Radiohead – The Daily Mail – Tune Of The Day #023

January 22, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 0 comments

For the past 20 years Radiohead have provided the soundtrack to many of our lives. Consistently engaging us, playing on our emotions and quite often dividing opinion.

The Daiy Mail is the bands latest offering, recorded as part of The King Of Limbs – From The Basement session. It’s three and a half enthralling minutes encompass a lamenting Bach-esque piano, Thoms impassioned vocals and on the rest of band arriving in exhilarating style with a host of horns in tow, a simply magical passage of music ensues.

Mr Yorke is always at his best when he has a bee in his bonnet about something, the title of the track would be pretty much explain who or what put that bee in there in this case! And extra marks for the use of the most excellent phrase ‘you made a pigs ear’.

Get your lugs on to The Daily Mail now and let us know what you think!

Links

Radiohead Website
The Daily Mail / Staircase – Single – Radiohead on iTunes

Radiohead - King Of Limbs

LAU – Horizontigo (Live) – The Gift Horse #011

January 17, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 0 comments

LAU

Lau - Musical wizards & they like a good game of blind man's buff.

Our lovely Gift Horse has been on his jollies of late, pony trekking in Scotland we believe, he gets a kick out of that sort of thing. He’s returned to  The Littlest Mojo stables bearing news from north of the border in the form of a scrumptious FREE DOWNLOAD from LAU and their ace record label Reveal Records. Click on the arrow below to download!

LAU are a trio of musical wizards, conjuring up some of the most captivating soundscapes you are ever likely to lay ears on. This free download of the epic Horizontigocaptures the band at their very best in the live arena.

As ever the gift horse suggests that if you like what you hear then you should go see LAU play live or invest some of your winnings on one or even all of their albums. And remember…never look a gift horse in the mouth!!!

Links

LAU website
LAU on iTunes

The Civil Wars – Poison & Wine – Tune Of The Day #022

January 17, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 0 comments

Our lovely Gift Horse introduced us to the magical music of the Civil Wars  bringing us info on a free download of the title track from their glorious debut album Barton Hollow. Find out how to get your mitts on that very tune here.

So today’s ‘Tune Of The Day‘ is the simply gorgeous ‘Poison & Wine‘ also taken from the US duo’s debut. It’s a song with the most delicate of arrangements, achingly beautiful harmonies and a haunting refrain.

There is a great spirit and feeling at the root of the pairs music that is striking a chord within many folks across the globe. We have a feeling they’ll be making great records for years to come… Hoorah!

Catch The Civil Wars on tour now. UK & Irish dates follow a run around America where support is provided by The Staves , one of The Littlest Mojo’s favourite new bands.

Links

The Civil Wars Website
The Civil Wars on iTunes

The Civil Wars

Royseven – We Should Be Lovers – Tune Of The Day #021

January 16, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 0 comments

Like yesterday’s ‘Tune Of The Day‘ from Brooke Fraser this mighty song from Ireland’s Royseven has been a welcome breath of fresh air to many a day time radio playlist over recent times.

‘We Should Be Lovers‘ is a tasty slice of indie pop heaven, laced with an aching melody that tugs at the heartstrings and and the most delicious chorus.

Making waves in their homeland and across Europe we look forward to hearing more from Royseven in 2012.

Links

Royseven Website
Royseven On iTunes

Royseven - We Should Be Loverd

Brooke Fraser – Something In The Water – Tune Of The Day #020

January 15, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 1 Comment

Brooke Fraser ‘s ‘Something In the Water‘ is a gem of a tune that thankfully shone brightly through the musical sludge that is daytime radio over the past year.

The Kiwi songstress delivers a rousing vocal backed by a marvelous mob of male singers and a choir of claps giving the track a stirring depth. And it’s always good to hear a ‘doo doo doo’ and a spot of whistling!

So lend your ears to this beautifully crafted song, you’ll be pressing play again before you know it!

Links

Brooke Fraser Website
Brooke Fraser on iTunes

Brooke Fraser

"There's something in the water....er.... that'll be you Brooke"

The Japanese Popstars Feat. James Vincent McMorrow – Shells Of Silver – Tune Of The Day #019

January 14, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 0 comments

We’ve been hearing great things about The Japanese Popstars of late, so thought it only fair to check out their wares for ourselves.

