The Return to Form Black Magick Party – Pop Levi

I don’t usually gush over music but this… this is just epic. When I first put it on, I caught myself – Mr Make-Me-Dance-and-I’ll-Set-Your-Ears-on-Fire – bopping my head to it which, unfortunately, is like catching Madeleine Albright having sex. It’s a once in a lifetime event but that won’t stop you from turning away.

It must be said that I have no idea what type of music this is but I have gone on Wikipedia and it says that it’s “funky alt-rock”, whatever that is. It doesn’t matter. Buy this album and put on a neck brace as well because I’m quite sure that you’ll be bopping your head off.

Tabula at China One.

If you’re looking for good live music, then I suggest you head down to China One along Clarke Quay. The resident band there is Tabula – a four man outfit that does some surprisingly good covers. Their repertoire includes old favourites from the likes of Gin Blossoms and Soul Asylum as well as current hits from Maroon 5, Stereophonics, Green Day and more. Oh, and they apparently do quite a lot of Incubus as you will discover from their website.

The lead singer has a grungy/pop-ish voice. I don’t know how to describe it. Sounds kinda like Hansen meets Dave Pirner. Sure, he misses a few notes here and there but so does Chris Martin. Very easy on the ear overall.

That’s all the plugging I’m gonna do for now. Go down and find out for yourself.