Dirty Hit’s new signing Kasai has released a new single ‘Drunk Diary, Weed & Liquor’ ahead of her forthcoming EP ‘Not That Normal, Pt. 1’. The Londoner drops a beguiling vocal over a driving R&B beat, filled with silky guitars and an undeniable groove. The lyrics deftly pick apart a love from the past, reflecting…
Author: Lex Low
Lex Low is a songwriter, performer and producer based in London. Covering new music is something of a passion for Lex, who is always seeking out inspiring and interesting sounds.
Lex Likes: Dominic Fike covers Paul McCartney’s ‘The Kiss of Venus’
Paul McCartney has begun unveiling the tracks from his upcoming covers album, with a list of artists that really whets the aural appetite – including Phoebe Bridgers, Beck, Anderson .Paak and St, Vincent. One of the most genre bending collaborations comes from Dominic Fike who reimagined McCartney’s ‘The Kiss of Venus’. The resulting song promises…
On The Record: Blue Rhythm’s founder Alexandra speaks to us about mental health in music
Hi, could you tell us a little bit about Blue Rhythm’s mission? Hi, first of all, thanks for having us! Blue Rhythm exists to provide the infrastructure necessary to offer accessible, high quality, and confidential mental health and substance use support to individuals and organisations across the music industry. We center all of our work…
Lex Likes: Master Peace – Overdrive
So, this is the beginning of a new little feature here over at Unrecorded. Every two days I’ll drop a new track I’ve been listening to, with a few words on why YOU should be listening too. I had the pleasure of seeing Master Peace perform a short stripped-back set before the pandemic hit. It…
On The Record: The founders of Feed chat to us about paid social for artists
Hey, could you introduce yourselves to our readers? Hello, we’re Feed! (the people actually writing this are the founders – Joshua and Nick) Feed is a platform that automates digital advertising so artists can reach new audiences, and convert them into loyal fans over time. Feed automates the whole process of running ads on Facebook…
Quote Club: Australian producer and songwriter Harry Nathan releases brooding electronic single ‘Sweet Release’
Australian producer and songwriter Harry Nathan releases brooding electronic single ‘Sweet Release’. It follows on from previous tracks, with Nathan’s characteristically introspective writing style on full display. The production is a slight departure, entering house territory, with climbing synths and vibrant percussion. “I loved house music growing up and have always been a fan of…
FIVE: Stockholm based artist Cape Lion releases moody visuals for ‘Deceiving’ and walks us through five of his favourite tracks
Stockholm based artist Cape Lion releases moody visuals for ‘Deceiving’ and walks us through five of his favourite tracks. The cinematic track pulls from various elements form a number of genres, from electronica to pop, R&B and synth-wave. The accompanying video perfectly captures the soundscape, taking the viewer on a beguiling journey through the heart…
Quote Club: Irish pianist delush releases sumptuous new single ‘The Greatest Gift’ featuring Tolü Makay
Irish pianist delush releases sumptuous new single ‘The Greatest Gift’ featuring Tolü Makay. He has spent the best part of the last four years creating alongside some of Berlin’s most established artists; this new single is expansive – combining flowing instrumentation and joyously bold vocal melodies. “I’m not always in the position where everything makes…
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….
