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MADELINE FINN SERVES UP ALL THE GRIT AND DYNAMISM OF INDIE-ROCK, WITH THE EMPATHY OF A COUNTRY-FOLK SONGSTRESS
Madeline Finn serves up all the grit and dynamism of indie-rock, with all the empathy and fragility of a country-folk songstress in her latest single ‘Whippoorwill’. Taking inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, the sonic direction of the track is exciting and multi-faceted. If this latest musical offering is anything to go by, Madeline Finn is set for great things.
PASTICHE IS ON THE HUNT FOR POP-QUEENDOM WITH DEBUT SINGLE ‘CHASING DOWN FAME’.
Honing down on the worlds undeniable need for more pop divas, Pastiche is on the hunt for pop-queendom with debut single ‘Chasing Down Fame’. Recorded in isolation, Pastiche is searching for the thing which she so rightly deserves- the chance to reclaim the Irish radiowaves with local pop music and possibly obtain the fame attached.
ALL ABOARD THE HMS MORRIS, WHERE THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘PARTYPOOPER’ IS ANYTHING BUT.
‘Partypooper’ is the captivating story of the mental highs and lows of a musician. HMS Morris state that many of us struggle with our inner Partypooper, and to some extent they are correct. It is that voice that fills people with that awful feeling of regret and doubt. It’s how we deal with the partypooper is how we progress.
IF THE INSTITUTES NEW SINGLE IS REALLY ‘ALL THAT YOU’LL EVER KNOW’, WELL THEN MAYBE THAT’S NOT A BAD THING.
this song really is all that you’ll ever know, well then maybe that’s not a bad thing. Coventry’s finest: The Institutes, have released their latest single ‘All That You’ll Ever Know’ and what an anthem it is. ‘All That You’ll Ever Know’ has everything you could possibly want from the modern-day rock song. The catchy hooks, the intense yet soulful rhythms..
A STORY OF FIRE AND ICE, ‘FIRE IN ALASKA’ IS THE LATEST TRACK TO BE ADDED TO DAVID OST’S REVOLUTION OF ALTERNATIVE FOLK POP.
A story of fire and ice, ‘Fire in Alaska’ is the latest track to be added to David Ost’s revolution of alternative folk pop. In just over three-minutes, the Hamburg based artist takes a doomed relationship and spins it into an enchanting cacophony of dwindling guitars, slapping drums and whirling synths. 'Fire In Alaska' is a track to leave on repeat and bathe in its dark energy.
LAMENTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDHOOD, JACK FROHLICH’S LATEST SINGLE, ‘SUPERHERO’, IS A GUITAR-LED MARVEL
Lamenting the safety of childhood, Jack Frohlich’s latest single, ‘Superhero’, is a guitar-led marvel. Departing from the jazz-infused Jamie T vibrations of his debut EP, this track sees Jack dive deep into the waves of indie. Joining artists like The Magic Gang and Oscar Lang in the riptide. As only the start of a new chapter for Jack Frohlich, it won't be long until he learns how to become the musical superhero of his own making.
NO STOPPING OXFORDSHIRE’S FRESHEST INDIE ARTIST ‘DANNY MELLIN’ BACK WITH THIRD SINGLE OF 2020 ‘SEE YOU AROUND’
‘See You Around’ is the third release this year from Oxfordshire singer/songwriter Danny Mellin. The record starts as it means to go on; with a riff that antagonises any defined edges of the music industry. Mellin demonstrates an artfully mastered equilibrium between pop and rock; with buttery smooth pop hooks balanced with vivacious, fiery releases.
EMMY IS TAKING NO PRISONERS WITH HER SULTRY, SOPHISTICATED, DREAM-POP-INFUSED RETURN TO THE MUSIC SCENE.
