So I got my hands on the new Alan Pownall EP this week to review for the Mic...
Alan Pownall is being dubbed as the British Jack Johnson and his EP certainly shows potential for him to be our next star in the singer/songwriter field. The six songs on this EP each have distinct and well crafted melodies which expose the poetic lyrics Alan has penned. His songs are simple and summery with a folksy vibe which makes them sound effortless, ideal for easy listening. Pownall’s songs sounded really familiar to me on the first listen; I was expecting another tedious and forgettable pop album. But on reflection, although he’s not the most original thing out there, his songs are catchy with great little riffs which are sure to do well in the charts and will undoubtedly be part of the soundtrack to this summer.
Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/alanpownall
The Brit Awards were also this week...
Liam. "What a knobhead" Enough said.
And Kasabian winning best British band was the obvious choice. Their performance of Fire was also the best I've seen live (on the telly...)
However JLS winning best breakthrough act? Its hardly a breakthrough. They just don't seem worthy when its been given to them on a plate...I know they work really hard and deserve their brit for best single but they're just not a breakthrough act. I definitely think Florence or Friendly Fires would have been better winners.
Speaking of Florence, I'm so chuffed she got best album for Lungs. I really do love that woman and can't give her enough praise.
She's got the love.
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