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Quote Club: juuku and Squired join forces on collaborative new single ‘Reaching For U’

juuku and Squired join forces on collaborative new single ‘Reaching For U’. Filled with sumptuous electronic production, the track trades on dynamic synth lines, smooth bass and vibrant vocals courtesy of Chloe Tang. “It’s wild how we change throughout the years, gaining and leaving parts of ourselves along the way. When Squired sent the demo…

Australian trio daste. return on nostalgic new single ‘What If?’

Australian trio daste. return on nostalgic new single ‘What If?’. It weaves a tale of hypotheticals, and moving forwards regardless of the outcome. Driven by a bold bass line, glassy guitars and impressively melodic vocal lines ‘What If?’ is a sonic step forward for the band – who are already impressing listeners and curators alike….

African-Canadian artist Lavi$h releases West-Coast visuals for his single ‘Sunset Blvd’, the first single taken from his upcoming EP

African-Canadian artist Lavi$h releases West-Coast visuals for his single ‘Sunset Blvd’, the first single taken from his upcoming EP. The sun-soaked backdrop provides the perfect accompaniment for his smooth sound; the genre-stepping artist is carving out his own path. Blending elements from R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul and Pop, Lavi$h’s impressive productions are uniquely charismatic. Keep an…

London’s Hugo Valentine returns with poignant new single ‘Trouble’, a note on exploring one’s mental health

London’s Hugo Valentine returns with poignant new single ‘Trouble’, a note on exploring one’s mental health. It follows on from his debut ‘Live Another Day’, which saw significant support from publications such as Essentially Pop, It’s All Indie and Art Will Fall. There’s no doubt that his sound is attracting listeners, as illustrated by headline shows…

‘Blush’ is the personal new EP from Nashville pop pair mai.la

‘Blush’ is the personal new EP from Nashville pop pair mai.la. Hazy, dream-like productions are built on glassy guitars, soaring vocal melodies and textured percussion. Each track explores a slightly different side of mai.la’s effervescent sound; with stand out track ‘is that what you want?’ displaying the duo’s ability to craft restrained grooves – here’s one…

Los Angeles based songwriter and artist Ariane releases her brooding new single ‘Sweatshirt’

Los Angeles based songwriter and artist Ariane releases her brooding new single ‘Sweatshirt’. The emerging West Coast talent narrates a tale of love gone awry, with smooth vocals drifting atop a pulsating synth bass. “This song is about a toxic relationship; the kind where you know you should let go but you still hold onto…

Premiere: New Zealand’s La Felix releases rhythmic new single ‘Healing’ featuring vocals from glasscat

New Zealand’s La Felix releases rhythmic new single ‘Healing’ featuring vocals from glasscat. Effortlessly groovy, the track build on an energetic base of percussion, swirling synths and rising melodies. The chorus is an indubitable ear worm, presenting a well crafted hook that floats atop a smooth production. “The vocals for “Healing” were actually written separately…

Quote Club: Genre-defying producer, songwriter and artist Slow Shudder releases stunning debut EP ‘Off The Rails’

Genre-defying producer, songwriter and artist Slow Shudder releases stunning debut EP ‘Off The Rails’. With wide-ranging influences that include electronic, pop, indie and dance – she has created an impressive, unique soundscape. “With my debut EP, I wanted to make a clear statement about what I’m about as an artist and as a human. I…

LA-based duo Coast Modern release genre dodging new single ‘Puppy Llama’

LA-based duo Coast Modern release genre dodging new single ‘Puppy Llama’. The track defies boundaries, drawing on elements from reggae, psychedelic-pop, indie and world music. The resulting soundscape is dream-like, drifting along joyously ethereal melodies. “It’s liberating to feel like you’re creating from a healthy place. It feels genuine ya know?” remarks Atlas. Trapp adds,…

Irish producer Sacred Animals releases vibrant new video for ‘Mono’, an introspective ode to being

Irish producer Sacred Animals releases vibrant new video for ‘Mono’, an introspective ode to being. An indubitably smooth beat collides with wide synths and expansive electronic elements. There’s no doubt that the production is tight and well polished, but the melodic instrumentation really leaves an impression – dragging the listener right into Sacred Animals’ psyche….

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Launchpad: Rising songwriter Sihan delivers ‘In My Space’, a celestial take on the love song

Nashville’s R.LUM.R releases sumptuous visual for falsetto-driven single ‘How This Feels’

Pop prodigy Isaac Dunbar continues his rich vein of form on smooth new single ‘Woman On The Hills’

Swedish songwriter SHY Martin muses on lost love on new single ‘Same Old’

Nashville based songwriter estef eliminates shame on vibrant new single ‘Anyway’

On The Record: We chat to Dahlia Sleeps about their new EP ‘Love, Lost’, poetry and lyrical themes