Launchpad: North London soulstress Mega stuns on melodic debut single ‘Chariot’

North London soulstress Mega stuns on her melodic debut single ‘Chariot’. It’s a vibrant, expansive track built upon glassy guitars and bold beat-work. Mega’s influences bleed into her work, with Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill and Chaka Khan cited as noteworthy building blocks for the British newcomer. The vocal is effortlessly powerful, with stunning dynamic control…

Londoner Kemi Ade returns with emotive new single alt-soul ‘HONEST’

Londoner Kemi Ade returns with emotive new single ‘HONEST’. The track was produced by Nosaapollo and follows the alt-soul path that Ade has carved out for herself . Through support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, Complex and others, she has built up a solid fanbase – performing alongside Denai Moore and headlining gigs at…

Canadian music-makers Shagabond and Noah have combined to release their sumptuous new collaborative single ‘Arouse’

Canadian music-makers Shagabond and Noah have combined to release their sumptuous new collaborative single “Arouse”. The resulting track is a sizzling combination of effortlessly brisk beat-work and smooth vocal melodies. The pair met in 2014, when Noah’s dad and Shagabond’s Aunt began dating, this unlikely genesis has spawned an exciting sonic matchup. The fruits of which…

LA based electro-pop duo Smoke Season return with the visuals for their new single ‘Sweetest Thing’.

LA based electro-pop duo Smoke Season return with the visuals for their new single ‘Sweetest Thing’. Catchy vocal melodies, swirling synths and smooth guitars combine to create an effervescent production which frames the pair’s songwriting perfectly.  The track muses on Smoke Season’s subversive approach to gender roles and expectations. “We believe that fluidity is the…