Death of Guitar Pop - Feeling Like a Right James Blunt

The time has come to cast your vote and make a real change. No, not the election (but please do vote). This Friday, Death of Guitar Pop release their Christmas single ‘Feeling Like A Right James Blunt at Christmas’. They have been killing it this past two years on the DIY scene, now, they are giving back with all proceeds going to mental health charity CALM.

Male suicide is still devastatingly high in the UK and, at Christmas time it hits a saddening peak. That said, this isn’t just some throwaway single for a good cause. This is the first Christmas classic since The Darkness’ ‘Christmas Time’ in 2003. It’s everything pop music should be, catchy, infectious and brings people together.

Lyrically, nothing will make you laugh more than this in 2019. Uncle Bet’s Lynx Africa sets and Uncle Trev’s racism are as comedic as they are melodic. As the brass soars, the backing choir-esque vocals bring home that warming feeling that, yes, we all buy into commercially but, when it comes from a humble and heartfelt place like this, it’s undeniable.

The fun doesn’t stop there though. The glorious parodies in the video of music video past are gut wrenchingly funny. Check out the video below, but, more importantly, buy it here:

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Death of Guitar Pop – You’ll Be Fine Sunshine

It’s a great time to be a DIY outfit and Essex’s Death of Guitar Pop are no exception. Selling out gigs through word of mouth, dabbling in music management, modelling for Stone Beach’s clothing range, and by day, delivering exquisite Ska pop music.

Their latest offering, ‘You’ll Be Fine Sunshine’ is no exception. Much like the genius of Tommy Cooper, everything seems so simplistic and offers a broad appeal. Really though, something far more creative is at play.

Lyrically, their working class depiction of escaping to warmer climates is remarkable. Tales of “technicolour yawns down a back alley” and recovering with a Lucozade should be put on par with the work on Ray Davies, Damon Albarn and Suggs’ finest efforts.

Whilst we laud the bands efforts of making a living on the DIY scene, we want more. More from the people they so lovingly portray and entertain. The Specials were heralded in their heyday, 30 years on, their set to get another number one album. So, we urge you, join their side and raise them up to the same status, clearly they’re good enough.

*Image courtesy of Jeremy Walker https://www.jeremy-walker.com/

Death of Guitar Pop - Ska Is The Bollocks

Does exactly what it says on the tin. Oh, you want more, OK then!

Following last years terrific debut album '69 Candy Street', the former rock n rollers from States of Emotion members are back. Yet again, they're delivering another fine slice of pop music.

This story is part true, part tongue cheeck and all pop gold. Except for the use of the word 'bollocks' of course. That said, it is, this is, so no fake news here. It's a nailed on dance and singalong classic for their ever growing live audience.