Lewis Harwood Drummer for Cuffs Artist Playlist

  Off The Hook Music challenged Drummer Lewis Harwood to share with us 5 must listen too tracks, we've put them in a playlist for you, so enjoy!  

 I've never heard a better live intro song in  my life. This was a close second to Idles - Colossus but The Riverbed takes the intro spot for me. Instrumental thrashing which just builds and builds with percussive vocals. If I heard it live I'd pick up a GBH charge. "We are the brothers, In my brothers  I trust, I know that the devil watches over us" 

 This song is the anthem for you'd rather drop breezeblocks on your feet than get out of the bed in the morning. Soon to be swiftly replaced by Cuffs new Single Get Up Get On (out 13/11) 

 If I could have one song played to me before I died this song would be it. This song sounds like it was taken right from the most beautiful dream. It's ethereal, it's relaxing, it's so lovely it's almost a bit unnerving.  It's the closest I've ever felt to heaven. This song makes The Killing Moon sound like Death Metal. It's emasculate. Shoegaze is the biggest missed gem in music. If you don't like this song you're doing the wrong drugs. This band sound Otherworldly.   

 There's plenty of Architects songs I could have chosen but lyrically and instrumentally this song is perfect. Before you even get into how amazing the lyrics are, the music is sonically so nice to listen to whoever produced that  album deserves a Nobel prize. This song carries a heavy message on its shoulders; life after loss. "Holy Hell, I've got nothing left to lose but I can tell there's gold buried in the blue". There's few bands that are as talented and consistent as Architects. 

  Some of my band would have my head on a pike for choosing the Smiths and my other band would have my head on a pike for not prioritising the Cure but they are in my opinion the best band that ever existed, oops. This song  inspired me to write a whole book so I can't not have it on this list. Plus it's also a beautiful song it. It's the loneliness anthem. "if you're so funny then why are you on your own tonight". I've never related to a song so much in my life. 

 Off The Hook Music challenged Rowlette to share with us 5 must listen too tracks, we've put them in a playlist for you, so enjoy!

On the 16th of September Rowlette released her fantastic new single "Cucumber & Ice".

What an amazing voice with so much power, a completely massive pop anthem which we recommend you to check out. 

 I would describe listening to Sorcha Richardson’s music as looking at an old photo album full of memories. 

It feels as though you’re reflecting on friendships and relationships in a vivid and visual way, not to mention catchy. Can’t We Pretend is the first song I discovered by Sorcha and remains one of my favourites, describing an old friendship.  

 Again, such a visual song! This song makes me feel like I’m listening to memories, and I’ve created such wonderful memories alongside this song. 

A 5 minute song that I wouldn’t get bored of if it was 15. The instrumentation and gang vocals, along with the conversational style give it such a full and warm feeling. It’s pure fun and joy in a song.  

 BOY are a brilliant female duo, and I love all of their songs, but Waitress is a bittersweet one that I really connect with. I have spent so much time in waitressing/hostessing/shop assistant jobs just day-dreaming and waiting for “real life to arrive”. This one definitely hits differently! 

 I adore The Academic and Bearclaws is one of my favorite tracks by them. As catchy as all their other songs, Bearclaws is upbeat and talks about showing someone all of your flaws i.e. your bear claws. Clever and catchy, what more could you ask for? 

 There is something about this song that makes me feel a little anxious but I still enjoy it. It reminds me of the importance of getting out there and appreciating life. As per all of Villagers tracks, the studio version is brilliant, but there is a Spotify Live version and I would highly recommend taking a listen if you haven’t heard it. " 

Off The Hook Music challenged singer songwriter Waiting For Smith to share with us 5 must listen too tracks and we have put them in a playlist for you so enjoy.

Recently Waiting for Smith released  "Long Life" the track glistens with an effervescent and warm guitar melodies which highlights the lyrics, narrating the comforting message that everything is going to be ok. 

  Love the insistent metronomic beats in this track. The electronic sounds remind me of a starry night sky. I like how it doesn’t matter you can’t really understand what she’s saying, because the tone of her voice is so warm and uplifting it says it all. 

