Hajk – Hajk

After settling down briefly from the whirl of publicity that blessed the band in their early days, they took a short time to head into the studio and put together their self-titled debut album. Capturing the same energy that caught the attention of so many with their first singles, the band show themselves to be versatile and able to sound more thematically cohesive than most bands can muster on their debut.

Secret Weapons – Ghost

Ghost is the first single from Secret Weapons’ upcoming debut album; The two-piece met in high school and the first incarnation of the band began by writing in a studio apartment by day and throwing parties in Brooklyn by night. “Ghost is about feeling like a stranger in your own body. It’s a song we’ve been…

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Real Fears – You

Real Fears site Muna, Say Lou Lou and Sigrid as influences on their sound; you can certainly hear the result of that varied palette in their new single ‘You’. Low-key, minimal electronic moments are paired with indie swells to create a broad soundscape that pulls the listener in. “Having given this project some thought, we…

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Rob Valentine – 3 A.M.

Rob Valentine landed in our inbox last week, fresh R&B beats accompany a soulful vocal – with melodies riding and rising atop Rob’s expansive instrumentation. “I grew up heavily influenced by classic rock and r&b, the perks of growing up with a single mom. I could be listening to Jon B. or Jodeci and then…

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Matt Wills – Wallflower

‘Wallflower’ is a piece of polished pop writing encased in a more broad, electronic soundscape. The single is taken from Wills’ upcoming debut album ‘Cigarettes & City Lights’ and showcases a laser sharp focus on emotive content; with Wills’ vocal and lyrics taking centre stage. “I wanted to just show that every vice – be it…

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Benjamin Love – Star Shaker

Benjamin Love is an emerging alt-rocker plying his trade out of Tennessee. Love was a member of Rigoletto, a band who made a name for themselves opening for acts like the Goo Goo Dolls and mewithoutyou. ‘Star Shaker’ is an incredibly personal track, as Love explains: “As a kid growing up in the Bible Belt (Chattanooga,…

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Velvet Winter – Diamond Daydreams

I’m a big fan of a brash beat, something with a bit of overdrive that really kicks. We definitely have that here in ‘Diamond Daydreams’, the new single from Los Angeles upstart Talon Majors, A.K.A. Velvet Winter. “Diamond Daydreams is an anthem for anyone who’s had to fight their way to their life goals. The…

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On The Record: Joy Crookes

“Koz had heard some of my stuff and asked me bluntly whether I liked Nina Simone to which I replied – “Nina? Are you serious? She’s a goddess to me”, or something along those lines. He wanted to take ‘Feeling Good’ and switch it to ‘feeling bad’ or ‘BAD FEELING’. I thought about what that meant to me and made it a song about your instinct in a time of temptation.” – Joy Crookes

Three Laws – Siren Song

Three Laws are gearing up for the release of their debut album, and are on course for producing a great record if their new single ‘Siren Song’ is anything to go by. It’s a powerful, rousing journey through the eyes of a lovelorn duo. The writing takes centre-stage, allowing the pair to show off the extent of their individual and combined talents.

Launchpad: Lissa Lo

Miami native Lissa Lo is a musical polymath. The self-taught producer now resides in New York where she is making a name for herself as a talented writer and performer. With influences that range from Lorde and Marian Hill through to the Weeknd, Lissa is beginning to showcase a sound that is all her own….

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