2019 NHC Winter Music Showdown VOTING THREAD (RESULTS)

1. Akua Naru feat. Eric Benét - Made It
2. Homecomings - Songbirds
3. Yung Lean - Muddy Sea
4. Archers Of Loaf - Vocal Shrapnel
5. Forêt de Vin - Lifeline
6. Fun 100 - Hygeine Boy
7. Pine*Am – Mackerel Sky
8. Unrest - Disco Majick
 
part one, winners in ​bold

Akua Naru ft Eric Benet v Watchmen

Made it is a nice and chill soulful hip-hop track, pre dope. As soon as I heard the opening chords to All Uncovered I knew I was gonna be happy with with, real cool folky 90s sound. Some would say painfully 90s but I gotta say I really dig this.

Thought Gang v Homecoming

Ok so this is some mad free jazz shit. I'm a big fan of the twin peaks soundtrack, of which Angelo Badalamenti created. This isn't a huge favourite of mine tho I have to say. Songbirds is a real cool song, nothing exceptional or memorable though I have to say, some nice harmonies. If I had to chose one to listen to again, it would be this one.

Yung Lean v Ted Hawkins

Muddy Sea has got a killer instrumental that really works well against the vocals, really good beat. Quite like the pace as well. Biloxi is started out ok, but started the become more interesting the more i listened, there were some strange little noises coming through underneath that peaked my curiosity. Vocals were great, but overall not enough to beat Yung Lean

Archers of Loaf v Riptides

Vocal Shrapnel is a real solid song, liking the punky/sneery vocals and the high pitched guitar tones - I like. I was going into the tomorrow tears prepared to chose Archers but then this gave me a dilemma. I love my early 80s power pop and this is reaking of cool, much in the same way of the DBs. Love the energy in this, love that repeating riff.


pt2

Phonte v Forêt de Vin

Mad Bars from Phonte, pre smooth. Lifeline's an enjoyable listen, but stuff like this seems to get churned out in huge quantity these days, it actually did sound like a kenny loggins song at one point. Not a huge fan of nu-new wave, gonna side with Phonte.

Fun 100 v Alyssa Milano

Its a fun song, I'm not really taken with it though. I think its the nasal sounding vocals. New Sensation is a sweet sweet pop track, dare I say i actually love this? Very early 90s NJS sound, it wins for sure!

Alan Hawkshaw v Pine *AM

lol i've been listening to roving for like 10 seconds and without reading other posts/or the discord group listen i would imagine this is getting wrecked. I quite enjoy it, theres a sorta campy 60s detective tv theme tune in here, which i feel weird is saying i quite like. Its pre good actually. Ok maybe it isn't getting wrecked, Pine AM is quite a strange affair, the transition into the vocals was quite good, theres a fresh feel to Mackerel Sky. I can't decide....i'm gonna go with roving!

Space Lady v Unrest

fuck yeah space lady is good - love the weird accordion sounding thing - love the minimalist vocals, loving the lyrics. Unrest really hooks me with that distorted opening, then those barked vocals come in and fuck yeah this is a banger too. Unrest would be my winner in 9/10 other matchups cuz its cool af, very minutemen esque.
 
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1. Akua Naru feat. Eric Benét - "Made It"
2. Homecomings - "Songbirds"
3. Ted Hawkins - "Biloxi"
4. Archers Of Loaf - "Vocal Shrapnel"
5. Forêt de Vin - "Lifeline"
6. Alyssa Milano - "New Sensation"
7. Pine*Am – "Mackerel Sky"
8. The Space Lady - "I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night"
 
1.Akua Naru feat. Eric Benét - Made It
2.Homecomings - Songbirds
3.Yung Lean - Muddy Sea
4.The Riptides – The Tomorrow Tears (love both of these)
5.Phonte - Find That Love Again
6.Fun 100 - Hygeine Boy
7.Alan Hawkshaw - Roving Reporter
8.Unrest - Disco Majick (hardest match!!)
 
1. Akua Naru feat. Eric Benét - Made It
2. Homecomings - Songbirds
3. Ted Hawkins - Biloxi
4. Archers Of Loaf - Vocal Shrapnel
5. Forêt de Vin - Lifeline
6. Alyssa Milano - New Sensation
7. Pine*Am – Mackerel Sky
8. The Space Lady - I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night


Akua Naru and The Space Lady are so intensely my cup of tea, and I need to hear more of both.
 
