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‘ALEXIS KINGS’ Release Newest 80’s Funk Flavoured Single ‘VELVET’

July 27, 2018

Described by Huw Stephens from BBC Radio 1 as “not a band to miss”, indie rock 4-piece Alexis Kings are set to release their latest single, ‘Velvet’, on August 3.

SUBTERRANEAN KNIGHT Releases New Album ‘JUST ADD VOLUME’

July 26, 2018

Subterranean Knight is passionate about early House and Techno music, and it’s proven the inspiration for his four track album, ‘Just Add Volume’.

Foreigner – ‘Double Vision’ And ‘Urgent’

July 25, 2018

‘Foreigner With The 21st Century Orchestra & Chorus’ was recorded in Luzern, Switzerland in front of a live audience and also captured on video.

Ryan Rebo – ‘Boogieman’

July 25, 2018

Previously performing under the name ‘Man At War’, Ryan Rebo has released his first music under his own name. Focusing on vocal melodies and performance, he’s taken his formerly folky sound and dived headlong into a more contemporary electric guitar, in his song, ‘Boogieman’.

Interpol – ‘The Rover’

July 24, 2018

New York City’s Interpol were one of the main exponents of the post-punk revival of the 2000s and 2010s, before taking inspiration from Joy Division and The Strokes, and guiding their sound towards a more indie approach. Their lyrics are filled with detached thoughts, characters, and observations, highlighting their integrity and morality.

CALEIDESCOPE, Nik Felice, Daniel Troha, Thorsten Fuchs – ‘Boys of Summer’

July 24, 2018

Actor and singer Nik Felice, who already worked with Frankfurt-based producer team CALEIDESCOPE on the track, ‘Lady [Filatov & Karas RMX]’, had the idea to sing the Don Henley classic, ‘Boys Of Summer’ in a new, modern guise.

YVNG LEEK – 3 piece Ft. Tre Stackz

July 24, 2018

Fast rhyming combined with downbeat instrumentation, ‘3 piece’ by Yvng Leek, featuring Tré Stackz, is a confrontational yet catchy track.

Kygo – ‘Born To Be Yours’ (Peter Cloud & Mason Baron Remix)

July 23, 2018

The very brilliant Peter Cloud has collaborated on his latest track with Mason Baron, on ‘Born To Be Yours’, by Kygo, ft Imagine Dragons.

WaRbY U.K – ‘Jager Dance’

July 23, 2018

‘Jager Dance’, has a very catchy sound with an infectious repeated rhythm. An uptempo song, it’s guaranteed to get you up and dancing – or at the very least, bopping in your chair.

Far From ‘Insane’ Taylor James’ New Release Is The Perfect Summer Album

July 23, 2018

Taylor James’ latest album, ‘Insane’, was released in December last year, but is nonetheless the perfect album for this summer heatwave.

Aleks Anders Releases New Latino Pop Tune ‘Mi Playa’

July 23, 2018

French artist Aleks Ander released his latest track, ‘Mi Playa’, on July 14. He takes his inspiration from Luis Fonsi and J Balvin, and the single was mixed by Fux Cartel, in Villeurbanne, Lyon.

‘Liberated’ By Zealand Is An Album Worthy Of Much Praise

July 23, 2018

Zealand was formed a few years later, comprising Phil Joel on vocals, his cousin Roger Angove on bass, Ben Bugna on drums, and Ben Garrett on guitar, and they signed to Word in May 2015. Following that they released the ‘Liberated’ EP in 2016, with the full length version in February this year. Currently they’re touring the US, as support for Newsboys on their ‘United’ tour.

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