Last Sunday I shared the following reviews with the good people who listen to Rick Witter's Disco Down on @minsterfm.
To get in the Halloween spirit I'm screaming instead of streaming this month.
SCREAM
Heman Sheman - 'Haven't got you in my heart'
Single available to stream now
I'm kicking off this month with a frighteningly good new track from a Manchester band who've moved down to the bright lights of London to focus more on their music, and listening to their latest offering 'Haven't got you in my heart', it sounds like the move is paying off.
The foursome made up of Jake Lancaster, Edan Tal, Bill Wright and John Morgan (no relation), have created one of the catchiest grooves you're likely to hear this year. I've often wondered how you define funk music. In my long-running search, I've found some clues played out here throughout these 3 and a half minutes. With a rolling guitar riff and a whispering vocal leading to a memorable sing-along chorus, it's jam-packed full of that thing they call funk.
If you decide to go online and find out more, you might be interested in streaming another tune from earlier this year, 'I could be your answer'.
If you're looking for a fresh new artist to follow then these guys probably are that answer.
If you're based in London, you can catch the band live in a number of venues. Check out their Facebook and usual social media pages for more details.
Right now, it's time to funk up your Sunday with a clip of 'Haven't got you in my heart' from the future masters of the universe Heman Sheman. (Sorry, I couldn't resist)
BORROW
Emilie and Ogden - '10,000'
Album out now
Live across the UK this month.
Introducing Emilie and Ogden - one of the newest double acts in the world of music. What distinguishes this new duo from other successful pairings is the fact that Emilie Kahn shares the same billing as Ogden, her harp. Before I get into the detail of the record, this got me thinking of famous duos of the past and wondering whether some famous songs would sound different if Paul Simon was joined by Garfunkel the acoustic guitar, if Bernard Butler morphed into his electric guitar when playing with David McAlmont and if Robson and Jerome were actually only two planks of wood who kept some cracking bands off the number one spot in the mid 90s?
Back to the music, and Emilie Kahn recognises the power of the harp as a relevant music instrument in the music world today. When people think of the harp, thoughts immediately turn to Joanna Newsom. But with the album '10,000' Kahn shows she can do great things herself. Her angelic voice works as well as any instrument could, and her intricate harp work demonstrate a new talent that deserves to be listened to.
The chosen clip for the show is the leading single 'What happened'. It's a perfect introduction to the sheer beauty of the harmonically simple chords and powerful vocal. Emile Kahn explains the song 'effectively expresses a sort of sad longing for all the things that may or may not be. The album as a whole is a reconciliation of those feelings.'
It may not be one to play when you're having a miserable rainy October day then.
If you prefer your music a little bit more quiet and contemplative then I'm confident you'll find something to enjoy in Emilie and Ogden's '10,000'. You can buy or borrow now.
BEG
Vangoffey - 'Take your jacket off and get into it'
Album out Friday 23 October
Touring the UK next month, stopping by Leeds Brudenell Social Club, 23 November
Many people reading this right now will remember Danny Goffey from his days, weeks and indeed years playing in the excellent band Supergrass. Since playing with the band, Danny has had a spell playing drums with Babyshambles and even appeared on Masterchef, reaching the semi finals. Showing there is more to the usual indie rockstar than meets the eye.
In an opposite move to our first band Heman Sheman, Goffey moved out of London, this time to Somerset to record songs in a small wooden shed in his garden for this his first ever solo album. Writing all the lyrics and playing most of the instruments on the album, ‘Take your jacket off and get into it' was finished at the end of 2014, but finally gets released for your audio pleasure this month. You may have caught the single ‘Race Of Life’ at the end of April while the latest release ‘You You You’ is as fun and interesting as the music he first shared with Supergrass 20 years ago.
In the clip you can link to above, Goffey tells the tale of an egotistical person who 'bangs on about himself' on a night out. I think we all know one of those people. It also contains some comical lyrics including 'I know Banksy, I've had him over to graffiti the pool house'.
Apparently the album recording didn’t go without incident as Goffey broke his left leg halfway through the album in a ‘friendly’ studio football match and he had to record the remaining vocals from a wheelchair.
Thankfully the broken leg didn't distract Vangoffey from creating my album of the month so I'd encourage you all to simply 'Take your jacket off and get into it' when it's released next Friday.
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