ONE of this week’s new entries into the RaW Sounds Today playlist has sax appeal… and evokes memories of the 1980s.
The other, well, it’s a track from a band with a thing for the blues.
Two very different and diverse songs, but that’s what the RaW Sounds playlist is here for: a terrific way to explore a wide range of brilliant artists, discover some new music and keep dancing – make sure you bookmark the Spotify page.
To hear this week’s set, simply head to https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday and get dancing.
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Selina and the Howlin Dogs – Slow Train Blues
Fancy some blues? Well here’s a song from this band’s debut album Blues Revisited.
They were featured in this paper recently and following the launch of the album they have been added to the bill at Wokingham Festival.
This song is the opening track of the album featuring some fine guitar playing and of course Selina’s distinctive vocal.
Have a listen and if you like what you hear check out the full album and pop along to the festival to see them live – https://www.selinaandthehowlindogs.com/
Modesty Blue – Sea of Emotion
From the sound of the blues, we go to the sound of the 80’s with the new single from Modesty Blue.
This is their second single is another catchy summer feel pop song so, if you enjoy dancing around to The Pet Shop Boys, Wham and other 80s icons, you’ll like this one.
It’s also got a very cool sax solo.
If you are one of the many musicians in the area that have had CD’s made by Torch in Ascot, you’ll know one of the members of the band – it’s Sean Lynch – https://www.facebook.com/modestybluemusic
The Amazons – Bloodrush
Here is an anthem from this fast-rising band from Reading who recently played at The O2 Arena supporting Royal Blood. It’s from their forthcoming third album, How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me? – https://theamazons.co.uk/
Small Town Heroes – i need u
Here’s a new band with a song from their debut EP, No Filters Needed. They will be live on the Wokingham Music Club (WMC) Stage at Wokingham Festival in August – https://tommyhand.wixsite.com/smalltownheroesuk
That Joe Payne – End of the Tunnel
Joe will be returning to the WMC Stage at Wokingham Festival on August Bank Holiday Monday with his solo headline set following a brilliant performance there in 2019 – https://www.thatjoepayne.com/
A Better Life – A Moment of Nothing
The chill out collective based around local music producer, Phil Daniels, have recently released a brand-new video to this track from their acclaimed debut album, ‘Take A Deep Breath’ – https://abetterlifemusic.com/
Focus – Sylvia
Exciting news that legendary rock band Focus will be headlining Wokingham Festival this year on August Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August. This song is from their Focus 3 album and hit No.4 in the UK singles chart – https://focustheband.co.uk/
The Go Go Cult – Town Called Sorrow
Club Velocity celebrated an impressive 19 years of putting on events with a Birthday Party Gig at the Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading on March 25, featuring these psychobilly punks – http://www.thegogocult.com/
Wishbone Ash – Sometime World
It’s from the band’s classic album, Argus, and Martin Turner Ex-Wishbone Ash returned to Wokingham Music Club recently to perform the album in full at a great sold out show – https://www.martinturnermusic.com/
Rachel Redman – You Set Me Free
Rachel is a singer-songwriter from the local area and, she’s recently released this wonderful new single. It’s another well-crafted song with Rachel’s distinctive country pop feel – https://www.facebook.com/rachelredmanmusic/
