AlunaGeorge

Recently I have been absolutely loving the 90s R&B sounds of AlunaGeorge. They are a two piece band from London who deliver the perfect combinations of R&B rhythms combined with catchy pop riffs. I think they will be ones to watch come 2013 and have already been tipped to be nominees in the BBC Sound of 2013 competition.

Aluna's voice is what really draws me in but you'll either love it or hate it. Most of their tunes are chilled-back tracks but also have enough syncopated beats (almost dub step style) that will get you dancing. I would love to see them live so shall definitely be keeping my eye out. Have a listen!

You'll Love Them If You Also Love...

The XX

SBTRKT

Jamie Woon

James Blake

Alex x

Sunday is for Baking

Whilst nursing a hangover yesterday, I found the sudden urge to bake some yummy cupcakes. Now I know what your all thinking, 'Demi, you said you were on a diet!' and yes I am. I didn't touch one of them but sold them at the shop I work at instead. As seen in the photo above are cupcakes, both standard sponge but the toppings are 'Chocolate Overload' with chocolate butter cream, milk/white chocolate buttons and a malteser to decorate. The other is the sophisticated combination of butter cream, decorated with a rasberry and white chocolate shavings.

For those of you that enjoy a bit of home baking, you can find easy recipes online. The one I normally follow is the standard Vanilla Cupcake recipe on the BBC page.

The link for this recipe is http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cupcakes_93722

In terms of decorating your cupcakes, go wild and decorate the hell of them. However, if you like the less is more approach a simple butter cream topping will do the trick For those of you that follow the blog, go on if you have some free time on your hands bake some yummy cupcakes and if you fancy it send me some photos! Demi xo. 

Lianne La Havas

I mentioned in our very first blog post that I am currently in love with the jazzy tones of Lianne La Havas.
I first discovered her on the BBC Sound of 2012 list and have been hooked ever since and so Demi and I went and saw her at Northumbria Union and she was INNNSSSANNEE.
Give her a listen as you will DEFINITELY enjoy!
Here's some of my favourite songs of hers and her album is coming out soon....EEEEK

Alex x