Tuesday 29 November 2016

The one when JC met Skyborn & Geoff from Tenek 28/11/16

Playlist -


Norquay-Animal 

Martin Jenson -Solo Dance 

Chloe Collins -That Girl

Figuretrap -Body Popping 

Nikki Loy -Under the lightning 

Nytrix -When will I see you again ? 

Miky Chance -Cocoon 

Led by lanterns -Save a life 

Half Decent -Still getting mine 

Tilla -Golden 

Shiners -Goosebumps 

Albert Man -I feel like dancing 

Balafre -Am I alive 

Ebbot Lunderg & The Indigo girls -Backdrop people 

Andy Comley -Hunt for fairies 

Andy J Gallagher -Because we are

Tenek -Imitation of life ( pale imitation Remix )

Skyborn -Chaos     

High 

Virus


Answer back -she's into rock n roll




Info 


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TILIA RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘GOLDEN’ 

Emotive folk-pop song is taken from upcoming new album ‘Pattern’

Swiss singer-songwriter Tilia will release Golden, the lead single from her new LP Pattern, on Friday 11th November. The dreamy slice of autumnal folk-pop showcases soulful vocals & the Tilia’s talent for lush acoustic-driven soundscapes.

There's a huge amount of space and playfulness in the music of Tilia. Like all good singer-songwriters, she delivers the soundtrack for moments in life that feel significant, and moments that are enhanced by the right soundtrack. Golden walks the line between adventure and comfort, with banks of acoustic picking and her soothing vocal offset by searching lyrics and stabs of driving electric guitars. 

Since the release of Tilia's debut album Focus in 2014, the 30 year-old has been celebrating several achievements. Her singles Head Over Heels and Igor were radio hits in her homeland, while she also picked up radio airplay with various large German radio stations. For her new material she teamed up with producer Reto Peter (Green Day, Counting Crows) in San Francisco, who added a radio-friendly gloss to her instinctive songwriting.The release of Golden should transform Tilia from a celebrated newcomer to an established artist. 

Tilia will be playing shows in support of the new single and album this winter and next year. For more info, head to tiliamusic.com

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One of 2014’s biggest breakthrough artists Milky Chance are set to return spectacularly with new track 'Cocoon’ - possibly their catchiest song yet - but before that fans must help to unveil the single's artwork to gain an exclusive listen before the track’s launch on November 11.

 

Those wishing to gain an early listen to ‘Cocoon’ need to head to the band’s official website www.milkychance.net where visitors will be able to help unveil the track’s artwork, pixel-by-pixel. Only once the artwork is fully revealed will the song be available for play - ahead of its official release date.

 

‘Cocoon’ is the first track to follow up from one of the most successful debut albums of 2014, ‘Sadnecessary', which featured the international smash 'Stolen Dance’ - one of the Top 20 most Shazam-ed tracks in history - and consequent hit singles 'Down By The River' & 'Flashed Junk Mind’. A truly modern musical success story, the young German duo headlined gigs all over the world, including a sold-out UK tour which included two nights at Shepherd’s Bush Empire and three sold-out US Tours comprising more that 60 dates in total.

Milky Chance, comprised of Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch, explain that ‘Cocoon’ came from a period of reflection on the runaway success of their first album. As its name and sound implies, the track also brings forth a palpable sense of returning to a place of serenity. Or in Clemens own words “trying to find a place where you can be yourself and not be distracted; to slow down and reflect on yourself.”

 

Milky Chance: Facebook  / Twitter /  Spotify / Instagram / Youtube



Andy Comley


Singer/songwriter from Winchester UK.


Over the last twenty years I've supported some of the best UK singer/songwriters including Boo Hewerdine, Emily Barker, and Amy Wadge. I have been called a poet and passionate, and likened to Neil Young and David Gray. Of my album '11:59' Verity Sharpe (Radio 3 Late Junction) said "I love it".


Currently putting together a UK tour of rural halls in a search for intimate experiences in intimate spaces.



