In the spotlight – The Named Drivers
In the spotlight - The Named Drivers based in Edinburgh and Tranent (Scotland)
In the spotlight – The Great Order
The Great Order (USA) is the moniker for Jared George’s music. It’s solidly rooted in rock songwriting and stands up if played solo on an acoustic guitar. But synergizing various influences and current record production creates releases that are unmistakably fresh yet familiar. “Sometimes I think of The Great Order’s music and overall style as combining the flowery and nature-based imagery of last century’s Art Nouveau era with the geometric, […]
New Release – Echoes (EP) by Blue Nation
Blue Nation are a three-piece band hailing from Birmingham (UK). They use riff based melodic bluesrock from a reservoir of influences, including the Beatles, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Brit Pop 90’s, more recently Rival Sons and Vintage Trouble, to create their memorable sound. Their four track EP ‘Echoes’ will be out (digitally) 2nd September. The physical CD release will take place at the O2 Institute in Birmingham 24th September - https://bit.ly/EPlaunchTickets […]
In the spotlight – Abi Nav
Abi Nav is a 24-year old Boston (USA) based singer-songwriter and recording artist. Abi weaves stories with his songs. His influences include John Mayer, Pink Floyd and Radiohead. His raw, self-aware lyrics, coupled with his ability to write unforgettable melodies make him a songwriter to look out for. I always like to ask artists about where they came from and how that shaped them. What can you tell me about […]
Interview (The Bucket Playlist)
The Bucket Playlists interview with The Racket
‘There’s something just so addictive and energising about playing in a room together’ by Sara Seddon at The Bucket Playlist Widnes four-piece and appropriately named The Racket are gearing up for the release of one of their next singles, ‘The White Ace’. The band comprises Callum Codd (vocals and guitar), Dom Eaton (drums), Mikey Smith (rhythm guitar) and Colby O’Sullivan (bass). Codd, Eaton and Smith know each other from playing […]
Favourite Five: Rufusking
First: many thanks for inviting us to do the ‘Impossible5’. Let’s go! 1. What’s your favourite song from the current Cool Top 20? “We really like ‘Receipts’, another instant classic from Sophie and Alex Dorsten. Great song, great artists!” 2. What’s your favourite song from the Hall of Fame? (Timo, guitar/vocals) “We are very honoured to be included on this epic list with great songs and artists. It’s almost impossible - come […]
In the spotlight – Fedbysound
Fedbysound is Mark Grider, a multi-istrumentalist from Southern California. He began his musical journey at 15, when he first picked up guitar. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? “For starters, I think too much. I consider myself an outcast, but not the kind of outcast that begs to be noticed. I prefer to hide in plain sight under the guise of normalcy. I don’t want to be […]
Interview (The Bucket Playlist)
The Bucket Playlist’s interview with The Sore Losers
‘We realised we’re really a bunch of rockers playing uptempo songs with a groove’ by Sara Seddon at The Bucket Playlist ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’, the latest single from explosive Belgian rockers, The Sore Losers, marks the first track from their fifth studio album coming out around November. The Sore Losers, who are based in Hasselt, comprise Jan Straetemans (guitar/vocals), Cedric Maes (guitar), Kevin Maenen (bass) and Alessio Di Turi (drums). […]
Interview (The Bucket Playlist)
The Bucket Playlist’s interview with Foust
Interview with FOUST: ‘I want to write different songs every time, I don’t want every album to sound like Revival’ by Sara Seddon at The Bucket Playlist Nashville-based rock band FOUST, kings of the crunchy guitar, are working on an EP that will likely come out this summer, according to frontman, Chris Foust. FOUST was formed in 2019 out of the ashes of Blackwater James and comprises lead singer, guitarist […]
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TOP20 2023 wk04
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Won't Be Around
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Lupines
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20
Honeybee
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Bonus Tracks
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1
Which Side
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The Devine Johnny
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