Thursday
May192011

David Stewart v Ed Sheeran - The A-Team

Here is the latest edition in David Stewart's series of covers. This time round he has tackled the exceptional A-Team, which is out in less than a month's time. David had to make it his own, and that is exactly what he did, producing an brilliantly unique twist on what is likely to be one of THE songs of 2011.

Thursday
May192011

Beyoncé - Girls (Who Run The World)

Awful song. Sick video. Nothing else needs to be said.

Thursday
May192011

Ed Sheeran - Zane Lowe Session

Ed Sheeran took time out from his current UK tour to drop into the Maida Vale studios to perform a live session for Zane Lowe and have a rather in-depth chat about things musical; from him upcoming debut album, to the influences he gained through long road trips from Yorkshire to London with his Mum and Dad as a child. Whilst at the famous studios he performed a small snippet of You Need Me, an ever brilliant rendition of his debut single The A-Team and an incredibly unique cover of the theme tune for his favourite TV show, The Wire, which you can hear below. You can also download all 3 MP3s HERE to add to your collection.

Wednesday
May182011

Artful Mark - Could Just Be The Bassline Pt. 2 (Feat. Kal Lavelle)

Many of you will have heard this a few months ago with the vocals of Ed Sheeran on it, but due to problems with the labels, Mark Hill (the original Artful Dodger) has had to draft in Ed's current support act to re-vocal the track. I didn't think that anyone would be able to do it to the level that Ed did, but Kal's soothing Irish tone sounds perfect over the groovy laid back production. Beautiful stuff.

Tuesday
May172011

Cool Million - Cool To Make A Million (Feat. Leroy Burgess) (Ilija Rudman After Hours Mix) x 6th Borough Project - Back To Me

Time for two brand new Disco tracks that wouldn't sound out of place in the 70s/80s. First up is a stunningly funked up Cool Million remix from Ilija Rudman, which features vocals from the exceptionally talented Leroy Burgess (reminds me of Luther Vandross). Secondly is a groovy head nodder from the second sampler for Craig Smith and Graeme Clark’s excellent debut album, which once again sees them in fine form. So funky and old skool, but still relevant - Disco will never die.

Tuesday
May172011

The Beekeepers - Long Way Down (Feat. Mystro)

Following on from the earlier Beekeepers post, here is another Mystro featured track from their recently released debut album, Apiculture. Really nice to hear Mys on a different kind of beat - smashing stuff.

Tuesday
May172011

Dale Howard - What That Fool Said

Never in my life did I think that I would be posting a track from a Big Brother contestant, but this had to be done. Dale Howard was in Big Brother 9, but ever since he has been producing absolutely brilliant House music for labels like Fear of Flying, Akbal music, Loco Records, Neurotraxx Deluxe, Starlight and of course his own imprint - Static Audio. Mind boggling.

Tuesday
May172011

David Dann - Wristbands & Alcohol

Here is a really cool video preview for David Dann’s debut album, Wristbands & Alcohol, which is expected to be released in the next few months. The video takes you on a journey around the world whilst previewing the tracks that this ridiculously talented 21 year old has been working on over the past 12 months. If you like what you hear, then make sure you check the album out when it drops.

Tuesday
May172011

The Beekeepers - Queen Bee (Feat. Mystro)

A massive new video and track from The Beekeepers debut album, Apiculture, which is available NOW! Featuring my favourite UK MC, Mystro, this is one of the best pieces of music that I've heard this year. Ian Gamester smashed it with the video too.

Monday
May162011

Ed Sheeran - The A-Team (Shy FX Ackee & Saltfish Mix)

Here is the 3rd and final remix of Ed Sheeran's upcoming debut single/EP, The A-Team. This one is a smashing reggae infused jam and comes courtesy of Drum & Bass legend, Shy FX. You can also watch an acoustic performance of the original on a canal boat HERE and pre-order a copy so that all 4 versions drop into your iTunes on June 12th HERE.