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…
Category: Pop
‘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….
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…
‘Power + Control’ is the new synth pop single from Saint Barae, a note on finding oneself
‘Power + Control’ is the new synth pop single from Saint Barae, a note on finding oneself. Lyrically, the track is poignant; with the Australian artist narrating a journey into understanding his queer identity. The sweeping melodies are framed by throwback production, drenching the listener in rich, warm sounds and bold percussion. “I made this…
Emerging Los Angeles based indie-popper Chandler Juliet impresses with bold new single ‘Take It Or Leave It’
Emerging Los Angeles based indie-popper Chandler Juliet impresses with bold new single ‘Take It Or Leave It’. It is the first single taken from her forthcoming project and sees Juliet put forward a powerful narrative; encouraging the listener to understand their worth and feel comfortable in who they are. The track itself is dynamic, with…
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