Ralph's Top 10 Chart - as Played on Radio KC - 5.11.17

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RALPH'S BRAND NEW TOP 10 CHARTPublished on 4.11.17 and as played afterRALPH'S INDIE SHOW on RADIO KC - 5.11.17 - from 5-7pm

No 1: Purest


Yielding more swagger than a Kevin Shields customized Jazzmaster, the intense sounds of Sheffield guitar bandits Puresthave come knocking firmly at the door of mainstream radio with new singleWaiting Forto be released later this month.

The Sheffield 4-piece’ debut made such an overwhelming first impression on Gary Powell of The Libertinesthat he, along with label partner Wayne Clarke, signed them to their label 25 Hour Convenience Store Records for their second full release. No 2 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 3: Names

Limb by Limb by Pembrokeshire-based duo Names is the follow up single to Backs Turned, a song that has already been played on Ralph's Indie Show on Radio KC. It has been described elsewhere as “a wintry soundscape with all the fluency, space and atmosphere of the MogwaiLes Revenants soundtrack”. 

No 4:  Lucie Barât

Multi-talented artist Lucie Barâtis set to release her new single Take Me Away on 24th November via Alya Records. Being the sister of Carl Barât, of The Libertines fame, music is firmly embedded in Lucie’s blood. Having always performed in bands, combining a love of writing and performing, Lucie has recorded with legendary David Bowie producer, Mark Plati and more recently with The Au Revoirs

No 5:PAVES
London four-piece PAVESare set to release their new single Babyvia the reformed This Feeling Records, digitally as of now and on limited edition 7” vinyl on November 17th.

BABYis an upbeat, ready made guitar classic that wouldn’t be out of place in a feel good, Hollywood rock n roll movie. Speaking on the track, the band said, "Baby went down a blast all summer.

No 6: CHROMA

South Wales trio CHROMA set to release their explosive new single Vampires October 27th via Datod Records with the track already available to download.
Vampiresis their first release since playing the BBC R1 Introducing Stages at Reading & Leeds Festival 2017. Needless to say Ralph's giving Vampires a spin on the Radio KC Indie Show so tune in on Sunday 5th November for the Bonfire Night Special from 5-7pm UK time.

No 7: Charlotte Carpenter
Shelter is the lead single taken from the new EP by Charlotte Carpenter and it's Ralph's favorite video this week. The EP is released 20th October 2017 on 10" vinyl and you can pre-order your copy here: SHELTER See Charlotte Carpenter on tour throughout October and November... Tickets: Charlotte Carpenter TourDirected by Joe Phipps

No 8: Bad Llama

Bad Llama are an alternative rock/metal band formed in 2016 based in Burton Upon Trent. They are both aggressive and melodic in their approach to song writing finding a unique balance in within their sound. 

Influences range from bands such as Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Korn, Tool, Faith No More, Rage Against The Machine and Bring Me The Horizon.   
No 9: 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 10: Rosie Bans

If you were a fan of Sophisti-pop back in the 80's when bands ranging from Swing Out Sister and Prefab Sprout to The Blue Nile and Everything But The Girl ruled the charts, then you're going to love Identify Yourself; the debut album by young, flame-haired Glasgow songstress Rosie Bans

The album is funded by Creative Scotland and it's ethos falls in line with that of Ralph's Life regarding mental health awareness.