Harry Seaton covers The 1975's "Somebody Else"

Harry Seaton is well known on YouTube for his covers, and here the Kings Lynn local has covered The 1975's "Somebody Else", the original was released on their latest album "I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It".

His vocals, the way he spun in "The Sound" and the whole thing, Harry has produced a great cover, head on down below and watch it.

Barns Courtney unveils video for "Hands"

One of our favourite artists has shared a new video, that's right Barns Courntney has unveiled the video for his latest single "Hands". It's also the lead track and title track of his new EP.

On the EP is "Hands", "Goodbye John Smith", a remix of "Glitter & Gold" by ZIBRA and finishes off with a Jefferson Airplane cover, "Somebody To Love", the EP is due to be released on the 27th of May via Virgin EMI. You can watch the video just below.

[LISTEN] Barns Courtney - Hands

Bars Courtney has revealed his brand new track, "Hands", as well as details of his debut EP of the same title. On the EP is "Hands", "Goodbye John Smith", a remix of "Glitter & Gold" by ZIBRA and finishes off with a Jefferson Airplane cover, "Somebody To Love", the EP is due to be released on the 27th of May via Virgin EMI.

You can listen to "Hands" blow and also check out his UK dates too. It's music like this that keeps me motivated when times are dark, such a great track, and be sure to keep an eye on him in the coming months!

Barns Courtney Live UK Dates
April
29th - London – KOKO, BBC Introducing / Club NME
30th - Leeds, Live at Leeds
May
1st - Glasgow, Stag & Dagger Festival
3rd - Newcastle, Head of Steam
5th - Cambridge, Portland Arms
20th - Brighton, The Great Escape. Venue: Patterns (Upstairs)
21st - Brighton Alternative Escape, Black Lion, (Various Artists and Sesac Showcase)
27th - Manchester Dot to Dot Festival
28th - Exeter – Radio 1’s Big Weekend
28th - Bristol Dot to Dot Festival
29th - Nottingham, Dot to Dot Festival
June
18th - 110Above Festival. Gopsall Hall Farm, Leicester
July
1st July - Barn on the Farm Gloucestershire

James Bay unveils a new video for "Let It Go"

I swore down that James Bay already had a video for this track, and turns out he has. However this hasn't meant that he's not putting out a new one, this one however seems to have a different feel to the other. James clearly isn't happy here smashing things with a Cricket bat, and also sees a lot of youths having a party to a very distorted version of "Let It Go", also it sees James hat-less.

You can watch it all below.

[LISTEN] Passport To Stockholm - Better Days

Passport To Stockholm have unveiled their brand new track, "Better Days". The London quartet have returned with a track that has lots of gorgeous vocal melodies, strings and some glorious acoustic guitars. If you add in the foot tapping, hand-clapping, sing-a-long ready chorus then you could say they're onto a winner!

We like this a lot, so head on down and check it out - and if you're on a PC head up to check it out too as it's our featured track!

Watch Tiago Saga's new video for "Spoilt"

Raised in Portugal, born in Norwich and now in Brighton, Tiago Saga is one of the UK's most inspiring singer songwriters. The imaginative artist writes lyrics about real things, words that get you thinking.

With new song 'Spoilt' he strikes a chord and really makes you think. He explains 'growing up in south-west Europe.. we had sun and wilderness, hence the lyrics about smells of eucalyptus and itchy mosquito bites. It's the cliché situation of less is more.'

It's an empowering track and we could all do with slowing down and taking stock.

 

Blossoms cover ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" for BBC Radio 1

Blossoms have covered ABBA's hit track "The Winner Takes It All" in a special live lounge slot on BBC Radio 1 for Huw Stephens' Piano sessions. It only sees two of the members cover the track with a special guest on the piano duties. 

Head on down and listen to it, very relaxing!

 

[LISTEN] Hardactors - It's My Life

Hardactors is the moniker of Joe Bailey, a up and coming singer-songwriter from Suffolk, and his latest track is "It's My Life" (not the Bon Jovi track by the way) and it's a very relaxing affair with some airy vocals, a twist of Americana and some folk twangs too.

The single "It's My Life" is backed up with two new songs "Dum Dum Girl" and "Such a Shame", the single is out NOW in all good digital retailers.

