'UR SO COOL!!!' Willow Kayne - Ivor Novello Rising Star Award winner
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'It would be rare but not inconceivable that you could stumble upon the next internet sensation before anyone else. I feel like I'm having one of those moments' Only Nice Reviews
'Garlen Lo! Oh my goodness. I am slowly falling in love with this person. So much so, I'd probably be willing to cheat... The greatest nonsensical song I've ever played in my life!' The Rick Spins Show
'One of my favourite people in the whole world. I love Garlen Lo! Such a talented muscian. He's like a mad scientist. Off-the-wall, but in a good way. Just an outstanding singer-songwriter' Global Indies With Marky
'Garlen Lo might be a niche name now, but his blend of observational humour, clever lyricism, and melodic craftsmanship deserves far wider attention' Danielle Holian, The Other Side Reviews
'A student of melody. Takes a cue from the best songwriters that England has produced over the past centuries and often matches their ability and charm' Alt77
'He can diversify his musicial repertoire without missing a note or a beat. A pop/rock force to be reckoned with' Ljubinko Zivkovic, The Other Side Reviews
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'This is one of the feel-good artists of the year. If you don't know who we're talking about, what rock did you just crawl out from?' HUGS 24/7 Radio
'Has the market cornered on quirky, unique and interesting songs. His unconventional creativeness is undeniable' HUGS Music Review
'The thing I love about Garlen Lo's songs, is that he loves to tell a story. And when he does, he does it really, really well' Platinum Mind
'I love this concept of launching singles, they're all numbered, you make your own videos. The aesthetic is really cool' If It Be Your Will
'A particular and exuberant talent. Has an idiosyncratic playfulness that will undeniably raise a smile' Start Track
'Genuinely original and risky. Deserves our attention' Tom Robinson, Fresh On The Net
'Truly unique sound. Refreshing break away from the mainstream' RGM
'Just beyond ridiculous the level of work that you're doing' Spin It Up
'Off-kilter one-man band. A winner' Here Comes The Flood
Quirky indie-popster from London. Likes singalongs and wordplay. AKA Hong Kong Cockney*
Garlen Lo is a born-and-bred Londoner of Hong Kong-Chinese origin. Aged 7 he was raised by a wine-guzzling auntie who played country music at max volume. One Christmas, he got a guitar and took naturally to writing drunken singalongs with twee wordplay.
He formed an unruly, skinny-jeaned indie band in the mid-2000s, but after that imploded, tried to become a respectable member of society. Not quite succeeding at that either (partly due to wanderlust), he resumed his love for songwriting during the pandemic. The result is this.
He is a one-man band: playing all the instruments, singing, producing, and making the music videos. Songs about lost love seems to be his thing. His Mastermind subject would be The Beatles.
*For a short time, he went by the artist name Hong Kong Cockney but lacked the confidence to see it through. He likes it as a nickname though, like Springsteen's The Boss.
For more info, check out these interviews:
New Music Marky (video and radio, 2025)
If It Be Your Will (video and podcast, 2024)
Only Nice Reviews (blog, 2023)
Fresh On The Net (blog, 2023)
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SINGLE #10 - 4 Jul 2025
Country Boy, Country Girl
The Singles
SINGLE #10 - Country Boy, Country GIRL
A song about moving to the country… appreciating nature, living healthily, and pursuing passions.
