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…
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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…
On The Record: New York’s DOPICO chats to us about her rebrand, the industry, songwriting and living in NYC
You recently rebranded from “Madeleine Dopico” to “DOPICO”. What was your reasoning behind that change and what was the process like? I’m glad I started out going by my full name when I began pursuing music seriously. It felt like I was throwing my rawest self into the industry and needed to explore how to…
Launchpad: Rising songwriter Sihan delivers ‘In My Space’, a celestial take on the love song
Rising songwriter Sihan delivers ‘In My Space’, a celestial take on the love song. Fusing elements of EDM, Pop and electronica, he crafts an otherworldly soundscape ripe with dream-like textures. Inspired in part by Sihan’s passion for science fiction and the cosmos, ‘In My Space’ frames familiar pop elements in fresh surroundings. It features emerging…
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: Dipha Barus and Monica Karina stun on ‘You Move Me’, an ode to being at peace
Dipha Barus and Monica Karina stun on ‘You Move Me’, an ode to being at peace. Weaving traditional Indonesian instrumentation and contemporary production elements, Barus takes you on a sonic journey to the depths of his psyche. Karina provides undeniably smooth vocals, drenching the instrumental in sun-soaked melody. “In order to be in love and…
Quote Club: Ohio based four-piece 90’s KIDS drops infectious new single ‘Body Language’
Ohio based four-piece 90’s KIDS drops infectious new single ‘Body Language’. This is joyously irreverent nostalgia-pop at its finest; with bright melodies taking center stage. Catchy hooks abound, opening up into a rousing chorus that rings out above the energetic, percussion flecked soundscape. “Body Language” represents an effortless mix of catchy pop vocals and addictive…
Quote Club: Toronto’s Illyin Pipes stun on downtempo synth-pop EP ‘Waking Up’
Toronto’s Illyin Pipes stun on downtempo synth-pop EP ‘Waking Up’. The duo, comprised of Jill Harris and Thom Varey create layered tracks, rich with lush synths, bold vocal melodies and swirling beats. Their new five-track is a masterclass in textured soundscapes, emotive and poignant. “When I was writing the songs I was struggling with a…
