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Last Tuesday, Paul Weller released a new standalone single, Starlite, which will surely delight his longstanding Style Council fans.
For the first time in 20 years, Weller recaptures that soulful dance spirit that made The Style Council stand apart from both his earlier The Jam material as well as his later solo work.
Here’s how Weller describes the new track:
Here’s a brand new track called ‘Starlite’ in time for the Summer. It’s not from the forthcoming album, it’s just for NOW! It’s part Balearic beat, poetry and psychedelic music. I hope you like it. ~PWx
Personally, I love it and have been playing it all week long, as I’m sure my Twitter followers can attest.
The track will be available for purchase on iTunes on August 7. I’ll provide an update with the iTunes link at that time.
Here is Starlite. Enjoy!
Watch: Orange Juice ‘Rip It Up’ Video From 1983
Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1979, Orange Juice released many memorable songs inspired by the sounds of the Velvet Underground, Chic, and the Talking Heads. After the band’s demise, singer/songwriter Edwyn Collins went on to enjoy critical acclaim as a solo artist. Most of you are probably familiar with his amazing single ‘A Girl Like You’ from the album ‘Gorgeous George’. But I’m guessing few of our American readers will recall his earlier efforts with the band, Orange Juice.
Take a listen to Orange Juice’s unique sounds and style underlined by superb songwriting, and you will instantly be reminded of all the exciting independent music that was coming out in the early 80s. Fabulous song! Fabulous band!
From the album of the same name, here’s Orange Juice’s first Top 10 Hit — the funky and soulful ‘Rip It Up’:
ENJOY:
You can download Orange Juice’s ‘Rip It Up’ here: 
MUSIC VIDEO: Saint Etienne – ‘Nothing Can Stop Us Now’ – 1991
This British trio has managed to successfully infuse amazing modern dance club music with the spirit of 1963 over a period that spans twenty years.
I was fortunate enough to have seen them play their very first US performance in New York City (with Grant Lee Buffalo and American Music Club) at the Manhattan Center Ballroom on September 23, 1994. Saint Etienne was reported at the time to have been very unhappy with how the show went, but I remember having loved it.
This band has released so many fabulous albums, that I consider them to be one of my all-time favorite groups. I recently attempted to burn some of their best tracks for someone only to realize there was no way I could fit them all onto a regular 80 minute CD. Seriously, how many bands from the last 20 years can you say that about?
This song, “Nothing Can Stop Us Now,” is from their very first album, FOXBASE ALPHA. Approaching its twentieth birthday, I think you’ll agree that this tune is timeless.
ENJOY:
For Neil Young Fans out there, who happen to enjoy dance music, you’ll absolutely adore this Saint Etienne cover of his song “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” — also from FOXBASE ALPHA.
Either of the above songs, or the entire FOXBASE ALPHA album, can be downloaded here:
Watch: Curtis Mayfield Performs ‘Move On Up’ Live @ The Hague, 1987
‘Move On Up’ is one of the best songs ever written. Curtis Mayfield was the master of socially-aware, inspirational music, and his live performances were as tight and emotional as his studio recordings. His music was and still is loved and covered by artists from all over the world. Here he was in 1987 playing [...]
Watch: Paul Weller Performs One Of His Best Hits, “Wild Wood,” Live
Paul Weller does an incredible live version of his amazing single, “Wild Wood.” Enjoy!:
Watch: Paul Weller Covers Sister Sledge’s “Thinking of You”
Probably no artist has left as big a mark on my adolescent years as Paul Weller. From huge Jam fan / Style Council fan — to playing in bands heavily influenced by his writing. There’s probably millions of those who share similar stories as mine across the Atlantic, but over here in America, I’d guess [...]
Great Dance Track – “Don’t Take it Personal” by Wahoo
There’s a lot of great music falling by the wayside these days. Here’s a cool dance track that — okay, I’m gonna venture out onto this limb, here — is virtually unknown in America. Apparently, it’s gotten a bit of play in dance clubs around Europe. Gilles Peterson — master Brit DJ / music purveyor [...]
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