Metronomy: Music That Inspires

METRONOMY: MUSIC THAT INSPIRES

Hot off the back of their NME Tour with Two Door Cinema Club, south coast four-piece Metronomy have kindly curated an exclusive radio station for WE7.com based. 

Bandmates Anna, Joe, Gbenga and Oscar tell us about the music they love - which includes Prince, Wild Flag, Pink Floyd and Django Django among many others - giving a song-by-song commentary.

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NIKI & THE DOVE FAVOURITES RADIO

NIKI & THE DOVE: MUSIC THAT INSPIRES US

Hotly-tipped Swedish duo Niki & The Dove create ethereal, synth-spiked intelligent pop with a distinctly Scandinavian and sometimes otherworldly flavour that has been championed by the likes of Annie Mac and brought them fifth place in the BBC Sound of 2012 poll.
 
Niki & The Dove comprises Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf, who formed the band in February 2010, choosing a name rumoured to be inspired by Prince songs.
 
We asked the pair to create their own WE7.com radio station for your listening pleasure, which gives an insight into what has inspired their own sound. As a consequence, their choice of songs, which include those from Roberta Flack and Blue Oyster Cult, represent quite a journey.
 
Last year Niki & The Dove released two EPs, The Fox and The Drummer, full of electro pop that is vital, and full of emotion, and heightening expectations for their debut album which is due for release on 14th May.
 
The single “DJ, Ease My Mind” is out on 26th February.
LISTEN TO NIKI & THE DOVE: MUSIC THAT INSPIRES US RADIO

Rebecca Ferguson Radio

Having released her debut single “Nothing’s Real But Love” last month, last year’s X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson has just put out her debut album “Heaven” and already looks set to be the most successful contestant of last year’s series! The album has gained a whole bunch of great reviews and seems to be heading towards the top of the charts with it reported as the most pre-ordered X Factor release.

To mark the release of her new album, Rebecca has created her own we7 station made up of her favourite tracks, which also features two new tracks from the album!

You can listen to Rebecca Ferguson’s we7 station here.

Here’s what she chose and why:

1. Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere
I love this just because it’s a tune!

2. Avicii - Levels
It really gets me in the party mood.

3. Sam Cooke – A Change Is Going To Come
It’s got so much soul.

4. Texas - Inner Smile 
This one reminds me of my youth.

5. Florence and the Machine - Dog Days Are Over
This song really inspires me.

6. Lykke Li - Little Bit
It’s got rhythm.

7. Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up
The reason I like this song is in the title! 

8. Adele – Hometown Glory (High Contrast remix)
It reminds me of my hometown.

9. Amy Winehouse - Love Is A Losing Game
…memories and the truth.

10. His Eye Is On The Sparrow (Marvin Gaye version)
It’s so beautiful and emotional.

plus added album tracks…

11. Rebecca Ferguson - Nothing’s Real But Love

12. Rebecca Ferguson - Shoulder To Shoulder 

JLS Radio

With their third album “Jukebox” out this week, 2008 X Factor finalists JLS have put together a we7 station made up of their favourite tracks! 

Click here to listen to Marvin, Aston, Oritse and JB’s top picks.

Here’s what they chose and why:

Marvin

Ed Sheeran - U.N.I

Great song, great lyrics, great artist! Just love the clever play on words. Ed is my artist of 2011.

DJ Khaled - I’m On One (feat. Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne)

Reminds me of partying with the boys. It’s just a sick track. The definition of swag.

Birdy - Skinny Love

Such a beautiful song, incredible voice, this song has the Adele ‘Someone Like Me’ potential. Will be around for a very long time.

Aston

Lloyd - Dedication To My Ex (feat. Lil Wayne & Andre 3000)

This song is one of my favourite tracks that I’ve heard in a long time. A little bit of old school mixed in with new school! And I’ve been a big fan of Lloyd since I was in school.

Big Sean – My Last (feat. Chris Brown)

This song always gets me out of a bad mood and ready to party or catch a vibe to write something!

T-Pain - 5 O’Clock (feat. Lily Allen & Wiz Khalifa)

If you ask anyone would it work if Lily Allen and T-Pain worked together you’d say no, but I LOVE it and Wiz Khalifa tops it off for me!

Oritse

Emeli Sande - Heaven

It’s an absolutely epic song that was far different from any song this year.

Tinie Tempah - Written In The Stars (feat. Eric Turner)

I feel like that is the song that represents my life.

Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough

This group always brings out songs that set trends and this is just another one.

JB

Cher Lloyd – With Ur Love (feat. Mike Posner)

It’s super catchy and this track puts a smile on my face!

Labrinth – Earthquake (feat. Tinie Tempah)

This is a huge tune. I love hearing this at any time of the day. Both super talented guys!

Alicia Keys – Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart

The Element of Freedom album was the album of 2010 for me but this track has made a return and will definitely be my Christmas jam this year. LOVE. IT.

Tony Iommi Radio

Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recently published his memoirs “Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell with Black Sabbath”, which was then shortly followed by an official announcement that the original Black Sabbath foursome were getting back together - with Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward confirming a headline slot at next year’s metal fest Download, followed by a world tour AND a new album release at the end of next year!

As one of the founding members of Black Sabbath, Iommi has influenced just about every metal band you can think of, from Nirvana to Metallica to Queens Of The Stone Age.

Here, Tony talks us through his memories of some of Black Sabbath’s biggest hits including ‘Paranoid’, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘N.I.B’, and fills us in on some of the artists who have been influential throughout his career such as Ronnie James Dio and Van Halen.

Listen to Tony’s exclusive radio station here.

Exclusive remixes of ‘My Heart Takes Over’ added to The Saturdays Radio Stations

Today we have an extra special treat for all fans of The Saturdays! Each girl has chosen their favourite remix of new single ‘My Heart Takes Over’ (released Nov 13) and added it to their radio station! Head over to the girls’ Facebook pages to listen now..   

  

Which remix is your favourite? Let us know!

UNA: Digital Dog Radio Edit 
ROCHELLE: Steve More Radio Edit 
MOLLIE: High Level Radio Edit 
VANESSA: Richard Dinsdale Tanzanite Radio Edit 
FRANKIE: Soulseekerz Radio Edit

Next week the girls will be adding some of your requests to their stations! If you’d like your song added to a station, tweet the girls (and us) using the hashtags #RadioRoch #RadioUna #radiofrankie #RadioMollie & #RadioVanessa.

My Heart Takes Over is out on November 13th, followed by album On Your Radar on November 21st - we can’t wait!

The Saturdays launch radio stations on we7

We have very exciting news for you all! The gorgeous girls from The Saturdays have launched their very own radio shows on we7, sharing some of their favourite ever songs with us.

Want to know what NSync dance routine Mollie performed at her school talent show? Who Frankie thinks is one of the ‘hottest women around’? What Celine Dion song 8-year-old Vanessa used to sing every day? How about what JLS track Rochelle loves the lyrics of? Or which Girls Aloud song is Una’s favourite? Then don’t miss their radio shows - click on a girl below to listen!

  

  

The girls will be adding more content to their shows over the coming weeks, including amazing remixes of new single ‘My Heart Takes Over’ plus some of your requests! If you’d like your song added to a station, tweet the girls (and us) using the hashtags #RadioRoch #RadioUna #radiofrankie #RadioMollie & #RadioVanessa.

My Heart Takes Over is out on November 13th, followed by album On Your Radar on November 21st - we can’t wait!