Ralph's Top 10 Chart - as Played on Radio KC - 3.12.17

Posted on the 02 December 2017 by Mike Lindley @fruitbatwalton
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Tracks from the Top Ten Blogged Bands are played every Sunday 5-7pm on Radio KC as part of Ralph's Indie Show.



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RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHARTPublished on 2.12.17 and as played afterRALPH'S INDIE SHOW on RADIO KC - 3.12.17 - from 5-7pm



No 1: The Slow Readers Club





Ralph's favorite video this week is for the newly released single Lunatic by The Slow Readers Club The Slow Readers Club are a Manchester based four piece who specialise in indie electro doom pop and who are currently selling out shows throughout the UK on their Through The Shadows tour.No 2: Puppet Rebellion



One of the advantages of being a dog with a blog is the that every now and again a bit of a gem drops into the kennel's inbox. Puppet Rebellion are Oliver Davies on vocals, Dave Wimbush on guitar, Craig Gibson on guitar, James Halliwell on bass and Henry Rogers on drums. Together they've put together an album of well crafted alt-pop that should see them ascend the musical firmament not only in their native North West but UK wide.

No 3 Snippet

Colchester's favorite son Johnno Casson aka Snippet is the uncrowned king of feelgood pop-esque music and his latest album Human Good isn't bucking that trend. Johnno takes you on a journey of "people-rich" stories that encompasses a wide array of characters including fraudsters, pimps, prostitutes, drinkers, users and abuser’s and simple everyday folk just trying to make sense of this world. 






No 4: Fold


Leeds based Fold are old friends of Ralph's Life both here on the blog and on Ralph's Radio KC Indie Show, mainly due to the consistently high standard of their releases and the new single Choose Love which is to be released on Clue Records November 24th maintains that standard.

The bands music always comes with a message and Choose Love is no exception. They believe that humanity (and of course dogs) could do with a big hug right now and with that in mind the song is being supported by The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness.








No 5: Martin Stephenson & The Daintees



Just in time for Christmas the ever-prolific Martin Stephenson accompanied by The Daintees have come along with an album that will have any party up on it's collective feet and dancing; whether it's having a knees-up or waltzing the night away.

It kicks off with a rockabilly-esque The Whisky and I'm not sure if it's an advert for the benefits of Uisge-Beatha (The Water Of Life) or a dire warning. But one thing is for sure, it's a rollicking start to a quality collection of tuneage.

No 6:The Gravity Drive
Ralph's favorite video this week is Shooting Star by The Gravity Drive. They are the hugely talented husband and wife duo Elijah and Eva  Wolf whose music never fails to garner critical acclaim.

Pre-order: itunes.apple.com/gb/albumWebsite: thegravitydrive.comTwitter: @TheGravityDriveWritten and performed by The Gravity Drive

No 7: Bud Sugar

Ralph's favorite video this week is the Bud Sugar 'Masterpiece' of their fans fave track VIRAL. They hijacked 25 of the most iconic online VIRAL moments from recent years to create an unexpected collaboration with their viral heroes!







No 8: Akiva


Ralph's favorite video this week is M.O.D. by Akiva. Three quarters of Akiva – Malcolm Carter (guitar, vox), Rob Mercel (bass) and Dave Mercel (drums) – have known each other since their schooldays at a Bedfordshire comprehensive sharing a love of raves, classic guitar riffery and grunge. Singer, guitarist and synth programmer Dave MacKenzie then arrived from England’s northwest, bringing with him a passion for break-beat, the Madchester scene and anything with a bit of groove and swagger.




No 9: Neon Atlas


Cork based indie band Neon Atlas are back in the groove as they return with their latest single Fever, due for general release November 16th.Fever is a harmonious mix of ebow progression united with a fragile and compulsive vocal which meanders into an infectious chorus. The final result slowly allures you with its intricacies and delicate craftsmanship which hugs you like your old favorite woolly jumper. 





No 10: Dream Nails


Ralph's favorite video this week is Tourist by London feminist 'punk witches' Dream NailsIt's on their recently released EP Dare To Care which I'd highly recommend whether you're a punk fan or not.Dream Nails video directed by Jade Jackman. Tourist is available on Spotify, Bandcamp and iTunes: