THE LAST YEAR
The first song is a song called 'Sugar' by a relatively new band on the scene 'The Last Year'. I discovered this song when the band mentioned it to me on Twitter today, and I was immediately blown away by it. The alternative rock band from Baltimore in the US, has 4 members, with Niki Barr on the vocals, Scott Ensign on the bass, Scott Griffith on guitar, and BJ Kerwin. Infected with powerful melodies, they have just released their new EP, and every song on it has a unique sound, with very talented songwriting, coupled with near perfect instrumental composition. The last year officially formed in 2012, but prior to that they had been together for a while, touring together, mainly fro the US troops,, specifically with the Armed forces entertainment, and have performed in more than 34 countries. Now backed by a label, the band is just beginning their journey as a professional band. I'm expecting great things from them in the future!
The Last Year - Sugar:
COLDPLAY
Coldplay needs absolutely no introduction, but their latest release 'Atlas' is definitely worth mentioning. Featured on the new 'Hunger Games' movie soundtrack, the song has already received over 3 million views on Youtube since September 9. The sound of the song is definitely more of an 'older' coldplay sound, going back to their 'Rush of Blood to the Head' style, and in my opinion this is one of their best releases to date. It must have been played on my iPod a least 40 times already, and this is a song one will never get sick of. Amazing, truly.
Coldplay - Atlas
LANA DEL RAY
Finally, a song titled 'Blue Jeans' by Lana Del Ray, an artist who has recently become one of my definite favourite female artists. Another artist that need no introduction, but this song has really been stuck with me the past few days, so I thought I had to post it. The gorgeous 27 year old who has 9 years experience in the industry has released one studio album and an EP, and this is definitely the best song off the album titled 'Born to Die'. The entire album is brilliant, but this song is in a class of its own.
Lana Del Ray - Blue Jeans
Neil Nelon (@neilnelson91)
