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

Just had news in from The Melodic that their debut album "Effra Parade" is now available to pre-order from ANTI- Records, home of Tom Waits and Calexicos . It's been a long long journey for them getting to the point of being able to release this record so they are thrilled to be able to unleash it so soon. Check out the new video to " On My Way " which was filmed during their time in LA at the end of the West Coast tour they have recently completed. Currently touring the East Coast including New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with the fantastic Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, they are also trying to raise money to put towards buying a band van which will keep them touring. By teaming up with Pledge Music they are offering personalised Cd's and Tee's, videos, album listening sessions, studio time and private gigs etc, they we will be donating 5% of funds raised to the ABC trust charity. Check the remaining dates below and do let peo

FILTH, the Original Soundtrack album for the eagerly anticipated film adaptation for the novel of the same name written by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting), is released through Island Records on September 23rd. The album is packed with all-time classics featuring among others, The Shirelles, Billy Ocean, Tom Jones and Wilson Pickett, plus original music by Grammy nominated composer Clint Mansell (Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream). The 12-track album is a collection of established hits and classic songs, which play a memorable and integral role in the film. “Filth” is filled with a stellar cast of British actors, starring Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class), BAFTA winning Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) and Imogen Poots (Fright Night). “Filth” will be released in Scottish cinemas on September 27th, and a week later for the rest of UK. The full album tracklisting is as follows: 1. Robbo’s Theme – Clint Mansell 2. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Th

Ray Foxx released his seminal debut single ‘The Trumpeter’ in 2011, which like many underground house hits, began life as an instrumental. When R&B songstress Lovelle added her vocals, it became ‘ La Musica (The Trumpeter) ’ , and went on to get an official release, fast becoming a huge summer dancefloor smash and kickstarting a revival of house music to mainstream ears. Now, Ray Foxx returns with his new single ‘Boom Boom (Heartbeat)’ on August 12t h, a joyful and uplifting club track, featuring the luscious vocals of London based singer and Wookie collaborator Rachel K Collier. Already gaining strong radio support across Radio 1, 1Xtra Capital FM and with remixes from Crazibiza, Taiki & Nulight, Rivaz, L Plus and Ray himself ‘Boom Boom (Heartbeat)’ looks set to be another summer anthem. Boom Boom (Heartbeat) [feat. Rachel K Collier] - EP - Ray Foxx available on iTunes  Watch Boom Boom Watch Musica (The Trumpeter)