Web: FingertrapUK.com


Twitter: @FingertrapUK


Facebook: /FingertrapUK



Solo Dance is a blissed-out track, drenched in layers of indie dance female vocals that build to a powerful crescendo.


The stomping house feel takes one of his trademark pitch-bending resampled riffs and twists it over on-beat piano chords and effervescent percussion, all packaged together in his deliciously pristine production style.


The strong songwriting has tinges of folk in the verses, and the contrasts between these mellow sections, the energy-lifting choruses and the pumping drops makes for a serious addictive listen.


 


Jensen is truly an artist of his era who utilises social media to create an ongoing dialogue with his fans which feeds directly into the sound of his productions.


After scoring a huge viral success with his clever use of a Cristiano Ronaldo vocal snippet in last year’s Sí, he continued to search for unusual hooks and asked his audience to help him choose between 35 different ideas so far.


 


His last single, the huge All I Wanna Do, quickly became a key summer anthem, with more than 50 million streams in total and double Platinum certification in Sweden and Platinum in Holland and Denmark.


With over 16 million YouTube views to his name and over 2 million Facebook likes, he has amassed a huge following over the course of just four stellar singles.


He also became the first Dane in nine years to be voted into the DJ Mag Top 100, the prestigious fan-voted poll ranking the world’s favourite DJs.


 



 Nikki Loy who is from Oxford, London.   


 


Having turned her back on heartache and a life that did not fulfil, Nikki Loy now lives on the road authentically living her dream.

Constantly touring the UK in her self built camper van, Nikki Loy has gone on to perform at a number of established venues such as Ronnie Scott's in London and recently support Shane Filan on his ten date UK tour, and with the release of her new album Pivotal, the mainstream spotlight now beckons.

Quoted as being smoky, sensuous and soulful, you can find out more information on Nikki Loy by visiting her website www.nikkiloy.com or you can follow her on social media at www.facebook.com/pg/nikkiloymusic www.twitter.com/nikkiloymusic and www.instagram.com/nikkiloymusic


You can listen to Nikki Loy's new single, Under The Lightning below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtsxc3af_c




Half Decent 


www.facebook.com/Halfdecentmusic

www.twitter.com/halfdecentmusic

www.halfdecentmusic.com

                                                     

www.quickfixrecordings.co.uk

www.twitter.com/_quickfix_

www.facebook.com/quickfixrecordings

 




Chloe Collins now returns with her new single That Girl

Having started singing as a toddler followed by picking up the guitar at the age of 8, Chloe Collins has not looked back since.

Influenced by the likes of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, Chloe Collins has already had one of her tracks featured on the ABC family TV show 'The Vineyard' and has been quoted as being country pop poetry that is reminiscent of the early days of Taylor Swift coupled with the inventiveness of Ed Sheeran.

Further information on Chloe Collins can be found on her website www.facebook.com/chloecollinsmusic or you can follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/chloecollinsmus and Instagram at www.instagram.com/chloecollinsmusic 


You can listen to Chloe Collins new single, That Girl below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yum0fqpeDg






Saturday 26 November 2016

The one when JC met Double Denim & Jax 26/11/16

Great to meet all of tonight's guests Double Denim & Jax 


Inc @rivierfm #jccooperlive show tonight 

@MalthusianTrap @StarStylesMusic @SidekickSounds  

@TheOfficialAGK

@Donkey_Concrete 

@RealJostMusic 


Since #jccooperlive had the world exclusive of the new 

@SharonLazibyrd track "What time is later " it's got massive airplay inc BBC radio 6 music -amazing ! 



 @doubledenimtwit in the @rivierafm studios . Great to have you on #jccooperlive show tonight ! 


@Jaxmuzik dropped by #jccooperlive @rivierafm show tonight 



@Secondstoburn featured Artist . First play anywhere from this new band from the ashes of the Humanitaians. 2 tracks back to back from what will be one of the albums of 2017 ?



