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ORKID releases ‘So Rude’, a rousing electro-pop piece with anthemic melodies

ORKID is the project of Stockholm-based songwriter and artist Matilda Melin. Pure, triple-distilled Scandi-pop is the name of the game; with enticingly intimate vocals and energetic production. ‘So Rude’ is Melin’s latest single, a rousing electro-pop piece with anthemic melodies and sizzling, rhythmic production. “So Rude was written with no particular person in mind. At…

Quote Club: Eliza Shaddad returns with new single ‘White Lines’, an ode to open roads and freedom

Eliza Shaddad is a borderless alt-pop prodigy, her Sudanese and Scottish heritage is filled with a long line of progressive artists and poets dating back to the 1800s. Shaddad is fluent in four languages a holder of a masters degree in philosophy; all of which combines to create a swirling orchestra of influences and sounds. With a…

Funk flecked pop trio Mushroom People release ‘LOWWS’, a rhythmically dynamic summertime bop

Mushroom People are a funk flecked pop trio based in Germany. . Their new single “LOWWS” is a rhythmically dynamic summertime bop; the title stands for ‘Lights On When We Sleep’. It’s an ode to praising your partner, who props you up when life turns out slightly differently than you had planned. “We always thought we…

Quote Club: Suffolk based songwriter Alfie Indra releases bouncy summertime single ‘Cool People’

Cool People is the new sun-soaked indie-pop single from Suffolk based songwriter Alfie Indra. Having previously opted for a more mellow, acoustic pop vibe, Alfie teamed up with George Fitzgibbon to take his sound to another level. Rhythmic synths and anthemic drums collide to create an energetic indie undercurrent that carries Alfie’s effortless vocal perfectly. “Cool People…

On The Record: We talk to LA based songwriter Peter Fenn about his new single ‘Most Days’

Hey, thanks for chatting to us. Could you tell our readers something about yourself that they might not find out otherwise? I didn’t start playing music until I was 18 years old and have just been going non stop since then. Side note though, I love mexican food and basketball. How would you describe the sound…

Brooklyn based dark-pop songstress Sara Kendall releases powerful new single ‘You Don’t Own It’

Sara Kendall is a Brooklyn based dark-pop songstress whose haunting and introspective lyrics explore themes of empowerment and self preservation. Taking inspiration from both female artists and novels alike, Kendall’s lyrics are reflective of her life experience, delivered with a powerful voice that Vanyaland described as a “portal to her soul”. Sweeping synths meet big,…

Nashville-based pop songwriter and artist Caroline Kole impresses with her newest offering ‘Adamantine’

Nashville-based pop songwriter and artist Caroline Kole impresses with her newest offering ‘Adamantine’. The emerging talent has previously toured as a country artist opening for megastars like Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton, amongst others. Recently, Kole turned her eyes towards the pop world, with great effect. The new single is full of big, bold melodies…

Max Styler has teamed up with TWERL on stunning new collaborative single ‘Wasted Time’ – out via Elysian Records

Max Styler has teamed up with TWERL to release a stunning new collaborative single ‘Wasted Time’ on Elysian Records. Well crafted synths are accompanied by rhythmic bass lines and vibrant percussion. The final touch is EVAN GIIA’s soaring melodic vocal writing. It’s an extremely considered song, with each element carefully balanced to orchestrate an expansive, emotive sound. Follow: Facebook…

Brooklyn duo Haulm release ‘Stay For Me’ the title-track from their debut EP

Brooklyn based electronic pair Haulm have dropped “Stay For Me,” the title-track from their debut EP which is also out now. The song comes after a series of connected singles that straddle genres; with a blend of R&B, electronica and indie. “Stay For Me” is an impressive collection of music, a statement of Haulm’s maturity as…

Quote Club: Maven Grace on their new single ‘Innocent Dreams’, being an outsider, and the constant force of music

“I’ve never really felt at home anywhere. Being half-Chinese and half-English means always being the outsider, but the one constant in my life is music. It’s where everyone belongs, whoever they are and wherever they’re from.” – Jason Magnus (Vocalist) Maven Grace is a group of childhood friends drawn back together from all over the world,…

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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