AlunaGeorge have announced the tracklisting of their debut album Body Music. The duo, made up of Aluna Francis and George Reid, revealed the list of songs on the standard edition of the LP on Universal Records' official website. The record includes their recent single 'Your Drums, Your Love' as well as 'You Know You Like It' and 'Diver', which the group recently unveiled online. Other tracks on the album include 'Just A Touch', 'Friends To Lovers', 'Be Your Boo' and the title track 'Body Music'. AlunaGeorge recently (more)...
- 1/21/2013
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
AlunaGeorge have premiered a new song on UK radio. The duo debuted 'Diver' as the latest track to be lifted from their forthcoming debut album, which is expected to be released later this year. AlunaGeorge unveiled the new cut after finishing second on the BBC's Sound of 2013 list earlier today (January 3). "There is a little bit more pressure now because people expect a certain level or certain feel to the music, but that pressure is a massive blessing," George Reid said of their placing on the annual list. Aluna Francis added: (more)...
- 1/3/2013
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
For those still not familiar with the drill, every year the Brit Awards announce three nominees for their Critics' Choice prize, which is announced at the end of the year to drum up excitement ahead of the event in February. This year's three potential winners have been named this morning, and they are (in no particular order): AlunaGeorge, Laura Mvula and Tom Odell. Ahead of the winner announcement on December 20, we've taken a closer look at each nominee below: AlunaGeorge Who are they?
They're a duo from London, made up of Aluna Francis on vocals and George Reid, who does everything else. What do they sound like?
There's quite a lot going on in their music, so the best we can describe it is a fusion of R&B, pop, dubstep, house beats and Aluna's high-pitched, early '00s-inspired garage vocal. Truth (more)...
They're a duo from London, made up of Aluna Francis on vocals and George Reid, who does everything else. What do they sound like?
There's quite a lot going on in their music, so the best we can describe it is a fusion of R&B, pop, dubstep, house beats and Aluna's high-pitched, early '00s-inspired garage vocal. Truth (more)...
- 12/6/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Three new acts have been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Adele and Jessie J after being shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Tom Odell, Laura Mvula and AlunaGeorge will battle it out for the 2013 Brits Critics' Choice Award.
Previous winners of the award also include Emeli Sande who hit the top of the album and single charts and performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Laura Mvula
Mvula, described as a cross between Nina Simone and Bjork, is classically trained and started writing songs on her laptop while working as a supply teacher in a Birmingham secondary school.
She said: "It's unbelievable and I'm in total shock. I don't think I've experienced this kind of shock before. It's such a huge honour to be included in this prestigious shortlist, I don't think that I can put it in to words. Thank you."
Tom Odell
Odell,...
Tom Odell, Laura Mvula and AlunaGeorge will battle it out for the 2013 Brits Critics' Choice Award.
Previous winners of the award also include Emeli Sande who hit the top of the album and single charts and performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Laura Mvula
Mvula, described as a cross between Nina Simone and Bjork, is classically trained and started writing songs on her laptop while working as a supply teacher in a Birmingham secondary school.
She said: "It's unbelievable and I'm in total shock. I don't think I've experienced this kind of shock before. It's such a huge honour to be included in this prestigious shortlist, I don't think that I can put it in to words. Thank you."
Tom Odell
Odell,...
- 12/6/2012
- by PA
- Huffington Post
Britain's Queen Elizabeth met with prominent Australians to celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations with the nation last night (18.02.10). A reception was held at Australia House for those with links to the country to mark the anniversary of the appointment of Australia's first high commissioner to the UK, with guests including artist Rolf Harris, writer Kathy Lette and Foreign Secretary David Miliband. Describing the significance of the post, current high commissioner John Dauth told the queen and other guests, including her husband Prince Philip: "When the first of my predecessors, Sir George Reid, arrived in London in February of 1910, your great grandfather was still on the throne. "Since then, of course, we've had five sovereigns, a place occupied...
- 2/19/2010
- Monsters and Critics
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