“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…
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Quote Club: Dublin based trio Sleep Thieves release their entrancing new EP ‘Fortress’
“We’ve been recording for the last few years, playing the odd show to try some songs out live. We’ve ended up with a massive amount of material all with varying vibes. This is probably due to being in a perpetual state of studio flux. The boom is back in Dublin, this generally means art is…
Manila Killa drops sumptuous new single ‘Wake Up Call’ featuring Mansionair, out via Moving Castle
‘Wake Up Call’ is the second single from Manila Killa’s long awaited upcoming EP. It features Mansionair on vocals and is a perfect display of Manila Killa’s peerless production work. It marks a new chapter for the Philippine’s premiere beat maker – following on from the announcement that his other project ‘Hotel Garuda’ had mutually…
London based ALLTHINGMATA drop brooding new video for their new release ‘Fear’
London based indie rockers ALLTHINGSMATA have released a brooding new video for their most recent single ‘Fear’. The footage is glitchy, dipping in and out, following the energetic guitar-led track. It’s a rousing single with big melodies, big beats and anthemic riffs. They are playing a show on the 25th November at The Islington; you…
‘On Top’ is the rhythmic new single from Kansas based troubadour Tommy Newport
On Top is the rhythmic new single from Kansas based troubadour Tommy Newport. This one will get your feet shifting, with a groove-laden foundation that borders on funk. Newport retains his signature hook-led writing style, with the track entering a rousing chorus filled with melodic intrigue. It’s an impressive step forward for Newport, who is…
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…
Tokyo-based mixed-culture pop group Intersection release their latest hit single ‘Heart of Gold’
Tokyo-based mixed-culture pop group Intersection release their latest hit single ‘Heart of Gold’, capturing the hearts of pop fans all over the world. The four-piece band, comprised of Mika Hashizume, William Aoyama, Kazuma Mitchell and Caelan Moriarty, draw on their difficult cultural backgrounds and upbringings, from California, New York, Hawaii and Cuba, to write and produce infectious…
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…
Genre-defying, pop-soul sensation St. Humain returns with eclectic single ‘Fever Vibe’
Genre-agnostic, pop-soul sensation St. Humain is back with his newest single ‘Fever Vibe‘. Drawing inspiration from Dua Lipa, Julia Michaels and Charlie Puth, as well as the rap resurgence, St. Humain’s music is a fusion of contemporary modern soundscapes with urban elements. ‘Fever Vibe‘ is a blend of effervescent synths, profound bass and celestial vocals. The multitalented singer,…
Brooklynite Chloe Lilac drops swirling, sepia-tinged single ‘Summer’
Brooklynite Chloe Lilac is coming off the back of her successful track ‘Stolen Liquor’, which saw support from the likes of Kick Kick Snare, HillyDilly and Press Play – it is now approaching 300,000 streams on Spotify. Her follow-up ‘Summer’ shows the same promise, drawing on nostalgia-pop sensibilities to create a swirling, sepia-tinged single. Lo-fi production is matched…
