Friday Lunchtime Playlist - December 2021

Songs of November 2021

~ new monthly playlist!! November 2021 ~

added to regularly, a mix of new tracks from my favourite artists and exciting new discoveries, mostly made via submissions to my music blog (www.coolmusicandthings.co.uk/) - a chance to share things that I enjoy but might not get round to writing a post about :)

for something a bit more heavily curated, check out the blog's main Spotify playlist which I update weekly: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cUmjDhCtwBrilcJMCb4vq

acoustic/folk/chilled playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/47kVuG60PJokywkb74tBob

girls allowed: open.spotify.com/playlist/3GNrMJ29veOfSwdybKq9pO

the CMAT office stereo: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07UM0wCfNhjcF3XeZMD30n?si=f5e022b6cb654f1d

enjoy

cool music and things: November 2021

https://fortherabbits.net/2021/11/05/five-things-we-liked-this-week-05-11-21/

Five Things We Liked This Week - 05/11/21

Any artist is welcome to send us a track via freshonthenet.co.uk anytime between Monday lunchtime and Wednesday evening (or when we receive 200 submissions, whichever is sooner) - and all our moderators, including Tom Robinson, will listen to every track. This is our full inbox from the week beginning Mon 15th November: from Friday afternoon you'll be able to hear our shortlist and pick your favourites on this week's Listening Post which will appear at freshonthenet.co.uk/batch426

If a track you submitted does not appear in this list, it’s probably because another of your tracks appeared in our Fresh Faves or on the BBC Music Introducing Mixtape during the last three months — we ask that artists featured on either wait three months before resubmitting to give others a chance. 

We also don’t accept short previews or SoundCloud Go tracks that can only be heard as 30 second previews, and tracks made private after submission, which cannot be included in playlists. You will be able to resubmit the track in future. Tracks (and remixes of tracks) that have been previously submitted, and tracks from banned artists will also be removed.

Christmas songs and the like are also not eligible for the Listening Post, although we will collect these into a playlist that will be published on 24 December.

ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 426

When you meet that special someone and are just completely enamored with them. In your mind, they are one of a kind.

One of a Kind

Actually, You Can

Scarcity Is Manufactured

«Superstar», the debut record from Norwegian art-pop outfit Mall Girl, represents an exciting new chapter for the buzzed-about band. The release follows a string of successful singles, including their 2018 track “Slay Queen,” which introduced them as an act to watch in the alt-pop arena. The chaotic year of 2020 brought a string of infectious, vibey singles, including “My Sweet Mall Girl” and the fierce “Bad Girl." 

Members Iver Armand Tandsether, Hannah Veslemøy Narvesen, Eskild Myrvoll and Bethany Forseth-Reichberg were forced to get creative when the pandemic hit, sidelining best-laid plans to flesh out some songs before heading into the studio together. 

"Because of COVID regulations and the four of us living in two different cities, we changed the way we worked with the songs quite radically in the months leading up to the studio recording,” Narvesen says. "We’ve always been very oriented towards the live performance of the songs, including when we compose them together in our rehearsal space. That way of working has led to some challenges when recording, as you end up listening to the songs in a different manner and might figure out you should have done everything differently."

While others put their creative endeavors on hold, Mall Girl opted to try something different. Many of the songs on «Superstar» were tracks that the band regularly performed, but they wanted to seize the opportunity to evolve their sound even more.

“We actually ended up ‘remote composing’ big parts of the album, with everyone working from their own home studio and bouncing ideas back and forth,” Narvesen explains. "This was a very welcome change of workflow for us, and it lead to us making some songs which probably wouldn’t have turned out that way had we been together in the same room."

This experimental shift in their creative process led to the creation of songs bursting with infectious hooks, hypnotizing grooves and punchy lyrics. It brings all of the edginess from their previously releases, just through a slightly different lens.

“In many ways I think we’ve kept most of the spirit in the music, just the joy of playing together while exploring different genres and breaking conventions.”

Recorded at Studio Paradiso in Oslo with longtime collaborator Marcus Forsgren, «Superstar» runs the gamut of emotions and moments of reflection on our fleeting experiences. “Feel Like Crying,” the first song Mall Girl ever wrote together, taps into the overwhelming question of where we all belong in the universe. “Machine Gun Mystery” dives into a darker realm, presenting an alter ego we all wrestle with, who thrives on power. The beautiful chaos of love is at the center of “You And I,” while “Dance Alone” highlights just how much can be said through a wave of silence. 

As a whole, «Superstar» finds Mall Girl fully realized, with a fresh perspective that positions them as one of pop’s most intriguing new acts.

Mall Girl - Bubbly Cool Drink

Run To Stay

Horizons

The Sleeping Sharks

Mushroom Death Sex Bummer Party

In the Clear

Be Honest

Mirror

Century Egg - Moving On

Searching

Searching (Single Version)

Clockwork

Circles, the new single from Chris Liebing with Tom Adams (@oceantemple) and @ralfhildenbeutel
Single Mix feat. additional production from @janblomqvist
Album Version taken from the forthcoming #AnotherDay on @muterecords

Pre-order Another Day: http://mute.ffm.to/cl-ad or pre-save: http://mute.ffm.to/ad-ps
Subscribe to the Chris Liebing Newsletter here: http://bit.ly/CLMAILER

Circles (feat. Tom Adams)

Circles (feat. Tom Adams) - Single Edit

Circles (feat. Tom Adams) (Single Mix)

Ribbon

Waste My Time

Amethysts Debut Album, due to release November 17th via AWAL & Shy Cat Music

Amethysts - Forget-me-not

In Your Hands

The Corner

RHODODENDRON

Eat The Moon

Following recent appearances at End Of The Road and Twisterella Festival, Durham-based indie punks Fortitude Valley are pleased to reveal their new single ‘The Right Thing (Part 1)’ which is out now on all good digital service providers.

