Back in 2007, Calvin Harris was one of the hottest kids making fun, quirky music to dance to - Acceptable in the 80s spawned a bunch of 80s themed t-shirts and parties as everyone was desperate for some day-glo. Yet now the look is a bit old, and as it seemed that Calvin Harris was a bit of a one-trick pony, it was difficult to see where he would go. Instead, he returned with an absolute tune, I'm Not Alone. Combining an introspective indie opening with classic dance-synth chords, I'm Not Alone sounds simultaneously fresh and old-school, less knowing and ironic than Calvin's older material, more open and honest and mad-for-it. It's released on April 8th; you can watch the video for it above.
Jack Penate
Jack Penate, while coming from a different music scene, is similar kettle of fish to Calvin Harris. He achieved a certain amount of success with his early singles, Torn on the Platform, Spit at Stars, Have I Been A Fool, but I think it's fair to say he didn't exactly establish a reputation for diversity with these singles - he cornered the market in cheeky, non-offensive, indie-boy pop. I don't think anyone was really expecting him to produce anything different - or even if he could produce anything different, but his latest single, Tonight's Today, has proved the detractors wrong. The full version is a 7 minute epic, and in it he eschews quirky, cheery lyrics for a more introspective vibe, complete with a lusher, more electronic sound. I will be very sad if this does not get him the recognition and success that he deserves, it's a brilliant track, and a real step forward for him. You can download Tonight's Today here.
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