Undoubtedly, one of
the great things about the internet and social media is the ability to find and
listen to new music from anywhere around the world. The number of artists I’ve found this way is
pretty impressive, so, imagine my surprise when I found one in the next Borough
to me via Twitter!
@MikeCornes is Shiny
Rhino.
Based in Todmorden in
West Yorkshire, Cornes has his own brand of synth pop. Written, produced and mixed all by himself,
his brand is clearly influences by 80s pop.
Incisive and often very very funny, you really can’t get his tunes out
of your head.
Talking of which,
Inside My Head is a stab at an accapella style tune. Layered voices and whistles and ‘wah wah’s’,
the track must have taken an age to record.
The tale of understanding the goings on in an overactive brain. It’s an engaging track, and, I guarantee
you’ll be singing it for a while.
Again And Again is a
tale of love – living for that special moment which ends all too quickly. A poppy little thing with a repetitive chorus
which, does its job as a chorus! I’m
really reminded of all those great bands that nearly made it in the 80s, and,
in a good way!
The irony of I Thought
I Heard Your Band On The Radio can’t go unnoticed. Unsigned, struggling band playing in your
local pub. A bunch of mates who play
together. We all have mates like this. Another cracking catchy tune.
Among the nine tracks
currently uploaded, is another love song in the form of a garage/step
affair. Unrequited love is the subject
of Significant Other. I’m typing this
and can’t get the melody out of my head.
You really can’t ignore Mike’s ability to knock out a catchy enjoyable
song.
Don’t be fooled,
there’s not just happy little dittys here.
My Sweet Rose tells the tale of a prostitute visitor who falls in love
with ‘his’ lady. Unable to give up on
her, not understanding why she won’t share his love for her. His life is nothing without his Rose
Deuce. And, on Jazz Lament, the pace
slows right down. An instrumental, and,
a very enjoyable one at that. I really
do admire the conviction of Mike and the time and effort that must go into creating
something, to be honest, so beautiful.
Nowadays, we have so
much through away pop with no soul, that it’s great to hear something that
someone has sweated blood and tears over.
Check out Shiny Rhino
tunes on Bandcamp here - http://shinyrhino.bandcamp.com/ If you like something, why not cough up a few
coppers and download?
Published On Louder Than War 10/10/12 - http://louderthanwar.com/music/new-bands/new-artist-of-the-day-shiny-rhino/
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