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Welcome to another episode of Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix, where original music always takes centre stage.

We kick things off with a banger from Leon Blanchard and The Tiny Giants. The track is Astronaut and it absolutely soars. I didn’t get to share the full story on the pod, so here’s the deal. Leon first came to light fronting The Brightlights, an indie band that won Channel 4’s Road to V competition back in 2007. They landed a main stage slot at V Festival and grabbed attention across the UK music press. But just as things were taking off, the band vanished like a haddock at Steels Cornerhouse in Cleethorpes. (Trust me, that’s fast.)

Leon didn’t disappear though. He went deep into songwriting, quietly building his craft away from the spotlight. That journey really came into focus during the pandemic, when solitude became the creative spark. Working with legendary producer Dave Formula from Magazine, Leon shaped a full album that hits hard and feels honest.
If you want more, check out:
Leon on YouTube
Leon on Instagram
Leon on Facebook

Next up is a track from my own band Nick Tann and the Whole Family. This one’s I Believe in Love from our new live EP Live at the Bedford. You’ll find everything from videos to merch and more on my website: nicktann.co.uk

After that, we welcome back The British IBM with their killer new track Things Change. These guys have a fascinating story and even better music. Do yourself a favour and head over to their website, it’s packed with great content: thebritishibm.com

Rounding things off in style, we’ve got Paleblu and Laville bringing some top-tier drum and bass with Overseas. It’s smooth, punchy and totally addictive.
Explore more from these East London artists:
Paleblu on Facebook
Paleblu on Instagram
Paleblu on YouTube

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Until next time – keep discovering.