5 'Hip Young Things' to watch out for next year
- Remi Nicole- Well, there's a bit of a story behind this one: my sister and brother live in the same flat block as Remi, who'll be a star by next year's festival season at the latest. Granted, living next to her is a bit of a claim to fame, but the real message I want to get across is her music, all catchy summer pop with honest lyrics (like Kate Nash, but more upbeat). Her campaign for mainstream success is slowly picking up steam, both from her live performances last summer at Glasto and with the release of summer hit 'Go Mr. Sunshine'. Download that below for a taster... also watch the video here on Youtube: don't we all just want a milk crate robot? You can pre-order her debut album 'My Conscience And I' (to be released on December 3rd) here.
- Remi Nicole- Go Mr Sunshine
- Whitest Boy Alive- I might be bending the rules a bit by inferring that these guys are 'young', but they are most definitely hip. The brainchild of Erlend Øye (a heralded "indie genius"), I prefer their re-vamped sound; since forming in 2003 Whitest Boy Alive have been on a slow burner, steadily removing all the programmed elements of their music. What now remains is a chilled out backing band accompanied by Øye's fey vocals. A great combination, and in my opinion one that deserves some credit over the coming months.
- Whitest Boy Alive- Burning
- Cajun Dance Party- 'Amylase'... come on, I know you've all heard the one... how many other songs are named after an enzyme? With an intriguing lyrical style (some might say its 'incosistent', for use of a better word) and a fairly unpolished sound, there's a lot of potential here, considering the band haven't had time to release an album yet as they are still doing their A levels! So young, but oh so talented...
- Cajun Dance Party- Amylase
Dont Underestimate The Power Of Youth- Pull Tiger Tail- Thus far, all four of Pull Tiger Tail's releases have been singles, and as one of their anxious fans I'm patiently awaiting the release of an album. Showing your worth over a 3 minute single or three track EP is great, but I would love to see how this band fares over 12 or so tracks. A band with a worryingly infectious set of songs that are bound to make it big.
- Pull Tiger Tail- Hurricane
- Mumm-Ra- Not so much a band to watch out for as one to help hit the mainstream, Mumm-Ra have already released their debut album-"These Things Move In Threes"- to strong reviews but comparatively low sales. Sounding like stellastarr* on steroids, we can only pray that they don't befall the same fate and fizzle quietly out of existence. Buy their album, NOW.
- Mumm-Ra- The Sick Deal
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