Tracks from the Top Ten Blogged Bands are played every Sunday after 5-7pm on Radio KC as part of Brian's Indie Show.
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AS PLAYED ON RADIO KC - 28.12.17
RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHARTPublished on 3.2.18 and as played afterBRIAN'S INDIE SHOW on RADIO KC - 4.2.18 - from 5-7pm
No 1: The Pitchforks
Brian has taken up his responsibilities for Ralph's Life from today and has picked his first Video Of The Week. It is Afflictions by young Welsh band The Pitchforks
Afflictions, written and performed by The PitchforksRecorded and produced by Steffan Pringle at Musicbox Studios, Cardiff.
No 2: Pyramid Park
Recorded in Glasgow at Gloworm Studio’s with producer Iain Hutchison, the alt-pop artist and Hutchison created an album based on their mutual faith. References are as broad as Phoria, Two Door Cinema Club and Gabriel Khane.
No 3: The White Lakes
Alex on lead guitar and vocals.
Charlie on bass guitar and backing vocals.
Kyle on drums.
No 4: Tiger Lilly
2017 was a rollercoaster of success for Tiger Lilly with her last singe Broken Glass
winning an award for 'Best Pop Song' from the Akademia Music Awards in LA, performing at Tom Kerridges Pub in The Park, opening the family stage PRIDE in London and taking to the main stage at ATLAS Festival supporting the likes of Reef, Toploader, GLC, The Tribe and Fatman ScoopNo 5: Who Killed Nancy Johnson?
Dark Horse is a single release from their forthcoming Flat Earth Theory EP and the song was written by Anthony, Ball, Moulton, Wren.
Recorded November and December 2017 at Creative Control Studio in Bracknell by Al Heslop. Mastered by Pete Maher. Released 2018 on Slip Skin Records.No 6: The Boston Shakers
Brian's fist ever choice of a favorite video in 2018 for Ralph's Life is Best Things by The Boston Shakers which was filmed in Liverpool venue EBGBS.
"What do you get when you mix Fun Lovin' Criminals with Tijuana Bibles and stir in a bit of John Mayall and Dr Feelgood? Liverpool six-piece The Boston Shakers of course.
No 7: Norquay
When the muse comes a calling they say there's no stopping her inspiration; just ask songwriter/musician Andrew Norquay. After years away from music due to commitments as a commercial diver, the creative roar within Andrew has erupted, bringing a new energy and adventure for his alt rock sound.
No 8: Speak, Brother
Speak, Brother are regaling us once more with their lush vocal harmonies, rustic instrumentation and contagious heartfelt lyrics with the release of their latest single Magnesium Burn prior to the debut album Young & Brave which is due for release13th April and it will be accompanied by a UK headline tour.
No 9: Wozniak
Brian's favorite video this week is Ghosting by Edinburgh band Wozniak which is taken from their critically acclaimed Colour Reels album released in April last year.
Wozniak purvey atmospheric shoe-gaze of the highest quality and that's evident in this latest offering from the album. Go seek it out.
No 10:Granfalloon
It's a delightfully laid back slice of addictive lo-fi electronic goodness which is lyrically both poignant and amusing. Brian will be spinning Ambulance on the Radio KC Indie Show on Sunday 4th of February so tune in!
