MUSIC has a unique way of bringing us together, and that’s the certainly the case with the first new track in our playlist this week.
Dream For The Future is one track from an album created in tribute to guitarist Eric Bouillette, who passsed away last year.
It’s moving and also a fine way to remember a talented musician.
As ever, we’re on a mission to champion and showcase great music from acts that have a connection to Reading and Wokingham (that’s the RaW in our Sounds Today name).
It’s a mixture that will help you discover something new. All you have to do is find it on Spotify.
To hear this week’s selection, simply head to https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday and enjoy the music.
There is also a Facebook page and group chat that bands and music fans can tap into. You can search for RaW Sounds Today and it will come up.
BDD – Dream for the Future
At Wokingham Festival last year The Room performed a wonderfully moving set in tribute to their guitarist, Eric Bouillette, who had sadly passed away a week earlier.
Now Eric’s partner, Anne Claire, has curated a wonderful album, Songs for an Angel Vol 1 – Music for Eric Bouillette featuring songs written and recorded by artists especially for the album.
It shows the depth of feeling everyone had for Eric and this song by BDD, the alter ego of The Room bassist Andy Rowe, is a wonderful example – https://www.ftf-music.com/de/tributetoericbouillette/tributetoericbouillette.htm
Mark Harrison – Tribulation Time
Mark is a unique singer-songwriter, an excellent guitarist and a wonderful storyteller and he will be bringing his distinctive style to Wokingham Music Club on March 10.
Mark will be appearing with his band of quality musicians so if you like roots music at its best don’t miss that one. This song is the opening track on his The Road to Liberty double album – https://www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com/
Small Town Heroes – Only 18
Here’s a new single from this young Berkshire-based band and it’s a very good piece of melodic uplifting indie pop. It was recorded in Generation Studio and features guest guitar from Jake Slack. The band performed at Wokingham Festival last year and hopefully, we will see more of their exciting energetic music at live shows where we can sing along to infectious songs like this one – https://bio.site/smalltownheroes
Dakorra – All Eyes to the Floor
Based in the Reading area, Dakorra (aka Kate Herridge), has established herself as a talented and dynamic performer and this features a catchy melody, driving rhythm, and emotive lyrics – https://www.facebook.com/dakorraband
Dennis Siggery & Neil Sadler – I Paid the Price
A classic blues voice and a brilliant guitarist come together on a new album, ‘Testify’ with quality production from Neil at his Wokingham-based No Machine Studios – https://www.ericstreetband.com/
Eloise Kate & Matthew Little – Just One Night
This beautiful mellow song features emotive lyrics, a captivating melody and a soulful vocal performance from this duo. https://www.instagram.com/eloisekatemusic/
One Last Day – As Time Stands Still
Here’s a great live rock band with their latest single. We popped along to see their exciting headlining performance in a packed Acoustic Couch in Bracknell a few weeks ago – https://linktr.ee/onelastday
Marisa and the Moths – If You Knew
This band have just released their new EP, ‘Damned If I Do’ which features this great song – https://www.marisaandthemoths.com/
Kristeen Young – Absence Makes the Heart Grow Father
An innovative and intriguing artist from the US who came to Reading’s Facebar this week – https://kristeenyoung.com/
Quantum Pig – Keep the Nation Warm
This London-based duo on our White Star Records label supported Lonely Robot a few weeks ago at Islington Assembly Hall show and certainly captivated the audience – https://quantumpig.live/
