EVERY week, we bring you a round-up of the best bands performing or from the Reading and Wokingham areas.
Some bands are so good we have to bring their latest efforts to your attention every time. And that’s the case this week, with a check-in from The Paradox Twin.
Fresh from topping our playlist of 2021, they’re back and raring to go with a gig at Reading’s Facebar next month.
It’s just one song from 10 great tunes that you can listen, for free, thanks to our Spotify playlist.
The RaW Sounds playlist is 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 ready to rock.
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The Paradox Twin – Perfect Circles
They headed up our Top 20 of 2021 and appeared in many best of year lists around the world but despite this acclaim they have never appeared in their home town of Reading.
However that changes on February 4, when The Paradox Twin will be performing the whole of their Silence from Signals album, from which this track is taken, at a very special homecoming event at Reading’s Facebar.
Well worth popping along to see why so many people are getting excited about this band – https://www.theparadoxtwin.com/
Harriet – I’m Not in Love
Harriet has a truly wonderful voice reminiscent of the great Karen Carpenter and we are going to be lucky to get the chance to hear her live when she visits Wokingham next month.
She will be performing her intimate piano sessions show for Wokingham Music Club at Whitty Theatre on February 18.
Have a listen to this beautiful version of 10cc’s classic and pop along to the show which promises to be a magical evening of quality music – 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, will be performing in the legendary Half Moon Putney on Sunday – https://www.facebook.com/thehoneypotband
Quantum Pig – Statement of Intent
This Progressive Music Awards nominated duo will be supporting The Paradox Twin at Reading’s Facebar on February 4. 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 were invited as special guests at the Hammersmith Club in London on January 22 by a brand-new band, Little Finger, whose members are made up of Gary Numan’s backing band – https://theroom.band/
Penelope Isles – Have You Heard
Penelope Isles are from Brighton and were due to be appearing at Reading’s Facebar on Friday. Unfortunately, however, their tour has been cancelled but this is still well worth a listen – https://www.penelopeisles.com/
Toyah – Levitate
She’s an iconic performer who first came to fame with some classic 80s hits and she headed to Wokingham Music Club (WMC) at Whitty Theatre last week. Levitate is from Toyah’s latest album Posh Pop – https://toyahwillcox.com/
Sam Handy – Done
Sam is a singer-songwriter from Reading who has released a number of singles with a soulful alternative pop feel and Done is his latest. It has a melody that sticks in your head, delivered by Sam’s silky-smooth vocals – https://www.samhandy.com/
Wille and the Bandits – Solid Ground
What a great live band this is, as shown by their headlining performance at Wokingham Festival. This is from their new album, When the World Stood Still, which gets a full release this month – https://www.willeandthebandits.com/
Rachel Redman (ft. Damian C Carruthers) – Obvious
Rachel is a local singer songwriter who has appeared in our playlist previously and she has just released a new single with talented musician, Damian Carruthers – https://www.facebook.com/rachelredmanmusic
