Free is a magic number

I've plucked this track by The Jane Bradfords straight off the BBC Radio 1 unsigned site [link], which is usually on the money about new artists. The Jane Bradfords are in fact one lad (Deci Gallen) and a laptop, with a band joining him for live performances. It's all sounding a bit Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly isn't it? Never fear, this is unashamedly bright pop countered by gravelly vocals. It's lovely and the intro even reminds me of The B52's or something.

The Jane Bradfords - Hide From The Cold
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Jamie T, the West London scamp signed to V2 records is spoiling us once again by offering up a new track of his for free. 'Oh My Girl' is up for download on his website [link]. New single 'If You've Got The Money' is out on 16th October.
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Manchester madmen The Longcut ("frontman-is-drummer-say-what?") have made a download of 'Spires' available on the XFM website [link]. New single 'A Tried And Tested Method' is out on September 21st and includes a remix by The Go! Team, sounds exciting.
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Finally, Mystery Jets-alike quirky popsters GoodBooks (not to be confused with Good Shoes) released a download only single ages back but here it is anyway. Artwork and lyrics and stuff can be found on their website [link].

GoodBooks - Turn It Back

Good Shoes

Firstly, a quick note about Billy Leeson of Les Incompétents who's currently in a medically induced coma having been attacked on the way home from their Barfly gig in London the other night (6 Music article). Write your messages of support on their MySpace or their forum.
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Morden's Good Shoes are not to be confused with the equally splendid GoodBooks, who are from...somewhere else. Good Shoes provide us with energetic, jerky pop music laden with melodies resulting in comparisons with The Futureheads and Maximo Park. They're much more than that and their rip roaring live shows attest to this. There is something delightful about their speedy numbers and simple, yet witty lyrics.

Good Shoes are playing a couple of 'secret' shows in London over the next couple of weeks: 28th June - Macbeth, Shoreditch. Doors 7.30pm and 10th July - another Shoreditch show but the venue is unknown at the moment. Their single launch is on July 23rd on a boat(!) on the River Thames, see the lineup here.

Good Shoes - Never Meant To Hurt You

Download lots of demos on this savefile project. Previous singles We Are Not The Same and Small Town Girl (albeit the demo versions here) are highly recommended.

All In My Head is availabe from July 17th. Preorder from Puregroove.