14 things to get us through music's silly season
We're deep into Greatest Hits and X Factor season - here are our lights at the end of the tunnel
- James Vincent McMorrow's new album, In Tropical: In case you missed out on James Vincent McMorrow's debut album Early In The Morning, here is the one thing you need to know - this man is amazing. One of the most incredible indie/folk albums in recent memory, McMorrow returns on 13 January 2014 with new album In Tropical, which, judging by single 'Cavalier', sees the star take a more soulful route on his second release. We can't bloody wait for this one.
by Michael, Andrew, Gaby, Ed, Hywel, Sam | Photos by WENN.com/Press
Let's be honest, the last stretch of every year is an odd one for music. We're approaching silly season where release schedules are dominated by Greatest Hits collections and the frantic rush from past X Factor contestants to get their latest offerings to the top of the charts. Quality can vary in both cases.
Obviously, sales are huge at this time of year, and new artists tend to keep their heads down. After all, an artist like Angel Haze isn't going to be able to compete with a new release from Lady Gaga and St Lucia couldn't compete with The Killers Greatest Hits. Yet.
So, as we approach the most commercial, mainstream period in music, check out the shining beacons that are getting us through the strangest time of the year...
