It's nearly 8.30am and I am awake. My body screams "Go back to sleep!' I can hear my Mum is up. The frenzy of cleaning, cooking and prepping for Christmas Eve dinner is about to commence. Im wondering if it's too early for whisky!?
Happy Friday. Have a great weekend and take care. Be kind, in fact, be extra kind.
This is a rough time of year for a lot of people. Not everyone has family to turn to. Some people are alone. Give someone a smile today.
Released on 23 December 1991, "Everybody in the Place" is the second official single by The Prodigy from their debut album, Experience (1992). The track, issued through XL Recordings in the UK, showcases the "Fairground Remix" version.
Producer, singer and all around force of nature Georgia Anne Muldrow is in fine form on our #SongOfTheDay "The Wait" off the latest of her collaboration with Keith Rice, Lilblackkids.
Sigue Sigue Sputnik's debut single, released in 1986 from their album "Flaunt It". It was their biggest hit, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. The track, noted for its edgy style, was produced by Giorgio Moroder after Prince found it "too violent."
Edit: Fun Fact. I toured with them as a support band, greenhaus.
Released in 1981, "Telecommunication" is a track from A Flock of Seagulls' self-titled debut album (1982). Known for its significance in the new wave genre, the song didn't chart in the UK or US but gained popularity on dance charts. It reflects the band's distinctive synth-driven sound.
Our #SongOfTheDay is the appropriately titled "Reverie" from guitarist Shin Sasakubo and producer/pianist Jamael Dean. Its dreamlike sounds joined by the lovely voice of Sharada Shashidhar.
Melancholic #DrumAndBass for the darker days of #autumn. The collaboration “Don’t Need You” by High Contrast and Bou got you covered with longing vocals and epic brasses.
Today's Friday, so it would be time for #FridayDisco. Today, however, I have come accross again an amazing performance by superstars #JLo and #Shakira.
"Pictures of You" is a poignant track from The Cure's 1989 album "Disintegration." Its emotive lyrics and lush instrumentation encapsulate the album's themes of memory and longing, cementing it as a fan favorite.
Released in 1997, "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is a standout track from The Verve's third album, "Urban Hymns." Its iconic string motif, reflective lyrics, and Richard Ashcroft's distinctive vocals made it a defining anthem of the '90s.
Dark and epic - “Pantheon” by Argy and Goom Gum comes with an electrifying atmosphere and an irresistible groove. Released on Afterlife Records in January 2023, it has already amassed over 9 million streams on Spotify alone.