At first listen, you might think that Brighton six-piece Two Spot Gobi are going to be like every other pop-folk band emerging at the moment, but there is something different about this band. For starters, their line-up includes a trumpet player and a cellist - not the standard for most folk band line ups.
Simon's Song is an uplifting summer anthem that tugs a little on the heart strings as it reminds you that 'everything will be alright.' From the very beginning, the song, which was drawn from a conversation with a friend who had been serving in the Middle East and whose video features Olympic fencer Laurence Halstead, who'll be competing in Team GB for 2012, has the power to lift any dampened mood. it's taken from their brand new album The Sun Will Rise, which also promotes a positive outlook on life with its thoughtful lyrics and sunny, surf-pop melodies. So far, Two Spot Gobi have toured with the likes of Bruno Mars and Newton Faulkner, and it looks like they could well be on their way down the path of similar success.
Words: Tamsyn Wilce
1:44 PM | 03/06/2011
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I love this song and this band
Posted by lizy at 4:03 PM | 03/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Such a great song from a very talented and exciting up-and-coming band. One to watch.
Posted by S at 1:55 PM | 04/06/2011 | Report Abuse
I like it, soft and great sound¡¡¡
Posted by Pablo at 1:18 AM | 07/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Such a wonderful style of music, I can't get enough of this song each time I listen to it I love it even more!!
Posted by Karen Funk at 7:51 PM | 07/06/2011 | Report Abuse
Such a different and wonderful style of music. Each time I hear this song I love ever more, it's truly refreshing!!!
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