Absofacto – Someone Else’s Dream

Something about Jonathan Visger’s (aka Absofacto) voice and style remind me at times of the Beatles. He finds that sweet spot of melody and warmth which is very easy on the ear. His heart really shines through his music. This one in particular has a great chorus and that flourish of the distorted organ sound makes my day.

He had this to say about the tune: “This is sort of the sequel to my song Dissolve. It’s about being literally trapped inside someone else’s dream, and wanting to break out and do your own thing even if it might end in disaster. I wrote it about a time where I looked around at my life and realized I was surrounded by decisions other people made… and ended up making massive changes in my life after.”

The Riptide Movement – Fall A Little More In Love

Has a strong Brit Pop vibe with a ting of The Cure on this track from Ireland band, The Riptide Movement. The melody at times reminds me of Pulp’s ‘Common People‘. However, this one has a bit more grit on the guitar. I love the synth lead line that runs in the chorus. Of course, this chorus crushes it and Malachy Tuohy does an exquisite job on the vocals. I’ve had this tune on repeat now for about ten times and counting. Definitely making my best of 2020 list.

Alfie Templeman – Things I Thought Were Mine

That lead line melody jumps from the start. It’s then pushed to another level by his soul inspired vocals. It’s just one of those tracks that hooks you from the start and doesn’t let go. This track is from his latest offer named, ‘Happiness in Liquid Form’. From which I really like two other tracks, ‘Wish I Was Younger’ and ‘My Best Friend’. Alfie is an 18 year old from Bedfordshire, England.

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