RJ Bracchitta – Silhouettes

A folk tale with a contemporary relevance, a journey through frustrations and ignorance. RJ’s voice has a delicate strength that will bring you right into his world, and a writing style that engulfs you – taking you on every step alongside him. “Silhouettes expresses a frustration that I share with many Americans–we’re tired of seeing…

Jaclyn Rachelle – Moonstruck

Another big voice coming out of Los Angeles, this time in the form of emerging songstress Jaclyn Rachelle. Pop melody writing sensibilities meet the smooth soulfulness of contemporary R&B. It’s dark but expansive, with Rachelle’s vocal filling the space between moody pads. “Moonstruck is part of a dark and dreamy love story. It was written…

Johnny Stimson – Honeymoon

A well rounded piece of down-tempo pop here from Johnny Stimson. There’s a warmth to the vocal that drags you in, but you want to stay because the writing is so clear – Stimson is a man who knows how to tell a story. “This is one of those songs that just flowed out of…

Launchpad: Patricia Stone

Toronto is quickly becoming a creative hub, especially for emerging hip-hop and R&B artists. Patricia Stone is continuing that trend with her debut single ‘Runner’. Smooth vocals ride on a swing of swirling synths and sharp snares, kicking through to a memorable chorus. The vocal is restrained enough that the melodies don’t feel forced, with…

EarthTiger – Stand For Me

EarthTiger are Cruz Mathews and Tom Taylor, the pair create expansive electronic soundscapes from the inspiring atmosphere of Byron Bay, Australia. You couldn’t tie EarthTiger down to a single genre, with elements changing with each new release. Stand For Me sees the duo take a pop route with their melody writing, focusing on hooks and catchy…

Sam Tinnesz – Babel (feat. Super Duper)

Sam Tinnesz is a Nashville-based singer songwriter, and also the lead singer of Wave & Rome. Having spent the last year gearing up for solo releases, spending most days working away in the studio, Sam has dropped his new single ‘Babel’. It features fellow Nashville export Super Duper, with expansive swirling synths and cinematic drums….

KINDER – Feeling Gets Too Heavy

KINDER is stunning us again with his own brand of soothing neo-soul. The occasional flickering of spacey guitar, pin-point backing vocals and a steady but emotive beat characterise his new single ‘Feeling Gets Too Heavy. “Feeling Gets Too Heavy is a song about how anxiety, stress and depression can become too overwhelming, and how it’s nice…

Tom Speight – My My My

All the best parts of folk and pop songwriting converge to tell a story in Tom Speight’s new single ‘My My My’. There’s a lot of heart in the Londoner’s writing, attacking the idea of moving forward – onto something greater. “I spent nearly two weeks recording in Devon with Chris Bond working on new…

Hamster feat. Lee – City Limits

Hamster is a dance producer based in Los Angeles, his eclectic style and genre-defying experimental production allows him to work with a range of vocalist; each offering something different. On ‘City Limits’ Lee provides the vocal, effortlessly gliding between Hamster’s electronic layering. “City Limits is about feeling unsettled when you move to a new city….

Revive Us – Inside

Chris Davies, A.K.A. Revive Us, is a Surrey-based artist and producer who starting to make a name for himself with his own brand of expansive electronic pop. Gymon‘s silky falsetto glides effortlessly over Davies’ beat – resulting in a feel-good summertime romp. “Inside is a track about being lost in the throws of passion. Revive…