‘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…
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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…
Quote Club: Ralph Reign delivers an enigmatic blend of textures on ‘Take Me’
‘Take Me’ is the standout single from ‘Astral Pastel’, Ralph Reign’s new album. With Afro-Latino ethnic roots, the New York born songwriter is charting his own path. Now based on the West Coast Ralph Reign delivers and enigmatic blend of genres and musical textures; with influences ranging from Stevie Wonder to Andre 3000. “We all…
Staten Island based talent ZAXX returns with stunning electronic ballad ‘Together’
Staten Island based talent ZAXX returns with his new aural offering “Together.” Percussive synths and sharp samples build the track early on, underpinned by a pulsating bass. It’s a stunning piece of electronic balladry, showcasing ZAXX’s versatility. “‘Together’ was one of the first songs I wrote that really brought me out of my comfort zone – a…
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…
Electronic three piece FLOCKS team up with Eric Rollin on new single ‘Cold’
FLOCKS are a three piece electronic project based out of Cincinnati. Their sound is characterised by the band’s experimental nature; using various electronic textures to take the listener on an expansive aural journey. Sampling and the human voice also play a significant role in FLOCKS’ signature approach to songwriting. Their new single ‘Cold’ sees the…
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
Emerging alternative electronic producer Plage 84 announces upcoming EP ‘Was It Real’
Emerging alternative electronic producer Plage 84 has announced the release of a upcoming EP ‘Was It Real’ via exciting French label Roche Musique. The new single ‘No Where ft. Khadijah Lopez’ is a cut from the upcoming record, filled with fizzing percussion, catchy melodies and rhythmic instrumental elements. The artwork is a product of Plage 84’s…
