a The Wurzels), where it refers to a strongly alcoholic cider produced in the West Country 'Scrumpy'.
So with these comical folk-type songs you might be thinking that it's a little bit too out of your comfort zone but seriously give them a listen, you will be pleasantly surprised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2CF8HHbWdo
See what I mean? If not you clearly didn't watch the link above so go and do so and you will see what I mean.
So now you have listened to it and you see what I mean, you should now understand why I have written this blog. I am aiming it mainly on the albums 'Never Mind the Bullocks Ere's the Wurzels' and 'A Load More Bullocks' simply because they are brilliant adaptations of brilliant songs featuring such artists as; Oasis, Robbie Williams, Travis and many more.
When I first listened to them I thought they was brilliant, I for one can't stop listening to it, however if you are trying to muster up the courage then think of Weird Al Yankovic crossed with Richard Cheese with a twang of a West Country accent and you have the brilliant Wurzels.
To start the album you have 'Ooh-Aah Just a Little Bit' seriously put on a farmers accent when sashing the name and you can see exactly what type of music it is. This album is fun from the start and just gets better as you go on through. My personal favourite has to be their cover of Blur's 'Country House' it starts off slow (like in the real song by blur) however after the first line or so we get to the chorus and we have a ball.
I have never been so drawn to an album/albums like I was with these ones, they are enjoyable, funny and great to listen to. As I like to say these songs you can listen to and dance around as if no one is watching.
So if you're stuck for something to do this weekend or if you can't sleep (because you're so very curious about the Wurzels) then I would highly suggest you go and find them on YouTube, spotify or even go to Amazon and buy their albums... It's a good price for them, even if it's just for a laugh.
If you have any suggestions on what my next post should be then don't be afraid to contact me below or even on twitter! (reach me on twitter by searching @LHutchon )
Moustacheyousomething.
Sunday 6 July 2014
Movie Soundtrack Review- The Fault In Our Stars
Before I write my review I would like to apologise for how long it has been since I last wrote anything. However now I have finished studying in college I have a lot of time on my hands therefore I can write my weekly reviews again (with a little help from you readers suggesting stuff to me!)
So with my new promise fresh in your heads I am starting my new blog writing something that Moustachyousomething has never done before. I shall be writing a movie soundtrack review from a movie that I recently saw that had such an impact on me I can't stop listening to the sound track.
I have chosen a movie adaptation of one of my favourite books 'The Fault In Our Stars'. If you haven't read this book, or seen the film I strongly suggest that you do as both are amazing and both mean a great deal to me.
The album feautres various artists that all have something in common - they can write emotive, memorable, heartwarming songs. The artists include; Ed Sheeran, Jake Bugg, Birdy, Kodaline, Tom Odell, M83, Charli XCX and many more.
On the soundtrack there are happy songs, sad songs and random songs that only make sense in the film. But when you put them all together they fit really well.
Ed Sheeran starts the album off with the named track 'All Our Stars' as it was the only song that was written specifically for the movie it sort of has to fit well, but with that in mind it really does fit so well and has the best references to the film in it.
Quick note, if you're reading the book and want to listen to music, listen to this album whilst doing so, but make sure that you start and finish the album with the Ed Sheeran track as it both starts it off and rounds it off prefectly.
Next up is Jake Bugg. I've always liked to listen to Jake Bugg when I need an easy listening album, and he certainly adds a great track to the soundtrack, the song fits really well with where it's shown in the film and makes you realise how easy love it as it is 'As Simple As This'.
'Let Me In' by Grouplove is the next song, it really explains how Hazel and Gus (in tfios) are feeling about each other. The lyric 'Gimme, gimme, gimme that love I've been waiting for' is one that really stands out in this song as it shows how they didn't realise that they were falling in love but they really are now.
Birdy is up next with 'Tee Shirt'. I'm not going to say much about this song as my next blog update is going to be about Birdy, but what I will say is that this song is the perfect way for a girl to say her feelings to a guy that she likes, I love it and it certainly fits so well with parts of the book and the film.
Now comes (to me) the saddest song on the album. 'All I Want' by the brilliant Kodaline. Even though it's a sad song it's a great song, and all in all if you can't handle this sad song you won't be able to handle the film let alone the book!
The song depicts how someone is feeling when they love someone or have loved someone who is dying or has died, and how it feels like you 'die a little bit inside' when they say their last goodbye. Their song is emotional but powerful and is shaping up to be my favourite song from the album.
