With Just A Hint Of Mayhem

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“It’s Over Now” (The 7 Inch Release) – Oli Barton October 15, 2024

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When Oli Barton released his debut single “It’s Over Now” earlier this year I described it as “a raucous, rockin’ romper stomper of a tune” and went on to say “This will be the song to take the Indie Disco night to another level. Everything is absolutely bang on; music, Oli’s vocals, the song, the overall performance. It is an earworm that is more addictive than hard drugs. It is everything a great pop single should be, 3 minutes of absolute music heaven“! I stand by everything I said back then. Now it is available in 7-inch vinyl format and I am lucky enough to own a copy! What this means is that I also get to play a rather wonderful B-side track.

The B Side, “You Just Played My Mind,” is a frantic 21st-century electric blues workout. Its dark lyrics relate to what appears to be a toxic relationship, but one that is impossible to let go of. The funky guitar licks on the bridge are sublime. Actually, this is such a great song, and I reckon it could stand as a double A-side. I hear that Oli is a stunning live performer and I am looking forward to seeing him sometime soon. Click here to bag yourself a copy of this excellent slab of vinyl!

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Wow That’s What I Call Mayhem – Volume 2 August 27, 2024

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Once again with apologies to the creators of the iconic NOW series of compilations that began in 1983, I posted and compiled the first WOW That’s What I Call Mayhem collection back in March, so it must be time overdue for volume 2, right? This includes the second 20 singles we reviewed in 2024 in a maniacal eclectic playlist for your listening pleasure! With 70 minutes of music, click here and lose yourself in the music!

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“It’s Over Now” – Oli Barton February 16, 2024

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Oli Barton has just released his debut solo single, “It’s Over Now” and it is a raucous, rockin’ romper stomper of a tune. This will be the song to take the Indie Disco night to another level. Everything is absolutely bang on; music, Oli’s vocals, the song, the overall performance. It is an earworm that is more addictive than hard drugs. It is everything a great pop single should be, 3 minutes of absolute music heaven! The track was produced by Alex O’Donovan (Sea Girls) and mixed by Cenzo Townshend (Inhaler). If it gets the airplay it deserves this should make a great showing in the charts, hopefully not just in the UK. Oli says of the track, “It’s in the whole world of teenage heartbreak and social media. The way that jealousy gets inside us and really makes us into a whole different person and perhaps distorts the decisions we make.” Whilst I am glad I am not a teenager in this age, I am really pleased that teenagers can still enjoy some fabulous new music, like this one from Oli! I hear that Oli’s live show is bloody good and I am looking forward to seeing him sometime soon. He has supported Kid Kapichi, Baxter Dury, and Starsailor. Bring on that headline tour and some festival appearances too!

Photo by Alice Denny

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