Tag: Alt Pop

So ‘Critical’: Alt-Pop Artist Daym Speaks To EP

February 28, 2019

Alt-pop artist Daym returned with anthemic track ‘Critical’ earlier this month, as he celebrates ambiguity through his artform. In conversation, he gets candid about the message he wants to convey with his music, and his desire to use his platform for social commentary, and discussing important issues.

Stella Scholaja Set To Release Second Album, ‘Miracle’

February 15, 2019

‘Miracle’ is the second album from German pop artist, Stella Scholaja. Set for release on February 14, the 11 track album blends a folky style with pop sensibilities, and Stella’s light, almost ethereal vocals are reminscent of Björk, and Christine McVie.

There’s No Regrets For Vegas’ LX And New Single ‘One Regret’

January 30, 2019

LX was born and raised in Las Vegas, and was taught from an early age by her father, “dare to be great”, and she’s certainly living up to that motto with her new single, ‘One Regret’.

Alt-Pop Rock Trio Naked Elephant Are A ‘Long Way Home’ With New Single

January 28, 2019

Alt-pop/rock trio Naked Elephant are back with new offering ‘Long Way Home’- the lead single from their upcoming debut EP ‘Beginnings’ out 1 February.

Shadow Puppet Theatre – ‘Mystery Girl’, And ‘John Doe’

January 17, 2019

Shadow Puppet Theatre hail from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the four trained musicians somehow found each other and came together to make their raw, yet refined, sounds of alternative rock and pop.

All Faces – ‘Summer In London’

June 14, 2018

‘Summer In London’ is the second release from the eponymous debut EP by All Faces. Comprising Ben and Daphne, the duo formed in October 2017.

Tiny Fighter – ‘Hollow Talk’

June 12, 2018

Stockholm-based indie-pop duo Tiny Fighter had a breakthrough with the video for their song, ‘New Century’, introducing them to a worldwide audience via the dreamlike clip shot on 360 degree camera. We featured the video back in January here, winning not just praise from us (“a name to watch out for”), but also from Oh Es Tee (“a whirlwind of a video”), New Sick Music (“a video that makes you feel as though the world is endless, and, yes, tiny”), and other publications. Comprising Australian multi-instrumentalist Tim Spelman and Swedish singer-songwriter Therese Karlsson, Tiny Fighter have returned with their new track, ‘Hollow Talk’.

Sinplus Show ‘Dreams’ Can Come True With New Single

June 6, 2018

Sinplus comprise brothers Ivan and Gabriel Broggini, and if you’re like me, you’ll remember them from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, where they represented their native Switzerland in the first semi final with the song, ‘Unbreakable’. But even if you’re not like me, you’ll nonetheless be impressed to know that Sinplus won an MTV Award as best Swiss Act, as well as a nomination for Best European Act. Sinplus’ latest single, ‘Dreams’, was released in April, and its radio friendly sound, with delightfully close sibling harmonies, should well see it played on radio stations across the UK and US.

South Africa – Pop Music’s Low-Key Revolutionary (Featuring Singer-Songwriter Matthew Mole)

May 21, 2018

Brit-pop, Americana, even Germany’s infamous electronic scene. Some styles of music are synonymous with certain countries. Yet, mention South Africa and many music-lovers are quick to jump to Paul Simon’s 1986 record ‘Graceland’.

MONO CLUB RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM – ‘SKY HIGH & SUBMARINE’

March 28, 2018

London six-piece band Mono Club will release their debut album ‘Sky High And Submarine’ on 30 March, through LGM Records.

Xavier Toscano – ‘Never Wanna Leave’

March 12, 2018

We’ve featured Xavier Toscano before in August 2016, with his song, ‘Runaway’, which exemplified his love of top 40 music and his belief that pop music is the soundtrack of our lives. Now he’s back with his new single, ‘Never Wanna Leave’, which blurs the lines between timeless and contemporary sounds.

Sophie Simmons – ‘Black Mirror’

March 6, 2018

Sophie Simmons was born into the the entertainment world, but had her first moment in the spotlight at the tender age of 11, when she was a part of the reality TV show, ‘Gene Simmons: Family Jewels’. Yes, her father is the legendary KISS bassist and co-leader; but 25 year old Sophie has enough of her own hard work ethic to get noticed on her own merits.