I can’t describe what KEG are like, so I’m not going to try. Suffice to say, they are ACE.
Read MoreSean Oakley Vs Henry The Chap
Henry The Chap is a Brooklyn-based enigma, making wonky pop music to, and I quote, ‘heal the wandering minds of those who need to feel all of the feels.’
Read MoreSean Oakley Vs Scalping
Post-punk meets techno? Don’t mind if I do. Sean Oakley has been defying the barriers presented by mere geography to continue working with one of Bristol’s most exciting new bands, Scalping. He’s produced, engineered and mixed their new single Monolithium, that precedes their upcoming EP (and with any luck, a whole heap of raucous live shows).
Read MoreSean Oakley Vs Kidä
Transatlantic man of mystery, Sean Oakley went into the studio last year to co-write and co-produce the new single, Brother, from Italian-Egyptian born, UK based artist Kidä.
Read MoreSean Oakley Vs Scalping
“Scalping categorically and emphatically do not fuck about” - Loud & Quiet
Neither does Sean Oakley, who’s produced, mixed and engineered their most recent single, Deadlock. It’s a skull crushing four minutes of electronica blended with post rock, recommended for fans of 65Daysofstatic, the Chemical Brothers and getting out of your tiny mind.
Read MoreSean Oakley Vs Will Barradale
We’re very excited by 20 year old London newcomer, Will Barradale. For fans of James Blake, Years and Years and Hot Chip, his new single Endless Fun comes out today. Produced, programmed and mixed by Sean Oakley, it’s a brilliant piece of weird pop, talking about “yearning for a connection and finding love in the face of hopelessness.”
Read MoreSean Oakley Vs Georgia Vs The Goddamn Mercury Prize
Our LA based writing/producing/mixing superman, Sean Oakley woke up to the incredible news that Georgia’s sophomore record, Seeking Thrills has been nominated for this year’s Mercury Prize. Sean co-produced the record with Georgia and Mark Ralph and it’s being picking up plaudits since its release earlier this year - including a ton of blog and press love, strong editorial support at digital and a whole load of radio play, particularly on the UK’s Radio 1.
Read MoreFriends Vs Radio 1
Radio was my first love. Honestly, I don’t think I’d be doing this if it wasn’t for Steve Lamacq’s Evening Sessions back in the heady days of the early 2000s.
Glad to say that radio continues to be good to me and our gang at Friends Vs Music, with three records on Radio 1’s playlist.
Read MoreSimon Byrt Vs Sean Oakley Vs Alice Jemima
Alice Jemima released her sophomore album, Everything Changes on Sunday Best Recordings on the 28th February. It’s a seriously smart collection of pop songs that combine Alice’s sultry-sweet vocals with pop production that borrows from all areas of contemporary pop.
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