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DEMOS
WORDS: JAY MOUSSA-MANN
DEMO OF THE MONTH
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The Spacebunker Tapes – Anywhere
A really beautiful alternative rock track by The Spacebunker Tapes, Karl and Elena predominantly write songs about the end of the world (in their words – how fitting!) The track feels very real and close, with a bit of talking between the band before the music starts, adding even more humanity. Led by guitars and Elena’s gorgeous vocals this is a really addictive, soothing song. The harmonies are perfectly balanced against the gentle, careful music production. It’s a love song, reaching out for space; time slows down and we’re all alone again...we travel through the universe. Like most upcoming musicians, The Spacebunker Tapes have struggled during the pandemic but have tried to make the best of it by stocking up on material and recording some home demos (on a 2002 eMac no less). www.thespacebunkertapes.bandcamp.com
PADDY – Walls
I love this track. Paddy is an alt. dance artist whose music is inspired by the people and places around him. A child of the 2000s he has found a blend between school dance music of that era and his roots to create something that feels entirely new. “With the track WALLS I wanted to tell a story of confidence and not being shy to be who you are,” says Paddy. The track is incredibly uplifting and unique, using what sounds like vintage keyboards, with driving bass beats and synths to build. The recurring vocals are wonderfully integrated into the music and Paddy’s voice has a really beautiful tone and presence to it, yet the track never forgets it’s a dance track and really does evoke that feeling of late 90s/early 00s dance music. www.paddyr.bandcamp.com
Dr Moon – Endeavour
This instrumental track plays a great balance between alternative rock and psychedelia, drawing you in with its weird sounds before giving you quite a defined, catchy melody which comes back again and again throughout the piece. I think this would be great in a soundtrack for a sci-fi or action film, as for me, it conjures up images of wild futuristic cowboys riding through dystopian lands. Whatever it makes you think of, it’s a highly visual piece of music, really well produced and polished. www.soundcloud.com/ellis-crowther
Panthers – Memphis
Get ready to boogie woogie with this one! The Panthers are a 50’s rock ‘n’ roll band from the North East featuring swing guitarist Anth Purdy, and though this feels very 50’s rockabilly, it also has a very strong pure country feel to it. With classic rock ‘n’ roll guitar playing, the raspy vocals belt out a different future, one that looks forward to a new and better life in Memphis where the sun shines every day. The band had an album released last year on a German label, Rebel Records – be sure to check it out! www.facebook.com/panthersboogie
Bobby Latheron & Janine Brown – Song For Everyone
Song For Everyone is a heartfelt pop ballad written by Bobby Latheron and sung by Janine, the song is about autism which becomes clear when you listen to the lyrics. “You make us feel like we don’t belong in this world but we’re going to prove you wrong.” It’s a sweet track, reminiscent of 90s boy band hits. The songwriter, Bobby Latheron has also written a book called, My World in My Words, which talks about autism and mental health.
