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  • The London Ear on RTE 2XM // Show 37

    The London Ear on RTE 2XM // Show 37

    June 11 2014

    I was speaking to a friend of mine the other day. I mentioned that I was having some trouble with ‘unwanted guests’ trying to get into my website. She said to take it as a compliment, that people thought it was worth trying to get into. Hence, the reason for virtual silence on the site for the past few weeks.

    For Episode 37 of The London Ear, I played some awesome tunes, if I do say so myself! Here’s the run down.

    1. The London Ear Intro
    2. Codes: Astraea
    3. Wolf Alice: Moaning Lisa Smile
    4. Milky Chance: Stolen Dance
    5. Jessie Ware: Tough Ware
    6. Jimmy and The Mirrors: Hailstorm
    7. Stags: Just Like You
    8. Wonder Villains: Zola
    9. Bairbre Anne: Wake Up
    10. Heidrik: Maria’s Donkey
    11. Kammerpop: I’m a Communist too
    12. The Late David Turpin: The Hotel (Strands Remix)
    13. Sleep Thieves: City of Hearts
    14. Black Light White Light: High Like A Hurricane
    15. Dirty Vegas: Setting Sun (Audio Units Remix)

    Thanks for listening. You can listen live every Wednesday at 1400 and the repeat on Sunday nights at 2100. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player.

    You can also listen to the show in its entirety on Mixcloud

    The London Ear on RTE 2XM // Show 37 //June 18 2014 by Nessy on Mixcloud

    Don’t forget if you’re Irish and in a band based in the UK or touring in the UK, get in touch I’d love to hear from you. I love hearing new music so if you have something you think I’d be into send me a mail nessy @ nessymon.com (Take out the gaps)

    Thanks for listening.

  • The London Ear on RTE 2XM // Show 36

    The London Ear on RTE 2XM // Show 36

    I had some great new music on the show today, here’s what went down:

    1. The London Ear Intro
    2. Wonder Villains : Zola
    3. Ella Eyre: If I Go
    4. Klangkarussell: Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)
    5. La Roux: Uptight Downtown
    6. Mountain Bird: The Visitor
    7. The Minutes: 7 Seas
    8. Jack White: Lazaretto
    9. Death in The Sickroom: Tonight
    10. Twin Oaks: Find a Way
    11. Naavi: Glass
    12. Wolf Alice: Moaning Lisa Smile
    13. Noah Francis Johnson: Bleed
    14. Jimmy Ruffin: He Who Picks a Rose
    15. Le Galaxie: Humanise
    16. Daithi Featuring Senita: Close Call
    17. Gilberto Gil: Maracatu Atomico – Greg Wilson and Derek Kaye Remix

    Thanks for listening. You can listen live every Wednesday at 1400 and the repeat on Sunday nights at 2100. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player.

    You can also listen to the show in its entirety on Mixcloud

    The London Ear on RTE 2XM // Show 36 // Jun 11 2014 by Nessy on Mixcloud

    Don’t forget if you’re Irish and in a band based in the UK or touring in the UK, get in touch I’d love to hear from you. I love hearing new music so if you have something you think I’d be into send me a mail nessy @ nessymon.com (Take out the gaps)

    Thanks for listening.

  • Wonder Villains – ‘TV’ EP: Review

    Wonder Villains – ‘TV’ EP: Review

    It’s a little over a year since Derry’s Wonder Villains dropped their infectious debut, Zola. Since that the four piece have received airplay both here and the UK for the follow up, ‘Ferrari’. Now they’re back with a new EP due for release on October 29th.

    The first noticeable thing about Wonder Villains is just how upbeatand danceable their music is. You can almost see them smiling as the song plays. The title track of the EP, ‘TV’ is a home for indie guitars, clever synth sounds and driving rhythms and a production that deserves a decent set of speakers to listen on. Beautiful sunshine indie pop.

    Another memorable aspect of Wonder Villains’ sound is lead singer, Eimear Coyle’s vocals. Whether low and raspy or giving it welly, Coyle has a unique tone which immediately makes WV distinguishable.

    ‘Chiller Whale’ isn’t as in your face as it’s predecessor but again it’s danceable and features a subtle bass line and handclap ‘ooh ooh’ refrains that will have you singing them all day. It also seems to be the introduction of a slightly more mature sound for the Villains. This is continued with ‘Rapid’ which has a nice arrangement of piano over a drum machine beat, giving a slight home recording feel to the track. Coyle’s vocals here are slightly effected and the synth laden track builds near to give an almost understated end.

    ‘Explode’, the EP’s final track again shows the diversity that Wonder Villains have. Piano, acoustic guitar and vocals combine for absolutely beautiful results. This is so different from anything else we’ve heard from WV, it’s one of those haunting songs that will become a fan favourite and there’s possibly a future soundtrack with this on it. It’s a joy to hear the ambient sound of the vocal booth, little breaths, lip smacks (is that a chair creak at the end?), instead of intentional gateing of these sounds. Beautiful.

    This EP tells us a lot about Wonder Villains, they’re still in their late teens and have progressed a lot since their first single. It can be hard to maintain a consistent high level of songs, especially when you are a song band or act. This is another step up the ladder for WV, a debut album can’t be too far away now. Definitely worth a listen.

    ‘TV’ EP is released on October 29th through No Dancing/Third Bar.

  • Wonder Villains: Ferrari Review

    Ferrari is the follow up to Wonder Villain’s debut Zola. Instead of tackling the world of soccer, this time WVs go for fast cars and this track has rapidly won me over, perhaps even more than Zola did.

    The sickenly talented foursome from Derry have adapted a pop indie sound that is destined to win fans over. Uptempo with a driving synth bass line, this song will surely get the crowd going at many festivals this Summer. It’s catchy, quirky electro indie pop, glorious and delightful.. This is out on February 17th, I want to know when the album’s due.