While each decade has a specific musical influence and the folk artists from the 60s and 70s are some of the most respected in their genre. The distinctive sounds of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Carole King and Joni Mitchell express a sentimentality that is both poetic and political. Many acoustic folk singers nowadays draw inspiration …
For some odd reason, whenever someone mentions indie-pop, I immediately think of the Britpop bands from the 1990s – Dodgy, Supergrass, Blur, Pulp. I’m not sure why but, for some reason, ‘Alright’ and ‘Staying Out For The Summer’ are the go-to options. I know for a fact that some of the best indie-pop artists are …
Bristol-based quintet Stay Lunar have already made an impact across the country with their dream-pop songwriting. With previous releases gaining wide recognition, their latest wonder holds onto their roots while breathing a fresh, new story. ‘Dreaming That I’m Not In Love’ transcends through relationship insecurities and inescapable nightmares that cling to you day by day.
It can be tough to fill the day when there’s so much of it. So, take 20 minutes and listen to these breakout tunes: Geiste – Dither This one is a jaw-dropper. A transformative journey through a vibrant and glittering world of moody electronic pop. Geiste captures the anthemic edge of a mainstream landscape, hinting …
Describing it as their “most exciting” release to date, Ruby Dutch; a dreamy psychedelic-rock band based in the magical seaside setting of Brighton have released their latest single ‘Listen To The Rain’. The quintet definitely create a unique blend of sounds with a eerie undertone, it’s hard to predict where Listen To The Rain will …
The hottest, wettest, healthiest, slippiest, brand new ‘FRESHLY HATCHED’ independent music from around the planet… ZELAH – STATIC London, UK based electro pop duo w/ infectious melodies, lush synths & tantalising guitar licks TWIST HELIX – LOUDER Newcastle, UK based synth pop w/ swirling strings, blistering drums & immediate & passionate vocals CAT RYAN – …
Maltese boy, girl duo, Berne have released a breathtaking visual to accompany their latest single – ‘To The Lions’. Shot back in Malta, on a warm winters day last December, the video pictures the pair running through fields, surrounded by nature. This newest offering truly emanates the message of the tune itself which is a …
I grabbed a chat with Norwegian singer, songwriter and producer EKKO. We chatted all things music in this edition of Beneath the Surface. What first got you into music/who inspired you to make music? I started out writing poems, and later on put chords to what I had written- and from this I wrote more …
I sat down with the gloriously gooey, deliciously delectable duo, Bad Honey comprising of both Lydia & Teresa from South London. I got the inside scoop on this instalment of Beneath the Surface. What first got you into music/who inspired you to make music? L: Music was always a big part of my life as …
Maltese born, London living, alt pop duo Berne have recently released their second single, To The Lions. I sat down with the pair to learn a little more about the band, the creative process and what 2020 has in store for them as we delve a little deeper, Beneath the Surface. 1. What would …