No.4 IN THE RICK SPINS CHART: 'I absolutely love this tune. I really, really do. I think it is such a fun tune. I love it when it goes: ‘Gonna get some chick-ens!’ It’s got a cock-a-doodle-do up in there. Ducks are quacking. Everything about this song is so much fun. I absolutely love it. I like the subject matter. I like the production of it. I can actually picture this song being in a funny movie' - The Rick Spins Show
TRACK OF THE DAY: 'Garlen Lo needs to actually release an album with these type of songs. Wholesome, humorous, homemade songs that are just written to make you smile. He's gone and done it again. This song is packed full of charm, with a lot of wit, farmyard sounds, a fiddle and double bass. You could just imagine Garlen in a country pub where everyone's gathered for a singsong and a dance, but then the one girl who's stolen his heart is in the corner with her friends, and Garlen being the hopeless romantic has made a play for her with this song. I love it!' - Platinum Mind
'Garlen Lo returns with his tenth single, solidifying his unique place in the indie-pop landscape. He's not just a genre-bender, but a storyeller with genuine heart, wit, and musical sensitivity. From the opening bars, this track feels like a breath of fresh air. There's something innately transportive about its gentle strumming, breezy violin lines, and laid-back groove. The result is a track that marries indie-pop charm with country twang and a subtle soulful lilt. He captures the grace of letting go, the courage of starting again, and the enduring power of melody. Ten songs in, this is Garlen Lo at his most assured' - The Other Side Reviews
'Tim and I hit the play button and we looked at each other, our jaws dropped. Quack-quack! Quack-quack! Quack-quack! I can't help it! Your music, your tracks, they do exactly what they're supposed to do, they make you smile. It's a breath of fresh air. It's all feel-good tracks. Whatever you're doing, pal, keep it up' - HUGS 24/7 Radio
'This song is by one of my favourite people in the whole world. Garlen, great job. You did a fantastic job' - Global Indies With Marky
'I love the vibe of this one. It is a bright, feel-good tune, and I'm sure you're gonna absolutely love it too' - The Support Act
'Sun-drenched tone, open-hearted lyrics, and genre-blurring approach' - Click Roll Boom
'Very endearing take on being in touch with nature' - Here Comes The Flood
'Outstanding track as usual from Garlen Lo' - Banks Radio Australia
TOP 25 OF THE WEEK - Dig New Music
🐓 'Country Boy, Country Girl' chords + lyrics
VERSE 1
G# A#m
I’m gonna be a country boy, d’you wanna be my country girl?
G# A#m
I’m gonna find some greener grass, I’m gonna make a better world
C# Cm A#m D#
Gonna get some chickens, maybe 2 by 2, fresh eggs in the morning. Cock-a-doodle-doo
VERSE 2
I’m gonna swim, get the heart a-pumping. Ready for the day
I’m gonna write that film and novel. Maybe write a play
Gonna rescue an old dog, take in a stray cat too. They’ll have adventures together. That could be me and you
BREAK
G# A#m
G# A#m
CHORUS
C#
I’m gonna get some chickens for the eggs
Cm
And a dog and a cat who will always have each other
A#m
Birds for the songs and bees for the honey
D#
The quacking of the ducks, well, I always find ’em funny
I’m gonna swim and write a play
I’m gonna grow some veg and eat all day
I’m gonna wear my sweater when I set sail
I’m just a country boy… asking you to be my country girl
BREAK
VERSE 3
I’m gonna grow my own vegetables, I’m gonna finally learn to cook
Gonna knit my own sweaters! It’s gonna be my look
Cherish songs and honey, made by the birds and bees. Gonna learn the different names of all the different trees (that’s a sycamore)
VERSE 4
Gonna breathe the fresh air (yeah!), catch a little sun
Go sailing when the wind blows, gonna be good for my lungs
Gonna quack-quauk to the ducks, they’re gonna quack-quack back at me. I love the way they stick together in a flying V
BREAK
CHORUS
I’m gonna get some chickens for the eggs
And a dog and a cat who will always have each other
Birds for the songs and bees for the honey
The quacking of the ducks, well, I always find ’em funny
I’m gonna swim and write that play
I’m gonna grow some veg and eat all day
I’m gonna wear my sweater when I set sail
I’m just a country boy… asking you to be my country girl
SINGLE #9 - London Girls
Like 'California Girls'... but London.
No.1 IN THE HUGS CHART: 'My oh my. I love that track. I wish he could be here to see this because the conversation... Everybody has connected to this track. There's just something about that vibe that he put in there that just kind of... it's kind of an everyman vibe for lack of a better term. I'm just loving the hell out of it. It was not long ago that George Duchow on the HUGS website did a layout review of this thing and I think he hit the nail on the head: 'The unconventional creativeness is undeniable.' I don't care how old you are. I don't care what genre you listen to. This thing will draw you in and when you're done, you're gonna have a smile on your face' - HUGS 24/7 Radio
