Alabama Shakes - Hold On

First off, I must offer a huge apology for my good mate Powelly, he sent me this song a month and a half ago and I've been a slack bugger and not posted it.

So it's over to Powelly, to tell you about the Alabama Shakes...

These guys have started making a bit of a name for themselves (again, he sent me this almost two months ago, sorry Powelly) on the US/UK airwaves, a soul/blues band from Athens Alabama which has a very cool sound.

This live clip is a year old, and for me shows they are all about the music, and some cool music at that! Simple, smooth bluesy rockin' guitars and the singers stunning soulful voice.

If this song doesn't kick start your day into a laid back vibe, I'm not sure what will.

Enjoy.

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Eels - Novocaine For The Soul

I've always loved the Eels and this tune in particular, it reminds me of my teenage years listening to Triple J in my bedroom and staying up late to watch clips on Rage in the 90's.

Novocaine For The Soul was the very first single released by Eels and I always remember it for the cool clip of E and the band floating around as they sang and played their instruments.

It's the ideal overcast rainy day tune and gets it's laid back cruisy feel from a Fats Domino sample. The song is perfect for someone with a medicated soul who's paint by numbers life is fucking with their head. So just sit back in your chair and nod along in time with the music while watching the rain run down your window. Don't forget your comfort blanket!

Life is hard, and so am I, you better give me something so I don't die.


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