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Nil By Habit, Melina Blanco, Sugar Crease, Grete

 

  

And then there was 3!

Brighton power house Nil By Habit give us a lesson on how to produce a tight as you like alt/pop banger. They say it’s ” upbeat, driving post-punk anthem that showcases the band’s signature blend of alternative rock with 80s-inspired synth hooks. Drawing on influences from iconic acts like LCD Soundsystem, Yard Act, Everything Everything, and Talking Heads, the single delivers a powerful combination of pulsating rhythms and sharp, dynamic melodies that are sure to resonate with fans of the genre.”

I think Devo, I think Talking Heads but mainly I think Nil By Habit and “Do It Yourself”

They have a really cool video you can see here and a SOUNDCLOUD channel with a few more tunes if you want to hear more

Originally from Argentina, Melina Blanco brings something soulfully special to the table with her thoughtful song “Counting” that has a rarity, a killer finish, make sure you listen to the end and with headphones, obv. Some say “

Melina Blanco gives a voice to young women struggling with self-doubt and anxiety through this upcoming release. 

Counting explores the deeply personal theme of eating disorders and the cyclical nature of obsession. The song follows a narrator feeling trapped in an anxious state, stuck in a birthday party where her mind is consumed by counting — counting calories’. I say its a banger and you should listen to Melina and catch her next live show. She gets extra points for having a website! Look at it here there are cool videos of her there.

You want original shanties from Manchester? You’ll be very happy with Sugar Crease and their drunken “Rum Soaked Buns”. Whats not to love? “Sugar Crease crack open their treasure chest to share a delicious and intoxicating treat. Probably the first indie sea shanty you’ve heard today, so take the plunge and dip your hip to the rolling rhythms.” is what Manchester is saying. There are many ways to tug on their coat, namely

FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, TWITTER So knock yourselves out

Lithuania’s loss is Londons gain as one of my favourites Grete send us to bed with her brilliant and catchy RnB head nodder  “Skinny Bones”.” She began her young artist and performer career in small ensembles and bands and was quickly spotted and drawn to the biggest stages in the country, such as tv competitions, musical theatre, international concerts and contests, and even the finals of The Voice of Lithuania.”

She has all her ducks in a row with social media so check out her InstagramFacebookYoutube

 

Which song is still rattling around your head?

 

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Madame Claude, Sweet Unrest, Low Lying Sun, Van Royale

Welcome to episode 2 with Madame Claude giving us our first instrumental AND a modern Ska classic with  their track  “Holt Town”

Smiffy their manager, yes they have a manager get them, said “In just over 3 years we have supported The Selecter, The Beat, Cast, Bad Manners, The Dualers as well as playing some small festivals and opening the main stage at Beatherder festival and playing with Ocean Colour Scene and The Lottery Winners at Feel Good Festival” They want to go national this year and I can’t think why not. If you want something to keep your fingers busy whilst you’re listening the have a scroll through their socials

London band, Sweet Unrest come bouncing in second place with their punky, 90’s bass driven romp “How Are You Feeling” has a touch of the Stone Roses about it in it’s quieter moments.

Apparently “……are quickly becoming known for their thunderous live performance that falls somewhere between ecstatic dance and religious ritual. This is the song that kicks off the show. Keen on poetry and revelry, the band posits this song as the antidote to anyone who feels penned in by the restrictions of modern life.” They have socials too. Look!

https://www.facebook.com/sweetunrestband

https://www.instagram.com/sweetunrestband

https://www.youtube.com/@sweetunrestband

The Made In Chelsea production staff love the Essex band Low Lying Sun‘s track “Get Well Soon” so much, they keep playing it on the programme. You can hear why, it’s beautiful!

They say “the song is a lot more stripped back and ‘playful’ than our previous releases, our producer Mikko Gordon really helped guide us in this, it’s a fun contrast with the melancholic lyrics.” “The song is about recognising your flaws, knowing you should address them but being unable to do so.” It’s a footy tapping head nodding banger, thats what it is!

And Finally….Van Royale channel Jeff Buckley with their monster track “Take It All” in a wonderfully produced banger of a tune. Did you agree with what I said about it?

They have pictures here on Instagram

Tubes here Follow them as if your life depended on it!

All details regarding the podcast are available from the website nicktannsfreshmusicfix.com

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@Low Lying Sun @Madame Claude @Sweet Unrest #grete @Van Royale #musicpodcast #nicktannsfreshmusicfix

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Chloe and The Butlers, The Froot, Novelistme, The Zealots

  

Welcome to episode 1  Starting  this new era is the amazing Chloe and The Butlers and their 60’s inspired soulful banger  “Wrong From Right”.

It says here “…. a ballad about realising that a person you are close to is not who you thought they were.  It features Chloe’s yearning vocal against a backdrop inspired by the classic late 60s Motown sound. This third single follows hot on the heels of  ‘Back to the Drawing Board’, a funk infused floor filler, propelled by James’ insistent groove and ‘Constant Communication’, featuring Chloe’s tongue twisting delivery that takes this breathless number to dizzying heights!”

  • Spotify here
  • Apple Music here
  • You Tube here
  • Instagram/ TikTok – @chloeandthebutlers

 

Hot on their heels is The Froot and a fresh psychedelic modern classic  “As Good As It Gets”. Not much I can share with you except their Facebook page Click Here.

 

Novelistme describes his sound as a mixture of RHCP and The Flaming Lips but to my ears “Doing Something” has Beck running all the way through it. What do you think?.

Twitter: @novelistme

Instagram: www.instagram.com/novelistme

Website: novelistme.com

Spotify: Novelistme

Facebook: Novelistme

 

I finish off with one of my favourite bands The Zealots and their top tier soulful masterpiece “Idle Skies”.

 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thezealotsmusic

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thezealotsuk

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thezealotsuk/

 

 

A cracker of a first episode eh?

What was your favourite?

All details regarding the podcast are available from the website nicktannsfreshmusicfix.com

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Nick Tanns Fresh Music Fix ep 1 with @chloeandthebutlers @Novelistme @The Froot @The Zealots #musicpodcast #originalmusic #newmusic

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