TRACK OF THE DAY: 'It's 4am. I'm wheezing. Why? Garlen Lo released his new single, and with his usual charm and wit, he's dropped a cracker of a tune, and it's made me chuckle. This starts off with what I can assume is a toy trumpet, because when you hear it, it sets the tone for the whole song. My dude, Garlen Lo, is back and on this cold Tuesday morning he's made me smile' - Platinum Mind
'A breezy, witty, and unapologetically British slice of indie-pop. There's something undeniably charming in ‘London Girls’ – a song that’s as catchy as it is clever. It’s pop with a wink and a pint, full of melodic turns and lyrical nods that could only come from someone who truly gets London. The wit is razor-sharp but never cynical. From references to Ruby Murray (rhyming slang and curry in one), to fart jokes and a 'pull my finger' gag, to a Bruce Forsyth name-drop and the cheeky use of a catchphrase, Lo embraces the daft side of British humour with an almost theatrical glee. Equal parts McCartney, Madness, and Mike Leigh. You half expect your dad to hum along before asking if it's from The White Album. Garlen Lo might be a niche name now, but his blend of observational humour, clever lyricism, and melodic craftsmanship deserves far wider attention' - The Other Side Reviews
'Garlen Lo certainly has the market cornered on quirky, unique and interesting songs. His unconventional creativeness is undeniable and brings a freshness to the music he creates. It's a fun, short song, with a few great melodies, and you just can't help but be happy as a clam at full tide as you hum along and get into the spirit of playfulness that this song has. You may not understand some of the cultural references, but the lyrics make the song intriguing' - HUGS Music Review
'Garlen's a little bit eccentric in his songwriting abilities but he's very talented. His music sounds great and this new one just blew me away. This one's good, Garlen. I like this one... Garlen, I love that song. It sounds great. It's just happy. It's a happy song. I like it. I like the intro. I like everything about it' - Global Indies With Marky
'Garlen Lo is back with a new single. And guess what? It keeps in with his humour. It's very on-brand with what he actually does. It's an ode to girls from London and you're gonna love it. It's hilarious the way he puts his lyrics together' - The Songbird Sessions
'I've been following Garlen for a long time and that, I think, is his breakout song. That's gonna be the one, mouth trumpet and all. So Garlen, I wish you the best. That song is awesome' - London Calling
'The middle ground between The Beach Boys and music hall' - Here Comes The Flood
'We're gonna start off with this amazing track from the fantastic Garlen Lo' - UKI
'One of my favourite submissions of recent weeks' - Big Condo Records
'Can't beat a bit of mouth trumpet' - Trust The Doc
'A fun and sweet DIY video we enjoyed' - glamglare
'Sensational track' - Banks Radio Australia
TOP 10 OF THE WEEK - On Repeat Records
TOP 20 OF THE WEEK - Dig New Music
TOP 50 OF THE MONTH - Dig New Music
'London Girls' is No.1 in the HUGS chart
HUGS tradition for No.1 artists to frame the chart
Featured on the HUGS website
💂 'London Girls' chords + lyrics
A A7
Choose your city, spin this globe
D Dm
New York, Paris, Tokyo
A B
It doesn’t matter where in this world
D A
There’s nothing like a London girl
Speaks my lingo, knows the friends I keep
Ruby Murray and Rosie Lee
Don’t wanna have to Google translate
A London girl is your best mate
Looooooooooooooooooon… London girls!
Don’t wanna have to Google translate
A London girl is your best mate
Laughs at dad jokes, gets a pun
Pulls my finger, just for fun
If I’m gonna do a fart
I know my London girl will laugh
Knows my cultural references
Could be useful in a quiz, like…
State a phrase of Bruce Forsyth
Nice to see you, to see you nice
Looooooooooooooooooon… London girls!
If they don’t know Bruce Forsyth
Nice to see you, to see you nice
If they don’t know Bruce Forsyth
Nice to see you, to see you… nice!
SINGLE #8 - Pretty Baby
A love song I wrote when I was 17.
TRACK OF THE DAY: 'Garlen Lo is back with his brand of humour and self deprecating lyrics in this song that he wrote at the age of 17. He’s really good at this homemade kind of sound – acoustic guitar recorded to tape and mixed so that you get the feeling he’s trying to break through the limitations of technology. It’s a great audio aesthetic! Add to that the mixing choices – the instruments and vocals are placed so that it calls back to the way the Beatles used to record' - Platinum Mind
'I must admit that before I gave the song a listen I was sceptical. There are many times where a simple chord progression sounds bland or inauthentic, but on this occasion it doesn’t. Knowing ‘Pretty Baby’ was written by a teenager in love, the admittedly corny lyrics give the song a rawness and provides an opportunity for us to reminisce about the euphoria of being young and in love . Having added bass and a perfectly placed solo for this release, ‘Pretty Baby’ feels like a time machine to a forgotten feeling. It’s nostalgic but new. Despite the lyrics evidently being those of a love stricken teen, the ‘Hong Kong Cockney’ really surprised me with his eighth release. Just because something is old doesn’t mean it’s outdated. A joyful singalong, ‘Pretty Baby’ backs this up perfectly. Maybe simple is best after all' - RGM
