Song of the Week #8 ~ Jesse Jo Stark

"Driftwood" – Jesse Jo Stark, Driftwood EP (2017)

This week's track is Jesse Jo Stark's brand new release, "Driftwood". American singer-songwriter and fashion designer Jesse Jo is one of this generations finest talents, not to mention effortlessly cool. I'd say she's likely to become a major star pretty soon. The Driftwood EP follows 2014's Down Your Drain EP, the title track of which was re-released as a single last year and also features on the new release. Featuring an ethereal vocal reminiscent of Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval, "Driftwood" has a far more acoustic, country sound than previous tracks "Silver Kiss", "Down Your Drain" or my personal favourite "Dance To The Cramps". Jesse Jo describes "Driftwood" as a "deadly ode to being consumed by love and then letting it go." Have a listen and check out some of her other tracks too!

Song of the Week #7 ~ ABBA

"Hey, Hey Helen" – ABBA, ABBA (1975)

This week's Song of the Week is "Hey, Hey Helen" by ABBA from their third studio album, ABBA. The self-titled LP features hits such as "Mamma Mia" and "S.O.S.", however my personal favourites on the album are "So Long" and "Hey, Hey Helen". I picked this track because it's one of ABBA's lesser-known, under-rated tunes, and also because it's a really great rock and roll song! Have a listen and let me know what you think!

Song of the Week #6 ~ Jennifer Saunders

"Holding Out For A Hero" – Jennifer Saunders, Shrek 2 Soundtrack (2004)

This week's Song of the Week is "Holding Out For A Hero" sung by comedy legend Jennifer Saunders (one of my all-time favourite comedians) as the Fairy Godmother in Shrek 2. I really love the slower intro on this version, as well as the fact that Jennifer's vocal is refreshingly clearer and higher compared to the original by Bonnie Tyler. Give this a listen and let me know what you think!

Song of the Week #5 ~ Laurel

"Maybe Baby" – Laurel, Park EP (2016)

For this week's Song of the Week, I've chosen "Maybe Baby" by Laurel from her 2016 EP, Park. It's very upbeat and modern but I think it also has a sort of classic feel to it, hope you like it!