Tom Odell is known for his sad but meaningful songs and his reputation sure didn't fail him on this soundtrack. His song 'Long Way Down' was featured in the film and gave it a certain je ne sais quoi.
Charli XCX made an appearance on the soundtrack with the song 'Boom Clap'. When listening to the album it was the first time I heard Charli XCX however, I'm glad I did because I absolutely love this track, it's a great song to listen to if you want to dance like no one is watching (and I must admit I have done this when I didn't realise someone was watching...)
With 9 tracks left on the album I don't really want to bore those of you who are still reading, so instead of doing the track by track commentary, I've decided to group the rest together and do an overall review of them.
With songs from STRFKR, Indians, The Radio Dept., Afasi & Filthy, Ray Lazmontagne, Birdy, Lykke Li, M83, Birdy & James Young we hear a great mix of new and old artists that really sculpt the film, giving their music at the perfect timing evoking emotion when it is needed and handing you the very last note that you needed to set off the tears.
As a whole I think the soundtrack was chosen perfectly for the emotion and feel of the film. I would also suggest that if you're reading the book listen to the soundtrack in the background it will match up.
Thanks for reading!
Moustacheyousomething.
Wednesday 15 January 2014
Moustacheyousomething playlist 2
In this playlist we will look through 20 songs from Artists I think you should watch out for this year!
Like in the last one there is the artist of the month 'Lorde' and she will feature as no. 1 and therefore in the last blog of the month in two weeks I will present to you a full review of her and her album :), stay tuned!
20. London Grammar
19. Sam Smith
18. Ella Eyre
17. Banks
16. George Ezra
15. Chloe Howl
14. Pixie Lott
13. Haim
12. Heavens Basement
11. CHVRCHES
And now for the top 10!
10. The Orwell
9. Courtney Barnett
8. Jungle
7. Fat White Family
6. Telegram
5. Joanna Gruesome
4. Wild Alice
3. Eagulls
2. Royal Blood
1. Lorde (with the track 'No Better')
Stay tuned for nests weeks playlist! Happy listening :3
Moustacheyousomething.
Tuesday 3 December 2013
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!
Moustacheyousomething.
Monday 29 July 2013
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 :)
Moustacheyousomething.
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 :)
Moustacheyousomething.
Monday 22 July 2013
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
Moustacheyousomething.
Friday 21 June 2013
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
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 :)
Moustacheyousomething.
Monday 15 April 2013
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
Moustacheyousomething.
Thursday 4 April 2013
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.
Moustacheyousomething.
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.
Moustacheyousomething.
Saturday 23 March 2013
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
Moustacheyousomething.
Friday 22 March 2013
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.
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.
Monday 11 March 2013
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.
Friday 8 February 2013
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.
Thursday 10 January 2013
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.
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.
Thursday 8 November 2012
Introducing my new guest blogger Joseph Worrall I'm sure you'll all love him!
Coves – Cast A Shadow EP
Firstly, in the interests of full-disclosure, yes, I’m from Leamington Spa and yes, I know both members of Coves (John Ridgard and Beck Wood). Secondly, no, this hasn’t coloured my opinion of them in any way, shape or form...honestly...seriously!
Right, my vested interest fully on show, I can now get on with reviewing one of the freshest, moodiest and interesting EPs I’ve heard in the last year. And it has been nearly a year since Coves first deigned to grace our lugholes with the first release of their punchy, yet psychedelic offerings. However, it’s only recently - with the endorsement of several high-profile radio DJs and remixes from celebrity friends - that the duo have begun to get the recognition they rightly deserve.
From the outset the Cast A Shadow EP is defined by the driving grooves and sultry vocals that Coves are famous for, making No Ladder a joyous, twinkly, throbbing sex-act of an opening track.
Then the title track goes and ups ‘it’ a notch. Cast A Shadow starts opens with an uplifting, backwards “waaaaaaaaaaa” that sucks you in to the first bar and when the beat drops it slaps your face affectionately (but firmly) and leaves you rightly reeling at the moment the vocals drift in to soothe your stinging cheek. From then on it’s hard to get over the guilt at the sexiness you shouldn’t be feeling from the aggressive confrontation and the feminine succour presented by Beck Wood’s smoky vocals. Awesome!
