Over the past few months, I've discovered lots of new artists and bands whose songs I have been playing on repeat, I love different things about each of them, and i feel that they all bring something new to the music industry which is difficult in this day and age when there's so much out there!
I thought I would let you know about them, so everyone can discover their talent!
Gabrielle Aplin
Gabrielle Aplin is an acoustic artist I have been listening to for years- ever since she started uploading covers on youtube, then wrote her own songs, and, following her cover of 'Power of love' featuring on the John Lewis christmas advert 2012, eventually released her album English Rain, which is beautiful and very true to her mellow, sweet beginnings.
Standout songs from the album include:
- How do you feel today - this is a very tender song, which really makes you think about the lyrics, which as always with Gabrielle Aplin, are very meaningful.
- Home - A song which has captivated me long before her album was released, it states home as the people in it, rather than place.
- Salvation - the lyrics emphasise how much trust and love someone can put into another, and how you can't help who you fall for.
Disappointing song from the album: Keep on walking doesn't seem to have as much substance as the other songs, it isn't as believable
Favourite song of Gabrielle aplin to date: Reverse - for its sheer beauty and simplicity, and the relatable pain it contains.
Similar to : Birdy, Daughter, Lucy Rose
Ellie Goulding
I've always enjoyed the upbeat nature of Ellie's music, however i do find some of her songs, especially released singles, to be too catchy and pop-y for my liking. Despite this, I decided to listen to her album anyway, and I did enjoy it.
Standout songs:
- I know you care - This is beautiful, it's stripped back, and refreshing compared to her normal style, it explores the notion of never losing hope.
- Joy- The slow pace of this makes it relaxing and easy listening, before the beat and pace quicken to make the song more dramatic.
- Explosions - This song really builds up to the chorus, and Ellie's voice shines.
Disappointing song from the album: Anything could happen - I can see how it would appeal to some people, but personally, I prefer Ellie's voice in more stripped back songs, however it is extremely catchy.
Favourite song from Ellie Goulding to date: I wish I stayed - there's just something about the music and the lyrics which make it so charming, and it sounds very orginal; its the first Ellie Goulding song I heard.
Similar to: Robyn, Lenka
