My Springtime Playlist :)

I'm sure I'm not the only one who creates a playlist on their iPod for each of the seasons? You know what I mean? Songs that remind you of Winter- those dark haunting vocals of Ben Howard with the occasional christmas song thrown in? Or Summer playlists- filled with Flo-Rida, Rihanna and David Guetta's tunes and songs that make you wanna get up, cocktail/can of cider/beer/Pimms in tow and dance around the beach/festival or more likely, your bedroom?

Well, MARCH IS HERE. Thank God for that. I was sick and tired of snow, cold, Lemsip and layering out my clothes. Now, I'm ready for Spring- the fresh colours, warm(er) days and erm cleaning? No.

So here are a few songs I am currently (no, seriously- as I'm making this I've actually got this playlist on in thee background-bliss) that are so Springtimey it's bound to make you get up, eat an Easter egg and start cleaning your room. I'm serious. It's filthy. Go clean it. Now.

Tom Odell- Hold Me (omg, on repeat...FOREVER)

Haim- Better Off

Lianna LaHavas- Tease Me

Dido- Life For Rent

McFly-Love is Easy

Mika- We Are Golden (where is he now?)

King Charles ft. Mumford and Sons- Brightest Lights

Of Monsters and Men- Little Talks

Top Artists of 2013- 4. Disclosure

Here's a secret- I've got a total soft spot for 'family bands' (one of the many reasons why sister group Haim have also made it into my top 10 artists for 2013) and Disclosure are no different.
This brotherly duo from Reigate, Surrey are smashing up the electro/garage/house/post-dubstep scene at the moment with huge celebrity fans such as Annie Mac (we bow down), SBTRKT and Hot Chip. Woah. Not the mention they supported the latter two on tour last year!! So if you're a fan of Skrillex, SBTRKT or Bondax, check them out!

The duo quickly rose to fame after remixing Jessie Ware's 'Running' followed by their huge single 'Latch' ft. Sam Smith. With contagious beats, insane sampling technique and an electric stage presence it's no wonder they are on every new music radar for talent this year.

New single 'White Noise' ft. Alunageorge (another awesome duo) is available on iTunes now and already reached #2 in BBC Radio One's top 40! Check out the videos of my top Disclosure tracks- guaranteed you'll be bopping/moshing/skanking around in to time.


Disclosure- 'Latch' ft. Sam Smith

Disclosure ft. Alunageorge- 'White Noise'

Disclosure- Flow

Follow them here: @DISCLOSURE_UK, here facebook.com/disclosureuk and here soundcloud.com/disclosuremusic! Show the love!

Wanna catch them live (like me?!) during festival season? They're playing:
ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL-March 15-17th and then 22nd-24th, Miami, Florida
SNOWBOMBING- April 1st-6th, Mayrhofen, Austria
COACHELLA- April 12-14 and 19-21, Indio, Califonia
BESTIVAL- September 5th-8th, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight
OPEN'ER FESTIVAL- 3rd-6th July, Gdynia, Poland
 and...
GLASTONBURY- 26th-30th June, Worthy Farm, Pilton

Buy 'The Face' EP HERE

Top Artists of 2013: 3. Laura Mvula

This beautiful young talent from Birmingham and BRITS Critic's choice nominee, Laura Mvula is certainly one of the women of the moment. With a degree in composition under her belt it's clear her musical talent has been honed and perfected; with  an amazing vocal, lyrical and musical capability.

With comparisons to Nina Simone and Janelle Monae, what is not to like about Miss Mvula?
My favourite song on her EP 'She' is the title track 'She'. Check it out below! It is a stunning vocal performance. I find it difficult to describe her overall style,  so I'' throw some words out there -'soulful', 'colourful' and 'powerful'.


'She'- Laura Mvula

'Sing to the Moon' her debut album is available on 4th March of which I will certainly be purchasing! Her new single 'Green Garden' (below) also showcases a Janelle Monae-esque attitude to rhythm and vocals which I absolutely love! 

Green Garden'- Laura Mvula

 

If you can't wait till March to hear the album (like me), check out her EP 'She' here: 'She' EP- Laura Mvula- show the love! :)

Laura Mvula is definitely going to be a force to be reckoned with in 2013, and I wish her the beset of luck! Can't wait to hear what she does next. 

Follow Laura (as if we're besties) here: @lauramvula and on her Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/lauramvulamusic