There've been quite a few pretty cool releases since I last wrote, so I thought I'd write about some of them here. Even though new music comes out every hour, I really feel like I need something new to overplay so some of these tracks are definitely a good shout...

LOOM - Yosoko
I haven't heard a lot from this band since seeing them here in December but I'm hoping that this new single release is a sign of a debut album because it's tough to keep up with a band that only has singles. Either way, as far as singles go, this is a good'un for sure - check it out HERE.


MR SCRUFF - We Are Coming
I've been seeing a few things dotted around the interwebs about Mr. Scruff putting out a new record (Friendly Bacteria) and a couple of days ago he put out this song as his latest single from it which you can hear HERE. It's seriously gotten me excited for the full record. 


TOURIST - Patterns (feat. Lianne La Havas)
I've been following Tourist on Facebook for quite a while now and I can never remember why I started following him. Whenever I see him post new music, I do mean to check it out so I can jog my memory but it wasn't until I saw Lianne featuring that I actually got around to it. Definitely need to invest in the EP, but first - HERE. 


WOLF ALICE - Storms
Another new EP that I'll need to acquire when it drops. Wolf Alice's Creature Songs is sounding like a winner with every single track I hear from it. First "Moaning Lisa Smile" and now THIS?! I am excited to say the least - another band that really really needs to release a full length album.


WAYWARD DAUGHTER - Out Of The Black (Royal Blood Cover)
Always nice to hear something new from the YouTube's favourite musical duo. I have to admit that as soon as I read that they were covering Royal Blood, I was pretty giddy. I love it when two awesome bands come together. Treat your eardrums HERE.

Check out some other great tracks you might have missed a couple of months ago here.

The day after I saw As Elephants Are here at the Hare & Hounds, I was back in Kings Heath again to see Mr. Scruff & Floating Points bang out a crazy six hour, funk laden, dj set of wonderment - and that's exactly what I got.

I got to the sold out show about half an hour late and there were only about 20 people there tops - with every passing hour the room filled up more and more. By hour four, I was having to snake my way through the crowd to get anywhere; elbows and hair whacking me as people were dancing. I don't think I've ever continuously bopped my head for so long in my life. When hip-hop artists used to talk about music/songs that'd "break-ya-neck" - this is what they meant. By hour two, I felt like a bobble-head toy on a dashboard.

Mr. Scruff and what I can only assume was his apprentice of sorts - Floating Points, were knocking it out of the park. Hit after hit after hit - I definitely saw the shazam app being whipped out a few good times. As the night went on, the room got wilder, the music got jazzier, the dance moves got crazier and the people got a hell of a lot more tipsy - the vibes were just glorious. That was a huge factor of the night actually - just a lovely vibe - people were merry and carefree upstairs, whilst downstairs, couches were laid out, outdoor heating was on and @thatblokewilson drew up some amazing live illustration. All the while, interesting conversation being exchanged between groups of friends sharing a drink or going for a smoke - it was really mellow and I loved that. 

I can't really even call this a gig to be honest, it was just a really really long dj set, but it was most certainly a good'un. Mr. Scruff and Floating Points' banter and camaraderie behind the decks also made me smile. Just a great night overall!

Overall Rating - 7.5/10


Here are some pictures from the night...
*Disclaimer: it was very dark, and so it was near impossible to get a clear picture*

I have been super quiet for a while, due to a crazily busy timetable at the moment, but while a had a spare minute, I thought I'd recap on some of the stuff that I've missed over the past week...

ZEDD NEW MUSIC VIDEO "FIND YOU"
After his success with club/party bangers "Clarity" and "Stay The Night", it's only right that Zedd brings out one more to make it a hat-trick. Despite the ridiculously cringe-worthy video, the song is something I can see myself getting into and as it'll be played in clubs, on the radio, etc... it'll be almost impossible to escape. Check it out here.


YOUTH MAN NEW MUSIC VIDEO "WIDE AWAKE"
I've been crazy about Youth Man ever since seeing them here and so after listening to both of their EPs I've just been keeping an eye out for anything else. Now they've put out this new video. I must admit that it is extremely strange but the song is cool nonetheless. Have a watch here.


WIDE EYED ANNOUNCE SPLIT
Whilst we're on the topic of brummy bands, I have to mention that Wide Eyed sadly announced that they were no more yesterday via Twitter. Since watching them here, although it was just the once I had been into them. Will be sad to know that I unfortunately won't have the chance to see them again. Reunion gig maybe?


PENTATONIX COVER PHARRELL'S "HAPPY"
Super acapella group Pentatonix have done it again. Since watching their video of the evolution of Beyoncé here, I've been a  strong supporter. Now they've gone and put their own twist on probably the most contagious song to come out this year. Have a listen here. They also did a full run-through of Beyoncé's new album here.


BRIAN HULL COVERS FROZEN'S "LET IT GO"
So this video has just taken over every news feed and timeline for the past couple of days. YouTuber Brian Hull has put out a video covering Oscar award winning song "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen - but with a twist. He sings the entire song in different Disney/Pixar characters voices. Hugely entertaining - here.


TOURS GALORE
As per usual, tours being announced left right and centre. A few that have me particularly interested and excited are Tonight Alive, Childhood, New Found Glory, Peace and Kins. There are a bunch more tours springing up and at this rate, before we know it summer will be here.


MR SCRUFF NEW SONG FEAT. DENIS JONES "RENDER ME"
After seeing Mr Scruff play a 6 hour set last week what more could I want but new music of his to jam to? Been going steady for so long and has not disappointed me once. Master of funk continues to impress here - dig it.


Check out some music news from a couple months ago here.