@wtnfmusic new record is #jccooperlive @rivietafm featured Album of the week -



Playlist -


Just Music -Invincible 

AGK -Ay-Yo 

The Malthusian Trap -Lancashire 

Quorum -Things Don't last 

Boy Wonder -Starboy 

Star Styles -Dream on dreamer 

Connor Walsh -Mary Jane 

Stone Angles -Take me 

Concrete Donkey -Fortune & Glory  

Gravity Drive -Kaleidoscope

Radiosaurous -Where the witches  hang 

Chay Snowdon -Famous 

A band on hope -Low budget high life 

Skyborn -Chaos 

Christopher Robert Frazier -Sex 

Joanna Cooke -Dark days 

Rosie Eade Band -The fire ( show live recording ) 


Featured Album -

Where the night falls -Heal the love 

Slide 


Sharon Lazibyrd -What time is later 

Double Denim -Discotheque 

Jax -suga rush 

Confined spaces 

Foxy!

Tough girl image 


Featured Artist -Seconds to burn 

Perfect Life 

High Almighty 




Info -



www.jaxmuzik.co.uk





Thursday 17 November 2016

The one when JC met June & Mike from Black Water 22/11/16


Playlist -


Steve Dagleish -Miss Sweeney 

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs diplo -Hey Baby ( ft debs Daughter ) 

Late Night Legacy -Oversold & Overdrawn

Ronan Furlong -Hoplite Armour 

Emperor Johnson -Mix down

The bottom Line -Pull me out 

The Parasite Syndicate -Red sky 

Tess of the circle -I'm not ashamed 

Lornnah Stewart -Drip the beat down 

White Eskimo -Game time 

Wayne Woodward -N.U.M.B 

The scheme -Somebody else's perfect 

Scott Swain -oil 

Brutal -Never Change 

Slowcoaches -54

Foxtrax -Underwater

Little Triggers-When The Lights Are Going Out’

One day Elliott -100 voices 

Back water -bolt  from the blue    

It's a possibility 

Secrets in my mind 






Info 



Artist : SLOWCOACHES

Single : 54

Impact Date : DECEMBER 2nd

Label : LEISURE and DISTRICT

Contact : Tom Martian PR - tom@martianpr.com


Slowcoaches release new music video & single ‘54’

Taken from the new album 'Nothing Gives' out December 2nd through Leisure and District


UK Tour announced for December


Limited 7” available at www.leisureanddistrict.co.uk/shop/

Debut album ‘Nothing Gives’ out 2nd Dec via Leisure & District 

Pre-order: www.roughtrade.com/albums/106751



"The perfect punk album for a generation of dejected but hopeful twentysomethings" – Loud & Quiet


“Slowcoaches are the London-based trio making garage rock great again.” – NME



The latest single to be revealed from Slowcoaches’ forthcoming debut album is the party-fuelling ‘54’. As frontwoman Heather explains, “This one’s about our mate’s house in Leeds. The party house. Number 54. The lyrics are ‘Its a little VICE up there and sweaty down here’ Loads of people have heard those lyrics wrong. Sounds pretty gross in a few ways.”


A 7” limited to 250 copies is available on the band’s Bandcamp with B-side, a cover of Radio Birdman’s ‘New Race’, on the reverse. The fast, furious, clatteringly majestic and downright fun debut album ‘Nothing Gives’ will be released via Leisure & District on 2nd December with the band heading off on a headline tour of the UK immediately following its release. This year Slowcoaches have played with the likes of White Lung, Japandroids and Titus Andronicus. They’ve also been instigating wild parties with their live show in many a weird and wonderful location.


In spite of its overall fun-sounding aesthetic, ‘Nothing Gives’ details all the bad stuff that happens in life: break-ups, breakdowns, a pre-mid life crisis, a drug induced mental illness, falling out with friends, getting way too wrecked, losing your job then desperately trying to find a job… the list goes on. “When I looked at the lyrics for this album all together I thought, ‘oh man, this is so bleak!” says frontwoman Heather, who is handily currently studying to become a therapist. However, for the listener who doesn’t quite fancy ending up in a dark pit of despair after listening, the record makes for a surprisingly upbeat collection. “It’s bittersweet, isn’t it?” shrugs guitarist Matt.


