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RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHART
Published on 9.12.17 and as played after
RALPH'S INDIE SHOW on RADIO KC - 10.12.17 - from 5-7pm
No 1: Fold
Leeds based Fold are old friends of Ralph's Life both here on the blog and on Ralph's Radio KC Indie Show, mainly due to the consistently high standard of their releases and the new single Choose Love which is to be released on Clue Records November 24th maintains that standard.
The bands music always comes with a message and Choose Love is no exception. They believe that humanity (and of course dogs) could do with a big hug right now and with that in mind the song is being supported by The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness.
No 2: The Slow Readers Club
Ralph's Favourite video this week is for the newly released single Lunatic by The Slow Readers Club.
The Slow Readers Club are a Manchester based four piece who specialise in indie electro doom pop and who are currently selling out shows throughout the UK on their Through The Shadows tour.
No 3: Puppet Rebellion
One of the advantages of being a dog with a blog is the that every now and again a bit of a gem drops into the kennel's inbox.
Puppet Rebellion are Oliver Davies on vocals, Dave Wimbush on guitar, Craig Gibson on guitar, James Halliwell on bass and Henry Rogers on drums. Together they've put together an album of well crafted alt-pop that should see them ascend the musical firmament not only in their native North West but UK wide.
One of the advantages of being a dog with a blog is the that every now and again a bit of a gem drops into the kennel's inbox.
Puppet Rebellion are Oliver Davies on vocals, Dave Wimbush on guitar, Craig Gibson on guitar, James Halliwell on bass and Henry Rogers on drums. Together they've put together an album of well crafted alt-pop that should see them ascend the musical firmament not only in their native North West but UK wide.
No 4: The Gravity Drive
Pre-order: itunes.apple.com/gb/album
Website: thegravitydrive.com
Twitter: @TheGravityDrive
Written and performed by The Gravity Drive.
No 5 Snippet
Colchester's favourite son Johnno Casson aka Snippet is the uncrowned king of feelgood pop-esque music and his latest album Human Good isn't bucking that trend.
Johnno takes you on a journey of "people-rich" stories that encompasses a wide array of characters including fraudsters, pimps, prostitutes, drinkers, users and abuser’s and simple everyday folk just trying to make sense of this world.
No 6: Dream Nails
Ralph's favourite video this week is Tourist by London feminist 'punk witches' Dream Nails.
It's on their recently released EP Dare To Care which I'd highly recommend whether you're a punk fan or not.
Dream Nails video directed by Jade Jackman. Tourist is available on Spotify, Bandcamp and iTunes:
No 7: Michael Jablonka
Michael Jablonka is a musician so prolific that you may think he devotes every waking hour to his art and, if the fantastical nature of many of his songs are anything to go by, several hours of his dreams as well.
In addition to performing as Michael Kiwanuka’s chosen guitarist; a role that has found him touring arenas and festivals worldwide this summer. He has been fine-tuning his own powerful 21st-century take on bluesy alt-funk and soulful indie-rock. Michael Jablonka’s gifted, intricate guitar skills bely the no-frills anthemic intent of his rootsy songcraft.
No 8: Akiva
Ralph's favourite video this week is M.O.D. by Akiva. Three quarters of Akiva
