22 Jul 2003

Guiding Light

The Veils

Rough Trade

WE SAY

We were instantly grabbed by both the vocal and the song here - and it's not their only strong song either. One of the most exciting new bands around.

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Pru Harris, Rough Trade

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Kelly Rowland - Train On A Track

Train On A Track

Kelly Rowland

Columbia

A clear highlight of her album and the obvious follow-up to Stole which wasn't, but we're delighted to see it...

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21 Jul 2003
October Motorcrash - Rockstar Takes A Fall

Rockstar Takes A Fall

October Motorcrash

unsigned

Rasping, passionate vocal carrying off some great hooks and an intriguing lyric as well from this young four-piece. Hearing this...

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18 Jul 2003
Bell x1 - Tongue

Tongue

Bell x1

Island

"I like airline food" is up there with the line about jigsaws in the last single in the league of...

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17 Jul 2003
Free*land - We Want Your Soul

We Want Your Soul

Free*land

Marine Parade

Here Free*land prove you can write melodies using just one note and still write hooks, still make hits. Good lyric...

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16 Jul 2003
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent

Miss Independent

Kelly Clarkson

J

No soundclip. We're as sceptical as anyone about Pop Idol records (too often the need for speed and the guaranteed...

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15 Jul 2003
Jane's Addiction - Just Because

Just Because

Jane's Addiction

Capitol

We're not that familiar with Jane's Addiction's catalogue but what we have heard sounded influential but somewhat inpenetrable. So where...

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14 Jul 2003
Mankato - Wasted

Wasted

Mankato

2M

Mankato is one of 2M's first two big artist launches. Give this three listens and the strength of the melody...

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11 Jul 2003
Lemar - Dance (With You)

Dance (With You)

Lemar

Epic

For us, Lemar was the most talented of the Fame Academy students. First thought when we heard this: at least...

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10 Jul 2003
Mint Royale - Dancehall Places

Dancehall Places

Mint Royale

Faith & Hope/ Illustrious

No soundclip. A really charming single from an act who no longer get the airplay they deserve. A lovely, beguiling...

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09 Jul 2003
Snap vs. Motivo - The Power of Bhangra

The Power of Bhangra

Snap vs. Motivo

Ministry of Sound

As you might guess, this is Snap's classic The Power with the guitar lick from Panjabi MC's hit, plus some...

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08 Jul 2003
Snap vs. Motivo - The Power of Bhangra

The Power of Bhangra

Snap vs. Motivo

Ministry of Sound

As you might guess, this is Snap's classic The Power with the guitar lick from Panjabi MC's hit, plus some...

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07 Jul 2003
Isaac James - Baby Likes It

Baby Likes It

Isaac James

Gut

No soundclip. Issac is an Australian who's teamed up with vocalist Sally Hollingdale to produce this seductive pop dance tune....

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03 Jul 2003
Black Eyed Peas - Where is The Love

Where is The Love

Black Eyed Peas

Interscope

We had no idea who this was when we first heard it and were amazed to discover it was BEP....

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02 Jul 2003
The Features - Blow It Out

Blow It Out

The Features

unsigned

No soundclip today....

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01 Jul 2003
Rooney - Stay Away

Stay Away

Rooney

Geffen

We loved this from the opening chords onwards. Then it gets better - great lyric and a great tune too....

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30 Jun 2003
Something Corporate - If You See Jordan

If You See Jordan

Something Corporate

MCA

Something corporate and something very commercial from an act whose progress in the UK alone should see them survive the...

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27 Jun 2003