Friday 4 January 2019

New Music Friday 04/01/19

Fleur East – Favourite Thing

Fleur East – Favourite Thing

Fresh from appearing on I’m A Celebrity and having ended her post-X Factor contract with Syco Records, Fleur East returns with this banger. Less in your face than Sax, but also not as incessant, Favourite Thing gives the current dance-pop sound a twist with tribal rhythms from her Ghanaian roots. After a muted start it slowly layers up the hooks for a sound that’s instantly radio-friendly. Finally, she can get the proper break she deserves. And that break before “…thing!” in the pre-chorus is everything.

Worth a listen.



Lizzo – Juice

Lizzo – Juice

Hip-hop artist Lizzo turns to Prince for her new single Juice. 80s funk guitars predominate for a sugary confection with tonnes of fun and personality. That extends to the video, starting 2019 with one sexy workout. Playful pop that’s hugely enjoyable.

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Bring Me The Horizon – medicine

Bring Me The Horizon – medicine

Who says rock songs can’t have pop hooks? Bring Me The Horizon are masters of both, proven by this new track from their forthcoming album ‘amo’ due later this month. The video might be vomit-worthy, but like MANTRA before it medicine is loaded with hooks, a sing-along chorus and solid, rhythmic guitar riffs.

Worth a listen.



Chaka Khan – Hello Happiness

Chaka Khan – Hello Happiness

Chaka Khan is synonymous with 70s disco, but the genre is as prevalent as ever this decade – if not directly then at least influencing a whole host of artists. It makes sense then that Chaka Khan would make a return with this, the title track to a new album. Her vocals are unmistakable, here smooth and sultry over shivering strings and an infectious beat given a futuristic edge with ultra-polished modern production.

Worth a listen.



Robbie Williams - I Just Want People To Like Me

 Robbie Williams - I Just Want People To Like Me

Has there ever been a less ironic title to a song? Having failed to win over the X Factor audience as a judge, he's now released this derivative rock shite aimed squarely at Radio X. Desperate.

Don't bother.