First is a track which I think exemplifies a great cover: Put A Ring On It, covered by Settling. This week, I've found two which merit a place on the Tune Tape. Big Fish, Little Fish, anyone? By now, you should be aware that I've got big love for covers. ToyBoy & Robin have built on these influences and transformed it into a pretty solid House track. Next is Bipolar Sunshine and their similarly-named track, Rivers - an example of 'new Indie', which has taken influence from Drum and Bass, amongst other things. FlicFlac takes this, extends it, and adds some breaks and snares - not a total overhaul, but I think it's an interesting interpretation. The original actually sounds like it's already been remixed, but don't be fooled by the heavy bass beat. First up is Milky Chance with Down the River. I know I put a lot of remixes on these Tapes but I don't often give you the originals - this week marks a change. Sounds odd, but give it a go, I think you'll like it. Making the rounds on music blogs this week is Marika Hackman's Bath is Black, whose beautiful vocals are juxtaposed with an early electronic organ-sounding accompaniment. For a more classic, happy-clappy, Indie sound, play Celeste by Les Enfants - guarantee to make you smile. Similarly enchanting is Simple Kids by Story Books, whose beautiful lyrics and uplifting guitar riffs will cast a spell over you. If you like the sound of their track, The Thick and The Thin (which I've pitched at Number One), then preview - and buy - the whole thing on iTunes here. They've just brought out a new album, and it's fantastic.
This week I thought I'd bring your attention to an amazing band I've just discovered: Imaginary Friend. Pass the whiskey, it's going to be emotional. In light of this, I've put together the BIGGEST TUNE TAPE YET 29 brand-spanking new tracks to say my goodbye to my life as a student, and hello to my life as an unemployed adult. Hopefully this will a) be temporary, and b) not affect the quality of the Tune Tapes - but no guarantee on either of these statements. That's right: I'm moving back in with my parents. This Sunday will mark the start of the next chapter of my life, familiar to most graduates from university. Y'see, this will be the final Tune Tape being broadcast from Manchester - the city of music that has been my home for the last three years *tear*. Apologies for the late delivery on another Tune Tape - I'm afraid I've been a bit predisposed this week.