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30 May 2016

Sonic Boom Six - The F-Bomb (2016)

Female-fronted multi-genre band Sonic Boom Six have done nothing but tour Europe, the US and Japan for the last ten years, as well as release three albums on their own record label Rebel Alliance Recordings. Since sitting down to record The F-Bomb in 2014, the band's outspoken messages have been translated into lyrics and accompany their one of-a-kind gigs that are open to literally everyone.

Don't be misled by the controversial looking cover, as it's not what it seems. It is in fact an eclectic and upbeat mix of Ska, Grime and even Punk - like a car engine that's been disassembled and put back together in an odd way, but still works. 'No Man, No Right' starts the album and you may wonder what you've just signed up for, but trust me when I say the song will be stuck in your head because of its catchy chorus and do-gooder message, with the band saying what people are afraid to.

'Do What You Wanna Do' fuses Jazz and Rap into one song, with it sounding like it could belong in a musical with its upbeat choruses and verses, making you want to sing along like you would in a theatre. 'Train Leaves Tomorrow' throws a more sombre song into the mix, but isn't anything short of surprises. It's disguised as a slow Pop song, but reveals itself to have Ska undertones, especially in the chorus and bridge - Sonic Boom Six have intermixed lots of different genres that shouldn't work, but they've pulled it off spectacularly. If there's an album that teaches me (and I think everyone) to not judge an album by it's cover, it would definitely be this one.

You can buy The F-Bomb on iTunes, Amazon (UK | US), the Cherry Red Records store or listen to it on Spotify for free. Also follow Sonic Boom Six on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to see what they're up to. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Bloglovin' to see my next post before anyone else.

Happy Listening!

A K Jones
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25 May 2016

Featured Artist - Ships Have Sailed

After releasing debut EP Someday in 2014, Pop-Rock band Ships Have Sailed have gained a name for themselves, winning accolades from organisations such as Unsigned Only and The John Lennon Songwriting Foundation as well as US and Canada radio airplay.

The duo's large following, festival appearances and great reviews are well deserved, as their addictive melodies and low-key vocals from lead singer Will Carpenter will have you hooked and coming back for more. They've also tried to change up their sound a little to fit with the current multi-genre landscape, with the release of acoustic EP Whispers and most recently Re: MIX, an EP containing remixes of their best songs, including epic single 'If Only'. The original is so awesome, that a remix just makes it even better. Check these guys out, you won't regret it - I promise.

You can listen to Ships Have Sailed's music on iTunes and Spotify. Also follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to see what they're up to. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and subscribe to receive my posts via email (form on the sidebar of this blog) and see my posts before anyone else.

Happy Listening!

A K Jones

23 May 2016

Bloggers Book Club Box*

Everyone loves subscription boxes don't they? They're like a little present each month and make a bad day so much better. I'm here to introduce the Bloggers Book Club Box, a box that is the brainchild of Kay from OhKay-DoKay and it has some very unique features not found with any other box.

20 May 2016

Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman (2016)

It's been a great few years for Ariana Grande, as she's had a handful of hits from her second album My Everything, including collaborations with Zedd and Iggy Azalea. Grande has teased a few snippets of Dangerous Woman on social media platform Snapchat, exciting fans for the upcoming release.
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14 May 2016

Black Diamond Luxury PR AW16 Press Day

April 28th was an exciting day, as I headed to The Westbury Hotel in Mayfair, London for Black Diamond Luxury PR's AW16 Press Day. There were lots of great brands there, including Coach Watches and a Little Black Dress collection, in collaboration with Alesha Dixon. I thought it was the perfect occasion to take my big Canon camera to take some photos, view them below.


















I had such a great day, so thanks to Black Diamond who gave me the invitation to their Press Day, it was great to see all the awesome brands - I definitely want those trainers!

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter to see more updates from me.

A K Jones
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2 May 2016

The Boxer Rebellion - Ocean By Ocean

The Boxer Rebellion's fifteen year career has spanned many albums and EPs, with a smattering of TV and soundtrack features, they've done well for themselves. With Ocean By Ocean being the boys'  first album in five years, this will really prove if they can stand the test of time and be relevant in this ever-changing musical landscape.
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1 May 2016

What I've Been Listening To This Month | April

It's the end of the month, so it's time for my monthly playlist roundup. I've been listening to a couple of older songs in April, from artists like Simon Webbe and Green Day, as well as newer songs from the likes of Troye Sivan and DNCE. Have a look at the tracklist and playlist below, and don't forget to follow me on Spotify to see next month's playlist before anyone else.
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