'He gives it that twee-pop treatment, with his now recognizable tongue-in-cheek lyrics and equally cheeky comment that it is a cross between Sam Cooke and The Moldy Peaches. While Cooke might be hiding somewhere in there, The Moldy Peaches do distinctly come across with just his voice and acoustic guitar, and you realize why it might be the family gathering favourite. At the same time, it shows two things – that Lo has a vast music collection that he can digest so easily, and at the same time, that he can diversify his musical repertoire without missing a note or a beat. A pop/rock force to be reckoned with' - The Other Side Reviews
'Garlen Lo is releasing a song that he wrote when he was 17. And after 20 years of playing it at family gatherings, it's everyone's favourite song, he tells us, he's finally releasing it to the world... If somebody described 'quirky indie-popster', that's the kind of song you'd expect them to write and perform. Nice!' - Wolfman Radio
'What I like about this particular track, is the fact that it's got a kind of homemade feel to it, like it's recorded to tape. And sometimes that's all you need' - The Songbird Sessions
'There is some amazing talent out there and we're certainly hearing plenty of it this evening. That is Garlen Lo and 'Pretty Baby'. Brilliant stuff' - The Flash
'Aww, that was so sweet. That was Garlen Lo and 'Pretty Baby'. A lovely track' - Big Condo Records
'Garlen Lo unearthed a tune he wrote when he was 17 and very smitten' - Here Comes The Flood
SONGS OF THE YEAR - Platinum Mind
TOP 3 OF THE WEEK - RouteNote
TOP 27 OF THE WEEK - Dig New Music
👶 'Pretty Baby' chords + lyrics
C F
Don’t believe when you say, pretty baby
C G
You’re not right for me
C F
But I know what I know, so come on, pretty baby
C G C
Put a little faith in me
Give you the world if you want it, pretty baby
Girl, I’m on my knees
What do I have to do if I want to get with you
Could you draw a picture please
F C F C
It doesn’t matter what the others say, it’s what we do
Bb/D
Cause you’re my pretty baby and I really don’t mean maybe
G
When I say I wanna spend my life with you
But she said…
Baby, you don’t get in for free
You gotta learn the rules like the ABC
You better slow down, you’re only seventeen
Don’t be hanging signs on me
BREAK
I make you smile when I call you pretty baby
But it’s not of the kind I want
You’re just laughing at me, failing miserably
Maybe it’s the time I stop
It doesn’t matter what the others say, it’s what we do
Cause you’re my pretty baby and I really don’t mean maybe
When I say I wanna spend my life with you
But she said…
Baby, you don’t get in for free
You gotta learn the rules like the ABC
You better slow down, you’re only seventeen
Don’t be hanging signs on me
Then she said…
Baby, you don’t get in for free
You gotta learn the rules like the ABC
You better slow down, you’re only seventeen
Don’t be hanging signs on me
SINGLE #7 - I'll Try My Best To Get To You
A happy song about depression.
'London via Hong Kong singer-songwriter Garlen Lo is becoming a sort of a regular here at The Other Side Reviews, not necessarily as a part of some sort of favouritism, but simply because he is continuing to come up with a series of singles that fit so nicely into that bedroom pop sub-genre. The thing with Mr Lo and his singles is that you hear them and they somehow get stuck between your ears and don’t want to leave. Add to that the fact that Lo continues to add his good sense of humour to his lyrics, something that is a bit concealed here, but comes through nonetheless. That concealment lies in the fact that, as Lo describes it himself, this song is 'a happy song about depression' and could be a touchy subject for quite a few listeners; but Lo skates through it with charm and ease, and the good melody (at which Lo is getting better and better) certainly helps' - The Other Side Reviews
'Quirky, refreshing, interesting, eccentric. It’s all those and so many more. It’s not a song that you normally hear in the day-to-day, for sure! It’s simple. But there is something about it that makes it endearing. It could be the imaginative lyrics of ways of always being there for someone, or the use of quaint vocal and instrumental accents used. And it’s unconventionally short, coming in at a fraction over 2 minutes. But no matter what adjective you want to use to describe it, the most important thing to know is that it’s a fun song to listen to' - HUGS Music Review
'Is it posssible to feel good about depression? Well, not really, but London based singer-songwriter Garlen Lo comes close on his new single 'I'll Try My Best To Get To You', sounding chipper against all odds. If anything this song might cheer you up a bit on a bad day, with a toe-tapping dose of brass thrown in for good measure' - Here Comes The Flood
'What I like about Garlen, one of the many things I like about him, is his quirky way of songwriting. Make sure you check out his tracks cause he is a great songwriter and he's got a great sense of humour' - The Songbird Sessions
