On the 3BM iPod: Lo-Fang

It's Thursday, which is music to my ears because that only means one thing ... one more wake up until the weekend begins!!! yippee!!! 

In celebration, I bring you my Thursday tune obsession... Boris by Lo-Fang...



Now i've got you hooked with Lo-Fang's AKA Matthew Hemerlein's haunting vocals I will tell you a little more about this 30-year old music god!

Kick-starting will a few fast facts...

1. He has been the opening act for the legendary Lorde

2. He was selected by Baz Luhrmann to sing in his latest mini film masterpiece for Chanel No.5

3. He can turn his hand to six different instruments - he'd be a lethal Pied Piper that's for sure!

He's pretty much a big deal AND did I mention he looks like this...

Need I go on?

I will anyway! Hemerlein's stunning electropop debut album, 'Blue Film' is dark, full of sexual tension and features a balance of feminine and masculine elements. I've pretty much had Boris (the above track not the Mayor of London variety) on loop for two weeks straight now! I dare you not to fall hard... 

His track - #88 - is also up there. Mesmerisingly gentle and oh-so-catchy...

On the 3BM iPod: Lorde...

You know you're old when you realise that the latest pop sensation is the same age now as you were when she was born... horrifying. Who is this girl? Step up 16 year old singer song writer Lorde. 

Hailing from Aukland, New Zealand, and having only left her home country twice before, she better get used to circumnavigating the globe, because we predict she's about to hit the big time. With a sound that sits somewhere between Marina and the Diamonds and Lana Del Rey with a touch of Lily Allen-esque attitude chucked in, Lorde's debut EP, Love Club, has already garnered critical acclaim and has been on our iPods pretty much non-stop since March.

If you haven't already fallen for her, check out our top Lorde tracks immediately...

Lorde - Royals



Lorde - Bravado



Lorde - Tennis Court

On the 3BM iPod: Wild Child...

Let me introduce you to the playful and super spirited indie-folk sensation Wild Child. An Austin Texas seven-piece band who made their debut back in 2011 with their exceptional first album Pillow Talk. 

Image via www.austineavesdropper.com 

The heart of Wild Child sits with guy-girl folk duo, Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins. I was first introduced to their quirky and original sound via my music guru friend Nat, who is my go-to person for amazing music recommendations. I have since looked into the bands' background and journey and have learnt that their story is one of pure self-made, awe-inspiring success.

Wild Child made their first album through cobbling together money, borrowing instrumental gear from pals and recording it all themselves. 

A few fun facts about Wild Child...

• All Pillow Talk album songs share three common themes : Love, Sleeping & Dreaming
• Instrumentals are made up of unusual instruments and unconventional percussion including the ukulele, bells and wait for it ... hand claps!
• The song Pillow Talk was written on the floor of Kelsey's bedroom and took a mere 30 minutes to create 

The harmonies, melodies and sweet vocals are captivating and undeniably catchy. The perfect music to wake you up slowly and soothingly or to send you to sleep with the promise of sweet dreams. 

My personal fav is the beautiful yet intense track The Tale Of You & Me - check it out here...

The Pillow Talk title track is also pretty awesome in a heartbreaking kind of way! It follows the sad tale of a failing relationship representative of both sides of the story...

I dare you to listen and not be hooked immediately. Following their journey and success via their website and Facebook page.