Fall Out Of Love is a bassy, bold and poetic number, all violins and snazzy drums, with Miss Wood’s dreamy vocals ever present guiding you through a moody epic about the fragility of romantic feeling.
With further musical missives in the offing for next year and DJs Lauren Laverne and Huw Stevens championing them, I expect you all to be hearing a lot more from this dynamic duo. Check out their soundcloud, ya’ll...
Joseph Worrall
Tell me what you think!!Moustacheyousomething.
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Oh Dear it's been too long! Sorry!!
My next entry is going to be about a couple of awesome bands...
They are a 5 piece band from Basildon Essex and are doing a few gigs around the area. I really like their music. It reminds me of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foster the People mixed with some old school Guns N' Roses. The mixture is pretty amazing and the way the band act together on stage looks like they are having fun which makes the audience have fun too.
All of their songs incorporate old music twisted with a modern style. I think it really works. Check their songs out on YouTube, Soundcloud and Facebook.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Ellewoman?feature=watch
My next entry is going to be about a couple of awesome bands...
SupaFrezko
So I'm flicking around bands on Facebook and I see this one and thought 'Okay lets give them a try' well I am impressed!They are a 5 piece band from Basildon Essex and are doing a few gigs around the area. I really like their music. It reminds me of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foster the People mixed with some old school Guns N' Roses. The mixture is pretty amazing and the way the band act together on stage looks like they are having fun which makes the audience have fun too.
All of their songs incorporate old music twisted with a modern style. I think it really works. Check their songs out on YouTube, Soundcloud and Facebook.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Ellewoman?feature=watch
Comment below what you think of their songs!
The Cornerstones
Next up are an unsigned band, they have recently released a song called Smack Me In The Face they are The Cornerstones.
Their sound is soft and husky, they have a similar sound to Miles Kane, The Who, The Beatles, The Kinks, Oasis and The Stone Roses, their influences are from similar bands to whom they sound like. They are a four piece band, Richard Ruth, Dan Bennion, Kyle Radbone and Ryan Pincott. Their sound is older, sort of rock/ bluesy. I love it, it's right up my street!
Find them and their awesome new single Smack Me In The Face on Facebook, YouTube and ReverbNation.
Write a comment and tell me what you think!
If you have any ideas on what I should do for my next review, if you are a band that wants promoting or if you know a band don't hesitate to get in touch either comment or Tweet me on Twitter @LHutchon
Moustacheyousomething.
Friday 31 August 2012
Readers, I'm sorry it's been so long! I'm getting back into doing it every week I promise!
This week I'm going to talk about one of my favourite female singers, her name is Taylor Swift.
I particularly like the part where the music goes to the background and Taylor is on the phone and says "Argghh, so he calls me up and he's like, 'I still love you' and I'm like, I just, I mean this is exhausting, you know, like, we are never getting back together. Like, ever". It just puts a smile on your face and makes you want to sing (yes sing) to your ex.
The thing I like most about Miss Swifts songs are the bits about two thirds of the way through, where she turns the lyrics so the other person would be singing them. I heard it first in the song "Love Story" where she's singing how she's Juliet and he's her Romeo then he gets to the lyrics ... "Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone. I love you, and that's all I really know. I talked to your dad ‒ go pick out a white dress. It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"." When this happens it's the classic Goosebumps on the arms and the hair standing up on the back of your neck, it's just amazing.
She does it again in the song "Speak Now" Swift starts with the story saying how she's "Been uninvited by your 'lovely' bride-to-be" and that she's building up to the time where you speak if you want to stop the wedding. "I hear the preacher say, "Speak now or forever hold your peace"
"There’s the silence, there’s my last chance. I stand up with shaky hands, all eyes on me. Horrified looks from everyone in the room. But I’m only looking at you." She then says her offer and he then speaks... "Let’s run away now, I’ll meet you when I’m out of my tux at the back door. Baby, I didn’t say my vows, so glad you were around when they said, "Speak now"."
I can't help but love her voice, some hate it, some don't mind it, but I love it!
You all should go and listen to Taylor Swift's new song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" !!!
If you have ANY suggestions comment below or tweet me at @LHutchon :) I'd love to hear from you :D
Moustacheyousomething.
