FUNK FRIDAY: I don't like trying to pick favourite days on The Music Week, but Funk Friday is definitely up there thanks to songs like this 1974 piece of brilliance from Oscar Brown Jr. … [Read more...]
Shakespears Sister – Stay
THURSDAY TOP 10: This 1992 song from Shakespears Sister was a Top 10 chart performer across a lot of countries and topped the charts in quite a few as well. If you like a heart-felt ballad then this one if for you. … [Read more...]
The Cab – Lock Me Up
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: Alt rock outfit The Can released this little gem in 2014. It's a special request by one of our regular listeners and we think you'll like it too: … [Read more...]
White Denim – Holda You (I’m Psycho)
TWISTED TUESDAY: Love both the song and clip - the clip is twisted enough to make the cut and the song is a rocker. If you like lots of air guitar this is also a must-see. … [Read more...]
Katatonia – Old Heart Falls
METAL MONDAY: Metal doesn't get much newer that this song from Katatonia, which comes from album due for release in May this year. It's a more mellow tune but still packs a punch. … [Read more...]
Bootsy Collins – I’d Rather Be With You
SUNDAY SOUL: Names in funk and soul don't get much bigger than Bootsy Collins, and this soulful tune comes from his 1976 album Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band … [Read more...]
Outkast – Hey Ya
Can you believe it's 12 years since this song hit number 1 on the US charts? It deserved the number 1 spot for both the song and clip: … [Read more...]
Grandaddy – Now It’s On
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: US-based indie rock band Grandaddy have been around since 1992, albeit with a six-year hiatus from 2006-2012. 2003's Now It's On is one of a bunch of great songs the band have released over the years. … [Read more...]
August Burns Red – Ghosts
METAL MONDAY: August Burns Red are a metalcore band from the US that have been around from 2003. They make some good music and some pretty damn decent video clips, of which Ghosts is one of many: … [Read more...]
Karyn White – Secret Rendezvous
SUNDAY SOUL: This 1989 song is as catchy as hell, so if you need a Sunday afternoon pick up this may be what you're looking for. … [Read more...]