WE’VE GOT two great new entries in this week’s RaW Sounds Today playlist.
Crooked Shapes, who have featured in the playlist before, are back as we celebrate their new album.
And The Joy and the Wonder is the track from Reading-based Last Picture Show.
These are just a couple of the 10 great tracks in our list, all with connections to the area.
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Crooked Shapes – Appetite
This three-piece rock band with members from Reading and Wokingham have just released their debut self-titled album Crooked Shapes.
This track is their latest single and is one of nine to enjoy, so if you like your classic rock updated to the present day with melody and power check it out.
The band have refined their sound with live appearances at many venues and festivals including a recent appearance at the renowned Hard Rock Hell Festival as well as Wokingham Festival – https://www.crookedshapes.com/
Last Picture Show – The Joy and the Wonder
A Reading-based band, Last Picture Show are interested in combining visual imagery with their music and that shows with the award-winning video they created for this single which is well worth a look.
The four-piece band have an indie feel reminiscent of U2 and Coldplay and this song showcases that style with its gradual atmospheric build and it’s melodic and uplifting aspects – http://www.last-picture-show.com/
Valeras – Let Me Go
Reading-based indie-rock duo, Valeras, with a single from their four-track EP, ‘Tell Me Now’. Following their Sub 89 show they will be at Wokingham’s Beyond the Download ‘in store’ event on Saturday, November 27 – https://www.facebook.com/valerasband
Mordecai Smyth – Sinister Cyclist
Mordecai’s 2011 album, Sticky Tape and Rus’ on Wokingham-based Mega Dodo Records, has been re-issued as a special 10th anniversary two CD. Psych pop with clever lyrics – https://www.facebook.com/stickytapeandrust/
Hoopy Frood – Horse with No Name
Here’s a Wokingham-based band with a very cool cover of a classic 70’s hit by America. It’s a great interpretation of the song with good grooves, strong vocals and even a guitar solo at the end – https://www.hoopyfrood.co.uk/
Katie Ellwood – More Than Perfect
It’s another wonderful indie-pop single with an infectious melody and chilled beats from Katie who is from Wokingham and who writes, records, plays and sings on her releases. Very talented. – https://www.katieellwood.com/
Moth Man – Nutter
This band, with members from Reading and Manchester, have released a new video of this track from their latest album. It was filmed by Gigshotz from Reading and reflects the moody atmospheric feel of the song and the album – https://mothman.band/
Mike Wagner – Face of Light
This song is an uplifting sing-along anthem that showcases the talents of this local singer-songwriter. It’s taken from Mike’s Life… A Seven Day Journey mini album – https://www.facebook.com/mikewagnermusic
Rocket Kings – The Green Zone
Check out the video of this song filmed in Reading. It’s taken from this local five-piece ‘uke pop’ band’s new album Everyday Adventures, which is worth a listen with its cheerful fun feel – https://www.facebook.com/rocketkings
The Paradox Twin – Sea of Tranquility
Following their recent live tour which included Wokingham Festival, this Reading-based band released their eagerly awaited second album, ‘Silence from Signals’ from which this track is taken – https://www.theparadoxtwin.com/