'Quirky indie-popster from London, Garlen Lo, is back with another great single, ‘I’ll Try My Best To Get To You’. A happy song about depression with a karaoke video. You don’t get many of those!' - Indie Revolution
TOP 3 OF THE WEEK - RouteNote
TOP 16 OF THE WEEK - Dig New Music
🤝 'I'll Try My Best To Get To You' chords + lyrics
F G C
And when the desert stretches miles before your eyes
F G C
The towns they’re hidden by the dunes
F G C Cmaj9/B Am
Grab hold of my arm, fly me like a kite
F G C
I’ll try my best to get to you
And when you’re deep into the cave and can’t see light
Can’t see your feet, you’re all confused
Grab hold of my arm, illuminate the night
I’ll try my best to get to you
And when the mountains block the roads up in your mind
And they’re too heavy to be moved
Grab hold of my arm, I’ll be your dynamite
I’ll try my best to get to you
And when you fall into a pit of snakes and lions
Ain’t got no weapons you can use
Grab hold of my arm, wield me like a knife
I’ll try my best to get to you
And when the seasons change and winds begins to bite
You shiver from the frost and dew
Grab hold of my arm, turn me into fire
I’ll try my best to get to you
And when the city gives you stress and takes your time
And all you want is to take off your shoes
Grab hold of my arm, sip me like a wine
I’ll try my best to get to
I really want to get to
I’ll try my best to get to you
SINGLE #6 - Sentimental Guy
A midlife reflection song.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: 'There is something very delightful about this video for Garlen Lo’s track as it tracks his life in photographs from age 0 to his current age of 41. It’s a collage of pictures from all aspects of his life as he grins his way through school, family events, holidays and even sitting next to Benedict Cumberbatch as an extra in a Doctor Strange film. The song is built on an earwormy xylophone riff, or is it glockenspiel (only scientists know the difference)? It bubbles along gently, never obtrusive, but every bit as warm and inviting as the video' - Joyzine
TRACK OF THE DAY: 'Congratulations to Garlen Lo. Well done winning the New Trax Poll today' - Trust The Doc
'Reflecting on one's past never hurts, if only to reappraise the fun times that were had. People don't reach for the camera when things have taken a turn for the worse. Take note of the simple yet highly effective tinkling keyboards' - Here Comes The Flood
TOP 12 OF THE WEEK - Dig New Music
😭 'Sentimental Guy' chords + lyrics
Verse: B F# E
Chorus: F# E
When all is said and done
Well I hope you had some fun
In the rain and in the sun
You will dance with everyone
You made some lovers and some friends
And I’m sure you’ll meet again
You’re a sentimental guy
Enough to make me cry
When your head is full of doubt
You don’t know if you’re in or out
You can kick and scream about
Even better twist and shout
And they say you have a dream
And the best is to be seen
You’re a sentimental guy
Enough to make me cry
You’re a sentimental guy
You’re a sentimental guy
SINGLE #5 - Brown Paper Ball
A song about writing a love letter... and scrunching it up.
'Assertive in its slightly mannered theatricality, and the bounce and naive head-shakes of early Beatles pop are a clear influence. Multi-instrumentalist Lo is clearly adept at arranging the range of instruments deployed here. It tiptoes towards ‘quirky’ territory but manages to avoid overtly detached ‘archness’ through its strong pop melodic chops that hold the thing together. Lo possesses a particular and exuberant talent and you can feel his enjoyment throughout, as he plays and tinkers with the production details, adding in sound effects and pauses within the pop structure which keep the listener intrigued. The track has an idiosyncratic playfulness all its own that will undeniably raise a smile, and an ear-worm melody that will dance through many a mind once heard' - Start Track
'Flames. That shit's fire as fuck. I loved it. I loved the visual. Dude, you know how much effort went into a video like that? Just beyond ridiculous the level of work that you're doing. It reminds me very, very much me of something you would hear at the beginning of a British dark comedy, like something real fucked up and funny. It's recorded extremely well. He's singing all those parts, doing all those harmonies. Sheesh. Radio ready. Absolutely brilliant' - Spin It Up
'Lo’s seemingly mundane lyrics do have a good meaning and a good sense of humour as he fits it into a melody that starts with simple lines, but then he adds enough interesting elements to make it work as it should. Eventually, he comes up with a nice slice of a bedroom pop to make it fit well into any playlist that has that summery feel' - The Other Side Reviews
TOP 12 OF THE WEEK: Dig New Music
TOP 25 OF THE WEEK: Fresh On The Net
✍️ 'Brown Paper Ball' chords + lyrics
A# Gm F# F
V1
I wrote my heart on an envelope
I lost my words and I kind of choked
So I scrunched it
Now it’s a ball
CHORUS
Brown paper ball
That you slam to the wall
Asking one question
‘Do you love me?’
