Bridges continue to showcase their thoughtful, nuanced brand of indie-rock through the glorious new single, Up. Up is another trademark effort from a band who continue to mature from track to track. Bittersweet, reflective lyricism is underscored by angular guitar notes, a compelling, euphoric chorus and the sweet harmonic exchange between Ethan Proctor (guitar, vocals) and Chess Williams (keys, vocals).
Following on from the successful release of previous single Go Long, Up is the second cut to be unveiled in a run of singles that will culminate in the launch of their Empty Galleries EP in October 2021.
Glasgow's Crawford Mack shares new single Kicks!
Glaswegian artist Crawford Mack's playful new single is full of upbeat, sonic twists and turns that are bound to get toes tapping instantly. Kicks was written with the express purpose of having some fun, sparked by a moment in time; “I was out for a walk in Victoria Park and got caught by a wave of optimism from seeing a group of people hanging out with a speaker blaring Franz Ferdinand,” Mack explains. “I was actually taking a break from writing a slightly darker song, came back and changed the whole thing!”
After moving from Glasgow to London to study at The Guildhall School. Crawford Mack played with a variety of musicians on various projects, crossing genres from his original jazz background through rock to electronic and classical music. Since then, Mack has supported artists such as Tom Walker, Damien Dempsey and The Paper Kites, and played gigs at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Islington Assembly Hall, SWG3, O2 Academy Liverpool and The Bedford. Further afield, he's played Fête de la Musique festival in Hanover, Sofar Sounds gigs in NYC & Philadelphia, and toured Mexico. Mack’s previous supporters include The Scotsman, Songwriting Magazine and God Is In The TV, as well as BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson, BBC Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart and Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly to name a few.
Eliza Shaddad shares stunning new single The Man I Admire!
Sudanese-Scottish artist Eliza Shaddad returns with the release of her stunningly introspective new single The Man I Admire, out now via Rosemundy Records.
Lyrically intimate and sonically tender, The Man I Admire showcases Eliza’s vulnerability as she tells the story of a romance amongst the melancholy of modern life. Channelling the likes of Joni Mitchell and Laura Marling, Eliza’s warm, hushed tones gently soar over delicately plucked guitar strings, allowing Eliza’s confessional lyricism to shine through. Recorded at Eliza’s home studio in Cornwall and produced by (newlywed) husband BJ Jackson, the forthcoming record introduces us to Eliza’s latest journey. “It documents my growth over the last couple of years,” Eliza explains, “working out womanhood for me, and what it means to be an artist, and independent boss, a daughter, a granddaughter, a friend, a wife.” The Man I Admire was mixed by Grammy Award winner Sam Okell (Celeste, PJ Harvey, Graham Coxon) and mastered by Tim Rowkins (Rina Sawayama).
Eliza’s previously released upcoming album tracks Blossom, Heaven and Now You're Alone have already received support from the likes of The Independent, The Sunday Times, NOTION, Clash Magazine and Pop Matters, as well as BBC 6Music’s Lauren Laverne, Guy Garvey and Gideon Coe and BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders to name a few. Eliza’s version of Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, a cover of one of her favourite artists Nina Simone, has been climbing the charts on iTunes and Shazam, and is the end credit song in the first episode of hit Netflix show Behind Her Eyes.
Irish artist Rebekah Fitch returns with Goodbye!
Irish alt-pop powerhouse Rebekah Fitch returns with her stunning new single Goodbye, out now.
Rebekah’s rich, emotive vocal soars effortlessly over intricate musicality, creating a sound that is heart-wrenchingly poignant as a result. Fraught with bittersweet desperation, it marries the deep gratitude for everything they have given them with the profound grief that comes in a parting of ways.
Talking about the single, Rebekah explains, “I have had several significant goodbyes in my life, but I never felt that I honoured them with enough recognition. I wanted to pay homage to those people that have had such profound influence on me and given me so much. In a time of so many goodbyes, I wanted to write something that people could weave into their own personal stories.”
Tom West releases new single Suffer For Your Love + new album I’m Livin’! out now!
Australian singer-songwriter Tom West returns with his charming new single Suffer For Your Love, out now via AntiFragile Music. The single is taken from West’s latest album I’m Livin’!, also out now.
Cinematic soundscapes soar effortlessly whilst West’s distinctive, androgynous vocal style is once again at the forefront. Fans of the likes of Jake Bugg and Ray LaMontagne will feel at home here. Talking about the single, West explains, “there was a period where I was working on these songs where I was self medicating pretty heavily and asking myself existential questions. I was thinking about the relationship between love and suffering”.