  I’m a huge fan of Gerry Rafferty right from his beginnings with Stealers Wheel. He’s just so effortless in his performance. I find it hard to just choose one of his songs, but I could play this one on repeat. His double tracking has had a huge effect on my own music. 

When I hear this I just absolutely want to rip it up on the dance floor. The band seems to be constantly on the edge of playing faster, but they stay in total control, perfectly in rhythm. 

The raw energy is just amazing: it’s as if they’re about burst from it. Papa Don’t Take No Mess is another James Brown classic: a track to put on when you're trudging home from the Tube. It makes me wanna Crip Walk the streets.

 Rage Against The Machine’s great to listen to when you need to let off some steam. The cool thing is they’re a band that defy category. You can hear echoes of Led Zep in there and Red Hot Chili Peppers – and funk and punk, even hip-hop.  It makes me want to play bass, and I can't even play the bass! It's very different to my own music, or the other artists on this list. But my taste is very eclectic - like my shows. When I’m performing, I like to take people on a journey across a range of moods and genres. 

  This is my go-to song when I'm feeling sad or melancholic. I remember hearing it for the first time while driving. I was so moved I had to stop the car to look up who he was. Last year, I was on a song writing retreat, and after many great conversations and much co-writing, I found out the guy I’d been hanging with was Jamie Lawson. I was so star-struck, I couldn't keep my cool – but what a nice, regular guy.

 Off The Hook Music challenged Neve Bishop lead singer of the extremely exciting band SWINE to share with us her 5 must listen to tracks and we have put them in a playlist for you so enjoy. 

 A mega tune by an amazing local Bristol band. Elin is an amazing front woman and every time I’ve seen Kite Thief live its been an experience.

Nothing makes me want to kick ass more than this song. It’s my go to song for when I need to feel unstoppable.

The best song on one of the best ever albums in my humble opinion. Everything about it is class.

This song almost made me want to stop playing bass and play guitar instead. Almost. 

 My favourite song of all time ever. I’ve heard a million times and it still gives me chills.

John Westberry drummer for The Mute Group has developed a 5 track playlist with added extra tracks from his band The Mute Group which has inspired him during his musical journey. This is a great chance to find out what music has had an influence on John.

 "When I first started making electronic music, Rounds by Four Tet was one of the first records I got into.  The production on Hands still blows me away.  Been on repeat for some time." 

 "I fell in love with this song during a difficult time in my life. It became something I listened to often as a sort of an anthem. It hangs around a lot of my playlists now." 

 "For me, this song exemplifies the incredible experience of playing as a duo. There can be a point where two musicians start sounding like they have multiplied into a full band, and the result is magic" 

 "I love when an artist can draw me into their experience, and make me reevaluate my own." 

 "I tend to gravitate towards artists that aren't afraid of taking bold risks. No one demonstrates why audacity is a virtue like Joni Mitchell." 

 Off The Hook Music challenged Tali Kallstrom former lead singer of the wonderful Estrons, to share with us her current 5 must listen to tracks and we have put them in a playlist for you so enjoy.

Asking Tali why she's listening to these songs at the moment Tali replied "Music is therapy and these tracks are helping me through the break up of the band". 

 Deerhoof is an American independent music group formed in San Francisco in 1994. It currently consists of founding drummer Greg Saunier, bassist and singer Satomi Matsuzaki, and guitarists John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez. 

Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Post Malone has gained recognition for blending various musical genres, for his introspective songwriting, and his laconic vocal style. 

Lady is the stage name of Shameka Shanta Brown, an American rapper. She was signed to rapper Plies' record label Big Gates Records on April 1, 2010. She has released three albums. Lady's songs have been featured on TV shows including Girls, Ray Donovan, and Skins. 

 Pauline Oliveros was an American composer, accordionist and a central figure in the development of experimental and post-war electronic art music. She was a founding member of the San Francisco Tape Music Center in the 1960s, and served as its director. 

 Frank Ocean is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and photographer. Ocean began his musical career as a ghostwriter, prior to joining hip hop collective Odd Future in 2010, and the following year, released Nostalgia, Ultra, his debut mixtape.