V2
I told my heart it’s time to forgot about you
I said these words out loud so that my heart can’t refuse
But it refused
And started pumping some more
CHORUS
Heart’s pumping some more
Cause of this brown paper ball
Asking one question
‘Do you love me?’
MIDDLE 8
I… really wanna love you more
If only you’d open up and invite me in
V3
I’ll tell your heart don’t play with envelopes
They’ll mix your words and they’ll go for broke
So just scrunch it
Make it a ball
V4
And tell your heart there’s plenty more fish in the sea
But I am tired of fishing, I just want your
Good old fashioned company cause
We could be so good together
V5
Tell me something, tell me something
How do you sleep so peacefully?
When my mind is full of thoughts
‘Do you love me?’
CHORUS
Brown paper ball
That you slam to the wall
Asking one question
‘Do you love me?’
CHORUS
Heart’s pumping some more
Cause of this brown paper ball
Asking one question
‘Do you love me?’
OUTRO
Ball
Brown paper ball
Do you love me?
Brown paper ball
Do you love me?
Brown paper ball
Do you love me?
Brown paper ball
Do you love me?
Brown paper ball
Do you love me?
Brown paper ball
Do you love me?
SINGLE #4 - Steve Rogers
A song about being a superhero to the one you love... despite having no superpowers.
TOP 5 OF THE WEEK: 'Admirable for its easy-listening quality. The simple structure of the song allows the artist to almost discuss his ideas and stories in more detail and though clever anecdotes. The video is well worth a watch. The work of this indie songwriter makes a refreshing break away from the mainstream' - RGM
TRACK OF THE DAY: 'Laura's Pick. Being a Marvel nerd myself, I couldn't help but feature this lovely song and video!! Check their YouTube to watch the full thing: it will be worth it!!!' - Laura Meets Musicians
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: 'Singer-songwriter Garlen Lo of London has a captivating video for his song, 'Steve Rogers', which is the Flawless Friday Video this week. We love all of the superhero references' - Chasing Destino
'The Lego video's killing it! This video is cool, man. Dylan, Beatle vibe. His harmonies are good. The shit was dope. I'll take the Lego video all day. I'll take the concept all day. And what would be cool, you're at a beach, there's a fire, and this dude is just playing it on guitar. It was so good. The visuals were giving it to me. It was super dope' - Spin It Up
'The thing I love about Garlen Lo's songs is that he loves to tell a story, and when he does, he does it really well. Garlen Lo reels off a whole list of superhero names and then puts himself in those different situations. He's just trying to win a girl's heart. It's pretty simple, pretty sweet' - The Songbird Sessions
TOP 3 OF THE WEEK: RouteNote
TOP 25 OF THE WEEK: Fresh On The Net
💪 'Steve Rogers' chords + lyrics
Capo on 4
VERSE 1
C Em Am F G
So I’ve… never been to New York City, cause I’m a little afraid to fly
C Em Am F G
And I’ve never caught any petty criminals in my web, cause I’m a little afraid to die
F G C Em Am
But if you share your number and let me walk you in the rain
F G
I’ll be your Spider-Man, you’ll be my Mary Jane
VERSE 2
Now I’m… not the type of guy who gets angry. I’m a respectable, bespectacled guy
If someone shoulder barges me in the street, I’ll say, ‘I’m sorry. I hope you’re alright’
But, girl, if someone shoulder barges you, just shout me, Romanov
No more Dr Banner, the specs are coming off
VERSE 3
Sadly I’m not… rich or super charismatic. I don’t have witty remarks up my tuxedo sleeve
I don’t drive fast cars, have any fancy gizmos, not on the cover of glossy magazines
But if you want someone to run you a bath and feed you strawberries and love you lots
I’ll be your Tony Stark, you’ll be my Pepper Potts
VERSE 4
You can… see that I’m not much handsome, and I’m certainly no god
I don’t go to the gym five times a week. I got no muscles to show off
But, girl, if you can see past muscle, you’ll find that I’m no bore
Be my Dr Jane Foster, I’ll be your Thor
VERSE 5
Lastly I’ve… never been made a captain of an army or even my football team
I’m the kinda guy who likes to hang back, observe it all. Ain’t got a reason to lead
But, boy, if you lose direction and I see people do you harm
I’ll be your Steve Rogers
I’ll be your Steve Rogers
I’ll be your Steve Rogers, you’ll be my Bucky Barnes
OUTRO
Na na na na na, nana nana, na na nana na. You’ll be my Mary Jane
Na na na na na, nana nana, na na nana na. The specs are coming off
Na na na na na, nana nana, na na nana na. You’ll be my Pepper Potts
Na na na na na, nana nana, na na nana na. I’ll be your Thor
Na na na na na, nana nana, na na nana na.
