Year-end melangery

As we count down the days towards the "Party of the Year" to see 2024 out with a bang - how about a final melange this year of "newer" choons that have caught my ear of late?

Let's get this little "hangover" from the Festering Season out of the way first - probably the best Xmas song never destined to hit our airwaves...

Buckcharpenters - Sleigh Bitch [Carpenters - Sleigh Ride vs Buckcherry - Crazy Bitch: Bill McClintock mash-up]

Next up, everyone's favourite pop-twink Olly's back - with a choon rather reminiscent of Janet ("Miss Jackson" if you're nasty) methinks:

Olly Alexander - Polari

Also making a welcome return - old "house fave" electro-pop combo Parralox, with a cover that is a vast improvement on the Joe Jackson original, in my opinion:

Parralox - Steppin' Out

Mummy! It's the scary lady from Eurovision!

Loreen - Gravity

Taking things down a notch, a rather sublime acapella medley from the midst of the "pandemic lockdown" era:

Zee Machine - Got To Be Mighty Real mashup

And finally, an old familiar choon - but with a rather inventive video mix. It's Quincy vs Sweet Charity!

Quincy Jones vs Sweet Charity - Soul Bossa Nova

As ever, dear reader, let me know your thoughts...

A smile on your face?

On this grey and gloomy Sunday, with the nights creeping in far too early now that British Summer Time is officially over and the clocks have gone back, I think it's time for another showcase of some of the "newer" choons that have caught my ear of late.

Let's open with something sleazy, shall we? How about a bit of "bump'n'grind", courtesy of Sam Smith and Kim Petras..?

Sam Smith, Kim Petras - Unholy

I've always loved the work of master mixer Dave Aude - and here's his latest:

Dave Audé and Zee Machine - Motions

For some bizarre reason Ukrainian pop sensation, the very lovely Max Barskih [see here and here] has just changed his name to "Mick Sunday" - but at least he's producing new music in the midst of all the horror his home nation is suffering. In his own words: "This war brought great changes to my life. Feeling negative emotions and constant stress, you seem to forget about the existence of joy, happiness and love... I hope this music can put a smile on your face and put you in a good mood.” It works!

Mick Sunday - I Feel Good

You just know when you see the name Shapeshifters that you're in for a treat - and with this remake of an old Talking Heads classic, I'm not disappointed!

The Shapeshifters feat. Ramona Renea and Fiorious - Slippery People

Finally, how about a sizeable portion of Robbie? Yes please!

Lufthaus featuring Robbie Williams - Soul Seekers

As ever, dear reader - let me know your thoughts...