Tune of The Week..

So I thought, as the weekend is upon us, and the weather is absolutely 'mint' in the beautiful town of Middlesbrough...

Lets share a tune to start the weekend off, and my track of this week..

Enjoy! And please feel free to share this blog, tell your friends, and their friends, and their friends dogs friends!

Foster The People - Warrant

Ron Back To His Best!

The time to get excited has come...

Burgundy Returns!

Plan B

Hello there ladies and lads and all them other things..

As I've been recently informed, Plan B is supporting the Stone Roses on the sunday of their reuniting tour, and with a special request from my good cousin, heres enough 'Plan-fo' to keep you satisfied for weeks.

Right, Plan B (who is also known as Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew) is an East London, Cockney born rapper; Singer-songwriter, actor, and film director. Plan B has an interesting genre range, which includes; Hip Hop, Soul, Drum & Bass, Indie Rock, Grime, and Country.

Plan B's music is written in acordance to his life, like about his childhood, how his dad left and disappeared when Drew was 6, etc. The reason he is known by the name Plan B is as he says, "The whole reason for calling myself Plan B was that I was doing this sweet-boy Justin Timberlake shit, but I never felt comfortable... When I started rapping, it was easier for me to feel comfortable"... Fair enough.

His first album was of a darker vibe, 'Who Needs Actions When You've Got Words', which had popular rapping/grime tracks such as 'Missing Links' and 'Mama'. Around all of the album releasing, Plan B kept releasing different mix tapes, and being involved in songs with such artists as Chase And Status.
His second album, 'The Defamation Of Strickland Banks', which was one of a different type of music to what he has been seen for. This album has been very successful with hits like 'She Said' and 'Stay Too Long'. This fame allowed him to win the Brit Awards Best British Male 2011, and allowed him to perform with Elton John, if thats an achievement?

After deciding to go back to his roots of rap/hiphop/grime, he has released his new single 'Ill Manors', ahead of his new album 'The Ballad Of Belmarsh', which goes through the “series of events” that depicts the story of Plan B’s alter-ego.

With all the music career, Plan B has seen himself acting in decent-hit movies such as 'Harry Brown', where his track with Chase and Status was the soundtrack. He has also began production on a full feature film, director by himself called 'Ill Manors'.

So theres a few bits and bobs for all you who didn't know much or if anything (Lee) about the big man that is Plan B. I'm sure he will be brilliant live supporting the Stone Roses, as he will brign something different!

Enjoy!

Jon Fratelli - Psycho Jukebox

Greetings, its only ruddy summer!

And with summer comes music, larger, partying, festivals, CRICKET, festivals, etc.. I think you get the jist, there is no time like summer time!
So since my last album review I've been dying to introduce you good people to some more wonderful stuff, and this time we get a bit of rock 'n' roll.
Jon Fratelli, most well known for his lead singing role in The Fratelli's and in Codine Velvet Club, embarked on his first and very good solo album called 'Psycho Jukebox' in 2010. The Scottish song writer tried to add and add to his album, even when the record label was ready to release it. This burst of songs sparked him to write his second album, due for release in the not so distant future, 'Bright Night Flowers'.
But back to Psycho Jukebox, Jon has continued his Fratelli's style of upbeat rhythmic music, with his three most known songs being 'Santo Domingo', 'Rhythm Doesn't Make You A Dancer', and 'Baby, We're Refugees!'
In my opinion, this is good old fashion car blasting music with some shades on, and I won't bore you with all the babble on about this one, I'll let you enjoy it yourself.

Until Next Time!

Foster The People - Torches

Morning World!

I'd just like to keep enlighten people on this up and coming band, Foster The People. I first got hold of their album on a weekend trip to London, where I was hearing they were playing their first UK gig a few weeks after. It was a recommendation from a good friend with good music taste that tempted to buy an album, from a band I had never ever heard of. Risky I know. But once you play this album for the first time, you can never make it your last. Each track is a good as the last. Normally a good album has maybe one not so good track which is slightly boring or off the pace to the rest of the rest of the album, but not with this one.

Just to provide you good readers with a bit of background; Foster The People are an American band, from what I've read, 'Indie-Rock. Formed in the year of 2009, and first wrote a song called 'Pumped Up Kicks' which was the breakthrough single. They first started club gigs in 2010 by emailing fans who downloaded their single on their website to publicise. Once popularity grew, and record deals were signed, FTP released an EP; 'Pumped Up Kicks' which included the popular songs 'Houdini' and 'Helena Beat'.

Their main breakthrough was in 2011, when their recent song (above) and 'Call It What You Want' were licenced for commercial use, which brought more popularity, which lead to performing with such bands a Maroon 5, and the Beach Boys.

And from all of this came the highly addictive, brilliant debut Album 'Torches'. With a good, up-beat vibe to it, this album will impress and will have you blasting its tunes, whether your cruising in the car, or chilling in the rays with a refreshing beverage..Its not the one for disappointing.

This band are making their way to the top with style, so take a listen and don't be one of them boring old farts that misses out on some top modern music...


Enjoy!

To East London with a plan..

Well I have to say well played Middlesbrough last night. We went to East London with a game plan, and we pulled it off. The draw feels like a victory against, on a paper, a Premier League side. Mowbray just got his tactics right once again.

According to the Sky Sports commentators, West Ham were the better side for most of the game, but if thats so, why did they come so close to losing, especially at the end. Middlesbrough defended relativelty well for about 80 minutes of the game, but we were shakey for 10 minutes. Despite that the goal was Brilliant from Bart Ogbeche, and we pushed and pushed for a winner, hitting the bar, cleared off the line, we tried.

A good point moves us into 5th, but its so tight for the play offs, its still going to be a long end of season.

3 points on saturday against Bristol City will go down a treat with a nice Parmo!

Enjoy!

Middlesbrough Vs West Ham..

Tuesday has come, which can only mean its football day for the BORO! And like most recent disappointing seasons, this result matters or its downhill from here.
Its been an up and down season really for Middlesbrough, and the last five games show that, but with Leeds, Birmingham, and West Ham all in the space of 2 weeks, im afraid to say it might be 3 loss' out of 3. Despite my raw hatred for 'Big Sam', I dont have to much optimism for tonights game, especially it being away!

With the game on Sky Sports 2 tonight, Im sure that it wont be a disappointing one, and a game where I feel the man to watch is Adam Hammil. He's pacey, good feet and dying for a goal in a red shirt.!

I appologise for the lack of photos used at the moment, but time isn't on my side unfortunately!

So Up The Boro!