I’ll be your Steve Rogers
I’ll be your Steve Rogers
I’ll be your Steve Rogers, you’ll be my Bucky Barnes
SINGLE #3 - London, Tell Me Why
A sequel to 'Waterloo Sunset': What if Terry and Julie broke up?
TOP 5 OF THE WEEK: 'A melancholic story of life in the big smoke. Calming indie-folk sound, with a gentle guitar accompanying a soft voice' - RGM
'A really interesting track. I can probably hear a few people saying, 'You can't write a sequel to The Kinks's 'Waterloo Sunset!'' Well, this is good. I have 'Waterloo Sunset' in my top ten of all time, but I actually really like that' - The Flash Radio
'Everything about this track is top-notch. From the emotive and heartfelt vocal to the guitar playing, and the production as well with the trains at the intro and outro' - ThisIsTheMusic
'A student of melody. Takes a cue from the best songwriters that England has produced over the past centuries and often matches their ability and charm' - Alt77
'Garlen Lo had the audacity to write a sequel to the Kinks classic 'Waterloo Sunset'. It was a gamble, but it is a winner' - Here Comes The Flood
'Really good song. I really like that a lot' - Global Indies With Marky
🏙️ 'London, Tell Me Why' chords + lyrics
D Dmaj7 D7
Terry, he meets Julie
G Em
But Julie doesn’t show
A D Dmaj7 D7 Dmaj7
Cause love don’t last forever, everybody knows, and now he knows
Friday nights are lonely
Dinner by the phone
Forget about that river now, let that river go, let it flow
Em A
So, London, tell me why, are your people crying
Em A
London, tell me why, should I keep on trying
Em A
You got to let me know, should I stay or should I go
Julie’s feeling seasick
She can’t fight those waves no more
Grab all of your belongings, turn and face the door, don’t wanna fight no more
Now Friday night’s for drinking
At half past four again
Celebrate that sunset, you made it through the day, another day
So, London, tell me why, are your people crying
London, tell me why, should I keep on trying
You got to let me know, should I stay or should I go
Should I stay or should I go
Should I stay or should I go
Should I stay or should I go
Stay or should I go
SINGLE #2 - Lover's Lover
A real story about modern dating: online apps, fluid sexuality, relationship types... and social distancing.
TOP 5 OF THE WEEK: 'Garlen Lo embraces his quirky take on pop music... and showcases his truly unique sound. Engaging storytelling manages to captivate the listener throughout' - RGM
ECLECTC PICKS: 'A record that's attempting something genuinely original and risky as this deserves our attention' - Fresh On The Net
'Delightful little ditty. I honestly cannot imagine a more appropriate soundtrack. I've been singing this tune non-stop in the car' - Lead Balloon Podcast
'Great track and I Iove, love the accent. Great guy. Very talented' - Banks Radio Australia
'Pretty much describes dating in the 21st century' - Tales From A Virtual Record Shop
🌈 'Lover's Lover' chords + lyrics
A F#m C#m B#m
V1
Let me tell you 'bout a girl I matched on OKC
She was smiling in her photos, that’s a must for me
After several messages about our top five bands and films
and celebrities invited to a dinner party (Thom Yorke)
She asked me for a date near her in a north London park
I played it cool and said, ‘Sure, I know how to get there’
Got off the bus and took a left turn, should a took a right turn, 30 minutes later in the wrong ends
When I finally showed up, I was sweating from my jog
But she was pretty cool, she didn’t give me stroganoff
So we chatted about childhoods, teen-hoods, and a postmodern, sexually fluid, non-normative adulthood
Mono, poly, swing a brolly, bi or queer, straight or gay
Casual, hook up, I’m all shook up, unicorns and anarchy
We’re the generation swiping on Tinder
And I haven’t even mentioned we were socially distanced
CHORUS
She’s a lady lover
She’s a man lover
She’s a lover’s lover
Hold tight
She’s a wine lover
She’s a cat lover
She’s a massage lover
Alright
V2
For a second date (Woop!), I chose the V&A
Looked at some foreign things collected by some old, white males
Tried to impress her with my knowledge of the Empire
But she just shook her head and said that, ‘History is a big liar’
So we continued to a super trendy King’s Cross bar
I asked her questions over cocktails in a jam jar, like
‘How is your child?’ and ‘What are your kinks?’ and
’Is it important what your primary partner thinks?’ (Haha)
She laughed at me until the News at Ten told us to go
Government regulation keeps the R rate low
Back outside I thought to my myself, never met anyone like her
And she must have read my mind, cause she said, ’Is it OK if I kiss ya?’
