Alternative Friday

School’s Out! (19/20)

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July 30, 2020

The Fresh on the Net school year has come to an end again and we’re now on our summer break, however I’ve been through my little black book for the past 11 months and, as always, there’s been a huge array of excellent new music submitted to us during that time.

So from the 5,000 – 6,000 tracks I’ve personally heard (we get 200 a week!), I’ve created an eclectic playlist with 10 of my favourites for you to browse. So press play, and take in some alt & indie rock, soulful pop, rhythmic folk, experimental art-pop and more, all the way to a stunning ballad electronica. Enjoy…

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Mixtape 20 – #6

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July 20, 2020

I love exploring new music, whether it’s from recommendations, artists we already know, or just browsing streaming sites, and this latest Mixtape is another eclectic compendium of my favourites from the last month or two. So dig in and explore for yourself, as we go from alt rock & indie, to tropical pop, art-folk, soulful RnB, jazzy electronica, and more. Enjoy…

Q & A – Skeeboo

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July 5, 2020

Skeeboo is a composer and arranger from the Venice area of Italy who creates a mixture of sounds, from delicate orchestral compositions to more animated dance-floor electronica, and with a few jazz flavours added to the mix too. Separated into two distinct projects; Moods and Modes, which is a collection of short instrumental tracks (of which vol. IV has just been released), and Tableaux Électroniques, which is the umbrella name for various remixes, he has created both a wonderfully tender as well as hypnotic array of music. So read on to find out more about his music recordings, plus producing, mixing… and potatoes!

Mixtape 20 – #5

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June 16, 2020

Music continues to be a great refuge while life remains on hold in so many ways, and this fifth Mixtape of a quite unique year is hopefully evidence that amazing new songs are still being made and released. So dig in, and browse another electic array of sounds, which come for all corners of the UK, plus some alt rock from Lithuania, Danish electro pop, & keyboard bedroom melodies from Ireland. Enjoy…

bigjimcambo · The Alternative Friday Mixtape 20 – #5

Q & A – Conchúr White

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May 17, 2020

Conchúr (pronounced Conor) White is a solo artist from Northern Ireland. He originally emerged onto the music scene as frontman of the band Silences, but last year branched off to create his own solo work, resulting in the excellent EP Bikini Crops, released this March. His rousing dream pop sound has already seen him appear in the first two Mixtapes of 2020, as well as a Showreel post for the EP’s title track, but now he now faces a Q&A, so read on to find out more about the EP, life in lockdown, video editing, and craft beers…
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Mixtape 20 – #4

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April 28, 2020

Life is very different for all of us at the moment, but new and under the radar artists continue to produce some amazing music. This latest Mixtape contains 10 of my recent SoundCloud favourites, and takes in musicians not just from the UK, but Italy, Denmark, Canada, and Ukraine too. There’s also the Evolving Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly, so do have the occasional peek there for more great new releases. Enjoy…

bigjimcambo · The Alternative Friday Mixtape 20 – #4

Wild Cat Strike – Mustard

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April 4, 2020

It feels wrong to call this 4-piece from Brighton an ‘alternative rock’ band, as it seems to miss the target a bit, with the track Mustard providing ample evidence. It’s not a rhapsody, but neither does it doesn’t have the usual verse-chorus combo, and is instead a wonderful journey, containing intimate folk flourishes, a crowd pleasing and anthemic middle to sing along to, and some raucous guitars & percussion. This simple but effective video also brings it all together just perfectly, which is why it’s here in a Showreel post.

The track comes from their upcoming EP, Mustard Coloured Years, due on April 17th via Small Pond Records, which looks set to highlight that the band are ones to watch, and to catch live when normal life resumes again.

I’ll be right behind you…

Mixtape 20 – #3

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March 15, 2020

This latest mixtape is a fairly eclectic affair, covering not just alt rock & indie tunes, but also some gospel soul, wonky pop, & ambient electronica. Discovering impressive new music is such an enjoyable experience, so I hope you find some gems here too. Enjoy…

Conchúr White – Bikini Crops

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February 16, 2020

I first heard Conchúr (pronounced Conor) White late last year when he released his debut track Daisies, which is a wonderfully moody piece of dream pop. Hailing from rural Northern Ireland, he used to front the more ethereal synth folk band Silences, but has now altered direction as a solo artist with a more rousing sound.

His latest release Bikini Crops is another stunning song, full of emotion, but with an uplifting chorus and powerful, almost cinematic, soundtrack. It’s also here in a Showreel post because the semi-animated video, created and directed and by Tom Denney is a clever piece of work too, and artistically it fits with the song just perfectly.

You know it’s true, I belong to you…

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Mixtape 20 – #2

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February 11, 2020

I’m confident this second mixtape of 2020 continues where the first left off, stuffed full of hugely impressive music from new, emerging, and under the radar artists. I love them all, but hopefully there’s a few gems here that grab your attention too. Enjoy…

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