Young bands who have graced the Purple Turtle with live shows this year lead the way in a week with a lot of depth.
Single Of The Week: Red Ivory -12th of October
Two singles released, two singles of the week. We have been listening to Red Ivory’s debut EP out on November 28th for several weeks now and we absolutely love it. It was utterly gutting not to get to watch them when they played the Purple Turtle on November 5th, however as it was because we were at one of the gigs of the year in Turnstile at Alexandra Palace it was in a good cause. Anyway, this track has a lovely groove about it and shifts gears nicely several times. They have only just finished their A-Levels this year so expect bigger and better from them as they grow into this band shizzle.
The Parlours – TfL
Possibly the South of England’s most under the radar brilliant young band right now. We caught them at the Purple Turtle earlier this year and it was ramshackle brilliance, hugely entertaining. Elizabeth Webb takes the lead vocals on her own on this one and it has a fantastically fragile classic indie-guitar quality to it that leads into a beefier back end. The new EP is out in December.
Romy – Love Who You Love
Unmistakably Romy and unmistakably great.
Gorillaz – The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
The new Gorillaz album is shaping up to be their best for a long time. This third single has Joe Talbot on lead vocals, continuing his journey into the art of restrained delivery.
Holly Humberstone – Die Happy
Holly Humberstone is always good value and this slow burner really grows on you after a few listens.
Fred again, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso – Beto’s Horns (fred remix)
Whilst there also an extremely interesting Ezra Collective remix of this as well, Fred’s own version is, as the kids probably don’t still say, absolutely lit.
Marmozets – A Kiss From A Mother
Reminds us of the furious energy of The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster who burned ever so brightly ever so briefly. Marmozets have been together since 2007. This is their first new material in seven years.
Wojtek Mazolewski – My Works of Art
Mazolewski is a central figure in the modern jazz scene, normally leading his own quintet. Here he strikes out on his own, on this track showcasing the double bass. Possibly a bit too pretentious for some but to us it is a highly atmospheric offering. Catch him at the London Jazz Festival this month.
Pem – to Earth will you tell me when we land
There are not many artists employing a tremolo vocal style in modern music, but it provides Pem with a very distinctive and recognisable voice. A gorgeous track. Supporting jasmine.4.t at Scala on the 11th.
Henry Coke – Out of Time
A brand-new artist and producer from London. This track is an exploration of faith and meaning and is an evocative calling card from a new talent.
Witch Post – Twin Fawn
A duo, one Scottish, one American. This is a lovely duet with a haunting quality to it.
BaggE – Red Light
A fantastic slice of slow-tempo R & B. Playing The Grace 12th December.
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