Music | Nick’s Picks
Nick’s Picks Music Reviews by Nick Bassett Shipped directly from New Zealand, EILE’s music reviewer Nick Bassett (also of ChartShaker) has got the latest high-quality music from artists you should be listening to – right now. Click on any of the art work to take you straight to the sound!
Sheppard – Geronimo
Jacob Banks – Move With You
If you’re not already familiar with Brisbanebased six piece Sheppard, then the upcoming UK release of their second single Geronimo marks as good a time as any to jump on board with their blend of feel good charm. In April, Geronimo ended Pharrell’s seemingly endless twelve week reign at the summit of Australia’s ARIA chart and, in doing so, Sheppard became the first independent band to reach number one in Australia for over a decade; a chart feat that inevitably resulted in major label interest, and resulted in a subsequent signing to DECCA Records. With an international promotional campaign now fully underway, this burst of catchy-as-you-like indie pop more than deserves to find a wider audience, who are equally as receptive to its earworming cocktail of lyrical hooks and pounding drum beats. Look for them on iTunes from 22 September.
British soul singer Jacob Banks shot to fame last year, after becoming the first unsigned artist to perform in Radio 1’s Live Lounge, supporting Emeli Sandé on her 2013 tour, and scoring a Top 40 hit thanks to a co-credit on Chase & Status’ soaring dancefloor anthem Alive.
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The Birmingham-born 22 year-old is now back with his first official solo single, and Move With You is as fresh and uplifting a brass-packed soul track as you’re likely to see this Summer, packing in the same carefree, feel good vibes and singalong swing that has helped Pharrell’s Happy to hang around the charts for so long.