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Old 05-01-2013, 00:25
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I'm hearing so much hype about these two bands recently. They're all over BBC and NME. I don't get it? They sound pretty mediocre and samey to me I'm sorry. But I bet they must have the most wonderful publicists.
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Old 05-01-2013, 00:44
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Both are actually quite good judging by what we've heard so far, they're just suffering from the insane desire from the music press to be ahead of the curve in terms of what's coming next. Both are relatively decent acts, just suffering from massive over-hyping (to the degree I've only seen Frank Ocean & the Arctic Monkeys come out of unscathed in recent years). As soon as we get full releases they'll be written off as disappointing (Little Boots, Michael Kiwanuka) or overly commercial (Emeli, Jessie J) I guess, so the bands may as well make the most of the good press while it's still happening.
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:12
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I'm hearing so much hype about these two bands recently. They're all over BBC and NME. I don't get it? They sound pretty mediocre and samey to me I'm sorry. But I bet they must have the most wonderful publicists.
they are far better than taylor swift and steps who you seem to like, if you want mediocre you cant go wrong with those two acts turgid crap
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:18
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I don't actually know who Frank Ocean is yet...

Speaking of up and coming artists, this guy Daley who did that song with Jessie J seems to have appeared out of nowhere, or did I miss a whole load of promo somewhere? I saw the song by chance on Youtube and I thought it was pretty good.

Never heard of either Haim or Palma Violets myself either apart from that Haim just topped the sound of 2013 poll, I thought it wouldve been AlunaGeorge, haha
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:28
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I don't actually know who Frank Ocean is yet...

Speaking of up and coming artists, this guy Daley who did that song with Jessie J seems to have appeared out of nowhere, or did I miss a whole load of promo somewhere? I saw the song by chance on Youtube and I thought it was pretty good.

Never heard of either Haim or Palma Violets myself either apart from that Haim just topped the sound of 2013 poll, I thought it wouldve been AlunaGeorge, haha
He was up against Jessie for Sound of 2011. He lost and then sort of disappeared if you weren't looking for him. If you were, then you would have noticed his mix tape that did well for him. It took off big time in the US because of his song with Marsha Ambrosius, but overall he's Had more of an underground hype. You can still dowload his mix tape on his website. It's excellent. The best thing I've downloaded in a while.

He also featured on a song with Wretch 32 and did Doncamatic for Gorillaz
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:36
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Oh, cool. thanks

Hard to keep tabs on those that just slip under the radar sometimes!
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:37
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Yea, he had an interview about that when Remember Me dropped because a lot people didn't know where he had gone. Lol
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Old 05-01-2013, 10:12
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Haim sound quite good, but im not sure i understand all the hype....what am i missing? They simply don't sound THAT good to me.
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Old 05-01-2013, 10:29
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I think with Haim it's as much to do with the image, been a while since an all female indie-ish pop band came along who play instruments etc so it's something a bit different, and music bloggers/journalists love that. Although I do think the music is pretty decent as well.

Palma Violets just sound like some C86 indie throwback to me, nothing really interesting at all.
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Old 05-01-2013, 10:46
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Haim remind me of a slightly more butch version of Hanson!
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Old 05-01-2013, 10:51
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I agree. Haim are just a sixth-form B*witched, and don't get me started on Palma Violets. Dreadful Libertines worshipers (and they were appalling too).
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:13
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I agree. Haim are just a sixth-form B*witched, and don't get me started on Palma Violets. Dreadful Libertines worshipers (and they were appalling too).
neither haim or palma violets sound anything like the bands you mentioned
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:53
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they are far better than taylor swift and steps who you seem to like, if you want mediocre you cant go wrong with those two acts turgid crap
Unfortunately you not liking something doesnt make it crap, in the same way that you liking it doesnt make it good
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Old 05-01-2013, 12:05
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Palma Violets are the latest act managed by Jeannette Lee.

Seeing how she has previously managed Public Image Ltd; The Smiths; The Sundays; The Cranberries; Pulp; The Libertines & Duffy then it is easy to see why the indie hipsters/music press have automatically taken note.

Personally I rate "Best of Friends", "Last of the Summer Wine" and "Tom the Drum" highly. To me they remind me of The Horrors meets The Hives.
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Old 05-01-2013, 20:11
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they are far better than taylor swift and steps who you seem to like, if you want mediocre you cant go wrong with those two acts turgid crap
I can't stand Taylor Swift. awkward.
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Old 06-01-2013, 09:13
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Unfortunately you not liking something doesnt make it crap, in the same way that you liking it doesnt make it good
if this is the music is subjective bollocks again i can tell you its not its fairly easy to spot music that is trash in the same way its easy to spot films/ tv shows that are trash, steps were clearly trash, taylor swift while i admire her ability to write songs is one of the least interesting and innovative artists out there as she churns out generic country on every album
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Old 06-01-2013, 10:00
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if this is the music is subjective bollocks again i can tell you its not its fairly easy to spot music that is trash in the same way its easy to spot films/ tv shows that are trash, steps were clearly trash, taylor swift while i admire her ability to write songs is one of the least interesting and innovative artists out there as she churns out generic country on every album
Being innovative doesn't mean your songs are good. Have you even listened to Taylor Swifts latest album? If not then you cant really comment on every album of hers. I sometimes get annoyed at people releasing generic crappy pop dance etc songs for the sake of a hit but you kind of have to respect other peoples taste.
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Old 06-01-2013, 14:07
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I think with Haim it's as much to do with the image, been a while since an all female indie-ish pop band came along who play instruments etc so it's something a bit different, and music bloggers/journalists love that. Although I do think the music is pretty decent as well.
There's the Dum Dum Girls, and they sound way better to me (much better singer for a start). I can see the marketing appeal of an all-female pop band like Haim but they seem to be quite poor.
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Old 06-01-2013, 15:14
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I think with Haim it's as much to do with the image, been a while since an all female indie-ish pop band came along who play instruments etc so it's something a bit different, and music bloggers/journalists love that. Although I do think the music is pretty decent as well.
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Old 06-01-2013, 15:24
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Being innovative doesn't mean your songs are good. Have you even listened to Taylor Swifts latest album? If not then you cant really comment on every album of hers. I sometimes get annoyed at people releasing generic crappy pop dance etc songs for the sake of a hit but you kind of have to respect other peoples taste.
i'm not saying being innovative means your songs are good, however innovative and good beats good everytime
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Old 06-01-2013, 15:40
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i'm not saying being innovative means your songs are good, however innovative and good beats good everytime
Not if you dont like the songs -__- For example Cher Lloyds album is amazing and innovative, but that doesnt mean everyone will appreciate it.
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Old 06-01-2013, 22:25
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I'm really liking Palma Violets personally, can't wait to hear a full album from them!
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Old 07-01-2013, 09:16
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Not if you dont like the songs -__- For example Cher Lloyds album is amazing and innovative, but that doesnt mean everyone will appreciate it.
there is nothing on cher lloyds album that is is even slightly amazing and innovative - generic pop/rap crossover
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Old 07-01-2013, 09:28
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Haim are amazing. I seen them live when I went to see Florence and they are brill.
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Old 07-01-2013, 09:57
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Palma Violets are the latest act managed by Jeannette Lee.

Seeing how she has previously managed Public Image Ltd; The Smiths; The Sundays; The Cranberries; Pulp; The Libertines & Duffy then it is easy to see why the indie hipsters/music press have automatically taken note.

Personally I rate "Best of Friends", "Last of the Summer Wine" and "Tom the Drum" highly. To me they remind me of The Horrors meets The Hives.
Going on that I will have to listen out for them.
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