One-for-the-Playlist: No.2 - THE WANNADIES

NEW weekly feature detailing highly recommended hidden gems, forgotten album tracks, and one hit wonders from past to present.

WHO?     The Wannadies

WHEN?   Nineties mainly.

WHAT?   Sugary Indie-pop from Scandinavia. And a brilliant band name.

WHICH?  'Hit' from Bagsy Me

WHY?     Much forgotten cousin of 'You and Me Song': Great melodies, intoxicating boy/girl call and response, rocking chorus.

WHERE?  www.myspace.com/thewannadies; www.last.fm/music/The+Wannadies

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One-for-the-Playlist: No.1 - TED LEO & THE PHARMACISTS

NEW weekly feature detailing highly recommended hidden gems, forgotten album tracks, and one hit wonders from past to present.

WHO?        Ted Leo & the Pharmacists

WHEN?      Naughties

WHAT?      Spiky, melodic, vitriolic and articulate US indie-alternative

WHICH?     ‘Me and Mia’ from Shake the Sheets
WHY?        Passionate account of the battle with eating disorders, built around killer hooks.
WHERE?     Spotify, http://www.last.fm/music/Ted+Leo+and+The+Pharmacists

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