When I met Delilah she described her new album as “Dark, melodic, soulful, pop”

Delilah was ready to give some empowering words to the youth of Hackney when she was interviewed at the BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra Academy.

She entered the interview calmly, exploring what inspired her while she was growing up in Camden and how she aims to evolve musically.

Signed to Atlantic Records at 17, singer songwriter Delilah, 21, has her debut album ‘From the Roots Up’ coming out in July. Four words she would use to describe it are; “Dark, melodic, soulful, pop”.

Describing her teenage years as quite a “dark” time, Delilah informed us of the loss of her father, and how this was her “catalyst” to write music.

Delilah argues that as she has got older she has “developed” as an artist, and has “learnt to look at things differently”, using everyday life to arouse new ideas.

She confessed she had very little confidence in her voice when she started, stating that she thought she sounded “wispy”. Listening to artists such as Erykah Badu and Jill Scott helped her to explore a more soulful sound.

When asked where she would like to be in five years, she said that ultimately she wants “more of the same, but bigger and better.”

Her album was released on the 30th of July 2012 - Go out and buy it (I've even linked it to Amazon)!

Disclosure - The Face EP

Hello I'm back,

I thought I'd feed my blog readers with some more great music!
As many of you may (or may not) know, I am a huge fan of Disclosure. I found out about them some time last year, and ever since I have been hooked!

Anyway they have just released a new EP. On a random note: Doesn't the word "released" make it sound like an animal? Maybe it just me, but you could just imagine that like an animal, the EP being released from the simple knowledge of a couple of people, and then reaching the masses (with a beastly attitude)!

You can find this NEW EP (released just ONE DAY ago - roarrrr), on soundcloud (click on the word soundcloud to be directed directly to the wonderful, amazing, fantastic EP; that is 'The Face').

My favourite song on the EP is 'Control ft Ria Ritchie' - I don't know if that's because I had heard the others way before, and I had rinsed them!

Let me just give you a little background knowledge of the boys:

Called a "Dance pop duo" by the Guardian, so they obvious consist of two people. Those two people are brothers and they go by the name of Guy and Howard Lawrence.
I'm going to use a word that I have been using all week (because of MIC - Made In Chelsea), but they seem like a gregarious duo. They are both very young, both in age and on the scene.

To find out more about the band, go on to their facebook, twitter and soundcloud to follow any updates.

Disclosure - facebook

Disclosure - twitter

Disclosure - Soundcloud

Can't Stay Away - Ava Leigh

I dont think Ava Leigh gets the right amount of appreciation for her music.
I think its truly unique in this current music scene - and its so beautiful!
So follow Ava on twitter @AvaLeighSings
And like her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/avaleighmusic?sk=info

I hope you enjoy :)

Goonish Behaviour

Eskimoz,

Goonish behaviour?
Huh?
Say What?
Pardon?

Well, I have something to confess - and this confession that Im about to make will make me sound like the largest douche ever!
So, a couple of months ago I heard a James Blake song played on BBCR1 and I was like, OMG James Blake (however I had James Blunt pictured in my mind) has come out with new material...
Not actually thinking any of it through, but then I looked up James Blake (as you do when you want to find out more about a band - naturally).
And I had a mini shock. I was like 'woahhh'. 'He's gone through some transformation!'
However, yesterday...I realised that I had clearly got them mixed up!
To be fair it can easily be done. They both have the names - James. And there surnames both begin with B...So dont hate haters! :P
I mean its goonish behaviour like that that doesnt get me far! :P

Remember to follow me on Twitter @Eskimo_Kiss123
I follow back, if you ask! Thanks x

Ed Sheeran – UNI

Pop Culture - Music

Blog Reader,

Interested in reading more? No! Of course you’re not!

I have indeed started using twitter again (so get following @Eskimo_Kiss123 ).

So my question to you is…

What do you do if the man next to you on the bus starts looking at porn?

Is it not awkward?

So, as this is a pop culture blog – for cool people – obviously I have found some “new” music! And music that would qualify for cool music of the week. Because Cool is a cool word!

Well I say “new” but it’s not really new, because it’s been heard before me.

• ·                  Maverick Sabre - I Need (Zed Bias Remix)
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• ·                  Niki and the Dove - The Drummer (Fake Blood Remix)
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• ·                  Ed Sheeran – Lego House
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• ·                  Ed Sheeran – UNI
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I’ll post some of the youtube videos – so you can have a listen. Tell me what you think by either commenting! Or just tweet me! (And follow me!)

Follow me on twitter at my NEW TWITTER NAME: @Eskimo_Kiss123 or find me on Tumblr: http://aneskimokiss.tumblr.com/ As you can probably tell I like Eskimo Kisses – or if you really know me well then you’ll know it’s an amazing song by The Kooks.

E x

Having little moment when you remember your past...you get that same rush!

Having little moment when you remember your past and how weird you were...My mate and I was reflecting on the music we used to listen to, and no joke, once you've had a love for something and you hear/see it again you get that same rush! Its great!

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Aside from this hideous annoyance that is bullying me and restricting me from feeling much...

Feelings,

When people ask me what my blogs are about I often lie.

I often find the words "feelings" come out of my mouth. Well, if you were talking about the past, then that fact would indeed be the truth but, recently I haven't written about feelings. It sounds weird and a little depressing, but I'm pretty sure I haven't 'felt' much in the last month. And I would usually say..."and I don't know why". But in this case I do.
Whether I tell you or not, is a different story.

So, I like you. I like you a lot (well, at least I think I do)...But you just don't feel the same way. Well, instead of not replying, why don't you grow a pair stop being such a...
- I don't know - but you could finish that sentence off.

I know I've said this many times, and what if this time I actually meant it. What if this was the finally push that made me realise how much of an actual bumder you are. And what if I finally said, for the last time that I dont like you! Or in your words (Without actually saying words but...) "I dont have feelings for you"

I could just rant and rave about how much some people annoy me, but I'm not really feeling like in the mood to do so. I'm trying to focus on me. On my education. And anything else associated with me!


Aside from this hideous annoyance that is bullying me and restricting me from feeling much, recently I have been listening to a lot of Drake. And I strongly admire his music. He really does say how it is, and he really expresses himself through the means of rap and singing. And, I think a guy who is talented in the arts is just HOT.

The album is called Thank Me Later, it really has some stunning tracks in it.
Fireworks, Shut it Down and Show me a Good time (being personal favs).
I strongly recommend this album! Its fantastic!

E x

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And tweet me as soon as you have so that I can follow you! :D xx