This week I'm going to talk about one of my favourite female singers, her name is Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift
So she's been out for four awesome years; had three amazing albums and is just getting better. After years of fame, she's still going from strength to strength. Her latest single is called 'We Are Never Getting Back Together' the song is catchy and is exactly what you want to say to an ex that just wont understand.I particularly like the part where the music goes to the background and Taylor is on the phone and says "Argghh, so he calls me up and he's like, 'I still love you' and I'm like, I just, I mean this is exhausting, you know, like, we are never getting back together. Like, ever". It just puts a smile on your face and makes you want to sing (yes sing) to your ex.
The thing I like most about Miss Swifts songs are the bits about two thirds of the way through, where she turns the lyrics so the other person would be singing them. I heard it first in the song "Love Story" where she's singing how she's Juliet and he's her Romeo then he gets to the lyrics ... "Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone. I love you, and that's all I really know. I talked to your dad ‒ go pick out a white dress. It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"." When this happens it's the classic Goosebumps on the arms and the hair standing up on the back of your neck, it's just amazing.
She does it again in the song "Speak Now" Swift starts with the story saying how she's "Been uninvited by your 'lovely' bride-to-be" and that she's building up to the time where you speak if you want to stop the wedding. "I hear the preacher say, "Speak now or forever hold your peace"
"There’s the silence, there’s my last chance. I stand up with shaky hands, all eyes on me. Horrified looks from everyone in the room. But I’m only looking at you." She then says her offer and he then speaks... "Let’s run away now, I’ll meet you when I’m out of my tux at the back door. Baby, I didn’t say my vows, so glad you were around when they said, "Speak now"."
I can't help but love her voice, some hate it, some don't mind it, but I love it!
You all should go and listen to Taylor Swift's new song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" !!!
If you have ANY suggestions comment below or tweet me at @LHutchon :) I'd love to hear from you :D
Moustacheyousomething.
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Matchbox Twenty
So there's this band, called Matchbox Twenty they're so cool.When I first heard them I was so happy, it's just my sort of music, I've been following them for years but since 2007 they had nothing new out, so I originally thought they'd broken up, but then I got this update on twitter saying I have a new follower, and it was Matchbox Twenty. I was so happy that I wanted to listen to them so I went to YouTube and a song that I hadn't heard came up, 'She's So Mean' I did this search on Monday, and since then I've hadit on nearly non-stop. It's so catchy!
Matchbox Twenty are an American Rock band that consists of, Unbelievably
talented members, Rob Thomas has picked his band well!!
Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale and Kyle Cook. The band are so talented and have had 16 years of success, they've taken their time with the upcoming album, Thomas gave this reason why...
"Rather than me just writing a bunch of songs, bringing them to the band and then us arranging them together, this was a lot of collaboration. A lot of the songs we wrote together, especially me and Doucette and Cook. We needed a little time to figure out how that works, how that dynamic works with three people who are used to writing alone. How do we get in a room and not kill each other?"
NORTH shows Matchbox Twenty~-Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cool and Brian Yale - fine-tuned, from the roof-raising arena-sized anthem "Put Your Hands Up" to the electric beats of "Our Song" to the rich sound of "Overjoyed" and "Parade." "English Town". And then there's "She's So Mean", NORTH's high-energy, harmonized, eccentric first single which is already topping the charts.
You should check out the new single and the new album, it's going to be awesome!!
If you have any suggestions for my next blog comment or tweet me :) @LHutchon
Friday 13 July 2012
The best unsigned band of 2012... So far...
So I've been bored of listening to the new music of 2012, all of the R&B out there makes me feel dizzy when I listen to it, so I went on a mission to find someone different that I liked.
So I went to google and typed in 'Unsigned Bands of 2012' and found a website with a list of a lot of unsigned bands, I also went to YouTube to see if I could find any good ones, and this is the best band that I found.
Take The Day...
Take The Day are an unsigned band that are battling in Battle of the Bands
Take The Day are a Pop band from Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The band members are...
Adam Devlin, Vocals
Timothy Wolf, Guitar/Vocals
Clint Hancock, Guitar
Rob Carey, Bass
Jon Sodemann, Drums
A five-piece unit founded around the idea that music should be a means to spread positivity, passion and love, Take The Day came together in 2010 to create a sound that represents youthfulness and growing up.
They are very top 40, but in a good way, yes they are a very pop/club rock-y but they are really good, I would aliken them to 30H!3, especially their song 'Freaks' and 'Look Who's Laughing Now' I'd also say they sound like All Time Low, Devlin's vocals are unique yet sound familiar. They're influenced by Ke$ha and Katy Perry and Blink-182.
