DJ Pugz.

Hurrah! The summer is nearly here and with the sun shining I've decided that it's time to dust off the endless Ministry of Sound CD's I have come to find myself in possession of over the years and put my dancing shoes on. However, as nostalgic as they may be, they're wearing a bit thin now. After all, there's only so many times I can listen to remixes of Cheryl Cole and other such delights.

And that's where DJ Pugz comes in.

DJ Pugz, (Adam Pugsley), is an up and coming DJ from Kent, concocting mash ups of unreleased electro and prog house. Using euphoric build ups that you'd usually find in the heart of trance music, DJ Pugz combines these with hard hitting house, resulting in an individual style you'll find hard to ignore.

By clicking on this link: http://www.djpugz.com/?p=201, you can listen to his latest mix - "Home Grown House", available to both download and stream. With classic house tunes such as "Leave the World Behind" by Axwell and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" by James Doman, I defy anyone to not find themselves in that party mood we all crave.


If that doesn't quite do it, luckily for you DJ Pugz has a flip side, with dubstep playing a part in most mixes. Cutting and mixing unreleased dubstep himself, Pugz introduces a grimier, dirtier side to our eardrums. If that's more your thing then this is the mix for you: http://www.djpugz.com/?p=197


So, let's hope you've paid attention, as there is plenty more mixes to grace your eardrums throughout the summer on www.djpugz.com. And if you're really impressed, you can become a fan of DJ Pugz by clicking on this link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dj-Pugz, where you'll be kept up to date with his newest releases.

Futureheads: Heartbeat Song.

In the abrupt style we have come to know and love, “Heartbeat Song” steals your attention as soon as you hit play. The Futureheads latest offering sees the quartet doing what they do best ; combining their fast paced post punk style with energetic vocals and a tune that will stick with you like the memory of your first snakebite - without the vomit inducing taste in your mouth.

Lead vocalist Hyde hardly takes a breath as he relays his tale of infatuation and lust, pushing the lovey dovey stuff aside and proving that they’re still that little bit too cool to be churning out songs about “the one”. With catchy hooks such as “Your heartbeat song, it’s good but it’s not the one. We’re singing out of tune but I still want to sing with you”, reverberating off of the walls, this one is best played loud, much like their previous accomplishments, "Hounds of Love" and "Decent Days and Nights".

It was just over 6 years ago that the music world decided to sit up and listen, with The Futureheads supporting the likes of Oasis and Foo Fighters. With their upcoming album “Chaos” being their fourth record, if there’s any justice we’ll be hearing a lot more from The Futureheads this time round, with “Heartbeat Song” being the perfect starting block.

Released on the 12^th April, with the album coming out on the 26^th, it seems as though they're definitely one to keep your eyes and more importantly your ears open for.

Foals: This Orient.

Whilst some bands and artists are fighting against the current that is mainstream, others appear to be embracing it - or at least using conventional techniques and catchy chorus's as a safety net. Arguably, it appears Foals may have taken this controversial route.

The song that springs to most people's minds when Foals are mentioned, is 2008's fast paced Cassius; comprising their instrumental ability with furious guitar riffs and Yannis's strangled indie rock vocals. Being a fan of Foals myself, what appeals to me the most is there quirky, jittery melodies and after seeing them tour after the release of 2008's Antidotes, their energy on stage was simply hypnotising.

Their return has certainly been an anticipated one; however their style appears to have been taken down a few pegs, with This Orient focusing on an exploration of love. Although very different, there are still hints of the Foals we know and love, and although some may see their sudden change as an insult, "selling out" even, I believe that it's just another side to the band, a side I'd quite like to see more of.