MKJ releases ‘Don’t Flatter Yourself (Acoustic)’ in collaboration with The Beamish Boys, a stripped version of their standout single. Electronic production is traded in for organic textures, with the vocal carrying the track effortlessly. “I co-write with other singer/songwriters who tell the story and I focus on production. I like to think that I am…
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On The Record: Clinic Blonde speaks to us about their new single ‘Fabled’, living in Copenhagen and their sound
Hey! Could you tell our readers something about yourself that they might not find out otherwise? Hi! Uhm, we originally came together as a band in 2014 under the name King Mannequin. The music we wrote back then was quite different, drawing heavily upon the likes of Led Zeppelin. One day we were jamming some…
Quote Club: Malika returns with deeply personal new single ‘Stranger Things’
“Stranger Things is one of THE MOST personal songs I’ve written, it describes a real moment in time for me, and a real struggle between two people. For me it was necessary to tell this story this way. When I got back in the studio to work on new music it was with the idea…
On The Record: Indie duo New Arcades chat to us about influences, lyricism and ‘Hideaway’
Hey! Could you tell our readers something about yourself that they might not find out otherwise? We’ve been friends for over 11 years! (My word it’s gone fast)! We do everything in-house: write, produce/record and mix and sometimes master at our home studios in Herts and London. We’ve had a song featured in two movies -Don’t Let…
On The Record: NASAYA talks to us about blending atmospheres, working with cehryl and moving to L.A.
Hey! Could you tell our readers something about yourself that they might not find out otherwise? Fun fact: I was born and grew up on Reunion Island, next to Madagascar and used to surf when I was a kid – I’m also a massive nerd about technology and before doing music I wanted to work in…
On The Record: LA-based songwriter Baer talks to us about ‘Addicted To Vibes’, Charli XCX and being independent.
Hey! Could you tell us a little bit about your musical influences? More recently, I’ve been obsessed with Charli XCX and her latest mixtapes. I love the pushing-edge pop production that A.G. Cook so perfectly combines with the songwriting. It’s the kind of pop music I feel cool listening to, and it makes me want…
Premiere: Matilda Eyre releases the visuals to her sumptuous debut solo single ‘FYA’
We are proud to premiere the video for Matilda Eyre’s debut solo single ‘FYA’. Her unique brand of brooding indie-pop acts a vehicle for an introspective style of songwriting. A subdued, stuttering beat is peppered with harmonic synths and underpinned by a throbbing bass-line. Eyre’s vocal drifts over the top, a nonchalant tone is coupled…
Quote Club: LA-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and artist Josh Jacobson has released his stunning new mixtape WAVE
“WAVE is all about sharing moments of creative inspiration and collaboration in their purest form, I’ve been collaborating so much this year and diving into some scoring as well, which has led me in some exciting new directions musically. Releasing this collection of songs as a mixtape is a fun way to share another side of…
Launchpad: North London soulstress Mega stuns on melodic debut single ‘Chariot’
North London soulstress Mega stuns on her melodic debut single ‘Chariot’. It’s a vibrant, expansive track built upon glassy guitars and bold beat-work. Mega’s influences bleed into her work, with Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill and Chaka Khan cited as noteworthy building blocks for the British newcomer. The vocal is effortlessly powerful, with stunning dynamic control…
Quote Club: Aaron Taos explains the concept behind the new video for ‘Venom’
“The video was directed by the Tanaka Bros (who also did my videos, ILL, These Days, and Hands). When I’ve worked with them in the past, I let them take the reigns conceptually. However, on this go around I already the idea completely in my head, so I sat them down to pitch it. I was nervous they…