'Take The Day say that they work hard to write the catchiest songs that they can', because lets face it, if they're catchy people will listen to the more, they also like to stay well connected to their fan base.
I suggest you go and check them out because their music is just what you need, if you're down then they'll cheer you up, and it's perfect for summer parties (to be honest they're perfect for all seasons).
There were lots of other unsigned bands that people predict will do good, but I honestly think Take The Day will do really well this year, they're going on tour this summer to get their sound out and heard by lots more people!
Good luck Take The Day!
If you have any suggestions on what my next blog should be on, comment below or tweet me @LHutchon :)
Moustacheyousomething.
Friday 29 June 2012
Biggest Guilty Pleasures...
Top 5...
I have an iPod and a MP3 player, they both are full of songs, I lead people to believe that they are all good and nothing weird on there, well lets have a look at what guilty pleasures I really have....
At number 5... this is guilty pleasure is one that would make you either turn your music right down so only you could hear it or turn it right up so everyone could hear it with you, is....
Justin Bieber, Boyfriend- Definitely one to be turn right down so I can only hear it, I just find it really catchy and it makes me go all giggly, it's weird I know I shouldn't like it but I just have to listen to it...
At 4... I'm going to share with you is something I think is actually really cool, it's by Guns N' Roses, it isn't a serious song, it's just something that you can get your own back to someone, it's the awesome song... 'I used to love her'. For those in the know, you'll know that it is a good song and that it is funny, the fact that they 'used to love her, but i had to kill her,' because she was annoying them, I would definitely turn this one up for the world to hear.
At 3... This one is more embarrassing than the Bieber, its Natasha Bedingfield, 'These words are my own' it's catchy and well it's one that makes you just want to jump up and sing along, it's so old yet always makes you have a good time, teehee. This one makes me turn it right up!
At number 2 I asked my friend what her biggest guilty pleasure was, she started by saying Rihanna, because she doesn't really like her, but I wanted something better and something that would make someone think, 'really?!' So I asked her for her real guilty pleasure and she said someone that I needed to check out... Her biggest Guilty Pleasure is Mr David Lee Roths, 'Yankee Rose', I listened to it and it's really cheesy, yet oddly good, so for Jenny I'd definitely turn this one up!
hellosirpleasedtomeetyou.tumblr.com < check out here tumblr...
And finally number 1, the most embarrassing piece of music that I listen to is...
Whitney Houston 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', I can't help it especially when it does the 'I wanna fell the Heat with somebody' You just need to sing along really badly and kick out the dad dancing moves, it's a classic, and it is 100% one that I will always turn right up!!
If you have any Guilty Pleasures that you want to share, comment below or tweet me @LHutchon :)
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Russell Michael. That is all.
I got this twitter update saying that I had more followers, so I went on to see who are they are and to follow them back, and I had random ones from people who like what I tweet, but I had this one from someone called Russell Michael, I'd heard of him and I wanted to know where from, so I went to Google and found him.Russell Michael, is so incredibly talented. Not only does he write and sing all of his songs, he also does the whole producing-engineering-recording, I think this is because he wants to feel connected with the whole song, not letting any one else do it for him. He also likes to do it because he likes to think of himself as a 'a painter with sound', I too think he is the sound painter.
I found some background information about him, it's rather interesting.
He grew up in South Africa, but he moved to London in 2008 to follow finally his dreams, I can only hope he has found what he wanted, I can say that his fans are so glad he decided to do so ;).
He was in rock band before, but that was short lived, it slowly deteriorated, but I'd say their loss our gain.
He used to play the violin, and the piano after studying them in high school, after that he thought he'd have a crack at the drums, so he got a drum machine, which he got in the best, most rock and roll way, he busked and raised the money! I for one find that truly inspiring, if you want something so bad you have to go and get it, no matter what. He used to bush at Johannesburg International Airport with his Violin.
Russell has plenty of music out there, and he gives it away for free, so get to his website, and get to loving him, because he really deserves it, his music is inspirational.
http://russellmichael.com/blog/
Some of his songs include...
We Got Something
All I Want
One Step Closer
Remember
Who You Are
Days Just Slip Away
Pride
The Next Line
And there are many more!
If anyone has suggestions for my next blog, tweet me @LHutchon or comment below :)
Moustacheyousomething.
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