EVERY week, we bring you a round-up of the best bands performing or from the Reading and Wokingham areas.
This time round, we’re returning to The Wave Machine and The Paradox Twin, two bands that have been mainstays of our collection since its launch.
We love the sounds they are creating and we’re sure you will enjoy their latest works too.
These are just two songs from 10 great tunes that you can listen, for free, thanks to our Spotify playlist.
The RaW Sounds playlist is a terrific way to explore a wide range of brilliant artists, discover some new music and keep dancing – make sure you bookmark the Spotify page.
To hear this week’s set, simply head to https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday and get ready to rock.
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The Wave Machine – Don’t Pretend
Angus Trott aka The Wave Machine appeared in the Top 5 of our best of 2021 list with ‘Ocean’s Brew’ and now here’s his brand new single. It’s another uplifting positive song with a feel-good vibe that just makes you smile as soon as you hear it. Angus went down a storm at Wokingham Festival last year when he had the crowd singing and dancing along.
If this new single is anything to go, 2022 is going to be a good year for this talented singer songwriter – https://www.facebook.com/thewavemachine
The Paradox Twin – Perfect Circles
They headed up our Top 20 of 2021 and appeared in many best of year lists around the world but despite this acclaim, they have never appeared in their home town of Reading. However, that changes on Feb 4 with the The Paradox Twin performing the whole of their Silence from Signals’ album, from which this track is taken, at a very special homecoming event at Reading’s Facebar.
Well worth having a listen to the whole album to see why everyone’s getting excited about it – https://www.theparadoxtwin.com/
Harriet – I’m Not in Love
Harriet has a truly wonderful voice and we are going to be lucky to get the chance to hear her live when she visits Wokingham Music Club at Whitty Theatre on February 18. Here’s her beautiful version of 10cc’s classic – https://www.harrietsmusic.com/
The Honey Pot – Somewhere Between Here and Anywhere
The Honey Pot, who released their latest album, The Secret, on Wokingham’s Billywitch Records, which was performed at the legendary Half Moon Putney last week https://www.facebook.com/thehoneypotband
Quantum Pig – Statement of Intent
This Progressive Music Awards nominated duo will be supporting The Paradox Twin at Reading’s Facebar on February 4. The song is from their acclaimed debut album Songs of Industry and Sunshine – http://quantumpig.net
The Room – Run
This band with members from the local area were invited as special guests at the Hammersmith Club in London on January 22 by a brand-new band, Little Finger, whose members are made up of Gary Numan’s backing band – https://theroom.band/
Penelope Isles – Have You Heard
Penelope Isles are from Brighton and were due to be appearing at Reading’s Facebar on 28th January. Unfortunately, however, their tour has been cancelled but this is still well worth a listen – https://www.penelopeisles.com/
Toyah – Levitate
She’s an iconic performer who first came to fame with some classic 80’s hits and she headed to Wokingham Music Club (WMC) at Whitty Theatre on January 21.
Levitate is from Toyah’s latest album Posh Pop – https://toyahwillcox.com/
Sam Handy – Done
Sam is a singer-songwriter from Reading who has released a number of singles with a soulful alternative pop feel and ‘Done’ is his latest.
It has a melody that sticks in your head, delivered by Sam’s silky smooth vocals – https://www.samhandy.com/
Rachel Redman (ft. Damian C Carruthers) – Obvious
Rachel is a local singer-songwriter who has appeared in our playlist previously and she has just released a new single with talented musician, Damian Carruthers – https://www.facebook.com/rachelredmanmusic
