“At the beginning of 2017 I started a new creative partnership with my producer Rob Brinkmann. He moved into the studio I’d built in South London and we started experimenting with sounds. Gold Rush, the debut single from this EP was released that summer with its follow up, Patina coming in early 2018. Petrichor is…
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Launchpad: Newcastle based songwriter Martha Hill releases debut single ‘Spiders’
‘Spiders’ is the debut single from Newcastle based songwriter Martha Hill. Having grown up as one of six siblings on a remote Scottish peninsula, Hill began touring across Europe as a street musician from the age of 17. She has now relocate to the north of England and is beginning to craft her own identity…
On The Record: We chat to Mystery Friends about their name, Washington, ‘Can’t Say’ and moderately dancable music
Hey, thanks for chatting to us . Could you tell our readers something about yourself that they might not find out otherwise? I think we can start with the name itself. Back in late 2016, we had the hardest time trying to find a band name, and we kept finding ourselves at a standstill. The name “Mystery Friends” is actually…
Christine and the Queens announces follow up album ‘Chris’ with the release of sumptuous new single ‘Doesn’t Matter’
Christine and the Queens has announced the release of her sophomore record ‘Chris’. It includes standout single ‘Doesn’t Matter’ which was released July 5th. It was premiered by Zane Lowe as his World Record on Beats 1 and is coupled with an equally beguiling video – directed by Colin Solal Cardo. “It’s a crisis song that I…
19-year-old producer sonn teams up with Swedish-Iranian songstress Ayelle on sultry, smooth new single ‘Mercy’
19-year-old producer sonn teams up with Swedish-Iranian songstress Ayelle on sultry, smooth new single ‘Mercy’. Thematically, the track draws on the feeling of falling for somebody, exploring the notion through raw, emotive lyricism. “Lights Out“, the pair’s previous collaborative effort recently broke 1 million streams on Spotify – no mean feat for two young, emerging artists. “Whilst…
LA-based electronic trio Overjoy deliver a refreshingly unique sound with new single ‘Same’
Overjoy is an LA-based electronic trio who deliver a refreshingly unique sound. A spacious, sun-drenched atmosphere is punctured by fizzing percussion – all of which lays a bed for smooth, soaring melodies. The group says that they wanted to make “a track that delivers for the dance-floor while bringing a message we can all relate…
Boston trumpeter Bugle Bot has released ‘Slapback’, an effervescent, energetic instrumental
Boston trumpeter Bugle Bot has released ‘Slapback’, an effervescent, energetic instrumental. It is pure enjoyment, stocked full of engaging brass flourishes – eventually the track opens up into a killer bass groove that carries the listener comfortably through each section. Follow: Facebook Twitter Instagram
Four piece indie-pop project My Brothers And I release new single ‘When You’re Ready’
My Brothers And I are a four piece indie-pop band made up of the Wurgler brothers Erik (bass/vocals), David (lead vocals), and Scott (drums), along with childhood friend Jordan Roach (guitar). Their debut album ‘Don’t Dream Alone’ has garnered over 10 million streams. The new single ‘When You’re Ready’ is a bouncy, hook filled number with pin-point…
ORKID releases ‘So Rude’, a rousing electro-pop piece with anthemic melodies
ORKID is the project of Stockholm-based songwriter and artist Matilda Melin. Pure, triple-distilled Scandi-pop is the name of the game; with enticingly intimate vocals and energetic production. ‘So Rude’ is Melin’s latest single, a rousing electro-pop piece with anthemic melodies and sizzling, rhythmic production. “So Rude was written with no particular person in mind. At…
Quote Club: Eliza Shaddad returns with new single ‘White Lines’, an ode to open roads and freedom
Eliza Shaddad is a borderless alt-pop prodigy, her Sudanese and Scottish heritage is filled with a long line of progressive artists and poets dating back to the 1800s. Shaddad is fluent in four languages a holder of a masters degree in philosophy; all of which combines to create a swirling orchestra of influences and sounds. With a…
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