Posts Tagged ‘Control’

MILO GREENE – ” Heartless “

Posted: February 21, 2015 in MUSIC
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With a new album due out later this month, Milo Greene‘s sound has continued to evolve since the release of their acclaimed debut in 2012. Based out of Los Angeles, they have been previewing their new sound in small doses, releasing a song a month in preparation to the January 27th release of “Control”. The first to be released and most popular of the bunch is the polished and catchy song “White Lies”. Similar to “White Lies” stylistically, Milo Greene release the track  “Heartless”.

Built around a steady drum beat, “Heartless” focuses on the vocals to carry the song as glistening instrumentals set the edge. While the song’s core may remind of their indie roots their use of synths and effects throughout show that they have really come into their own. Showcasing progression with a growing echoing beat, come its finale, “Heatless” will be running circles through your head.

DESPERATE JOURNALIST – ” Cristina “

Posted: November 30, 2014 in MUSIC
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Desperate Journalist exude cool.  powerful, urgent female vocals, and sophisticated, layered guitar work, in the image of Savages,  the new single “Control” previewed yesterday the new single from Londoners Desperate Journalist, whom are fast rising to become one of our favourite bands of the moment. Swooping in on a tangle of Rob Hardy’s 12 string arpeggio assault, cavernous drums and dexterous baselines, Detailing a relationship that’s seemingly turned into a literal battle of wills, Jo Bevan’s knowing vocal tone entrances and then pierces: she possesses that rare ability to play with you, to ironically dismiss(“What a fantastic growth rate/Darling, go fill up your plate”) artfully reworking phrases that in the hands of some could sound clumsy but in hers sound positively weighty, powerfully affecting and ultimately self affirming(“It’s like a hole in your head/I’m a thoroughbred”).

While the backing is sinuous and widescreen, atmospheric yet pulsing, faintly reminiscent of the ghosts 80s and 90s grandest indie sounds but never in awe of their heroes. This beauty cowers, creeps and then pounces on you when you aren’t looking, the chorus firing off boldly, vigorously and quite thrillingly with a fearsome melodic punch that is sadly lacking in most bands of today. Desperate Journalist might have been one of my tips for 2014, but their sumptuous forthcoming self titled debut album(which you can stream below) makes them firmly approved for 2015 .

This track really has the feel of the early Smiths sound,  a song that will certainly stick in your head, in a good way. Their debut album is due out 26th January 2015 on Fierce Panda Records. The band are playing in Nottingham 13th December