The Derry trio produce a heady brew of electronic musical landscapes, infused with vocal contributions from a distinguished guest list including Irish songstress Lisa Hannigan and Robert Smith of The Cure. The results are intoxicating.

‘Shells of Silver‘ features the spellbinding voice of James Vincent McMorrow , purveyor of  ‘Tune Of The Day #017‘. We hope it whets your appetite to what the The Japanese Popstars have to offer. Enjoy!

Links

The Japanese Popstars Website
The Japanese Popstars on iTunes

The Japanese Popstars - Shells Of Slver

I Am Kloot – Proof – Tune Of The Day #018

January 9, 2012 by thelittlestmojo | 0 comments

Today’s ‘Tune Of The Day‘ comes from one of our all time  favourite bands here at The Littlest Mojo the brilliant I Am Kloot .

Excited by the news that one of Manchesters’ finest are back in the studio working on a new record we’ve been delving into the treasure trove that is their back catalogue. You too can explore it for yourself on iTunes.

‘Proof’ is a much loved ‘Kloot’ song, this version taken from their 2010 Mercury nominated “Sky At Night” album. A glorious tune with a simple but captivating  & intriguing video, and you might recognise the face, he’s a big fan of the band!

So if there’s one thing you do this week get you ears on to some I Am Kloot… It may be the start of a lasting love affair!

Links

I Am Kloot Website
I Am Kloot on iTunes

January 6, 2012
by thelittlestmojo
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James Vincent McMorrow – Higher Love – Tune Of The Day #017

Today’s ‘Tune Of The Day’ is a bewitching cover of a classic Steve Winwood song performed by one of our favourite artists to emerge over the last 18 months, the hugely talented  James Vincent McMorrow.The stripped back performance featuring piano and James’ enchanting vocal is just beautiful.

Mr McMorrow, the lovely soul he is, originally recorded this stunning version of ‘Higher Love‘ as part of a campaign for Irish organisation headstrong.ie who do amazing work supporting young people’s mental health in Ireland. When Love Film asked to use the recording as the backdrop to their recent advert James kindly donated the resulting fee to Headstrong. Good on him!

If you haven’t already you must get your ears on to McMorrow’s debut album ‘Early In The Morning‘ which is simply stunning and is one of the best we’ve heard in a long while.

Imagine what Jeff Buckley & Nina Simone backed by the Fleet Foxes might have sounded like and it gives you a rough idea of how good this record is!

Links

James Vincent McMorrow Website
James Vincent McMorrow on iTunes
Headstrong Website

James Vincent McMorrow

January 5, 2012
by thelittlestmojo
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The Cure – Love Song – Classic Tune #003

The Cure provide us with today’s ‘Classic Tune‘. It’s one of the most darkly romantic songs of devotion and possibly obsession you are ever likely to hear.

From the opening chime of the first chord the men from Crawley, (where 2D from Gorillaz also comes from we’ll have you know!), seduce us with the sound that became so destinctively theirs. Melodic bass, peddeling guitars and a symphony of keys. At the forefront, Robert Smith‘s yearning vocals are simply stunning.

‘Love Song’ is much loved the world over and made the Billboard top 100 in the USA,  nearly as impressive as Smith’s hair do… well, not quite!!

Links

The Cure Website
Download Love Song From iTunes

January 4, 2012
by thelittlestmojo
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Vessels – All Our Ends – Tune Of The Day #016

Vessels

If you haven’t heard the mighty sounds that Vessels purvey then we suggest that you remedy the situation immediately by listening to the magnificent ‘All Our Ends‘ today’s ‘Tune Of The Day‘. Just press play below for a serious dose of aural pleasure!

All Our Ends by Vessels

‘All Our Ends’ is taken from the bands second album Helioscope which also features ‘Meatman, Piano Tuner, Prostitute‘ a previous Tune Of The Day. We just can’t get enough of the glorious soundscapes that these talented Leeds lads produce which is consistently engaging across the board. There artwork is always easy on the eye too!

So what you waiting for? Get stuck in to the feast of musical delights that Vessels serve up!

Links

Vessels Website
Vessels on iTunes

Vessles