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Quote Club: Rising producer juuku drops another flip, reworking Graves’ ‘I’m Fine’

Rising producer juuku drops another flip, reworking Graves’ ‘I’m Fine’ – it’s a characteristically cinematic soundscape; trading on sweeping synths, warm textures and glitchy percussion. “𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘮 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘪 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘻𝘪’𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘴. 𝘪…

Launchpad: Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’

Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’. Their influences are wide ranging, from Erykah Badu to The Beatles and The Roots; which results in an enigmatic sound that straddles genre boundaries and sonic styles. Made up of members Phil Simmonds , David Diaz and Whitney Meyer, the trio…

Cinematic composer Esterly teams up with LA-based rapper Vo Williams on ‘Pushin Back’

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…

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,…

Chicago’s ALIGN explores human emotion and connection on new five-track EP ‘Intertwine’

Chicago based ALIGN explores the depths of human emotion and connection on new five-track EP ‘Intertwine’. Atmospheric, moody and expressive; ALIGN’s soundscapes tread the edges of electronica. ‘Follow Me’ and ‘Found’ are undeniable singles, melodically superb and joyously dynamic; ‘Though Patterns’ is a personal highlight – displaying the breadth of ALIGN’s impressive production language. “When…

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…

Australian producer, songwriter and DJ Harry Nathan drops dream-pop EP ‘Songs About Dreams About Her’

Australian producer, songwriter and DJ Harry Nathan drops dream-pop EP ‘Songs About Dreams About Her’. It’s a narrative driven record, Bohemian sounds collide with Nathan’s uncanny ability to craft a story through melody. The record is his debut EP, and includes standout singles ‘Rooftops’ and ‘Fool For Your Love’. Soft, gliding vocals meet subtle synth…

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WOOF balances chaos & control in post-punk single ‘LICK!’

Delta of Venus reveal long-form visuals for double A-side ‘Disengaged b/w Slipping’

Sophie Li’s ‘Magnets’ pulls listeners into a chaotic love affair

On The Record: Dom Malin

Salomé Songbird’s ‘Jellyfish’ is an acoustic meditation on isolation

Matya’s ‘Night Light’ shines with irresistible groove and creative liberation