Bassboosa

Been wanting to blog about this band for a while, but was waiting for just the right time.

You MUST check out Bassboosa! They're currently the Snocap featured download on Myspace, which means if you're in the US you can buy their tracks right off their Myspace page.

Bassboosa are Jasmine Badir (lyrics, vocals) and Tim Clarke (writer, producer). Jasmine and Tim met whilst working in a London record store a few years ago and began writing and recording songs together, blending atmospheric pop with strong melodies, stirring lyrics and a creative mix of electronic and live instrumentation.

Their music is difficult to categorise, but I usually describe them as a mix of Eurythmics and Lamb - pop music with a darker edge. On the album is an inspired cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game", which takes the raw emotion and beauty of the original song and re-works it into something that could've easily been written by the band themselves, making it totally their own.

For more information go to their myspace page www.myspace.com/bassboosa where you can check out the album in full, and find out the latest information on gigs etc. A full website will be operational shortly. For latest updates you can also sign up for their email newsletter on the myspace page.

Also watch this space for news for when the CD will be available.

Tori Amos New Album & Tour Dates!

More great news on the female singer/songwriter front, although I'd definitely put this lady in a level above most of what's going on at the moment.

Tori Amos' new album "American Doll Posse" is released on 1st May 2007 (whether this is worldwide or not I don't know yet).

As per the recent albums, this has been once again written and recorded at Martian Engineering in Cornwall, England. Tori's also going to be touring Europe in June and July, including dates in London and Manchester.

All the information is on her website www.toriamos.com, and her myspace site.

No new material to show yet, but here's a little something (one of my favourite moments) from her last studio album "The Beekeeper".

Sleeps With Butterflies

Feist - New Album Coming!

Yes! There's a new Feist album on the way!

The follow up to her amazing 2004 debut "Let It Die", "The Reminder" is out on 23rd April worldwide (other than the US and Canada when it'll be 1st May).

One track from the album "My Man My Moon" is doing the rounds on some music blog sites, and can also be heard on the player on her myspace page. It's pretty outstanding!

As far as I'm aware there's no video for that track as yet, so I'm assuming it's either not the first single or it's being worked on now. Rest assured I'll post it up here as soon as something is available. Until then, here's a reminder of one of the best moments of "Let It Die", the gorgeous "One Evening":

Imogen Heap Re-Release

Imogen Heap's debut album "I Megaphone" from 1998 has been re-released in America! Gone are the days of paying £40+ on ebay for a copy! All you'll have to do now is pay for an import version.

Here's a clip of Ms Heap performing Come Here Boy from the album live at Variety Playhouse.



Buy the album from Amazon here.

New Erasure Album On The Way

No audio/video as yet, but just a heads up in case you're not already aware. The new Erasure album "Light At The End Of The World" is due for release on 21st May 2007.

You can read about the making of the album, and check out some video clips on Gareth Jones' blog here. Find out more information on Erasure here.