the only remains of my June reviews

Each month I count myself lucky that I get the chance to share my 3 favourite new releases live on the wireless on Rick Witter's Disco Down on Minster FM in North Yorkshire.

I pick 3 artists as part of my Beg, Borrow or Stream feature.

The stream selection is one I'd recommend checking out online in a 'try before you buy' way.

Borrow does what it says on the tin. Chances are you'll know someone who has it so simply save your cash and borrow it.

Beg is the pick of the month and the one I'd encourage you to do all you can to get hold of. Although I stop at those who would 'sell their granny' to coin a randomly well established phrase.

Got it? Here goes...

STREAM

Soak - 'Before we forgot how to dream'

Album release 1 June 

Feature single to check out - 'Blud'

Debut album from Northern Irish 18-year-old Bridie Monds-Watson, aka Soak. For those who like their music a bit more contemplative and relaxing. Perhaps to listen to while having a Soak in the bath. Perhaps that's where she took her name from? Or perhaps not. 

Regardless, Blud is a simple but catchy tune that would be perfect to start your day on a lazy Sunday morning. You can find out more on her debut album.

BORROW

The Bohicas - 'Where you at' 

Single release 1 June 

Listen here  

The Bohicas are described as four young men from Essex and the east London borderlands (who knew East London had borderlands?) making ambitious and arresting rock 'n' roll. 

The Bohicas are Dominic McGuinness, drummer Brendan Heaney, guitarist Dominic John and bassist Ady Acolatse. The band first came together over a love of The Beatles, The Kinks and Ray Charles. Following quite a bold statement from their PR machine it's good to see their songs do live up to the hype.

Single 'Where you at' is the kind of song to get you jumping up and down at the indie disco, and should become one of the sounds of the summer. It picks up where earlier singles 'XXX', Swarm' left off. 

With a debut album due in August, there's a lot to be excited about. Oh and they are also apparently 'destined to be heralded as a great live act.' 

BEG

Algiers - 'Algiers' 

Album release 1 June 

Feature single to check out- 'Black Eunuch'  

If you like your music filled with gospel, soul and a few guitars thrown in for good measure, then this time around you really are in for a treat.

Heralding from the glorious US of A, Algiers bring politically and religiously-charged lyrics told through the spellbinding sounds of the three-piece featuring Franklin James Fisher on lead vocals, Ryan Mahan and Lee Tesche. 

Stand out track is Black Eunuch, and if you're in two minds about whether to part with your hard-earned cash, check out 'But she was not flying' and 'Blood' on You tube or the music streaming site of your choice. Sadly as they're from America, they've just finished touring over here so it may be some time before they're back, but they're definitely ones to watch. 

And that my friends is why I've got Algiers as my favourite album of the month.