Mono, poly, swing a brolly, bi or queer, straight or gay
Casual, hook up, I’m all shook up, unicorns and anarchy
We’re the generation swiping on Tinder
And sometimes we don’t follow being socially distanced
CHORUS
She’s a lady lover
She’s a man lover
She’s a lover’s lover
Hold tight
She’s a wine lover
She’s a cat lover
She’s a massage lover
Alright
V3
On our third date, I invited her over to mine
We planned to watch a film and red red wine
But feeling confident, proposed a massage and she said,
‘Ooh yeah, if you top up my glass’
I worked my hands up and down, side to side
In the joints, round the curves, waxing on, waxing off
Worked the muscles, and the bones, and the glands
And the tendons, and the nerves, it was getting pretty hot
I took my cue from her relaxing moans
It was now or never to start the kissy kissy
I thought I’ll do my bit for Queen and country
Let’s eat out to help out and help my friend Rishi
Mono, poly, swing a brolly, bi or queer, straight or gay
Casual, hook up, I’m all shook up, unicorns and anarchy
We’re the generation swiping on Tinder
And sometimes we don’t follow being socially distanced
CHORUS
She’s a lady lover
She’s a man lover
She’s a lover’s lover
Hold tight
She’s a wine lover
She’s a cat lover
She’s a massage lover
Alright
V4
In the morning, she said, ‘We need to have a chat’
You know it’s never good when someone says that
‘I like you,’ but, ‘life is so busy’
‘With my child and my girlfriend and my pussycat Tiggy’
And so… ‘I know it’s early but a break would be cool’
I thought, ah na, I’m Ross being elbowed by Rachel
‘I’ll be in touch when there’s work and there’s schools’
But I’m not holding my breath for days of old normal
So that’s the story of the girl I matched from OKC
The kiss she asked for still means a lot to me (x2)
Mono, poly, swing a brolly, bi or queer, straight or gay
Casual, hook up, I’m all shook up, unicorns and anarchy
We’re the generation swiping on Tinder
And, God, we really hate being socially distanced
CHORUS (x2)
She’s a lady lover
She’s a man lover
She’s a lover’s lover
Hold tight
She’s a wine lover
She’s a cat lover
She’s a massage lover
Alright
SINGLE #1 - Captain Elon
A satire on the modern world: AI robots, climate change, fake news, and online power.
TRACK OF THE DAY: 'Bloody. Brilliant. Reminds me of 'Yellow Submarine'. It's very ramshackle in the way it's put together and that's what gives it the charm. Love the tongue clicks and percussion! I can imagine this being the theme to a cartoon' - The Songbird and Platinum Mind
'How's that for a tune? Pretty excellent. I love it' - Acacia Radio
'Off-kilter one-man band' - Here Comes The Flood
🚀 'Captain Elon' chords + lyrics
Captain Elon
Captain Elon
Won’t you lead us into outer space and
You can be my Captain Elon
C Em
We’re all living in this world of Elon Musk
F C
Where robots take our jobs cause they’re smarter than us
F C
We should be grateful, and we shouldn’t kick a fuss
Dm G
We’re dying anyway
The planet’s heating, and the ocean’s on the rise
It’ll wipe out Asia and then Europe’s next in line
Come on America, don’t you act surprised
This is the price you’ll pay
So Elon, Elon, won’t you save us from ourselves
Elon, Elon, cause we ain’t got no one else
With your technology, your vision, and your wealth
You could save us all
Captain Elon
Captain Elon
Won’t you lead us into outer space and
You can be my Captain Elon
We’re all living in this world of Elon Musk
There’s nothing in the news today that I can trust
Countries tweeting other countries that they lust
What a perverted state
With every search and every photo that I like
Shows my location and records my porno sites
Power now is telling others what to buy
They got my face and name
So Elon, Elon, won’t you save us from ourselves
Elon, Elon, cause we ain’t got no one else
With your technology, your vision, and your wealth
You could save us all
Captain Elon
Captain Elon
Won’t you lead us into outer space and
You can be my Captain Elon
Captain Elon
Captain Elon
Won’t you lead us into outer space and
You can be my Captain Elon
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