Watch The Last Shadow Puppets perform acoustic version of "Miracle Aligner"

The duo of Kane and Turner - or as Miles put it the other day in Cambridge, 'The Kane and Turner experience' - have performed their latest track "Miracle Aligner" acoustically for VOX Studios/Apple Music.

You can watch the performance in full below.

Tim Gallagher covers "Love On Top" by Beyonce for Ont' Sofa

Everyone assumes that covers only exist in the BBC's Live Lounge, but YouTube is a place to find some truly stunning covers, such as this one of Beyonces "Love On Top" by singer-songwriter Tim Gallagher - I'm guessing no relation to those brothers in Oasis.

The cover has a distinctive bluesy feel to it, with some finger picking and some strong vocals that'll have you grooving by the end, head on down to watch Tim do his thing.

Newton Faulkner covers Justin Bieber's "Sorry" for Giel3FM

Newton Faulkner has an enormous voice and a stunning range, and recently he has performed a rather gorgeous cover of Justin Bieber's "Sorry" for Giel3FM. You can check out Newton's cover below - a bit weird how I know the lyrics to this one... I blame Radio 1.

[LISTEN] Frances - Don't Worry About Me

Singer-Songwriter Frances has today revealed her brilliant new track, "Don't Worry About Me", which is a very gentle track laced with emotive lyrics and a stunning piano piece. Frances said this about the song - "I'm so happy to share with you, 'Don't Worry About Me'! It's an extremely personal, honest song and it means a lot to me that I'm able to share it with you all. I hope you enjoy it x"

You can stream it below.

[LISTEN] Gabrielle Aplin - Space Oddity (David Bowie Cover)

Gabrille Aplin has uploaded a very sweet cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" - there are no words to describe how good this is. So just sit back, listen, and love.

Watch Florence + The Machine cover Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs"

Florence + The Machine last week played a very special gig for War Child gig at the very intimate St John at Hackney Church ahead of the Brit Awards last week. A video has now appeared that see's Florence performing a delicate stripped-back cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs".

You can watch the majestic cover below.

Dave Grohl performs The Beatles' "Blackbird" at 2016 Oscars

The Foo Fighters front-man Dave Grohl soundtracked this year's Oscars ceremony with the In Memoriam tribute with a solo acoustic performance of The Beatles' "Blackbird". David Bowie, Alan Rickman, and Leonard Nimoy were among the actors recognized in the montage.

You can watch below, and don't worry if a tear runs when you see Bowie.

[LISTEN] August and After - Wolves [IAI PREMIÈRE]

Today we bring to you August and After's brand new track "Wolves", which is lifted from their brand new EP "Cascades". The trio have been getting a lot of attention over the past 12 months, with styles very reminiscent of early Daughter, Of Monsters and Men and crossed with some Band of Horses sounds.

With years of domestic and international touring under their belts including a residency that continuously sold out at the legendary Ronnie Scotts and a large and loyal fan base already in place, August and After are set to become seasoned regulars on the British festival circuit! So head on down below and hear their simply stunning track "Wolves", it'll have you howling for more, and yes, the pun was intended.

[LISTEN] Father John Misty - Maybe, Sweet One, You Won't Have Nightmares Tonight

Father John Misty has uploaded a new track over the weekend, he says - "I was asked to write a lullaby for Stephen Colbert as part of a skit for the show. Unfortunately the bit was cut for time/content."

Shame it was never used on the show, but you can listen to it just below, enjoy!

[LISTEN] Spoon - Never Let Me Down (David Bowie Cover)

Since Bowie's death there has been outpourings of love all over the world, and specifically within the music industry. A lot of artists are sharing more love with their covers, here Spoon’s Britt Daniel has given "Never Let Me Down" a very tender rework.

[LISTEN] The Dunwells - King (Years & Years Cover)

The Dunwells have covered one of last years' biggest tracks, "King" by Years & Years. The band started their career gigging with Jamie Lawson and touring the States (including Lollapalooza), but have now just also announced plans for the release of their second album "Light It Up", out February 26th.

You can listen to the full band cover below.

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[LISTEN] Gabrielle Aplin - In Your Arms (Demo)

Gabrielle Aplin has welcomed her fans into the new year with a new tune, it's just a demo but she gives a backstory behind it. - "Here's a tune I was lucky enough to write with Foy Vance and Luke Potashnick that didn't make it onto my album. It's just a demo, but it's my Christmas gift to you all. Thanks for all the love and support this year, see you in 2016! Gabrielle x"

You can listen to it below.