Tagged: wongiediscovery

vincent did it - so you're alive [frankmusik is dead and it looks like vincent did it (get it?). with vincent frank killing off his pop ego and creating a new act (rumors about vincent having issues with his last label and crappy album), it also sounds like vincent is making a return to the kind of music that we all fell in love with back in the day. whatever the reason, i'm looking forward to this new chapter!] wanna hear more? check out his other single dynamo below: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

clock opera - once and for all [oh boy... for those who know the wongie favored style of music, will know instantly that this track is just pure aural gold. building melodies leading to a soaring chorus of pain and heartbreak with the instrumentation to back the drama; THIS is heaven! throw in the fact that this london quartet strip down sounds only to bring them back together in loops and harmony makes them an interesting live act to chase down for 2012. i'm buzzing yo!] [...]

graffiti6 - free [back in 2007 we fell in love with a soulful singer/songwriter with a voice of butter named jamie scott . unfortunately his music got lost in the midst of all the releases that year and he found himself losing out on the success that he so deserved. fast forward to 2012 and something about the crazy harmonies and strong soulful approach of this song 'free' made me perk my ears up. so imagine my happiness when i discovered that my beloved jamie teamed up with producer tommy d (adele/kanye west) and created the [...]

bristol raised soulstress tanya lacey is getting a big push as a hot new voice in the UK r&b scene. with an almost MC approach to her vocal stylings, tanya is going to be a one to watch in 2012. check out 2 releases from her below: tanya lacey - letter to my ex tanya lacey - born to fly http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

oooh i think i have a fave new band on my radar! firstly how old are these london boys? secondly, they got an official stamp of approval by the bombay bicycle club! thirdly and probably why i dig them is the fact that their songs are quirky and musical in the best way. check out two wonderful examples below! theme park - wax [simple yet warm like listening to a sunset. i kind of love this song!] theme park - milk [the vocals are [...]

dia frampton - the broken ones [as a runner up to the surprise hit music competition 'the voice', dia frampton quickly got signed to universal records after all her recordings for the show charted high on itunes. though dia was once part of a sister act (meg & dia), her solo release looks like it could be a word of mouth success story. it helps to have a strong debut single like this one. on our radar!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

kowalski - outdoors (two door cinema club remix) [wongie fave two door cinema club hook up labelmates kowalski with a remix of their already gentle pop track. personally, i kind of prefer this version more.] wanna compare it with the original? click below!: kowalski - outdoors http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

• Kowalski - Outdoors (Two Door Cinema Club REMIX)

tribes - when my day comes [camden, london rockers offer up a kicking anthem that toasts the classic alternative 90's with a twist of pub fist bumpin'... and that chorus... what a chorus!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

unknown mortal orchestra - how can u love me (fan video) [from portland by way of new zealand comes this big beat retro number by the unknown mortal orchestra. the whole song just forces you to do the funky shuffle and treat it like the 70/80's saturday morning cartoon anthem that it is. i dig!!!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

dems - house [there's something quite marvelous about this london trio that mixes guitars, vocal layerings and clever beats into a dreamy spacious musical world. like what you hear? check out their soundcloud of even more gems!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

get ready to know and love this girl fast! at just 22 years old, this half greek/half jamaican londoner is quickly gathering massive praises with her gentle yet mesmerizing voice. there's something very retro about the jazz chords lianne sings over, but it just draws you in. check out some choice examples of her wonderfulness below! lianne la havas - age (live @ later with jools holland) [what a way to get introduced to the masses! lianne quickly got a gig as an opening act touring with bon iver after this performance!] [...]

hooray for earth - true love [from the mind of noel heroux comes the large sound of hooray for earth, a bombastic almost orchestral rock outfit that just kicks it big. a weirdly appropriate soundtrack for our chilly days and a nice addition to our discovery section!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

cashier no 9 - oh pity [there's something so 90's manchester sounding about these boys (which is a good thing in my book), but surprisingly they hail from belfast ireland. my bud tom tipped me on these baggy boys a week ago and lo and behold 7 days later the influential bbc 6 playlisted this tune. nice one! if you're feeling a tad nostalgic for the MADchester days, press play now!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

we are augustines - book of james [fresh off their successful performances at CMJ, the brooklyn based trio of we are augustines are bringing their sound of musical urgency (with singalong bridges and handclaps in tow!) to the masses. though this song has an undertone of loss and sadness (lead singer billy mccarthy wrote the song about his brother who committed suicide), what makes it kind of genius is the ultimate sense of hope by the end. i am definitely a new fan and so should you!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

summer camp - down [genius halloween inspired video by director chris boyle to accompany an equally catchy and genius song! happy halloween folks!] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

i'm telling you, there's nothing like discovering a wacky belgian eclectic string based quintet with lo-fi arcade fire meets pixies leanings! school is cool has found their rapidly growing fanbase via festivals, strong word of mouth and #1's on alt radio stations. the buzz is hopefully moving outside their geographical jurisdiction soon (cause i kind of love them!) check out some of their wonderful music examples below: school is cool - the world is going to end tonight (live @ studio brussel) [this is just lively and amazing! definitely the [...]

nothing like a chipper norwegian 6 piece with diverse musical ambitions, singalong choruses and a rousing spirit that's engaging and addictive! with only an EP under their belt, the band are on the verge of releasing their debut album, 'to the treetops' with interesting results. check out my fave songs from their upcoming collection! team me - dear sister [this song was actually in my ipod for months with no labeling, so thanks to my gal philippa for giving me a name to my subway jam!] team me [...]

in a sea of husky voiced troubadour lasses, it's refreshing to experience a left of center falsetto loving folkster with a sprinkle of hipster. though she looks like a pixie chick, there's something extremely commanding once beth opens her mouth to sing. fascinating... beth jeans houghton & the hooves of destiny - liliputt http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

charlene soraia - wherever you will go [just 22 years old, singer/songwriter charlene is turning into a bit of an instant sensation with her gentle cover of the calling classic 'wherever you will go' for the twinings tea campaign. it's definitely a wonderful intro to a talented new voice.] want to check out the twinings tea ad that alot of people discovered charlene? press play below: charlene soraia - lightyears [of course charlene has original material and it's just as strong.] http://feeds.feedburner.com/Wo ngiesMusicWorld

with her single 'scar' just added on to bbc radio 6 playlist, lucy rose is on the verge of something over in the UK. this 20 year old singer/songwriter not only has the love of influential UK music tastemakers like bbc radio 1 dj edith bowman, but opened for mumford and sons AND sang alongside andy burrows of razorfish and bombay bicycle club on their tracks ( flaws and i swear on their current single lights out words gone ). what is the most compelling thing about lucy is her captivating stillness when approaching her songs. [...]