Proving we play A Different Music Mix, this is
'Need A Friend' by EL VY
from Return To The Moon 2015
In case you think you've heard this wonderful baritone voice on 2XS before, you have. El Vy is Cincinnati's Matt Berninger (The National), with Brent Knopf (Menomena & Ramona Falls)
Final Masquerade by LINKIN PARK
from The Hunting Party 2014
Mike Shinoda leads the alt-metal rap-rockers into their 6th studio album
And we just played these...
Sefton In The Summertime by BANDIT
from 2022
Paying homage to Liverpool's famous park, the song reflects on a warm summer's day, dreaming of being in California. From the blistering performance by lead guitarist Evan Tate to the cutting lyrics of frontman Nat Waters, this is masterfull
Fists Of Fury by TERRORVISION
from Good To Go 2001
Terrorvision began in Keighley as The Spoilt Bratz in 1986, led by vocalist Tony Wright. This was their final album
I Feel Alive by JACK BLACK
from A Minecraft Movie (O.S.T.) 2025
This is California/Tenacious D's Biden-supporting Thomas Jacob 'Jack' Black with his contribution to the soundtrack of 'A Minecraft Movie'. The rest of the music was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (ex-Devo)
Celebration by PFM
from Photos Of Ghosts 1973
'Premiata Forneria Marconi' was the name of a Milan bakery. Pete Sinfield added their English lyrics
Candybar Express by LOVE AND MONEY
from All You Need Is... Love And Money 1986
The Glasgow band was started by Stuart Grant and other former members of 'Friends Again'. Thier debut album, this was produced by Duran Duran's Andy Taylor
Everything's Gonna Be Alright by THE BABYSITTERS CIRCUS
from The Babysitter's Circus 2012
The Babysitters Circus (TBC) are a four piece New Zealand Electronica/Bass and Funk/Groove freak show that was born when the quartet began throwing sounds and ideas together while babysitting for a friend. Jason Kerrison is also a member of NZ's OPSHOP
Heroes by WHEN FRAMES COLLIDE
from Quattro (EP) 2020
This is a welcome 70s-infused anthem from the Melbourne band
Run Away From It All by BLACKBERRY SMOKE
from Find A Light 2018
Charlie Starr's Atlanta rednecks have built their fanbase by "live performance or good old word of mouth"