WATCH: Bessie Turner – ‘Words You Say’

East Anglia artist Bessie Turner has previously received acclaim from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and 6Music, as well as charming crowds at Latitude Festival, and has now shared a new video for her enchanting new single.

‘Words You Say’ is filled with Turner’s rich, bluesy vocals flowing alongside delicate, catchy melodies. With shades of the likes of KT Tunstall, it’s a truly uplifting offering, full of soul, showcasing Turner’s adept skill for writing beautiful songs. And, whilst Metro describe the track as like “lying on your bed and staring at your ceiling on a rainy afternoon”, I think ‘Words You Say’ is so much more than that – guaranteed to put a smile on your face, whatever the weather.

Watch the video for ‘Words You Say’ here:

Mari Lane
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Track Of The Day: Bugeye – ‘Wake Up’

With a bouncing bass line evoking Elastica, ‘Wake Up’ by Bugeye introduces itself in a snapping yet loose-limbed yelp and holler.

Dedicated to all the DIY collectives supporting music which seeking positive changes – the likes of LOUD WOMEN and The Zine UK get name-checked for all they’re doing for up and coming talent – the track is lyrically a call to arms, and melodically a call to the dancefloor. Harking back to the guitar-led and percussion-punctuated pop punk of the late ‘90s, the era in which Bugeye first formed, but updating it with the political snark of today.

Its power is in speaking of not being afraid of being alone, being different. It’s a shout of solidarity in fractured times, a splash of colour against austerity grey. With touches of Le Tigre and blasts of Blondie, Bugeye have as much in common with ‘70s punk, with Riot Grrrl and with ‘80s underground as they do the current sound of punk being pushed by bands like Dream Nails.

While the track doesn’t linger beyond its 2’39” play time, it oozes that indie-disco sound from which a whirling darkness, where wild eyes are windows to wilder souls, emanates. It’s a moment captured – one in which the heart beats faster with the joy of music, the fear of the future, and the anger at today.

They say, “Cage dancing politicians, the rich feeding off the poor, venue closures and “affordable housing” – an uprising is happening, it’s time to Wake Up and Fight Back” and in ‘Wake Up’, Bugeye have provided the short sharp rush you need to do just that before stealing yourself for the long-haul of resistance.  

‘Wake Up’ is out now on Marwoo Records. You can find Bugeye on Facebook and Twitter. 

Sarah Lay 
@sarahlay

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WATCH: Queen Zee & The Sasstones – ‘Boy’

We’re hooked on the sound of Liverpool punk sass-perts Queen Zee & The Sasstones, and after watching their new video for ‘Boy’, we guarantee you will be too. It’s an anthem for trans-gender rockers and their allies who refuse to be ignored or oppressed by transphobic or homophobic attitudes.

“You can try and bury my head in the sand / But that won’t make the body at the surface a man’s,” seethes Queen Zee over manic guitar and heart-pounding drums throughout the track. Despite the infectious dancing rhythms, Queen Zee’s lyrics reveal the frightening reality faced by many transgender people, who live in fear of “That skinny kinda lonely kid / raised on homo-trans-hate rhetoric / Waiting for me to come outta the club / a concealed weapon clenched between his fists.”

With their punk attitude and ability to write abrasive heavy-pop tunes, there’s no danger of Queen Zee being melted in to a “masculine mould” – and we’re rejoicing in support of this “whipping girl born into a big man’s world”. Take a look at the incredible video for ‘Boy’ below and follow Queen Zee & the Sasstones on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: Beckie Margaret – ‘At Home (Where I Write)’

“’At Home (Where I Write’) is a reflection of how music can carry me out of the depths of my mind,” explains Essex song-writer & producer Beckie Margaret. Released via Cool Thing Records, Margaret’s bright, ear-melting voice on her second single will lift listeners up and out of their heads too.

Beckie’s first release ‘Cars and Catacombs’ received universal praise across the net and the airwaves and her follow-up is equally as charming. She left the crowd spellbound after performing it at her debut London gig at The Waiting Room for Parallel Lines last month (which we reviewed here), and can’t wait to see what she does next.

Listen to ‘At Home (Where I Write)’ below and follow Beckie Margaret on Facebook for more updates.

Photo Credit: Kana Waiwaiku

Kate Crudgington
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