Part of the reason for the intensity of the lyrics is the fact that Heather suffers from severe anxiety and has experienced panic attacks since the age of 7. Yet its in playing really fucking noisy music that she finds respite. “It’s really cathartic,” she explains. “No matter how shitty or depressed I feel, I can always play a show. Being really loud and abrasive helps. I’ve never had stage fright in my life – I just have normal, day-to-day fright!”


LIVE DATES:

3rd Dec – Sheffield, The Picture House

4th Dec – Manchester, Sound Control

5th Dec – Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge

6th Dec – Hull, The Sesh at Polar Bear 

7th Dec - Liverpool – Maguires Pizza Bar

8th Dec - Glasgow - The Hug & Pint

9th Dec- Leeds - Brudenell Games Room

10th Dec - London - The Lexington

11th Dec - Bristol - The Louisiana

 





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FAST-RISING US INDIE ROCKERS FOXTRAX RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE


Underwater arrives following Ticketmaster New Music Favourites performance, Sofar Sounds residency & Spotify placements in USA


A beautiful debut EP pulsing with fresh creative hunger throughout five radio-ready tracks - Indie Shuffle 

It seems like they have been gigging for years – they are tighter than a hipster’s jeans - TicketWeb 

A compelling marriage between The Killers’ epic rock and Future Islands’ dark pop - Deli Magazine 


New York indie-rock buzz-band FOXTRAX will release their debut radio single Underwater on Monday 14th November. The anthemic debut track from the fast-rising trio is an impressive cocktail of pounding drums, soulful vocals and shimmering guitar riffs.

After just over a year as a band, FOXTRAX have enjoyed a stellar start to their career. Almost immediately after forming, the band wrote, recorded and self-produced their debut EP The Cabin in a secluded studio deep in the woods of North Carolina. The songs were then given a radio-friendly final mix by Florence & The Machine/Wolf Alice producer Ben Roulston, who became an instant FOXTRAX fan on hearing their first batch of songs. Industry tastemakers were quick to spot the band’s ear for classic hooks, with Spotify including Underwater on their Fresh Finds playlist and Sirius XM playing the band on their Alt Nation and The Spectrum shows. In October, FOXTRAX were hand-picked by Ticketmaster as one of only 5 New Music Favourite artists invited to play performances streamed live on Facebook, and the boys also enjoyed a weekly residency with Sofar Sounds in Los Angeles. If 2016 is ending brightly, 2017 looks set to go supernova - FOXTRAX are already confirmed in the first wave of SXSW announcements as official showcasing artists, and they’re set to blow away audiences at US and UK festivals next summer. Underwater is a perfect introduction to a new band going places, and fast.

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Little Triggers Announce Details Of New Single ‘When The Lights Are Going Out’

British rock band Little Triggers have announced details of the release of their new single. ‘When The Lights Are Going Out’ will be released November 11th 2016 and available on all major media providers.

 

Produced by Al Groves (Bring Me The Horizon) and recorded in their native Liverpool, the new single will appear on the band’s forthcoming album due out later next year.

 

Formed in 2016, Little Triggers have quickly become known for their electrifying live performances. In such a short time the band have supported the likes of Iggy Pop on tour and were announced as part of Liverpool Sound City Music Festival, performing alongside The Coral and Feeder earlier this year.

 

Additionally, Little Triggers will play a short UK headline tour in November in support of their latest release. More information can be found on the band’s Facebook page.

 

Forthcoming shows is as follows:

 

21st October Blade Factory Liverpool

4th November Liverpool Music Week (TBC)

5th November Aatma Manchester

11th November Zanzibar Liverpool

17th Novemeber West Street Live Sheffield

 

Little Triggers are: Thomas Hamilton-Hughes (singer/guitar), James Crawford (vocals/keys), Chris Carragher (vocals/bass) Sam Gallacher (drums).

