Janelle Monae and Big Boi
More people need to know about the singular talent of Janelle Monae who mixes soul, funk, R&B with her own distinct style. Hopefully, Tightrope featuring Big Boi of Outkast will help that cause.
http://short.ie/janelle
Peggy Sue
Following in the tradition of English folk acts like Laura Marling and the under-rated Nancy Elizabeth, welcome this Brighton trio who release their album Fossils And Other Phantoms in April on Wichita. They play The Academy 2, Dublin on March 10th.
http://www.myspace.com/peggywho
The Cast of Cheers
Dublin band The Cast of Cheers’ debut album Chariot is a stunning first missive of post-rock and post-punk which recalls at once Battles, Foals and Death From Above 1979. Best of all, it’s available now for free download.
http://thecastofcheers.bandcamp.com
Ali Love
Anyone crying out for a modern equivalent of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Relax might find their appetites somewhat sated by the disco-electro sound of the Londoner’s single Love Harder.
http://www.myspace.com/mralilove
