WILL SMITH’S grandmother famously once advised him not to swear when creating songs, something he took to heart.
Indeed, much of his work as The Fresh Prince is upbeat and playful.
It’s a sentiment that one can feel with OSP, who head up our playlist this week. They want to be a positive breath of fresh air across the music scene, and you can find out why by tuning in.
All songs in the RaW Sounds Today have a connection to Reading and Wokingham (that’s the RaW in our Sounds Today name).
To hear this week’s selection, simply head to https://bit.ly/rawsoundstoday and keep dancing.
There’s 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.
OSP – When?
OSP were in our playlist a few months ago with their single Breathe, but they have just released the new OSP EP.
It’s so good that we had to include a song from it as the lead track this week.
OSP stands for Only Speak Positive, and they are a four-piece from Reading that say they are looking to deliver a powerful message of tolerance and respect.
We need more of that in the world at the moment and we certainly need OSP. Great stuff.
They will be live at Readipop on Sunday, July 10 – https://www.facebook.com/ospmusicuk
Split the Dealer – Dreamstate
Split the Dealer, aka Sam Brett, is a fave at RaW Sounds Today, and we are really looking forward to his headlining show at Reading’s Sub 89 on Friday, May 13.
To get in the mood for that, here’s a Split The Dealer single from last year which like many of his other songs is a brilliant uplifting song with melodies that you can’t help singing along to.
Have a listen to this and his other excellent singles and, if you haven’t already, grab those tickets to see this exciting live performer – https://linktr.ee/splitthedealer
The Mezz – Yesterday You Said Tomorrow
The Mezz are a new indie four-piece band and this latest single is well worth a listen. They support Split the Dealer at his Sub 89 Reading show mentioned above.
Watch out for another new single this month – https://www.themezz.uk/
Rocket Kings – Rendezvous
This ukulele pop band are at Wokingham Festival in August but you can also see them a lot sooner as they are at Are You Listening Festival this Saturday, at The Rising Sun Arts Centre in Reading – https://www.facebook.com/rocketkings/
In Albion – Burning the Candle at Both Ends
An exciting up-and-coming theatrical prog band who will also be appearing at Wokingham Festival in August. Have a listen to this and their previous single, Earth – https://allmylinks.com/inalbionband
Phantom Booth – The World Outside My Door
Here’s a wonderful single from a new band based in Reading and London. They will be appearing live at the impressive Reading Rising event at The Facebar on May 8th alongside 11 other bands – https://linktr.ee/phantombooth
Selina and the Howlin Dogs – Slow Train Blues
Here’s a song from this band’s debut album, Blues Revisited. Following the launch of the album they have been added to the bill at Wokingham Festival – https://www.selinaandthehowlindogs.com/
Modesty Blue – Sea of Emotion
From the sound of the blues we go to the sound of the 80s with the new single from Modesty Blue. It’s their second single and is another catchy summer feel pop song – https://www.facebook.com/modestybluemusic
The Amazons – Bloodrush
Here’s an anthem from this fast-rising band from Reading who recently played at The O2 Arena supporting Royal Blood. It’s from their forthcoming third album, How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me? – https://theamazons.co.uk/
Small Town Heroes – i need u
Here’s a new band with a song from their debut EP, No Filters Needed. They will be live on the Wokingham Music Club (WMC) Stage at Wokingham Festival in August – https://tommyhand.wixsite.com/smalltownheroesuk