 

Facebook / Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/LittleTriggersuk/

https://twitter.com/LittleTriggers_

Link for Video http://bit.ly/LittleTriggersVideo




 details on -www.LornnahStewart.com


Youtube:


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1ruJSQB0TFyE75B8RKP-Q


Twitter:


 @LornnahStewart1


My Facebook music page:  


fb.me/LornnahStewartMusicWorld

@LornnahStewartMusicWorld​


Snapchat: 


Lornnah1


Soundcloud:


Soundcloud.com/l-stewart​


Instagram :


@lornnah1​




Hailing from the bustling music scene of Manchester, White Eskimo make melodic punk-pop as indebted to The Jam’s early days as it is Green Day, with guitars that wouldn't be out of place on a Foo Fighters track. After meeting on a music course at college, the original line-up included Harry Styles of One Direction fame. After refining the line-up and playing small to medium size venues across the country, plus festivals in the UK and US, the band are now preparing to unleash their new single. 


'Game Time' is an energetic slice of pop-punk perfection. At just 2 minutes thirty, it's a fast paced riot of cranked-up guitars and irresistibly catchy hooks that you won't want to get out of your head! Written by the band, the track is a tongue in cheek look at lad culture and their experiences of going out in Manchester for the first time as 18 year olds. 


White Eskimo care about hair, have differing opinions on the merits of McBusted and could give you a tip or two about farming. Though he doesn’t remember it, their skateboarding lead singer Will was blessed just before birth by Little Richard on his way out of the men’s room of a hotel in LA…


Socials:


www.facebook.com/whiteeskimouk


www.twitter.com/whiteeskimouk


 



Wayne Woodward who is based in London, England.   


 


After becoming well known across the UK with his Sinatra-esque singing on ITV's Britain's Got Talent, and narrowly missing out on winning the final by just 3% of the votes, Wayne Woodward returns with his new single N.U.M.B from his forthcoming album of the same name.

Consisting of all original material and produced by Jay Picasso at Starcity Studios in London, Wayne Woodward's music has been described as embodying the modern British pop culture, whilst paying homage to Motown classics and Jazz.

Details on how you can purchase Wayne Woodward's material along with further information on him can be found on his website www.waynewoodwardmusic.com or you can follow him on social media at www.facebook.com/wwoodwardmusic www.twitter.com/wwoodwardmusic and www.instagram.com/wwoodwardmusic



Alternative acoustic singer songwriter based in Ireland and this is his debut album.


The album has a unique style, with a beautifully distinctive vocal and guitar playing that provides the songs with just the right amount of breathing space. Once you add the emotive left field lyrical content to the mix you end up with an exciting new talent that sounds absolutely unlike any other artist around! 


Ronan displays an approach to song writing that is refreshingly unique and instantly recognisable. Weaving a beguiling tapestry of intricate guitar work, idiosyncratic lyrics and heart-felt vocals, Ronan’s songs are strikingly original, exploring a broad range of philosophical themes in a fresh and contemporary fashion.


He has developed a style that is very much his own, shedding fresh light on ancient core themes of the human condition and re-exploring timeless frustrations from a contemporary perspective. As a former student of famed Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriella, he has acquired a reputation as a guitarist of renown and uses his skills to enhance and compliment his songs using subtle lines and clever licks.


Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2lVqOmbLI3XVT40uJMKFfP




Late night legacy -

This young, charismatic funk rock band based in Leeds joined forces in late 2015 with a mutual love for creating and playing original uplifting music and work quickly spread about the new sound in town. Goodnight the Sky describing them as ‘…my go-to suggestion to all hoping to remain on the cutting edge of great new music. Effortlessly cool and hometown heroes to boot, the bluesy four piece are the perfect addition to anyone’s record collection‘. 


Quickly establishing themselves on the Leeds live circuit, one of their first gigs was to win Radio Aire's prestigious Battle of the Bands in Nov 2015 which subsequently saw them opened for Duran Duran at Leeds First Direct Arena to industry execs and VIP ticket holders. 


