Each week, there are 10 great acts in our playlist, all with a connection to Reading or Wokingham.
AlphaLine – What U Gonna Do –
This is quite an intriguing and hard to categorise band as they blend a diverse range of styles. They are a sort of hybrid of prog, psychedelic, alternative rock, goth and more. There’s nothing wrong with that though as it makes them quite unique and they are a compelling live outfit which you can see for yourself when they play at the Acoustic Couch in Bracknell this Saturday 21st September with support from Belizaire. This song is taken from their recently released, ‘Electromagnetic’ album which was recorded with local producer, Aaron Cilia. It has 10 tracks and is certainly a fascinating listen throughout with this song having a great chorus that sticks in your mind. There’s a great dance mix of the song on the album too – https://www.alphalineband.com/
One Last Day – No Chemical Reimagined –
Some modern rock now with a great track from this Bracknell based band. We featured the original version of the song last year. It was an anthemic rocker, last year which we loved. This new version is certainly a re-imagination with a much mellower feel throughout and it really shows the quality of Alex’s voice and the songwriting. A song has to be a good to work as both a full on rock anthem and also as a piano based ballad. This one certainly does that – https://linktr.ee/onelastday/
Voodoo Radio – Space Girl –
It’s the power and energy of the Cumbrian father/daughter duo of singer/guitarist Paige and guitarist Tony who returned to Reading last month to perform a great set in support the Inspiral Carpets at Sub 89 – https://www.voodooradio.co.uk/
Cybernaut – Califrae –
This year is the 30th Anniversary of this 90’s trance band being formed so Reading based DJ and band manager, Bob Hughes, will be playing a special Cybernaut DJ set in celebration. It’s in Frome at the 23 Bath Street venue this Friday 20th so time for a trip to Somerset – https://www.facebook.com/cybernautuk
Frant1c – Where Have You Been? –
Frant1c is a project initiated by Anne-Claire Rallo of Nine Skies & Solace Supplice and she has created a wonderful album called ‘A Brand New World’ that is due for release on 27th September – https://linktr.ee/frant1c
Áine Deane – the one before the one –
This song was picked by Helen Taylor of the Wokingham Festival management team as one of her fave performances at the event. It’s the extremely talented singer songwriter Áine Deane – https://www.ainedeanemusic.com/
Sour Kix – Take A Ride –
This was the choice of Julie Wills another key member of the Wokingham Festival team as she thought that they were full of youthful energy and enthusiasm on stage – https://www.sourkix.com/
That Joe Payne – Love (not the same) –
The second choice by Julie who thought that Joe’s live duet with Sarah Bayley from The Paradox Twin on this song was particularly memorable. This is the original version featuring Amy Birks – https://www.thatjoepayne.com/
The Room – Flesh and Bone –
Helen second choice as she enjoys melodic rock with prog influences. The Room are certainly one of the best at that – https://theroom.band/
Rila’s Edge – Deal – This band from Wokingham headlined the main stage in style at Wokingham Festival. They were stunning – https://www.facebook.com/rilasedge
You can listen to all the songs featured in our Spotify playlist at https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday
