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R.LUM.R chronicles a lost love on reflective new single ‘Cold’

R.LUM.R chronicles a lost love on reflective new single ‘Cold’. It is a precursor to the release of his upcoming debut major label album – which will be released via Island Records. The track is an introspective look at the downfall of a relationship, with R.LUM.R’s stunning vocal delivering true, raw emotion. “I want listeners…

Australian producer Litche releases smooth electronic cut ‘Nothing To Lose’

Australian producer Litche releases smooth electronic cut ‘Nothing To Lose’. Expansive samples are coupled with lush percussion and sumptuous synths. It’s an impressive outing, showing maturity through the restrained dynamism of the production; the instrumentation is emotive – pulling feeling from climbing electronic melodies. “This song came together really quickly. Alone in my bedroom, I…

‘Sapphire’ is the searing new single from DEVAULT, a synth-soaked summer nights jam

‘Sapphire’ is the searing new single from DEVAULT, a synth-soaked summer nights jam. Music started out as a hobby for the Orange County native, but it didn’t take long for DEVAULT to craft a unique sound. Flecked with new-wave inspiration, his ethereal productions are accompanied by soaring melodies that pull the throwback sound into a…

New York City’s Val Astaire releases brooding pop cut ‘Say You Will’, a heartbreak anthem for the disheartened

New York City’s Val Astaire releases brooding pop cut ‘Say You Will’, a heartbreak anthem for the disheartened. It is the first track of five to be taken from his upcoming album ‘Fever Dreams’; a hazy, emotive piece of writing that sits somewhere between the familiar sound of pop and the honest introspection of emo….

Platinum-selling producer Borgeous released vibrant four-track EP ‘Lights Out’

Platinum-selling producer Borgeous released vibrant four-track EP ‘Lights Out’. It is built upon unrelenting energy, with stuttering synths and bold melodies throughout. ‘Bad Boi’ trades heavily on its thumping bass line, which dances around big percussive elements. ‘Another Day’ opens up into an anthemic melodic refrain, which pulls the listener right into Borgeous’ world of…

Sydney-based songwriter Esmé treads the space between genres on smooth new single ‘Ella’

Sydney-based songwriter Esmé treads the space between genres on smooth new single ‘Ella’. Initially a jazzy guitar demo, the track was furnished with sumptuous production elements by Royce Wood Junior, Twilite Tone and Chris Penny. A bright beat is accompanied by sizzling synths and expansive, layered harmonies. Indubitably infectious, the melodies are striking, settling on…

Detroit based producer Dream Beach drops the second instalment of ‘Breach’, his bootleg remix collections

Detroit based producer Dream Beach drops the second instalment of ‘Breach’, his bootleg remix collections. It includes reworks of tracks by the likes of FKA Twigs, Bladee, Trouble and others; expansive, cinematic sounds are crafted into hazy productions – dressing the songs in new sonic clothes. It shows the breadth of Dream Beach’s production chops,…

Quote Club: Australian song-smith LOVER releases beguiling new single ‘Starving’, an indie-R&B tour de force

Quote Club: Australian song-smith LOVER releases beguiling new single ‘Starving’, an indie-R&B tour de force. Co-produced by Tanssi and daste, a deeply personal narrative is clothed in warm, organic sounds. Sumptuous drums collide with expansive instrumentation, providing a lush bed for LOVER’s smooth vocal. “I was in Queensland for a show and I got a…

Launchpad: Sentimenal-pop pair fluxx.world announce themselves with bold single ‘Like Me’

Sentimenal-pop pair fluxx.world announce themselves with bold single ‘Like Me’. Formerly known as Moonoversun, the hook-crafting duo are diving head first into pop; the pulsating electronic production is filled with sampled drums, rhythmic synths and lush chords. The Londoner top it all off with catchy melodies, giving listeners a stunning chorus to grab hold of….

Quote Club: Los Angeles’ GAWM reworks ‘Chøsen Ønes feat. DAD’ bu Lucchii

Los Angeles’ GAWM reworks ‘Chøsen Ønes feat. DAD’ bu Lucchii. The EDM producer is carving out his own niche, working in hip-hop elements and trap flourishes to create a brooding new sound. Heavy, brash and full of dynamism, GAWM’s remix is one to remember. “Lucchii has been a big inspiration for a while now. I…

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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