This year has seen a highly successful first festival season where they were asked to  share the stage with bands such as Maximo Park, Reef, The Fratellis, Lightning Seeds, The Rifles and Slow Readers Club. The year culminated with the band being crowned Artist of the Week by Richer Sounds and the bands last single was mailed out to over a million subscribers 


Their jaw-dropping high energy and explosive live performances have earned major competition success and a remarkable catalogue of festival gigs just months after the band formed, all of which have re-booked the band for 2017. The musicianship, originality and memorable stage presence keep attracting great acclaim and plaudits from music media… 


‘Sounding like Black Label Society with a Chilli Peppers twist…. the four-piece unleashed a classic sound with a maturity and polish not often found in bands so young, following in the footsteps of Alt-J and Pulled Apart By Horses in the crusade to keep the Leeds scene alive.’ : RATTLE MAG 


’they sounded  like If Eddie Vedder sang for Incubus or the Red Hot Chilli Peppers ... if you like funk, soul, blues, rock and everything in between there is something for you. These guys are a must see band and definitely one to watch out for in the future!’ 

TMFS Media 


'It's like @LNLegacy went to school where the only teachers were Hendrix and the Chili Peppers ' : The Loop Artist


‘ A proper feel good bounding track‘ (Of Our Times) : BBC Introducing 


Live dates : 


Double Denim live @ Verve Bar - Leeds-  12th November / Music lounge - Stockton - 19th November 

The Packhourse - Leeds - 2 December / The Rocking Chair - Sheffield - 3 December 


www.latenightlegacyofficial.com

www.facebook.com/LateNightLegacy

www.twitter.com/lnlegacy





Tuesday 15 November 2016

The one when JC met All Guilty Parties 15/11/16?


The Rob &Dave  from @A_G_P_UK dropped by the @rivierafm #jccooperlive show talking music and USA tour ! 


Inc on tonight's @rivierafm #jccooperlive 

@ofkingsandcaps

@hamiltonsmusic1 

@_theSSS 

@PaperCityExile 

@sonnyjimrocks 

@TheKorvids


Listeners choices #jccooperlive @rivierafm show 

@Luna_Tides 

@inkfields

@WeAreAnimalsUK 

@TheAssistBand

@IamDesmondJohn 

@GFUNIVERSAL

@jakedownsmusic






Playlist -

The Hamiltons-Take the hit 

The SSS -The one you need 

AyOwa -Newcross 

Of kings and captains -Ain't got the heart 

Vekrill -The Grey 

Jake downs -Chrysalis 

Paper city Exile -Song for Emily 

Sonny Jim -Let it go 

Luna Tides -What comes around 

The Korvids -Blisters 

Jauffret -Voice is all I need 

The Vigill -All you've done 

Inkfields -Anybody out there 

Andrew Campbell -My boy 

We are animals -Swings and roundabouts 

The assist -Tell her how you feel 

Desmond John -Untradable 

Gaiaktiq -Anna mae

All guilty Parties -You only get one 

She 'd have you believe  




Info 




LUNA TIDES are a four-piece Folk/Rock band from Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Originally under the name Thomas Seddon, they announced the new band name on the 24th January 2016 at the Free For All Festival, Cardiff



 


Their songs are inspired by growing up surrounded by the raw and inviting welsh coastlines; as well as artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon and more recently, Aurora.



 


The first single 'Over the Cliffs' was praised by the likes of BBC Radio Wales’ Bethan Eflyn & Adam Walton, as well as being featured on 6 Music’s Tom Robinson ‘FOTN’ Mixtape.



 


Over the past 7 months, Luna Tides have supported the likes of Top Loader and Into the Ark on tour, and have graced the stages of festivals; The Big Cwtch and DimSwn.



 


Luna Tides made it into the final 120 longlist of the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition - Indie Music UK quoted, "One of the brightest artists to comes out of Wales in recent years!"



 


They are set to release their debut EP - Open Woods - on the 24th November 2016, with a launch party that same night at Cardiff’s infamous Clwb Ifor Bach, in conjunction with The Forte Project and the Young Promoter’s Network.



Electronica Pop artist JAUFFRET who is based in Geneva, Switzerland.   


 


With more than 15 years experience under his belt, Swiss born Jauffret is an artist that continues to adapt to the ever evolving music industry.

Having worked with countless artists, the next chapter for Jauffret is the release of his new track Voice Is All I Need.

