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

This band comes highly recommended and may just be the "Next Big Thing". Energy, enthusiasm and a lot of star quality. The band, formed in 2006, hail from North Carolina. Wikipedia Stub : I n early 2014, the band announced they had signed to 4AD, who would release their new album, Singles, in March 2014. The band made their network television debut on March 3, 2014, on The Late Show with David Letterman, performing the lead single "Seasons (Waiting On You)". Album Singles - Future Islands available on iTunes Artist: Future Islands on itTunes For European Tour Datesvisit official web site future-islands.com EXPLORE THE ALBUM  

For the first time in years I watched the Eurovision Song Contest and enjoyed it.  I thought this was the best song of the night. "Silent Storm" sung by Carl Espen and written by Josefin Winther.  

Energetic and highly acclaimed synthpop trio, Prides , release Messiah on June 23 The band burst onto the scene with Out of the Blue which lived on the top five of the Hype Machine . They also enjoyed success on second single, The Seeds You Sow, which was met with rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Next up is Messiah , which is an infectious indie pop track that has a sense of impending bigness about it. And is set to be an anthem for this summer with it’s chant like repetitive vocals. Singer, Stewart Brock says, “ The idea for the lead synth line came about because we were discussing that no one used a pitch bend on a keyboard anymore. Usually that’s an incentive for us to try something and it stuck. We had recently seen The Killers headline T in the Park and with that in mind we really wanted our own ‘I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier’ moment. That was the inspiration. The track is about love and self-doubt. It’s about wanting to achieve something, and reali...

Phantogram are Sarah Barthel (vocals, keyboard) and Josh Carter (vocals, guitar). They caused an impressive stir with the release of their debut album ‘Eyelid Movies’ in 2009 and follow-up EP ‘Nightlife’ (2011). Now they announce details of their highly anticipated sophomore full-length ‘Voices’, which is released on Island Records on June 30 th and will be preceded by the wonderful single ‘Fall In Love’ on June 23 rd . Since forming in Saratoga Springs in upstate New York, Phantogram have evolved their sound organically and gradually. The new album is an atmospheric melding of hazy dream pop and head-knocking rhythms which makes no concession to commercialism and stays ever true to the aesthetic that has won them a wide, devoted and disparate fan base. Drafted and written both back in Saratoga Springs and current hometown Brooklyn, where the duo build their compositions together around Carter’s often sample-heavy beats, it was finished with co-producer John Hill (MI...

After a busy couple of months touring the States with Tinariwen and debuting at Austin's SXSW Festival The Melodic are thrilled to be back in the UK and are excited about their  upcoming tour of Europe. The shows kick off this Wednesday 7th May with their biggest gig to date in London at XOYO, Shoreditch. Support comes from the excellent Deep Throat Choir . Tickets available  here :  Spread the Word - Join the Melodic Family on Facebook Keep checking The Melodic facebook, twitter and instagram for photos and updates from the road.   Please show some love and download the album Effra Parade HERE To buy a physical copy of the album Effra Parade click HERE. ----------------------------------------------- WHAT THE PAPERS SAY They have  had some great coverage so far in Mojo, The Sun, The Independent, American Songwriter and Electronic Musician to name a few, with the highlight being the four star album review from The Times newspaper this weeke...

2014 has officially been Pharrell Williams ’ year, and after g etting Lucky and Happy his sharp fashion credentials were sealed when he wore that iconic Vivienne Westwood Buffalo hat at the Grammys.The talented singer, music producer and designer will be making another fashion statement with his new collaboration with UNIQLO . Pharrell Williams is now the face of UNIQLO’s UT line and he has also created an exclusive collection for the brand.Called i am OTHER , this range includes men's T-shirts emblazoned with Pharrell’s designs, from ‘unlike any Other’ to ‘ The Same is Lame ’. Pharrell Williams presents: "i am OTHER" AVAILABLE ONLINE Pharrell Williams on iTunes G I R L - Pharrell Williams on iTunes