RaW Sounds Today
AWOKINGHAM-BASED artist heads up another great RaW Sounds Today playlist.
Katie Ellwood has released More
Than Perfect, an apt description of the single: it’s a wonderful way to while away a few minutes.
It’s just one of 10 great tracks in our list, all with connections to the area.
Also making an appearance is Moth Man, a band with strong Reading connections.
You can listen to all 10 tracks, for free, thanks to our Spotify playlist.
The RaW Sounds playlist is a brilliant way to explore a wide range of brilliant artists, discover some new music and keep dancing.
To tune in, simply head to https://bit.ly/ rawsoundstoday and get ready to rock.
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Katie Ellwood – More Than Perfect
Katie’s excellent debut single was featured in our playlist back in February, and since then she has been busy recording and releasing more singles, including this, her latest.
It’s another wonderful indie pop song with an infectious melody and chilled beats.
Katie, who is from Wokingham, and is currently studying at Birmingham’s Conservatoire of Music, writes, records, plays and sings her own releases, and clearly her talent is continuing to grow – https:// www.katieellwood.com/
Moth Man – Nutter
Earlier this year Moth Man released a wonderful album called Where the Dead Birds Go, on Billywitch Records, a new offshoot label of Wokingham’s Mega Dodo Records.
Now the band, who have members from Reading and Manchester, have released a new video of this track from that album.
It was filmed by Gigshotz from Reading and reflects the moody feel of the song and the album, which is well worth a listen – https://mothman.band/
Slim Chance – Ooh La La
This classic song was one of the highlights of the show that the band, which includes members who played with the late great Ronnie Lane, performed at Wokingham Music Club recently. Ronnie co-wrote the song – https://www.slimchance.co.uk/
Mike Wagner – Face of Light
This song is an uplifting singalong anthem that showcases the talents of this local singersongwriter. It’s taken from Mike’s Life...A Seven Day Journey mini album – https://www.facebook.com/ mikewagnermusic
Rocket Kings – The Green Zone
Check out the video of this song filmed in Reading. It’s from this local five-piece ‘uke pop’ band’s new album ‘Everyday Adventures’ and you can see them live at The Fisherman’s Cottage on Friday, November 12 – https://www.facebook.com/ rocketkings
China Crisis – Wishful Thinking
China Crisis are a synth-pop band who had some huge hits in the 80s, including this one, and they will be making a return visit to Wokingham Music Club at the Whitty Theatre on Thursday, November 11 – https://www.facebook.com/chinacrisisofficial/
China Bears – Statue Still – China again!
This time it’s the China Bears, a critically acclaimed indie quartet who headlined a Beyond the Download event at Reading’s Purple Turtle last week - www.chinabears.co.uk
Lucy Spraggan – Run to the Hills
Lucy rose to fame following her amazing performances on X-Factor in 2012 and has a great new album, Choices, which features this track. She will be at Reading’s Sub 89 on Tuesday, November 23 – http://www.lucyspraggan.com/
Third Lung – I A Fire
Check out the powerful musicianship and vocals of Third Lung, who performed a great set at Jamma’s event at Purple Turtle recently.
They will be performing at The Facebar on
Friday, November 26 – http://www.thirdlungband. com/
The Paradox Twin – Sea of Tranquility
Following their recent live tour, which included Wokingham Festival, this Reading-based band released their eagerly awaited second album, Silence from Signals from which this track is taken – https:// www.theparadoxtwin.com/