Lincoln based alternative rock band Future Theory absorb ambient sounds into 'Peace of Mind' a dreary goth rock tune due for release on August 31st. 'Peace of Mind' is the second single to be released from their unnamed album, after first release 'Fractured Nation', the album will be available to listen to in 2019.
Future Theory have released two EP's prior to their upcoming album - 2016 October release, debut Fool's Dream featuring heavier singles 'Horses' and 'Eye of the Storm' as well as their second EP Live at the LPAC which was released in 2017.
"Love factor aside, you need a kick in your behind. You try to make her realise the alcohol don't fix inside."
The track enters with a Rohan Parrett playing a drum fill and a psychedelic guitar riff from Chris Moore on lead and Rex Helley on bass during the intro, before the vocals enter from Max Sander, holding out the notes at the end of each line on the chorus to show holding onto a love whilst both trying to keep your piece of mind and sanity in fighting an ever longing toxic battle with alcohol addiction.
Dream pop and indie rock duo Philomena create an out-pour for advice on a conflicting relationship on their new track 'She Takes, She Takes' to be released on September 3rd prior to release of their debut six track EP, Songs I Never Thought You'd Hear which it will be featuring on October 15th.
"With your sugar sweet life and your big expectations, you're rushing through everything, you need to have a little patience."
Who knows what they want? 'She Takes, She Takes' features Scarborough musicians Joshua Benjamin Kidger playing melancholic guitar riffs accompanied by lead singer Fredi Dixon-Lenton's dreary dirge vocals, distraught over a confused lover who beholds high expectations and is blind-sighted by what they have around them. The songs contagious chorus of "She takes my time, but I don't mind" clarifies the struggle of having feelings for somebody who doesn't know what they want but justifying them wasting your time because of how deeply you feel for them, hoping one day they will love you more than you love them.
"And when the queen of England's dead you'll have to worship me instead and I'll love you if you'll give me a reason too."
Aretha Franklin, otherwise known as the 'Queen of Soul'; one of the most universally recognised and talented singers, songwriters and pianists to have ever lived, sadly passed away of advanced pancreatic cancer on Thursday 16th of August 2018 at her home in Detroit. Recent new articles reported of her extreme ill health during the past few days causing her to be gravely ill, more so then, than ever and she was surrounded by family during her death.
The long-reigning legendary soul singer was battling with the illness since 2010, but despite this Franklin only retired from touring last year showing her true musicianship and her commitment to music, however she was planned for two performances later on this year, but had to cancel due to the doctors orders. Her last performance was in New York City at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine for Elton John's 25th anniversary gala for the Elton John Aids Foundation on 7th of November 2017. Sir Elton John has dedicated a heart-felt Instagram post to the star captioned,
"The loss of Aretha Franklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music: Music from the heart, the soul and the church. Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated - she was one of my favourite pianists. I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and witness her last performance - a benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation at St John The Divine Cathedral. She was obviously unwell, and I wasn't sure she could perform. But Aretha did and she raised the roof. She sang and played magnificently, and we all wept. We were witnessing the greatest soul artist of all time. I adored her and worshiped her talent. God bless her. My condolences to all her family and friends. We shared the same birthday - and that meant so much to me. The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. @arethasings #RIP #ArethaFranklin #QueenOfSoul @ejaf "
Tributes have flooded in from presidents, musicians and celebrities all over the globe such as: Donald Trump, Barack and Michelle Obama, Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Tony Benett, Ms Diana Ross... the list goes on. Many other well established individuals who were influenced or associated with Aretha have also written their tributes online across various social media sites,
And on that note... RESPECT. RIP Aretha Franklin, the one, the only Queen of Soul.
