Real Life Love ...

Molly Beanland was crowned one of our ones to watch at the beginning of the year, and although it's been a little while since hearing from her, it seems that her latest single has most definitely lived up to the promise of our accolade. Real Life, which is the first single to be released since her highly acclaimed Night Dreams, combines the likes of Florence Welch with Madonna ... and something ever so slightly different. Wonderful.
In comparison to her debut, Night Dreams, it seems that Molly may well have left her former self behind ... whilst still only having a remnant of the remains. You'll notice that this is most definitely within the same categories that her music from yesteryear would also have been, but it's as though she has matured, and alongside it, her methods have changed, and her end product speaks volumes.
We think it's terribly easy to hear the Madonna essence throughout this track, and whilst Madonna has most recently become one of the cringiest names in music, in her hay-day (which is when we're referring to in our comparisons) she was an absolute idol whom no-one could touch. The way in which Molly's voice swings softly really does hold up closely to Madge, but even so, there are also elements of our favourite, Florence, and this really speaks to us - exclaiming that big things are on the horizon.
The pace is very different here, and we're sure it'll appeal to an even bigger fanbase. You'll notice that the percussive side of things is much more prominent, and there's even a semi-modern "wop" that continuously plays in the background throughout - though, it's not intrusive.
There's plenty to praise throughout this single, and we're so proud that Molly has managed to keep up our expectations ... she's going to go places for sure!
Paul.