As the soundtrack to John Hughes 1985 bratpack film The Breakfast Club and more recently rejuvenated in the soundtrack of Pitch Perfect, Simple Minds’ ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ is a classic track with the capability to ensure a mass sing-along whenever it is played. It’s a great song with an interesting back story; Simple … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Don’t You (Forget About Me) // Simple Minds
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Track Review: Security Deposit // Kid Mud
‘Security Deposit’ by Californian band, Kid Mud, is a mellow track which could easily be the soundtrack to any rom com, like ever. It feels like the perfect backdrop for a breakup scene. You know which scene I mean - picture the camera cutting to a shot of the protagonist driving in the rain, tears … Continue reading Track Review: Security Deposit // Kid Mud
Track of the Week: Heroine // Gengahr
North London band Gengahr has been around for a while now, with their fans eagerly awaiting the release of their debut album, A Dream Outside through Transgressive Records on June 15th. To make the wait more bearable, they’ve gifted us ‘Heroine’. It’s a romantic, intoxicating melody perfect for fans of Little Comets or the reclusive … Continue reading Track of the Week: Heroine // Gengahr
Song of the Week (1st June): Kings // Our Saving Day
‘Kings’ by Our Saving Day is hot off the press just today; it’s a cohesive, well produced track which could easily see the Sheffield quintet secure a position for themselves alongside household names from the pop punk genre, such as All Time Low, Don Brocco and You Me At Six. The melody – provided by … Continue reading Song of the Week (1st June): Kings // Our Saving Day
Track of the Week: Lone Driver // Southern
Originally written for and posted to Music Dash If you found yourself pre-ordering Peace’s Happy People earlier this year, and ever since have had a particular penchant for upbeat indie pop, then ‘Lone Driver’ by Southern is an essential addition to your iTunes library. The track is underpinned by an unrelenting yet unobtrusive melody, with … Continue reading Track of the Week: Lone Driver // Southern