WE’RE back again with another round-up of music to enjoy with our special and unique top 10, and it’s all compiled by Chris Hillman from White Star Records.
The Wokingham Love Music soundtrack features songs from bands and artists with some connection to Wokingham’s music scene.
There’s a range of musical styles to enjoy meaning that there’s something for everyone
You can listen for FREE via Spotify. There’s a special page set-up at bit.ly/wokinghamlovesmusic
Voices From The Fuselage – Domus (Orchestral Arrangement)
During lockdown Scott Lockhart from the band, who are on Wokingham’s White Star Records label, created this gorgeously re-imagined orchestral version of a track that had originally been on their second album Odyssey: The Founder of Dreams.
Proceeds from the track are going towards charities aimed towards ending discrimination and hate crimes – www.facebook.com/VoicesFromTheFuselage
Duke Pearson – I Don’t Care Who Knows it
How is this legendary jazz pianist linked to Wokingham? Well, there is a new jazz record label in town called Wallen Bink and it’s run by local jazz enthusiast, Frank Parry.
The label specialises in quality vinyl reissues of rare recordings and the label’s first album release from Duke Pearson also called I Don’t Care Who Knows It was done so well that the respected Record Collector Magazine had it at number five in last year’s best jazz album of the year list – www.wallenbink.com
Never The Bride – You’re Not Alone
Wokingham Music Club’s Stan Hetherington picked this track from the band as one of his faves from past club gigs – www.neverthebride.com
Selina and the Howlin Dogs – Music Is
A local band that, in lockdown, created a new community based video for this track – www.facebook.com/SelinaandtheHowlinDogs
The Paradox Twin – Planeta
Progressive Music Awards nominated (twice!) Reading based band on local record label, White Star Records – www.theparadoxtwin.com
Spriggan Mist – Magical Ways
This band, with their magical blend of rock and folk, have previously played at Wokingham Music Club and Wokingham Festival – www.sprigganmist.com
Reliant – Broken People
Four piece indie band from Wokingham and Reading that has been championed by BBC Introducing Berkshire – www.facebook.com/WeAreReliant
Dennis Siggery & Neil Sadler – Don’t Want Your Tears
Local blues rock duo with a track recorded in Wokingham’s No Machine Studios – www.ericstreetband.com/dennis-solo.html
The Room – Broken
Local band with track from their latest album ‘Caught by the Machine’ – www.theroom.band
That Joe Payne – End of the Tunnel
Joe headlined the Wokingham Music Club stage at last year’s Wokingham Festival – www.thatjoepayne.com
