Zed The Dreamer releases soulful new single Comfort (Not Love)!
Portuguese newcomer Zed The Dreamer - aka Zé Pedro Viveiros - returns with the release of his soulful new single Comfort (Not Love), out now.
Combining elements of indie, jazz and soul, Comfort (Not Love) is an intricately woozy track that explores the feeling of comfort over passion. Fans of the likes of Tom Misch and Gus Dapperton will feel at home here. Talking about the single Zed explains, “its about the moment of realisation that you are in a situation only because it does not require effort and not because you have any real passion for it. It's an internal debate of what you were, what you are, and what you will eventually become.”
Alt-folk artist Izzie Walsh releases Haunted + new EP Ideals out now!
Alt-folk songstress Izzie Walsh's eclectic new EP Ideals is out now. Taken from the EP is new single Haunted; a song about people who were once a big part of your life and now they have become a living ghost of your past.
Combining folk, Americana and country-infused sensibilities, Ideals is instantly infectious from the offset. Opening track and previous single San Francisco (of Anywhere) oozes with pulsating drum beats and uplifting strings as Izzie’s dynamic vocal soars effortlessly throughout. Single Jimmy is equally vibrant as Izzie explores her rockier side, channelling the likes of Julia Jacklin and KT Tunstall as a result.
The Holy Road exhibit an industrial collection of synth-heavy songwriting on An Unshakable Demon EP!
The Holy Road have released their industrial collection of synth-heavy songs as they unveil debut EP An Unshakable Demon.
Mixed by legendary engineer Steven Durose (Oceansize, Vennart, Amplifier) & mastered at Abbey Road by the iconic Frank Arkwright (Mogwai), An Unshakable Demon is a bristling record tackling themes of mental health heightened by the pandemic, and exacerbated by social media.
The Holy Road is a solo project by former To Bury A Ghost frontman, Jonathan Stolber, who confronts issues we all face in reemerging into a post-COVID world. From the shoegaze synth-heavy opener ‘Title Sequence’, and previous single Coming Up For Air abrasively unfurling with malignant intent, to the progressive instrumentals of the Explosions In The Sky-inspired closer Against / Social / Media, An Unshakable Demon effortlessly undulates from genre to genre throughout the eclectic six track EP.
Ren Lawton reveals heartwarming folk-influenced single Love By Night!
Singer-songwriter Ren Lawton has revealed his latest single, Love By Night. Incorporating elements of folk and Americana, Lawton creates a sound that feels undeniably charming and familiar.
Taking inspiration from an array of storytellers such as Foy Vance and Ryan Adams to Jack Kerouac and Frank O’Connor, Lawton entwines relatable lyricism with rich, warm vocals, creating truly heartwarming music as a result.
Ren Lawton - aka Conor Owen - has been performing under the moniker since 2016. Seeking an alternative musical direction, he moved towards indie-folk, having performed in bands supporting the likes of We Are Scientists, The Subways and The Envy Corps. With a well of experience behind him, Conor felt the maturity to go it alone, embarking on creating music he was passionate about. Combining the Confucian virtue ‘Ren’ with his grandmother's maiden name, 'Lawton', Conor's new project was officially born.
Ed Patrick explores heartbreak and loss on latest single Nothing Personal!
Ed Patrick has returns with another poignant slice of songwriting as he shares latest single, Nothing Personal.
Embracing his trademark bittersweet lyricism exploring heartbreak and loss, allied to an autumnal, rustic musicianship, Nothing Personal is another wistful offering. Gently strummed guitar is accented beautifully by sumptuous, delicate tracked vocals, delivered with Ed’s characteristic sense of yearning.
Nothing Personal, follows on from the success of last year's double single release ‘You In My Life/Shoulder’. Ed’s ability to neatly combine classic musicianship with contemporary soundscapes has also seen him featured on Apple Music Breaking Songwriter playlist as well as his work appearing on HBO’s New Amsterdam and Marie Claire.
Irish quartet Let’s Set Sail release Enzo!
Dublin-based quartet Let’s Set Sail release their undeniably compelling collection of ambient vignettes - Enzo.
Opening with previous single Toledo, Let’s Set Sail create a sound that is oozing with textured atmospherics from the offset. Midnight Daylight (in Lavapiés) follows suit, as frontman Warren McCarthy’s distinctive vocal style entwines effortlessly with vocalist Marian Hughes’ celestial harmonies, Ian Dunphy's ambient electronics and pianist Rob Molumby’s skilful musicianship, creating a completely mesmerising sound as a result. Fans of the likes of Metronomy and Sylvan Esso will feel at home here. Throughout the EP, minimalist folktronica is met with atmospheric soundscapes that soar effortlessly, creating a totally immersive experience for the listener as a result.