The Ghibertins release poignant single In Your Arms!
Milan-based quintet The Ghibertins release their poignant new single In Your Arms, out now.
Sweeping guitar twangs are met with orchestral soundscapes and heartfelt harmonies in order to create a sound that is full of grace. Fans of the likes of Fleet Foxes and Father John Misty will feel at home here. Frontman Alessio Hofmann explains, “In Your Arms is about our concept album’s protagonist living through his sixties. Diametrically opposed to our previous single 20149-Milano, this song wants to delicately transpose the serenity you feel in feeling loved and fulfilled regardless of all past mistakes. It is a warm, reassuring song just like a hug - hence the title. Writing this song is one that we remember with huge feelings of pride and affection.”
French post-punk band Versari have returned with a four track EP featuring three incarnations of single Brûle, including a remix by renowned producer Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Wire, Erasure).
Brûle, a menacing bass-heavy standout from most recent album Sous la Peau, has been reimagined, remastered and shortened, and cuts deep to the heart of who Versari are. The EP also includes a Brûle remix by Erica Nockalls (The Wonder Stuff) as well as a remix of album track Des Images by School Daze.
MIKE WALSH unveils smooth R&B-infused pop song RIDE!
London-based Spanish artist, MIKE WALSH, showcased his unique brand of indie-pop through the release of debut single PICKINGFIGHTS in May 2021. Peaking at number 10 in the iTunes Charts, Spain, and playlisted on Amazing Radio, his tender, reflective style of songwriting struck a chord with a receptive audience at home and abroad. Now, Mike is delighted to unveil his latest cut, RIDE.
Exploring themes of love lost and the challenges we face in overcoming heartbreak in today’s, transient disconnected world, RIDE is the perfect display of Mike’s vulnerability. The track opens with Mike’s crisp, emotive vocal, steadily building throughout, and is neatly accented by hypnotic trance-like beats, mellow guitar notes and rich vocal melodies. RIDE is a yearning, thoughtful modern pop song and further underlines Mike's impressive ability to write and create complex, evocative music.
Indie-pop newcomers Stereo Club release Parma Violet Gin!
Indie-pop newcomers Stereo Club release their vibrant debut single Parma Violet Gin, out now.
Produced by Jim Lowe (Stereophonics, The Charlatans, Nick Cave), Parma Violet Gin combines elements of surf-rock and dream-pop in a hook-filled track which introduces a never before heard take on indie music. With their debut single, Stereo Club hope to captivate listeners with their colourful West Coast vibes and a sound that is undeniably refreshing and perfectly timed for the summer months.
Monokino's Your Underground is a breathless, elctrowave banger!
Monokino is delighted to announce the release of his propulsive electrowave single, Your Underground; a perfect introduction to Monokino’s distinctive, quirky approach to writing.
Opening with ethereal choral harmonies, the track quickly propels forward with an 8-bit style sampled beat, punctuated by wailing guitars. The breathless music is the ideal platform for Monokino to experiment with his vocals, effortlessly undulating from falsetto and baritone and back again. Your Underground is an energetic, stylish slice of alternative electro-pop sitting somewhere between the new romantic sound of 80s artists like The Associates and Gary Numan and the rock edge of Atari Teenage Riot and Alec Empire.
Camden Place team up with DJ Louise DaCosta for A Life In Photos!
Collaborative dance project Camden Place have teamed up with producer and DJ Louise DaCosta on a new remix of single A Life In Photos, out now via DaCosta Records.
DaCosta brings the sound of the summer as she combines progressive house with future house in order to create a sound that is undeniably vibrant throughout. Talking about the single, Camden Place producer Rohan Healy explains…”we wanted to create something that would make you move your body, but also move the heart, the Camden Place original carries a bittersweet message of lost love, and Louise DaCosta's remix just takes it all to a whole new level!”. A Life In Photos originally featured Irish songwriter Seán Silke, independent production studio and label Beardfire Music, electronic producer Magician’s Assistant and singer-songwriter Grainne Hunt.
88/89 unveil 80's-inflected dance rock banger Bite The Bullet!
88/89 are delighted to announce the release of latest single Bite The Bullet. Encapsulating their vibrant psych-pop sound, the track opens with a throbbing beat, punctuated by hefty rock guitar soundscapes. The single soars as Michael Hornby’s vocals take centre stage, beautifully accented by dreamy harmonies.
On Bite The Bullet, 88/89 have crafted a song that fuses the stylish electroclash of Zoot Woman, with the 80s nuanced pop sounds of The Presets and the flamboyance of Prince.