An impromptu performance on a local TV station in her homeland of Holland led to an overnight smash for singer Caro Emerald, the track Back It Up is set to do the same in the UK when it is released on September 20th.
In Holland there was an overwhelming clamour to hear more from the new and exciting singer, but the fact was Back It Up was the only song that Caro Emerald had in the bank.
And so with her love of the music from the 40’s and 50’s Emerald and her co producers David Schreurs and Jan van Wieringen set about writing an album’s worth of new material in the same vein as the single.
The result of their efforts can be heard on the album Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor, twelve brand new tracks that will be released on October 4th through Dramatico records.
Emerald’s smouldering vocals update the classic Americano sound with a contemporary sheen and modern day suggestive lyrics, incorporating a wealth of sounds and influences.
The album falls mainly into the category of flirtatious swing as featured on the single Back It Up, but also updates the classic movie style music of the fifties on tracks like A Night Like This and The Other Woman.
Tracks like Riviera Life, Stuck and I Know That He’s Mine, while retaining the essence of the swing theme, lean more towards contemporary pop and are a welcome break on the album preventing it from being the one dimensional affair that it does at times threaten to be.
What a way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend! Scouting for Girls kept their promise to ride from Wandsworth in South West London to Brighton on Chopper bikes before playing a gig at Komedia, all in aid of the WellChild Charity, for whom the band raised over £20,000.
The band arrived in Brighton on Monday at 4pm, having ridden into town on the second hand Chopper bicycles purchased specifically for the trip.
Scouting For Girls’ vocalist Roy Stride said;
“No one has ever attempted riding Choppers from London to Brighton before, so we are over the moon! We ache all over, but it was worth every minute as we have raised over £20,000 for WellChild. We are now going to auction the lucky Choppers off for WellChild so get bidding on Ebay!! Thank you all for being so generous. We’re now off to bed for a week to recover!”
Colin Dyer from WellChild said:
“We couldn’t be more grateful to Roy, Greg and Pete for choosing to support WellChild in this incredible way. Like most charities we spend our time trying to persuade and cajole people into fundraising for us – and helping us to raise the profile for our work. The fact that the challenge and concert has been totally the band’s idea is just amazing and I would like to thank everyone who has supported them along the way.”
WellChild is the national charity for sick children and provides practical help for children and their families. It is funded solely by the people of the UK. Scouting For Girls are official ambassadors of the charity.
Fans and well wishers are able to add to the figure already raised by donating £1.50 to the charity by texting WELLCHILD to 70444 or visiting Scouting for Girls Just Giving site.
Captivating, spellbinding and a little bit quirky is how Sarah Blasko’s live performance has been described, so her free instore show at Rough Trade West in London on Wednesday September 1st is one that really should not be missed.
The instore gig starts at 6pm and is free to attend, no wristbands are required for entry.
On the back of her well received and critically acclaimed album As Day Follows Night, Sarah Blasko has won admirers across the UK not only for the album but also for her impressive live performances.
Having supported fellow Aussie band The Temper Trap on their UK tour in May, Blasko has also been praised for her festival appearances at Secret Garden party, V Festival and The Great Escape.
The single No Turning Back is released on September 27th, here is another chance to see the animated video to support the track.
Sarah Blasko – No Turning Back
Sarah Blasko Live UK dates:
Wednesday 1st September – FREE Instore gig at Rough Trade West, 130 Talbot Road, London W11 1JA
Tuesday 16th November – Joiners, Southampton
Wednesday 17th November – Electric Ballroom, London
Friday 19th November – King Tut’s, Glasgow
Saturday 20th November – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Sunday 21st November – Deaf Institute, Manchester
Monday 22nd November – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
Fresh from her recent accomplishments on TV’s Strictly Come Dancing, where she was not only victorious but also offered a seat on the judging panel, the infectious Alesha Dixon returns to her first love with the release of her new single Drummer Boy and upcoming second album.
Alesha says of the new track, “This single, for me, is an event. When you hear the drums it makes you want to move. It’s an empowering song where the women are on top! It felt like the perfect song to kick start the album with.”
It is certainly different to anything that you are likely to hear this year featuring drum samples from the Dallas Austin produced soundtrack to 2002’s cult movie ‘Drumline’ – the film which celebrates America’s youth culture phenomenon of the same name has penetrated the hearts of Britain’s beat-obsessed teens.
Drummer Boy is written and produced by Akon’s new protégé Shamrock, and lyricist Nate Walka. Both are young, new talents quickly making names for themselves as international hit-makers. Walka has already bagged a Grammy for penning the US Number 1 ‘Blame It On The Alcohol’ for Jamie Foxx, alongside his work with Chris Brown, Trey Songz and M.I.A.
Alesha – Drummer Boy
Drummer Boy is released on September 5th while the imminent album is said to be bold, rhythmic pop – mirroring the intense, all-round performer that Alesha has proved herself to be.
Manchester based Maddslinky aka Zed Bias has signed to Tru Thoughts to release his new album Make A Change, which is scheduled for release on October 25th.
The first single to be taken from the album is a collaboration featuring British soul legend Omar, the track called Special will be available as a 12″ vinyl with a bonus CD of mixes. Special will be released on September13th.
The 12 inch will feature a full colour sleeve design housing a five track vinyl EP plus a ten track bonus CD. The package includes a brand new track co written with Mr Scruff, alongside several remixes from MJ Cole, Toddla T, At Jazz, Chimpo and Simbad.
An acapella version of Special performed by Omar and the original instrumental version of the track are included on the bonus CD.
Special is currently enjoying over a thousand hits a day on You Tube, check it out here:
Maddslinky feat. Omar – Special
The album Make A Change which also features further collaborations with Skream, Mr Scruff, Tawiah, Jenna G, Omar, Nile Sugar, Ghost 1 and Mighty Moe will be released on October 25th.
On the same day Tru Thoughts will be re releasing Maddlinksy’s seminal underground album Make Your Peace that was previously released in 2003.
