We all like the rush we get when we discover someone new, all those neuro chemicals firing off in our noggins, giving us that adrenaline rush. Can’t be beaten.
And here it is with Rila’s Edge, a fabulous new band that packed out a Wokingham pub when they played there the other week. They’re heading up our playlist this week, and you’ll love them.
The RaW Sounds Today playlist is on a mission to champion and showcase great music from acts that have a connection to Reading and Wokingham (that’s the RaW in our Sounds Today name).
It’s an eclectic mix of stuff that will help you discover something new. All you have to do is find it on Spotify.
To hear this week’s selection, simply head to https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday and enjoy the music.
There is also a Facebook page and group chat that bands and music fans can tap into. You can search for RaW Sounds Today and it will come up.
Rila’s Edge – Someone New
This is the latest single, released in July, by this Wokingham based band who recently packed out The Redan for their hometown show.
The band say that they are planning to book more gigs in the town and, no doubt, other places too, so keep an eye out on their social media for details.
Someone New is an excellent single with an infectious melody from the start in a song that gradually builds to a powerful climax.
One of our fave releases of the last few months – https://www.rilasedge.com/
Dandy Man – Flat Earth Society
Here’s Reading based alt-indie/folk rockers, Dandy Man, with their new single which was recorded at Pyramid Studios in Hurst and is from their forthcoming debut album, Something I Have To Say.
The band have played at many festivals and venues including steam punk events so if you like uplifting songs with a sing-along chorus in an indie folk steam punk style have a listen to this single, watch out for that debut album and pop along to a future live show – https://dandymanmusic.com/
The Wave Machine – So Far So Good
Angus Trott aka The Wave Machine has recently performed at both Wokingham Festival and Loddfest and here’s his new single which is another of his self-penned joyous uplifting songs – https://linktr.ee/thewavemachine
Elucidate – Crossroads
Elucidate are an alt-rock band from Reading that and this is their latest single which was released in the summer. It’s a good slice of melodic indie pop rock as are their other releases – https://linktr.ee/ElucidateUK
OSP – Iyah
One of the success stories of Wokingham Festival was OSP, who stepped in at last minute to cover for a cancellation, and got the crowd moving with an excellent set. Here’s Iyah, their most recent single – https://www.facebook.com/ospmusicuk
Phantom Booth – Apparatus
The latest single from this Reading/London based band who create infectious catchy indie pop. They will be at Heavy Pop’s Roseate Sessions in Reading with Bethia on Thursday, September 29 – https://www.facebook.com/thephantombooth
The Room – Vanished
This is taken from The Room’s 2019 album, Caught by the Machine, album which we added few weeks ago in tribute to the brilliant guitarist from the band, Eric Bouillette, who sadly passed away recently – https://theroom.band/
Flutatious – Wendel the Witch (Mitchell Mix)
They are a favourite at Wokingham Music Club and Wokingham Festival and in August they returned to the festival. It was great to see this crowd pleaser getting the crowd going – https://www.flutatious.co.uk/
That Joe Payne – Live the Dream
Here’s the latest single from That Joe Payne who headlined the Wokingham Music Club Stage at Wokingham Festival and showed what an incredible voice he has and what a brilliant performer he is – https://www.thatjoepayne.com/
James Hollingsworth – Faster than Light
James is a singer songwriter from South West England who performed a wonderful set at the festival for the first time a few weeks ago. This is from his Thirteen Moons album – https://www.jameshollingsworth.com/
