Friday Round-up!

Another week, another lot of fantastic new releases from the ABoF roster, including Inge van Calkar, Jo Marches, Koschka, Humble Braggers, Moviestar and Megan Airlie.

Dutch artist Inge van Calkar treats the ears with infectious new single River!

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A song about choosing to move on and not stand still in life, Inge van Calkar's River is propelled by pulsating beats and her smooth, sultry vocals with shades of the likes of St Vincent. As sparkling hooks flow, it’s an instantly catchy slice of uplifting alt-pop. 

River is out now via Deer and Forest Records, and is available to stream via Spotify

Jo Marches Share Psychedelic-Pop Anthem Monsters!

Utrecht outfit Jo Marches return with their latest single Monsters, taken from their captivating new EP, Day In Day Out, out on 26th October 2018. The single blends sophisticated pop sensibilities with infectious melodies to create a sound akin to the likes of Lykke Li or Bat For Lashes

Monsters is available to stream on Spotify

 

KOSCHKA mesmerises with stunning visuals in new video!

KOSCHKA now shares the mesmerising new video for her latest single The Flood, out now. Recorded in one take, The Flood is a laconic piece of captivating piano-pop about ephemeral love, acceptance, regret and the beautiful melancholia of being absorbed in memory. The single is the first to be taken from her debut album.

The Flood is available now on Spotify

 

Humble Braggers deliver synth-driven anthem Am I Okay?

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Taken from their upcoming EP Cycle, Humble Braggers have now shared latest single Am I Okay?. Immersive and indulgent, it's a slice of synth-driven alt-pop, blending dance-pop fever and poignant reflection.  The perfect accompaniment to long summer nights spent with friends, it interweaves an eclectic fusion of sounds with a sparkling energy akin to the likes of Empire Of The Sun or Passion Pit.

Am I Okay? is out now. 

Intergalactic archeologists Moviestar are back with a snazzy new video for The Present, featuring Professor Elemental! 

Intergalactic archeologists Moviestar return with another mesmerising slice of alt-pop, this time, joined by steampunk-rapper extraordinaire Professor Elemental. What may sound like an unlikely combination proves to be more fruitful than a bath of bananas, as Moviestar bring shiny coloured sci-fi pop straight outta 5523 and take Professor Elemental along for the ride, as he marvels at this cartoon wonderland where anything can happen. 

New single The Present is out on 7th September 2018 via Oh Yeah! Records/Cargo.

 

Megan Airlie exhibits her unique vocal tones on new single Mother Whale!

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Having instantly gained support from the likes of The Line of Best FitEarmilk and BBC Radio Scotland off the back of debut singles After River and HoneyMegan Airlie continues to illustrate her unique, modern day chanteuse-style compositions on her most recent single Mother WhaleMother Whale combines elements of jazz, funk and soul, with Megan’s rich, shimmering textured vocals taking centre stage. 

Mother Whale is out now via Bloc Music Records and available to stream on Spotify.