New-wave newcomer Sophie Mahon prepares to release eclectic new album Bogart’s Eyes, out now.
Inspired by the likes of Roxy Music, Duran Duran and David Bowie, Bogart’s Eyes is an album that is full of sonically alluring twists and turns from the offset. Sophie combines nostalgic synth-infused elements of the 80s with modern sensibilities in order to create a sound that undeniably charming and infectious as a result. Talking about the album, Sophie explains, “Bogart’s Eyes is exactly what it says on the tin really, it’s inspired by the 1940s icon/legend Humphrey Bogart. I got into his films a couple of years ago and got a big hit of inspiration, writing a song for each film I watched.I admire his acting hugely and just him as a person; he was a kind, gentle, honest and colourful character - I wanted to show the other sides to him as well as the hard boiled, cynical tough guy he is always remembered for.”
The Ghibertins release anthemic single My First Day On Earth!
Milan-based quintet The Ghibertins release their anthemic new single My First Day On Earth, out now.
Combining elements of Americana, alt-country and electronica, there is something for everyone within this stadium-ready single. Fans of the likes of The Black Keys and AWOLNATION will feel at home here. Talking about the single, frontman Alessio Hofmann explains, “My First Day on Earth represents the birth of the character within our concept album and consequently the first decade of his life. The first verse and the first bridge of the song are deliberately warm and comforting to symbolise the maternal womb. The chorus then comes in forcefully without warning in an almost traumatic way to symbolise childbirth. On a thematic level, the song paves the way for the descending parable of the protagonist.”
Jonny Wildey combines electronica, 70s funk and neo-soul on latest single Violet!
Jonny Wildey has once again showcased his effortless talent for creating passionate, neo-soul infused soundscapes through his latest single, Violet,
Violet follows the eclectic journey laid down by previous singles 'Roll' and 'Your Dreams/Lonely', with Wildey perfectly displaying his combination of beats, 70's funk and soul influences. Bubbly, gliding arps open the track to a swung four/four beat over a bed of wavey organ chords, funk-strum rhythm guitar and a bouncy walking bassline. Trippy synths are lightly sprinkled throughout the track, hinting towards the harmonious break down, which elevates the track into the stars.
Darling Darling releases vibrant new single Cut To The Chaser!
Darling Darling has released his vibrant new single Cut To The Chaser, out now via Honeymooner Records.
Combining indie, electronic and psychedelic sensibilities, Cut To The Chaser is toe-tappingly infectious from the offset. Channeling the likes of Superfood and Sundara Karma, woozy synths are met with jangling guitar twangs, creating a sound that is undeniably festival ready as a result. Talking about the single, Matt explains, “have you ever met someone who is a breath of fresh air? Someone who is a fresh set of tonic to the mundane and you want it as a chaser to every bad memory you’ve ever had? Well that’s what this song is about. That exact moment where you get the buzz of something new. The taste of something new. And though it may not last forever, it helps you live in the here and now.”
Rising quartet second thoughts release joyrider!
Rising quartet second thoughts release their dynamic new single joyrider, out now.
second thoughts formed in late 2018 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They have already gained a huge social media following with over 144k followers on TikTok, over 55k followers on Instagram and over 78k followers of Spotify. Their viral TikTok videos have been the driving force for new fans and they also already have numerous Instagram fan accounts, discord chatrooms and meme accounts on Twitter.
Following on from their critically acclaimed previous single nicotine stains, joyrider continues to move the band towards a more alternative-rock infused space. Produced by Ross MacDonald (The 1975) mixed by Iain Berryman (Wolf Alice), joyrider is oozing with jangling guitar twangs and pulsating drum beats throughout. Fans of the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club and The Magic Gang will feel at home here.
Robin and the Goblins shares atmospheric new single Future Angel!
Spanish artist Robin and the Goblins - aka Robin Romo - has released their atmospheric new single Future Angel, out now.
Combining baroque-pop and synth-infused sensibilities, Future Angel is oozing with ambience from the offset, sounding akin to the likes of Cat Power and Patrick Wolf as a result. Tragic and playful, Romo blends medieval imagery with lush floral strings and eighties fantasy movie influences in order to explore themes of queer shame, anxiety and alienation.
Talking about the single, Romo explains, “I wrote Future Angel from the point of view of a guardian angel that comes to warn a kid about the dangers of isolating yourself; of course the child was me. One night I was walking home and went into a snowed-in graveyard. I fell asleep for a couple of hours and when I woke up to the sound of crows and white all around me, I thought maybe I’d died. Turns out I was just hungover, but that inspired the imagery in the song, which I like to describe as ‘Dickens meets synth-pop’.”