Still looking for votes from the following folks (who have about 26 hours to submit votes still): [MENTION=38730]foose[/MENTION] [MENTION=78359]cam[/MENTION] [MENTION=56353]deadname[/MENTION] [MENTION=46441]Insomnia[/MENTION] [MENTION=69013]bias[/MENTION] [MENTION=73806]Exordium[/MENTION] [MENTION=46658]zach[/MENTION]
 
1. Akua Naru feat. Eric Benét - Made It
2. Homecomings - Songbirds
3. Ted Hawkins - Biloxi
4. The Riptides – The Tomorrow Tears
5. Forêt de Vin - Lifeline (dayum)
6. Alyssa Milano - New Sensation
7. Pine*Am – Mackerel Sky
8. The Space Lady - I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night
 
akua naru
homecomings
yung lean
riptides
foret de vin
fun 100
pine*am
space lady
 
01. The Watchmen – All Uncovered
02. Homecomings - Songbirds
03. The Riptides – The Tomorrow Tears
04. Ted Hawkins - Biloxi
05. Forêt de Vin - Lifeline
06. Alyssa Milano - New Sensation
07. Alan Hawkshaw - Roving Reporter
08. The Space Lady - I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night
 
1. Made It
2. Songbirds
3. Biloxi
4. Tomorrow Tears
5. Lifeline
6. New Sensation
7. Roving Reporter
8. I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night
 
Round 1B

1.
Akua Naru feat. Eric Benét - Made It (13)
vs
The Watchmen – All Uncovered (2)

Eliminated: The Watchmen – All Uncovered (Nominated by: [MENTION=46458]The Thompsons[/MENTION])


2.
Thought Gang - Logic and Common Sense (3)
vs
Homecomings - Songbirds (12)

Eliminated: Thought Gang - Logic and Common Sense (Nominated by: [MENTION=38730]foose[/MENTION])


3.
Yung Lean - Muddy Sea (6)
vs
Ted Hawkins - Biloxi (9)

Eliminated: Yung Lean - Muddy Sea (Nominated by: [MENTION=69013]bias[/MENTION])


4.
Archers Of Loaf - Vocal Shrapnel (3)
vs
The Riptides – The Tomorrow Tears (12)

Eliminated: Archers Of Loaf - Vocal Shrapnel (Nominated by: [MENTION=14077]box elder[/MENTION])


5.
Phonte - Find That Love Again (4)
vs
Forêt de Vin - Lifeline (11)

Eliminated: Phonte - Find That Love Again (Nominated by: [MENTION=38730]foose[/MENTION])


6.
Fun 100 - Hygeine Boy (5)
vs
Alyssa Milano - New Sensation (10)

Eliminated: Fun 100 - Hygeine Boy (Nominated by: [MENTION=32807]justice4screamapillar[/MENTION])


7.
Alan Hawkshaw - Roving Reporter (6)
vs
Pine*Am – Mackerel Sky (9)

Eliminated: Alan Hawkshaw - Roving Reporter (Nominated by: [MENTION=73806]Exordium[/MENTION])


8.
The Space Lady - I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night (11)
vs
Unrest - Disco Majick (4)

Eliminated: Unrest - Disco Majick (Nominated by: [MENTION=14077]box elder[/MENTION])
 
1. NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- Merk (remix)
2. Blouse – Firestarter
3. Snarky Puppy – Outlier (Yes. I like this.)
4. Sigrid – High Five
5. Ambulance- It’s All Up to You
6. Sevdaliza - Marilyn Monroe
7. My Robot Friend - Why Won't You Call Me Back?
8. The Horrors - Press Enter To Exit (This was a great way to end the round)
 
1. NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- Merk (remix) 
2. Veronica - 24 Hours
3. Yung Bans - Crossroads
4. Sigrid - High Five
5. Ambulance - It’s All Up to You
6. Sevdaliza - Marilyn Monroe
7. My Robot Friend - Why Won't You Call Me Back?
8. The Horrors - Press Enter To Exit
 
1. Norman Blake – Slow Train Through Georgia
2. Veronica- 24 Hours
3. Snarky Puppy – Outlier
4. Sigrid – High Five
5. Ambulance- It’s All Up to You
6. Melodiya – Aquarius
7. Mr. Bungle – The Air-Conditioned Nightmare
8. The Horrors - Press Enter To Exit
 
1. Norman Blake – Slow Train Through Georgia
2. Blouse – Firestarter
3. Snarky Puppy – Outlier
4. Sigrid – High Five
5. Ambulance- It’s All Up to You
6. Sevdaliza - Marilyn Monroe
7. Mr. Bungle – The Air-Conditioned Nightmare
8. The Horrors - Press Enter To Exit
 
1. NicX
2. Veronica
3. Yung bans
4. Karyo Tengoku
5. Ambulance
6. Sevdalisa
7. My Robot Friend
8. King Tuff
 
1.Norman Blake – Slow Train Through Georgia
2.Veronica- 24 Hours
3.Yung Bans – Crossroads
4.Karyo Tengoku - Hiroshima
5.Ambulance- It’s All Up to You
6.Melodiya – Aquarius
7.My Robot Friend - Why Won't You Call Me Back?
8.King Tuff – Bad Thing
 
1. NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- "Merk (remix)"
2. Blouse – "Firestarter"
3. Snarky Puppy – "Outlier"
4. Sigrid – "High Five"
5. Ambulance- "It’s All Up to You"
6. Sevdaliza - "Marilyn Monroe"
7. My Robot Friend - "Why Won't You Call Me Back?"
8. The Horrors - "Press Enter To Exit"
 
1. NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- Merk (remix)
2. Veronica - 24 Hours
3. Snarky Puppy – Outlier
4. Sigrid – High Five
5. Jorane – Sous-Marin Marion
6. Sevdaliza - Marilyn Monroe
7. Mr. Bungle – The Air-Conditioned Nightmare (toughest match of the round)
8. The Horrors - Press Enter To Exit
 
Still need a bunch of votes in the next 21 hours. [MENTION=38730]foose[/MENTION] [MENTION=78359]cam[/MENTION] [MENTION=13089]jim[/MENTION] [MENTION=14077]box elder[/MENTION] [MENTION=56353]deadname[/MENTION] [MENTION=46441]Insomnia[/MENTION] [MENTION=69013]bias[/MENTION] [MENTION=46458]The Thompsons[/MENTION] [MENTION=73806]Exordium[/MENTION] [MENTION=46658]zach[/MENTION] [MENTION=65804]ThatsAPaddlin[/MENTION]
 
1. Slow Train Through Georgia
2. 24 Hours
3. Crossroads
4. High Five
5. It's All Up to You
6. Aquarius
7. Why Won't You Call Me Back
8. Press Enter to Exit
 
TIE BREAKERS NEEDED

Anyone who hasn't voted can break the ties. [MENTION=38730]foose[/MENTION] [MENTION=78359]cam[/MENTION] [MENTION=14077]box elder[/MENTION] [MENTION=56353]deadname[/MENTION] [MENTION=46441]Insomnia[/MENTION] [MENTION=69013]bias[/MENTION] [MENTION=46458]The Thompsons[/MENTION] [MENTION=46658]zach[/MENTION] [MENTION=65804]ThatsAPaddlin[/MENTION]


1.
Norman Blake – Slow Train Through Georgia (5)
vs
NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- Merk (remix) (5)


AND


3.
Yung Bans – Crossroads (5)
vs
Snarky Puppy – Outlier (5)
 
ROUND 1C RESULTS

1.
Norman Blake – Slow Train Through Georgia (6)
vs
NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- Merk (remix) (5)

Eliminated: NicX ft Rome Fortune and Jazz Cartier- Merk (Nominated by: [MENTION=32807]justice4screamapillar[/MENTION])

2.
Blouse – Firestarter (4)
vs
Veronica- 24 Hours (6)

Eliminated: Blouse – Firestarter (Nominated by: [MENTION=66897]Mr. Teenie[/MENTION])

3.
Yung Bans – Crossroads (6)
vs
Snarky Puppy – Outlier (5)

Eliminated: Snarky Puppy – Outlier (Nominated by: [MENTION=46458]The Thompsons[/MENTION])

4.
Sigrid – High Five (8)
vs
Karyo Tengoku - Hiroshima (2)

Eliminated: Karyo Tengoku - Hiroshima (Nominated by: [MENTION=14077]box elder[/MENTION])

5.
Ambulance- It’s All Up to You (9)
vs
Jorane – Sous-Marin Marion (1)

Eliminated: Jorane – Sous-Marin Marion (Nominated by: [MENTION=49962]Smiling Politely[/MENTION])

6.
Melodiya – Aquarius (4)
vs
Sevdaliza - Marilyn Monroe (6)

Eliminated: Melodiya – Aquarius (Nominated by: [MENTION=66897]Mr. Teenie[/MENTION])

7.
Mr. Bungle – The Air-Conditioned Nightmare (4)
vs
My Robot Friend - Why Won't You Call Me Back? (6)

Eliminated: Mr. Bungle – The Air-Conditioned Nightmare (Nominated by: [MENTION=46441]Insomnia[/MENTION])

8.
King Tuff – Bad Thing (3)
vs
The Horrors - Press Enter To Exit (7)

Eliminated: King Tuff – Bad Thing (Nominated by: [MENTION=13089]jim[/MENTION])
 
Dammit, missed by a few hours.

1. Sheer Mag – Expect the Bayonet
2. Lorelei - Pillar
3. Wolf Alice - Planet Hunter
4. Jonathan Richman with The Modern Lovers – Afternoon
5. Sandbox – Curious
6. Field Medic - Flash Tattoos
7. Donna Renee – Somewhere
8. Super Furry Animals - Bass Tuned To D.E.A.D.
 
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