Josie Proto has made 2020 more bearable because her debut EP, Pub Songs Vol 1 is full of hooks; it is littered with songs about escapism and minimalist production. This works very well because they bring feelings of innocence and vulnerability. It’s one of my favourite EPs from this year because the upbeat melodies are […]Read More
The opening synth bars to ‘Cold Water’, the new single by DAME, shout nineties’ house music. For a moment I am curious as to what to expect from the Birmingham indie-pop band. Is this going to be another track inspired by Dua Lipa’s brilliantly retro Future Nostalgia that will pull me to the dance floor? Is […]Read More
‘Better as Friends’ is the new single released on 16th October by Brooklyn-based due Eighty Ninety. Brothers Abner (vocals, production) and Harper James (guitar, production) make up the alt-pop project, who have jointly released a string of dynamic and catchy songs over the last four years. This recent release pulls together their most recognisable characteristics to […]Read More
Wolverhampton-based singer Bryony Williams is enjoying a growing reputation. She is releasing a new EP, State I’m In on Beth Shalom Records on the 30th October. The previous songs that have been released (‘I Can Be’ and ‘Knockin’) demonstrate a confident, uplifting sound. However, on her new song ‘Dive’, we see Williams tap into her […]Read More
‘Magnolia Mansion’ is the new groove infused single from the dynamic duo, BARBUDO. This track exudes everything you could want from a dreamy disco super hit and combines modern sounds to create something memorable and instantly appealing. ‘Magnolia Mansion’ was released on the 2nd of October but if you haven’t heard it, here are some reasons […]Read More
Monelise refines her sound with a single that enchants with a medley of musical ingredients that form a wonderfuly eerie new single.Read More
When you listen to a song which repeats the lines “Children hurting bees with sewing needles” you know you have found a left-field track. The release in question is the new single ‘Swallow Man Aviary’ from Italian/Welsh band Lunar Bird. The lyrics may be left-field but this track has immediate appeal. The synth driven melody builds […]Read More
Taking on such a well known song by a highly commended artist with a devoted army of fans is a bold move, turning that song into an indie track is even bolder. Vistas have just released their Spotify Singles cover of Harry Styles’ ‘Adore You’, from his sophomore album Fine Line. Vistas recorded the single […]Read More
‘It’s alright, I’ll be there by your side’ is just one of the amazing lines in Shambolics’ new single ‘Love Collides’. Flooded with sentiments of longing, the heartbreak song will guarantee to make more people fall for the Fife-based band and their music. The Scottish indie band, Shambolics, released their new single ‘Love Collides’ on […]Read More
Gorillaz latest single is the seventh episode of their Song Machine, and sees them collaborate with Elton John as well as 6LACK.Read More
A track review of Ant Saunders' Effortless. Read More
Twenty seconds into ‘The Drive’, the new track by Skyler Cocco, my daughter and I looked at each other and said “Haim”. By thirty seconds, I already knew how this review would go. The vocals and the arrangement had me hooked. Under some circumstances, the comparison to another artist may suggest that a track lacks originality. […]Read More
New collaborative solo project appropriately named Team Solo debuted their single ‘It Only Makes Me Love You More’ on Friday 25th of September. The track exudes energy and blends influences from indie, pop and ska to create a sound that’s instantly appealing. Team Solo is the moniker from Hackney based recording artist Scuta Salamanca, previously […]Read More
A track review of Ava Lily's 'Closure'.Read More
Vistas released their debut album entitled Everything Changes in the End just four months ago in May 2020, and released an additional single ‘Stranger’ soon after. Barely giving fans time to digest this critically acclaimed album and bonus track, Vistas are now back with another new single, ‘Comfort’. The Scottish based trio are certainly making their presence […]Read More
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