Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley whose hugely anticipated collaborative studio album, Distant Relatives is released on Monday May 24, 2010, have confirmed a third major UK date Gabriella Kilmi ‘Hearts Don’t Lie’ released by Island Records on 31st May 2010 Steve Winwood . Island Records will release the definitive career retrospective of one of the all-time greats of the UK music scene on 7th June 2010. Entitled “ Revolutions – The Very Best Of Steve Winwood ” it is a portrait of one of the most influential British musicians in rock history, a singer-songwriter, peerless vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player. Mumford & Sons release their new single, ‘ Roll Away Your Stone ’ through Gentlemen Of The Road / Island Records on the 7th June 2010. It is taken from the band’s critically acclaimed, platinum selling Top 5 debut album, ‘ Sigh No More ’ The Drums . 2010 has seen NYC based quartet The Drums go from being one of the most talked about new bands of the year to being the...

Eliza Doolittle’s new single ‘Pack Up’ boldly raids the chorus of the George Henry Powell marching song ‘Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag ’ and repurposes it to startling effect, creating a gorgeous dance-hall ode to the joys of being the eternal optimist. The follow up to Doolittle’s hit debut ‘ Skinny Genes ’, ‘Pack Up’ is another killer single from one of the breakout stars of 2010. Recently turned 22, Eliza Doolittle (a nickname that stuck) was raised in Camden, north London by a piano-playing dad and singing mum. Currently residing in nearby Primrose Hill, on her eponymous debut album Doolittle marries breezily beautiful melodies and witty, erudite lyrics with a delightfully off-kilter twist and a knack for a killer hook. Out on 28th June, it’s a summer essential. Eliza Doolittle ‘Pack Up’ The new single released 28th June on Parlophone . Debut album released 28th June Click here to watch Eliza’s brand new video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TsnQya30yo You ...