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In last week's edition of Singles Club we all got very excited about Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez ate a magic riot-inducing cookie and listeners of Little Dragon were transported into an early 90s arcade game. This week there’s an actual DRAGON. Or it might be the Loch Ness Monster. I’m not sure.
Maverick Sabre - I Need
Expressive, atmospheric and soulful, the varying qualities to the sound, such as the crackled record player and strained, repeated violin and gloomy piano with the light percussion on top, make it slightly reminiscent of Burial or Four Tet. The chorus is uplifting and catchy adding a backing vocalist guitar to the mix, the track takes on a more Cee Lo Green or Motown type feel to it. Maverick Sabre’s voice is genuinely appropriate for the soul genre, it doesn’t sound manufactured but like the late Winehouse it is wonderfully distinctive. The song is chilled out, easy to listen to and musically delightful. – Rachel Prescott-Smith
JLS – Take a Chance on Me
It’s no ‘Everybody In Love’, but, after several listens, JLS’ new release ‘Take a Chance On Me’ is similarly catchy and, dare I say it, uplifting, if more down-tempo. It fits the formula: lyrics reassuringly predictable (though perhaps less nonsensical than usual) with a heartening hook that catches you by the second listen. Though the video may try to fool us, this is pretty much a solo single for Aston. But do check it out: seductive over-the-shoulder glances accompany some slick moves… and great coats. – Isabella Weyman
Tinchy Strider – Off The Record ft. Calvin Harris
Straight away we’re hit with a strong bass, a repetitive club rhythm, and a loud “ay”, sure to be yelled many times over the next year in various clubs around the country. Not one of Tinchy’s most exciting songs, but it’s good to dance to; the bass line guarantees to get you moving. Tokyo and Salvation are sure to play it over and over again. - Serena Rudge
Cage the Elephant – Aberdeen
Dissonant guitars and upbeat enough tempo, this is a soundtrack to teenage angst without all the moaning (twilight fans, sorry you’ll be disappointed). Catchy chorus with lyrics that are easy enough to pick up, for fans of Weezer/ Stagecoach this is ideal - wait... hold on, no what’s that – NESSY NO GET OUT OF THERE!
Not bad. Standards need to be maintained though, music industry, or this panda will throw flour in your face.
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