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It\u2019s not the World Cup results that were most disappointing, it\u2019s the fact no one used Baxter Dury\u2019s \u2018Miami \u2019as part of their content. All those wasted opportunities to bring to life characters like the urban goose, the sausage man, the shadow licker or the glassy dude, all crying out for a cone to be placed on their head. It\u2019s almost as if football fans don\u2019t take their music seriously. But we do \u2013 let\u2019s crack on.<\/p>\n
Forget what Lana Del Rey tells you, summertime is not for sadness (again, forget the World Cup results). The summer is for sunshine, fun and bangers. People want to dance, and what better way to do so than with a shuffling monster that sparks memories of the Todd Terry rework of \u2018Missing\u2019. Ideal for those who want everything, and the girl. Majesty Palm are a favourite of ours, and on \u2018Sick Of Saying Your Name\u2019, they match the temperature of the times. The act carries an effortless cool, but does so with an infectious charm. Okay, if you delve into the lyrics, it\u2019s probably darker and deeply personal, but when you\u2019re shimmying the evening into night, that\u2019s someone else\u2019s problem, not yours!<\/p>\n
Now, don\u2019t take the previous review and imply any criticism of LDR. And if you\u2019re a fan of her, you really should be into Kohla. This isn\u2019t new news, but as the artist builds to her second album, Fantasy<\/em>, later this year, \u2018Bound To You\u2019 tentatively steps through challenging times, harp and cello underplaying the delicate yet resolute vocals from an artist that has been through the wars.<\/p>\n Things are also simmering nicely for Alex Amor, whose Heavenly Bodies<\/em> album drops in August. \u2018Avalanche\u2019 is the latest teaser for the record, there\u2019s a country swing wrapped in a light electro-pop number. The clean guitar lines flicker to life while Amor\u2019s reserved delivery carries emotional weight and complete control.<\/p>\n Arab Strap continue to get us excited for their next record, Half-Told Tales<\/em> as Fighting For You bristles with anger at modern-day bullshit, while admitting there have always been things in life that are shit. There are few finer things in Scottish music than when Aiden Moffat goes off on one, while Malcolm Middleton is his ideal foil. Sure, modern life is rubbish, but grab hold of the good that is coming, and don\u2019t let go.<\/p>\n DM Arthur has a vocal style that wraps itself around you, \u2018Better Man\u2019. The lyrics are reflective, the things we all ask ourselves, but the woozy feel, and late lift, makes this a hugely enjoyable track. By all means question what you\u2019re up to in life, but do so with a soft and supportive musical backing.<\/p>\n For those who prefer reflection with a sparser accompaniment, fire up Katie Gregson-MacLeod. It almost feels unsettling to listen to \u2018I Don\u2019t Think Of Kissing You\u2019, it\u2019s too raw, too personal and then shit, you realise, that\u2019s why it works. It\u2019s a timeless track, it won\u2019t be for everyday, but on its day, it\u2019ll feel as though it has part of your DNA running through it.<\/p>\n As we\u2019re digital only this month, we\u2019ve a bit more leeway in what we can bring to you. This means we can mention albums, with \u2018Towards The Sky\u2019 by Long Earth out now. The Scottish prog rockers are on their fourth album, and it\u2019s an ideal representation of the genre. The keyboards whizz and flourish, songs have plenty of room to explore and meander. Also good to hear the vocals of Maaike Siegerist, bringing her ethereal style to the mix, making for a solid collection of space-race tunes.<\/p>\n Before we wrap up, a quick appeal. If James Blake is reading this, get in touch and let me know who these labels are that are paying journalists for reviews \u2013 it\u2019d be good to chat.<\/p>\n Anyways, that\u2019s us for this month, Commonwealth Games are looming, Edinburgh festival, new football season and tonnes of new music. Enjoy yourself, see you soon!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source snackmag.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s not the World Cup results that were most disappointing, it\u2019s the fact no one used Baxter Dury\u2019s \u2018Miami \u2019as part of their content. 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