Cinematic composer Esterly teams up with LA-based rapper Vo Williams on ‘Pushin Back’. It’s an anthem for everyone who has felt pushed around or discriminated against; it’s a rallying cry to stand up for oneself – a firmly positive message framed by an expansive, rich production. In characteristically vivid style, Esterly blends numerous textures; both…
Category: Singles
Swedish songwriter SHY Martin muses on lost love on new single ‘Same Old’
Swedish songwriter SHY Martin muses on lost love on new single ‘Same Old’; with the accompanying video chronicling moments taken from her European tour. A prodigious pop talent, SHY has penned tracks for the likes of Mike Perry, Kygo, Bebe Rexha and The Chainsmokers. Her writing catalog has amassed over 2.5 billion streams – success…
Quote Club: Brisbane’s Georgia James touches on the complexity of loving on ‘Start A War’
Brisbane based songwriter Georgia James touches on the complexity of loving on debut single ‘Start A War’. “I wrote Start A War hungover on a Sunday, mucking around on the piano. I was feeling sorry for myself and thinking about the messed-up things people put each other through in relationships. My sister and I were…
Quote Club: Ireland based songwriter Roe muses on societal pressures on powerful new single ‘Girls’
“There is so much pressure to be perfect these days, especially in a world controlled by social media. We look at stunning models with gorgeous hair and makeup that seem to be having the time of their lives every day, when for most of us this isn’t a reality. Girls is about changing the goalposts…
‘Live Another Day’ is UK-based Hugo Valentine’s newest offering, a note on desperate hope
‘Live Another Day’ is UK-based Hugo Valentine’s newest offering, a note on desperate hope. He takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, through the eyes of an addict. The Londoner has released the single having come off some impressive live dates, including a warm up slot for Tom Jones. He fills his music with harmonic depth,…
Quote Club: Brighton based four-piece Swoon shine a spotlight on their city through new single ‘Bubble’
Brighton based four-piece Swoon shine a spotlight on their city through new single ‘Bubble’. Electronic production meets organic, live instruments; creating an anthemic sound pushed forward by soaring lead melodies. The vocal is enigmatic, ringing out with confidence – a true celebration of the city they love. “‘Bubble’ is about the city of Brighton; the…
Quote Club: James Bay releases new EP ‘Oh My Messy Mind’ including fan-favourite track ‘Bad’
“I regularly write things down in a stream of consciousness to empty my head. Oh My Messy Mind is a line I wrote on a particularly dark day a little while ago. It seemed to reflect a weight that I felt I was carrying at the time, and that comes back now and again”. “The…
‘Let Me Hold You’ is the immersive new single from Nick Wilson
‘Let Me Hold You’ is the beautiful vocally-led single from Nick Wilson. Infused with deep, natural piano tones, the track combines raw vocals with subtle yet rich electronic harmonies, all tied together within a lilting melody. Co-written with Nick Atkinson and Edd Holloway, ‘Let Me Hold You’ lyrically tackles feelings of frustration and reconciliation found…
Emerging songwriter Olivia Nelson finds love on ‘Cherry Chapstick’, taken from forthcoming EP ‘Back To You’
Emerging songwriter Olivia Nelson finds love on ‘Cherry Chapstick’, taken from forthcoming EP ‘Back To You’. It sees Nelson trade on her unique brand of narrative writing, weaving a story around R&B tinged melodies. A soulful vocal performance punctuates the contemporary production; with a bold beat that drifts between organic textures and electronic elements. Tipped…
Lebanon-born producer offrami blends tropical rhythms and west-coast beats on ‘Kumbaye’
Lebanon-born producer offrami blends tropical rhythms and west-coast beats on ‘Kumbaye’; it features Rotex and continues the rich vein of form that has seen the rapidly emerging beat-smith rack up over 60 million streams across his catalogue. The new single is joyously danceable, with vivacious percussion and climbing melodies. Follow: Instagram
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