Hardkandy – Second To None/ Dunks

Bet they listen to a lot of Curtis, killaah, innit!!
´Second To None´, the debut single taken from the album of the same name, serves as the perfect introduction to an act you may already be well aware of � Hardkandy. Having released two well received albums on Catskills Records, this Brighton based outfit have now joined the Wah Wah 45s family with their third, deeply soulful LP.



Hardkandy´s new album features not only guest vocals from some of the most talented soul/blues artists in the UK including Martin Harley, Laura Vane and Fink (Ninja tune), but also the vocals of Seany Clarke, who features on this dope 7-inch single. With its dance floor friendly beats, soulful strings and Sean´s stirring vocals, ´Second To None´ comes off something like a male vocal version of Nicole Willis´ ´If This Aint Love´ – it´s that hot!!! On the flip, ´Dunks´ is a scorching afro/jazz workout with more of those glorious strings, fierce drums and some very sweet scatting vocals to round off this cute club nugget.



The man behind Hardkandy, Tim Bidwell, says – ´I wanted to create something that tips a hat to all my influences like 60´s and 70´s soul but also explores the blues elements of these genre. At the root of all my work is a need to create great songs with great melody´, and I´m sure you´ll agree he´s achieved just that!