THERE’S NOTHING finer than discovering a new treat and that’s exactly what’s on offer thanks to Wokingham Loves Music.
This week’s collection of tunes includes an appearance from Wokingham-based Crooked Shapes. Their Let It Go acts as a perfect curtain-raiser for a socially distanced show later this month.
And there’s more – Chris Hillman from White Star Records has curated the Wokingham Love Music soundtrack which features songs from bands and artists with some connection to Wokingham’s music scene. There’s a range of musical styles to enjoy meaning that there’s something for everyone
You can listen for FREE via Spotify. There’s a special page set-up at bit.ly/wokinghamlovesmusic
Crooked Shapes – Let It Go
This Wokingham based three-piece perform their own original material that has a classic rock feel with a youthful modern edge. They are missing playing those live shows, having performed at many events including in the US, but they are looking forward to being on the bill at a socially distanced show on Friday, October 16, at The 1865 in Southampton. Here’s a great track from their Fallout EP. https://www.facebook.com/crookedshapes
A Bossa Elétrica – Sob A Luz Do
New Wokingham Jazz record label Wallen Bink, specialising in quality vinyl releases, recently put out a limited edition coloured vinyl single which included this track by the Swedish band that draws on bossa, jazz, funky samba and Afro-Brazilian rhythms. The label is getting such a good reputation that the single quickly sold out. However, there is a new limited edition black vinyl edition out this week. wallenbink.com
Bradley Watmore – Plain to See
Local musician and songwriter Bradley is back with his second single, a great piece of bouncy feelgood indie pop – www.facebook.com/bradleywatmore/
Aaron Cilia – Meadows
A sound engineer, lighting engineer & record producer and now this young local talent has released an album of his own music on which he played every instrument. – www.facebook.com/AaronCiliaArtist
Hester and the Heathens – Regenerate
An energetic and powerful pop-punk sing-along anthem from this three-piece local band, who are definitely one to watch in the future – www.facebook.com/hesterandtheheathens/
Rob James – West Coast Nights (Shuffla Remix)
Here’s a track remixed by Finchampstead based DJ, musician and audio engineer, Sam ‘Shuffla’ Brice – www.facebook.com/shufflamusicofficial/
Reliant – Antisocial
The new single from this Wokingham and Reading-based four-piece is an exciting and uplifting anthem that the band describe as an unconventional love song – www.facebook.com/WeAreReliant
The Gaslights – The Ocean
They performed a great set at Wokingham Festival last year, and now, this up-and-coming indie band have a wonderfully atmospheric new single – www.facebook.com/gaslightsuk
The Room – Bodies on the Road
Local melodic rock band The Room with their new single from their critically acclaimed Caught By The Machine album – theroom.band
Wishbone Ash – Blind Eye
A video of this track being performed live at last year’s Wokingham Festival by Martin Turner Ex-Wishbone Ash was recently released – www.martinturnermusic.com
