Introducing: Aphra Taylor ‹ REAL TASTY MUSIC ‹ Reader — WordPress.com

Molly Taylor aka Aphra Taylor has that raw talent that draws you in immediately and leaves you wondering where she came from, and how you haven’t heard of her already. She takes influence from some of the biggest names in indie, folk and pop, yet remains distinctive and true to her own sound. To describeContinueContinue reading “Introducing: Aphra Taylor ‹ REAL TASTY MUSIC ‹ Reader — WordPress.com”

Amazon Prime Playlist

So I’ve started streaming games on Twitch and as part of this I am using Amazon Prime to share the music I am listening to. The link below will take you to the Amazon Prime Playlist for Hysnap Music, Mental Health and Gaming. If you have Amazon Prime you can listen along, I am alwaysContinueContinue reading “Amazon Prime Playlist”

Carter USM

What can I say – potentially the band I failed to respect first time round.. Carter are punk folk singers for the 90’s. Classic political songs to catchy , often stolen/borrowed, tunes. A band that has you singing along to songs about the impact of Suicide on those left behind, songs about slum landlords, songsContinueContinue reading “Carter USM”

Music – Protest songs

Found this interesting list of the ‘best protest songs.. not sure if they are the best but I did find interesting how many of them are in my music collection. I was introduced to protest music when young, by my father, who preferred to sing Bob Dylan or Joan Baez instead of lullabies. Then asContinueContinue reading “Music – Protest songs”

Co.Dot aka Co.Uk

This is a band I discovered supporting Therapy? on one of their tours back in the 90’s, I found one Album which was full of great get up and dance tracks. Normally I don’t like to link to static image videos, but there is not a lot of choice out there for this lot andContinueContinue reading “Co.Dot aka Co.Uk”

NF

Now for a more recent music recommendation – encountered this guy thanks to my daughter- NF – the Eminen for the 2000’s generation, powerful lyrics, great tunes, go on release your inner rap appreciation. https://youtu.be/lxRwEPvL-mQ Yeah, when I grow up, you know what I wanna be? Take a seat, let me tell you my ridiculousContinueContinue reading “NF”

Random Hand

Time for some more music – Random Hand Had the pleasure of seeing the guys perform at Bearded Theory a couple of years ago. Really great live performance, really catchy tracks, recommend you try them.. https://youtu.be/NvkGTQ45B-o Random Hand – Not a Number Lyrics Artist: Random Hand So the floor are kicking off because of choices beingContinueContinue reading “Random Hand”

Therapy

Possibly one of the first songs that really meshed in my head.. From the opening riff and opening line.. i really had to ask.. Who hasn’t felt like this?.. I am not alone.. someone else understands.. From Northern Ireland’s greatest modern day Punk Rock Band Therapy? and a never to be forgotten album Troublegum https://www.youtube.com/embed/oDVsIvvFtcsContinueContinue reading “Therapy”