The track is the final single to be taken from their self-titled debut album set for digital release on 29th October 2021 via Fika Recordings—due to global vinyl pressing plant issues, physical preorders are suffering from delays and are still available to purchase on bandcamp now, with delivery date TBC.

Commenting on the track, vocalist Laura Kovic says: “'The Right Thing (Part I)' is about a one-sided attempt to salvage a dysfunctional relationship. It's a reflection on the ways you can sometimes feel lonelier in a couple than you would being on your own. It's one of our favourites to play live, and acts as a counterpoint to the final song on the album, which is the more sombre and introspective second part of the narrative.”

The band are also delighted to announce a run of UK support tour dates with Los Campesinos! in December 2021, with all shows now SOLD OUT (see below for listings).

Recording in two stints during 2019 and 2021 with a COVID sized hole in the middle, the band’s self-titled debut album was laid down between Soup Studios in London, Rocking Horse Recording Studio in Durham, and the members’ respective homes. The album was recorded, engineered and produced by Giles Barrett and Neil Combstock, mixed by Michael Collins, and mastered by Dave Williams.

Addressing themes of the passage of time, friendships and relationships growing apart, and feelings of insecurity, depression, and anxiety—as well as searching for love and salvation—the album is very much a product of our times.

Previously-released album singles ‘Wreck’, ‘Cassini’, ‘Baby, I’m Afraid’ and ‘All Hail The Great Destroyer’ have received praise from a rapidly growing list of press including HARD BEAT, Emerging Rock Bands, LOUD WOMEN, The Punk Site, Noizze, Austin Town Hall, Bring The Noise, For The Rabbits, Get In Her Ears, NARC. Magazine, Sweeping The Nation, Distorted Sound and more.

The tracks also made the band’s first splash at radio, landing on the X-Posure Playlist at Radio X, XS Manchester playlist, Idobi Anthm playlist, Amazing Radio playlist, KINK Indie playlist, and securing spins from Steve Lamacq and Marc Riley at BBC 6music, Mickey Bradley (of The Undertones) at BBC Ulster, BBC Introducing and local radio support, as well as a swathe of regional and specialist shows jumping on board.


Fortitude Valley’s debut self-titled album is released 29th October 2021



Fortitude Valley Live Dates:

06 November - Cambridge - The Blue Moon (Cambridge Indiepop Half Dayer)
07 November - Oxford -Florence Park Community Centre (Oh, Community! Fundraiser)
13 December - Cardiff - The Tramshed * (SOLD OUT)
14 December - London - The Village Underground * (SOLD OUT)
15 December - Leeds - The Brudenell Social Club * (SOLD OUT)

* supporting Los Campesinos!

Fortitude Valley - The Right Thing (Part I)

I was alone 
and you were around
and that's how it started
I laid my face 
down onto your shoulder
You turned your head 
and everything changed

One moment we were friends
Then we were something more
One kiss that never ended
I'm seeing double 
but I know you're the one

Climbing the stairs
up into your room
to lie down on your bed
Funny this morning
we'd never have known
Now we're here in the dark
and I can see

The shape of you, it's new to me
But I think I know you well
I play it out after, over and over
in the back of my mind 
in the back of the taxi home

I was so hurt before
Now I am thankful for
everything you are
Cos you showed me
how it really feels
to be loved

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Music & lyrics by Anna Vincent.
Produced & mixed by Max Bloom.
Mastered by Joe Caithness at Joe Caithness Mastering.
Guitars, bass, keys performed by Max Bloom.
Drums performed by Adam Gammage.

Under The Glass

Seeing Double

Written by Jeremy Tuplin and DG Solaris
Produced by DG Solaris
Featuring Matt Canty on bass guitar

Idle (with DG Solaris)

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Singapore

Track 10/B4 from the upcoming Hyper Robin compilation 'Glowing Orange (A Slow Fade From Thought To Being)' [HYPROBCOMP02], releasing on cassette only, November 23rd.

Blueski - Mosphereat

4AM is the highly anticipated debut single by 20 year old singer/songwriter Sucker. It’s an ode to making bad decisions to prevent yourself from making even worse decisions, and living every moment in the ultimate unsociable hour, 4AM, to prevent anybody stopping you.

4am (radio edit)

Written and performed by The Golden Age of TV

Recorded and mixed by Greenmount Studios 
Mastered by Felix Davis at Metropolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhuuVz9xrq4&t=3s&ab_channel=TheGoldenAgeOfTV

What I've Been Through

Leeds’ alternative guitar band The Golden Age of TV have made a quick impression on the scene.

Their whip-smart drums lock in with gloriously fuzzed out bass and disconcertingly swirling guitars bounce around your ears.

Over just a few releases the band have managed to impress cultural gatekeepers, and steadily build a following. Huw Stephens at BBC Radio 1 is a fan, to go alongside support from 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio. Press wise takes from DIY, The Line of Best Fit and Clash, have positioned them as indie risers to watch, with the buzzy blogosphere also propelling them to attention.

The live side too has seen exciting opportunities for the group. Support slots with Another Sky, CHAI and Marsicans bringing them to a wider audience, as well as performances at Reading and Leeds, Live at Leeds and Liverpool Sound City festivals.