Wednesday 22 September 2010

John Prescott on music

Why not?

Whether it's your thing or not, I think that anyone who watched Jools last night would have enjoyed her beautiful vocals:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/sep/22/john-prescott-rumer-karen-carpenter

currently listening to...Camille

Camille-Le Fil

I was recommended this by a good friend who has recently spent a year in France. Right from the initial note that carries throughout the album (the singer calls this 'her note'), you are drawn in by the home-made beats and sexy vocals.

Brilliantly, some people took the record back asking for a refund, thinking that the note in the background was a fault: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s1743651.htm

Fans of Bjork should take note.

New Music # 11 John Grant

After his time fronting The Czars, and not quite making 'it'; John Grant released his debut solo album 'Queen Of Denmark' earlier this year on Bella Union.

The record has been received extremely well by the press, most praising the thought-provoking nature of its lyrics, rooted in John's feelings of isolation and alienation. Although it is driven by a predominantly folky sound, each track has a poppy feel to it, which make it very listenable and easy to get through.

Don't be fooled by some of the lighthearted melodies, this is a record filled with the thoughts of a man who has recovered from painful addictions and struggled with the contemplation of suicide.

'I Wanna Go To Marz' is the obvious one to listen to first. Great track.

John is on tour with Midlake over the next few months.

Atoms For Peace footage

Live footage from Fuji Rock Festival 2010:

http://www.nme.com/news/atoms-for-peace/53093