Described as being a music advocate that is always moving forward, you can find out more information on Jauffret by following him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jauffretmusic


You can listen to a preview of Jauffret's new single, Voice Is All I Need below:


https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jauffret




Paper City Exile who are based in Boston, USA.   


 


Composed of 3 guys from Pioneer Valley Performing Arts School in Massachusetts, Paper City Exile have been creating huge inroads on the Boston music scene through their own modern alternative sound.  

Having already performed at the Hard Rock Cafe for the New England Music Awards, as well as receiving glowing reviews, the band have now released their new single Song For Emily.

Details on this along with further information on Paper City Exile can be found on their website www.papercityexile.com or you can follow them on social media at www.facebook.com/papercityexile  www.twitter.com/papercityexile and www.instagram.com/papercityexile 






 


Rising duo GALAKTIQ blend alternative pop with an urban sound to form their new single ‘Anna Mae’.



 


With a catchy chorus and infectious beat, ‘Anna Mae’ is impossible to get out of your head.


Watch the music video for ‘Anna Mae’ here:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PLDHG27o7Q


GALAKTIQ began their journey in Houston where they were born and raised forming their brotherly bond.  After both graduating from University Of Texas San Antonio with business majors, GALAKTIQ was formed.



 


To escape from the normality of society, GALAKTIQ aim to create a unique futuristic sound that can connect and inspire societies all across the world. Their style, which they call Fuji-pop, comes from their Arabic background fused with pop and urban sounds. Their crossover influences ranging from Nigeria, Middle East and America, along with their fashionable approach suggests the duo are going to take the industry by storm.



 


After releasing alternative pop track ‘Vibin’’ GALAKTIQ caught the attention of many, leading them to support the likes of Akon, Pitbull, Lady Gaga and One Direction. 



 


Produced by Alawn Music, signed with Universal Music France, ‘Anna Mae’ escapes the norm. It’s like nothing you’ve heard before.



 


Links:


https://soundcloud.com/gfuniversal


WWW.TWITTER.COM/GFUNIVERSAL


https://www.youtube.com/user/HDABTV/videos


WWW.GFUNIVERSAL.COM



 





The song, produced by Grammy award-winner, Kuk Harrell, is an up-tempo, energetic dance track. Harrell, who has been pivotal in Rihanna’s career, and has also worked with Justin Bieber and Beyoncé, believes that Desmond John’s first release has all the makings of an international hit.


A singer, songwriter and musician, Desmond John was born in Germany to a South African mother and British father. He spent his formative years in Frankfurt and Johannesburg, but calls Cape Town his home and has recently also spent time in the UK and Atlanta, USA. An avid footballer, as a young boy Desmond John dreamed of achieving fame on the field. However, having both a sporty and a musical bent, from the age of thirteen he began expressing himself through music.


While experimenting with a friend at a Johannesburg studio, he was overheard by a visiting comedian from the United States who – impressed by Desmond John’s sound - encouraged him to come to Atlanta. Here, after being introduced to various Grammy Award-winning producers and musicians, he began working with industry leaders such as Kuk Harrell, Kendrick Dean, DJ Toomp, Li’l Ronnie, ‘Mama’ Jan Smith (America’s premier vocal coach), and others, to further develop his musical abilities.


Drawing his inspiration from legends such as Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Babyface, Justin Timberlake and Drake among others, Desmond John has developed his own compelling sound – part pop, part R&B, with richly layered vocals. 


As a global millennial whose worldview embraces all cultures and creeds, his music has appeal that goes beyond age groups or geographic boundaries. In his first single, Untradable, set to be released in the UK at the beginning of November, he combines his love for pop music and dance-ready vibes with a catchy, melodic hook – a pulsating preview of what the “next” trend in sound will be.


Commenting on the choice of song as his first release, Desmond John said: “From the minute I heard the song in Kuk’s studio, I knew it was the one I wanted to do. We both felt we were on to something good with ‘Untradable’ – it’s just a really great song. I’m excited about releasing in the UK, as I have strong British roots and am eager to start my musical journey from here. Please join me on the ride,” he says with a smile.