After a three-year break, Emmy is taking no prisoners with her sultry, sophisticated, dream-pop-infused return to the music scene. London-based Emmy showcases a truly opulent musical morsel, dripping in both the nostalgia of nineties R’n’B and the modernism of lo-fi hip hop. There is no doubt that the aptly named ‘Loops’ will be played on repeat by many a listener.
IT REALLY WON’T BE LONG BEFORE RAMES BECOME A HOUSEHOLD NAME.
It really won’t be long before Rames become a household name. Their new single titled ‘Won’t Be Long’ is the latest release from London based, indie-pop band Rames. Alan’s gritty and soulful voice acts in perfect harmony with the perfect euphoric sound of the instruments. Think of it as The Cure, but with a synth-heavy modern twist. The end result is a catchy and uplifting monster of a track.
MAYN’S LATEST SINGLE ‘CALL AND RESPONSE’ OFFERS AN AMBIENT, INSTRUMENTAL SONIC ESCAPE.
Totally immersive and steeped in whimsy, MAYN’s latest single ‘Call and Response’ offers an ambient, instrumental sonic escape. As the first release of three new singles, ‘Call and Response’ is a very exciting introduction to MAYN’s exploration of the surreal and multi-media works of art.
VULNERABLE, GENTLE, YET SOMEWHAT GRITTY, ‘HOLD ON TO YOU’ IS A COMPLETELY RELEVANT AND SOMEWHAT REASSURING.
It may only be November, but light that fire, cosy up and let ‘Hold on To You’ start you off on the festive footpath to Christmas. Initially intended as a song for the season of joy and goodwill, Indie Folk artist Jonny Morgan (quite rightly) just felt it unfair to deny the world of his latest single for any longer. Vulnerable, gentle, yet somewhat gritty, ‘Hold on to You’ is a completely relevant and somewhat reassuring track for Indie-Folk fans everywhere.
‘WASHED UP’ IS THE LATEST ELECTRO EXPLOSION FROM SOUTHAMPTON-BASED DUO TELEMARKK.
Cleaning your soul with its divine audio spirit, ‘Washed Up’ is the latest electro explosion from Southampton-based duo Telemarkk. Enchanting the spirit from its the very first floating melodies, it takes only a matter of seconds before it's absorbed into your body.
IT’S IN A CONCRETE JUNGLE OF JANGLING GUITARS THAT THE SWEDISH BRITPOPPERS, GREAT PARK
It’s in a concrete jungle of jangling guitars that the Swedish britpoppers, Great Park Avenue, find their home. There, in a park which seems both out of place and perfectly situated, lies their sophomore single ‘The Rain’.
GUITAR MUSIC IS ALIVE AND WELL, AND THE MANATEES ARE REINFORCING THIS POINT IN NEW SINGLE 'KNOW YOU'
The Manatees are really starting to prove their worth as they carve out their own brand of contemporary rock music. ‘Know You’ displays this perfectly, as they embark on a hip-hop inspired beat with glistening guitar riffs and transcendent vocals. The Manatees stated “‘Know You’ reveals a side to our music that hasn’t been shown before
AFTER YEARS BEHIND THE SCENES KYNS IS CLAIMING THIS MOMENT AS HERS IN CINEMATIC DEBUT SINGLE ‘LOST’.
Searching for safety in the most explosively emotive fashion, this song flows as if it is carving a unique landscape. Searching through craters of texture built from densely packed vocals, crying guitars and desperate percussion, Kyns is on the hunt for relief. While we cannot put a date on when Kyns will find her solace, all we know is now that we've found her music we can't let it go.
POLYDRIVE’S NEW SINGLE IS AN ADDICTIVE LISTEN WITH DELICIOUS GROOVES AND INDIE POP SOUNDSCAPES
Manchester freshest bedroom indie pop duo Polydrive’s latest single is an addictive listen with delicious grooves that slides between indie-pop soundscapes. The record is drizzled with pop synths that offer carefree waves and dance-floor interludes. The band state the song is about “The song is about cherishing a relationship over riches”.