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…
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‘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…
‘Ghost’ is the melody-driven new alt-pop single from rising songwriter Bishop Ivy
‘Ghost’ is the melody-driven new alt-pop single from rising songwriter Bishop Ivy. Having written, co-produced and performed the track – ‘Ghost’ is a deep representation of the artist himself. It puts Ivy’s strikingly effervescent vocal front and center, dancing above a energetic instrumental that oozes emotion. Follow: Instagram
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…
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….
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…
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….
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