Archive for January, 2009
This New York seven-piece with Persil-white footwear started out as an a cappella group, but soon progressed to being a vocal play ensemble - every sound on their records comes direct from their vocal chords, including all the instruments. Think beatboxing extraordinaire mixed with soulful voices and you get the picture. The group have toured with Michael Buble, have had success in Europe and the US and now they’re planning an assault on the UK - RealMusic Blog was at their small London show this week, along with Coldplay’s Chris Martin. We spoke to the smooth-voiced Rod from Naturally 7 about their music and style, performing on the tube, meeting Prince Charles and Obama…
When Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States last week, Bruce Springsteen must have been wearing a broad smile. Over the past year or so Obama is not the only one who’s been working on a dream, with his and Springsteen’s visions inevitably tied together coming as they did within a week of each other. Obama speaks reality, hope and looking to the future, making eye contact with the common people. These are traits that Springsteen has traded in over his lengthy career and with his 16th studio album you can still detent their glint in his music, with Working On A Dream being a record bursting with tales of everyday life shot through with humanity and hope…
Chuck another shrimp on the barbie and let’s a have a tinny for today is January 26th, the day the whole of Australia gives thanks for being from the same country as Kylie and Jason. Over the years Australia has contributed a mixed bag of artists to the international music scene, from worldwide superstars like INXS and Kylie Minogue to more homegrown heroes like Midnight Oil, Silverchair, Cold Chisel and Men At Work. Lately, Gabriella Cilmi is the toast of Oz and with artists like the fabulous Gotye bubbling under, Australia looks set to continue its work of unearthing the odd diamond in the rough. Here’s a look at some Aussie YouTube moments from then and now to celebrate Australia Day…
Welcome to our brand new velvet-lined Music Video Lounge. It’s a place to sit back, relax and enjoy spanking new videos of the musical variety, while reading our insightful commentary. The rules are that simple so if you’re ready, let’s lounge… Laying themselves open for scrutiny this week are Ida Maria, Bloc Party, Mike Bones, Sky Larkin and The Walkmen…
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