THERE’S no doubt about it, live music is on its way back and this week’s playlist features previews of bands you can hear live over the coming weeks.
Topping the charts is Split The Dealer, a great performer who is taking part in a show in the Turtle very soon.
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Split the Dealer – Hard To Take
He was in our Top 10 of the year lists in both 2020 and 2021. If this new single is anything to go by, there’s a good chance he’ll be in this year’s too.
It’s a great song with power and melody that grabs you straight away with the catchy intro hook.
Split says that he wanted to create something ‘upbeat and motivating’ and he’s certainly achieved that.
He has a headlining show at Reading’s Sub 89 on Friday, May 13. Next Friday – February 25 – he is at the Purple Turtle Jamma presents’ show – https://www.facebook.com/splitthedealer
Paul Draper – Omega Man (ft. Steven Wilson)
Paul is former front person with 90s band Mansun and he has just released an excellent new solo album, Cult Leader Tactics, from which this single is taken.
The album showcases Paul’s talents as a songwriter and musician as he plays the majority of the instruments himself creating a wonderful alternative rock feel with electronic overtones.
Paul starts a UK tour later this month which includes a visit to Reading’s Sub 89 on Monday, February 28 – https://pauldraperofficial.com/
Lonely Robot – Under Stars
Lonely Robot was created by John Mitchell who works from his Reading-based recording studio, Outhouse as songwriter, musician and producer. He played a special show at Everyman in Kings Cross on Wednesday, February 16 – https://johnmitchellhq.com
Mordecai Smyth – Fear of Flying
Here’s some wonderful psychedelic pop sounds released on Wokingham’s Mega Dodo Records. Mordecai has a new album due in May and has just released this single, Fear of Flying from it – https://www.facebook.com/stickytapeandrust
The Wave Machine – Don’t Pretend
Angus Trott aka The Wave Machine appeared in our best of 2021 list with Ocean’s Brew and now here’s his new single. It’s another uplifting positive song that makes you smile – https://www.facebook.com/thewavemachine
The Paradox Twin – Perfect Circles
This band from Reading appeared in best of year lists around the world and this is from their acclaimed Silence from Signals album. They will be travelling to Fusion 3.5 Festival in Stourport on Friday, March 4 – https://www.theparadoxtwin.com/
Harriet – I’m Not in Love
Harriet has a truly wonderful voice and we are going to be lucky to get the chance to hear her live when she visits Wokingham Music Club at Whitty Theatre on Friday, February 18. Here’s her beautiful version of 10cc’s classic – https://www.harrietsmusic.com/
The Honey Pot – Somewhere Between Here and Anywhere
The Honey Pot, who released their latest album, The Secret, on Wokingham’s Billywitch Records, performed at the legendary Half Moon Putney last month – https://www.facebook.com/thehoneypotband
Quantum Pig – Statement of Intent
This Progressive Music Awards-nominated duo supported The Paradox Twin at Reading’s Facebar earlier this monh. The song is from their acclaimed debut album Songs of Industry and Sunshine – http://quantumpig.net
The Room – Run
This band, with members from the local area, will be appearing live at a special show with their White Star Records label mates, The Paradox Twin, at the legendary Star Inn in Guildford on Thursday, April 21 – https://theroom.band/
