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Klara McDonnell is Set to Release Her Brand-New Single “Wasted”

July 12, 2019

Blessing us with her stunning lyrics and outstanding vocals, Irish singer Klara McDonnell is set to release her new single ‘Wasted’ on the 26th July.

Broke Royals – ‘Saint Luxury’

July 11, 2019

Broke Royals have been making music together since 2014, each song makes use of the vulnerability and exposure we all experience as humans trying to get along in life. Their latest single, ‘Saint Luxury’, is no less relatable than any of the other of their songs we’ve written about over the years, which have included ‘As Long As I Can See’, ‘Higher’, ‘Bad Chemicals’, and their seasonal release from last year, ‘The Christmas Cookie Blues’.

NGHTMRE & Shaq O’Neal & Lil Jon – ‘BANG’

July 11, 2019

Yes you’re right! That’s really Shaq in this video for LA based DJ NGHTMRE, along with Atlanta crunk legend, Lil Jon. All three give it everything they’ve got in ‘BANG’, with a video which showcases – a little tongue in cheek it must be said – a day in the life of a touring DJ.

FATi – ‘QUEEN’ And ‘L.O.V.E. Love’

July 11, 2019

You can trace just about every part of contemporary American music, from the rhythms, the harmonies, the compositional structure – even the scales – to the folk music of Western Africa. Case in point FATi, with her new singles, ‘QUEEN’, and L.O.V.E. Love’.

Fire Follows – ‘Loaded Gun’

July 11, 2019

Chris Watt, who records under the pseudonym of Fire Follows, has certainly had a lot of trauma in his life. In 2008, while singing with his previous group, Author, he noticed problems with his voice, and subsequent doctor and specialist appointments confirmed it was a paralysed vocal cord.

EMPRESS – ‘Lovely I Am’

July 11, 2019

EMPRESS has spent over a decade telling the stories of others through theatre and dance, and has now finally decided to tell her own. Her debut single, ‘Lovely I Am’, is a soft electropop melody, which relaxes you with soulful vocals and thought provoking lyrics.

Biting Elbows Give Us What We Want With ‘Heartache’ And ‘Control’

July 11, 2019

It’s an interesting name, Biting Elbows. We thought that last year when we introduced the Moscow-based band to our readers: our opinion hasn’t changed. We’re pleased to bring two more songs from the indie band whose music is notable for its dark undertones – ‘Heartache’, and ‘Control’. Naturally, there’s videos as well.

Surreal Satori Releases Latest Single ‘Something In Everything’

July 10, 2019

Originally from Shimla, India, but now resident in Canada after studying in the UK, Surreal Satori says that religion and travel have had a great influence on her music, and this is evident in her new single, ‘Something In Everything’, which is set for release on 12 July.

Soft People Get ‘Tender’ With New Single Out July 12

July 10, 2019

Late last year we introduced readers to Soft People, a husband and husband duo from San Luis Obispo, almost exactly in between San Francisco and LA. Their song ‘Absolute Boy’, struck us with its deeply personal lyrics, and 80s stylings, and we really enjoyed their sound. So we’re happy to announce that their new single, ‘Tender’, is set for release this Friday July 12, ahead of their performance at The California Central Coast Pride Festival that weekend.

Bloom de Wilde Lures Listeners With New Single ‘Soul Siren’ Ahead Of Solo Album

July 8, 2019

Bloom de Wilde, best known as the vocalist for Sam And The Womp, has finally stepped out on her own to release a solo album. First track is the beguiling ‘Soul Siren’, which is available on all platforms from today.

Alex Sparrow’s Back With New Single And Video ‘Never Be Friends’

July 5, 2019

The global rising star that is Alex Sparrow is on a seemingly unstoppable trajectory of success and earth staggering talent.

Lucy And The Night Sky Releases Second Album ‘Light Needs the Dark’

July 4, 2019

They say never judge a book by its cover, and likewise never judge a band by its name, but when you hear a name like ‘Lucy And The Night Sky’, the curiosity is piqued, and you get more than a suspicion that this is going to be a band who produces interesting music.