Irish artist Lauran Beth shares shimmering single 11 Years!
Irish singer-songwriter Lauran Beth makes her 2020 debut with the release of her shimmering new single, 11 Years, out now via Beardfire Music.
Combining hook-laden melodies with feel-good guitar twangs and Lauran’s rich, impassioned vocal, 11 Years feels instantly refreshing. Reminiscent of the likes of KT Tunstall and Orla Gartland, Lauran fuses highly relatable lyrics with an infectious musicality in order to create a sound that is both vibrant and powerful. Talking about the single, Lauran elaborates, "11 Years is a song about climate change and society’s ignorance towards it. The song describes the selfish acts that humans have taken which has led to the climate emergency that we all face today.”
Stream 11 Years on Spotify and Apple Music now.
Nuala's soulful pop sound shimmers on engaging new single Split Down The Middle!
Singer songwriter Nuala is delighted to announce the release of her stirring new single Split Down The Middle.
Taken from the forthcoming EP Me&Me, Split Down The Middle is a perfect illustration of Nuala’s soulful brand of pop music. Combining grooving baselines and simple, yet effective, guitar notes, Split Down The Middle begins to soar as Nuala’s velvety, powerful vocal takes centre stage. Split Down The Middle is just under three minutes of pure joy; uplifting as it is catchy.
Multi-instrumentalist Nuala began writing songs at the tender age of ten years old, before going on to play in a covers band at just thirteen. After performing at various venues around Leicester, Nuala moved to London becoming a full time busker, playing a slew of gigs around the city and booking festivals. The culmination of years of hard work, Me&Me is a personal, heartfelt journey about a woman trying to figure herself out, about being honest about who she is as a person and owning the mistakes she has made.
Right Said Fred kick-start the summer with Good Times Everybody!
Right Said Fred are back and they’re ready to kick-start the summer with the release of their vibrant new EP Good Times Everybody, out 19th June 2020. Having had all their shows cancelled or postponed this year, Fred and Richard Fairbrass felt their was no better time to introduce their latest blend of tongue-in-cheek observational pop to the world and put a smile back on people’s faces.
Once again showcasing the brothers’ undeniable ability to pen fun-filled pop anthems, Good Times Everybody is all about making every moment count. Latest single and title track Good Times Everybody is an infectiously uplifting pop banger from the offset, filled with relatable lyrics and a singalong chorus that will have you humming along for days. The EP’s themes range from the upbeat nature of Good Times Everybody, to the poignant storytelling charm of Tide, a song about counting your blessings and grabbing every opportunity.
Good Times Everybody is the brother’s first release since their acclaimed album Exactly!, which came out in 2017. Their single Sweet Treats premiered on Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 show and the guys headed in to see Chris Evans at Radio 2 as well, performing a special acoustic version of the single and I’m Too Sexy. After the release of their album, the boys performed all over the UK, Europe, Canada and the US on a string of festival dates before returning to interesting news… Taylor Swift returned with the first single from her long-awaited and highly anticipated 6th studio album Reputation and earned Right Said Fred a co-write on her single Look What You Made Me Do, welcoming in a new generation of fans more than 25 years after it debuted. Right Said Fred were also credited on Sofi Tukker’s Batshit single in 2018, bringing much deserved attention back to the band, who are one of music’s most enduring pop acts.
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Bengal Lancers showcase their stadium-ready, indie-folk sound on Resolutions!
Bengal Lancers have released the emotionally charged single Resolutions.
Combing an understated delicacy with euphoric melodies and poignant lyrics, Bengal Lancers effortlessly create heartfelt yet rousing indie rock that is as expansive as it is brooding. Describing the song, Bengal Lancers said, “Resolutions is a song of acceptance. Accepting who you are, where you’ve been and being content enough to embrace a future unknown. We spend so much time worrying about how we look or what other people think of us instead of focusing on what’s happening right now, there and then - this song is all about focusing on the moment and being happy in your own head."
Stream and embed Resolutions by clicking the Soundcloud link below or via Spotify.
Melissa Bel returns with shimmering single Can't Go Home!
Rising singer-songwriter Melissa Bel returns with the release of her shimmering new single Can’t Go Home, out now.
Combining folk-pop with country-tinged sensibilities, Melissa is able to create a sound that feels both playful and heartwarming. Melissa’s rich, powerful vocal soars over the twinkling musicality effortlessly, sounding akin to the likes of The Lumineers or Vance Joy’s ability to create hook-laden melodies with relatable lyrics. Talking about the single - produced by Joseph Cross (The Courteeners) - Melissa explains, “This song is a fantasy about running away and leaving your troubles behind when your world is changing in ways you can’t control or understand. It’s about the urge to escape, all the while knowing you can’t outrun your demons forever.”
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AKA George releases innovative new single i want you!
London-based multi-instrumentalist AKA George continues to push boundaries with the release of his innovative new single i want you, out now via AntiFragile Music.
Already known for his ability to pen infectiously anthemic tracks that ooze with an unapologetic charisma, i want you is no exception. Combining bass-heavy beats with hook-laden synths and AKA George’s distinctively alluring vocal, i want you is a fully charged slice of dark-pop that will send shivers down your spine. Talking about the single, AKA George elaborates, “sometimes I get in a dark mood where I feel deeply unsatisfied. i want you is about a deep hunger. It’s about being hidden away and emerging from that isolation with an almost ruthless need and the freedom to express that need without having to conform to social niceties.”
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Outblinker return with the release of pulsating new single Techno Viking!
Outblinker have released their pulsating new single Techno Viking.
Written on a recording session with Benjamin Power (Blanck Mass/ Fuck Buttons) in the Orkney Islands, Techno Viking builds upon the krautrock sound that has become synonymous with the band. Incorporating the melodrama created by John Carpenter with the explorative, atmospheric sounds produced by Beak>, and integrating the percussive tussles of groups like Vessels with the energised post-punk of Wire's later years, Techno Viking is a more Outblinker's most nuanced and dynamic sound yet, embracing poppy melodic hooks as well as a hint of malice.
Oublinker first came to prominence through the release of their propulsive debut EP The Remains Of Walter Peck in 2016 gaining support from the likes of SPIN, NME, Clash Magazine, The Skinny, The Line of Best Fit and many more. Having seen their plans for a European tour come crashing down in the wake of the Corona Virus pandemic, Outblinker resolved to keep a positive mindset, making the best of difficult circumstances and remaining as productive as ever, even if they can't be in their preferred domain, on-stage. Listen to and embed Techno Viking via the Soundcloud link below or Bandcamp.