In ‘Wide Awake’, Nick Howe has penned the anthem for the lockdown insomniac. Labelling the pop ballad in that way, however, may feel as if it narrows the song’s vast scope, as this isn’t simply an ode to the sleepless nights of worry we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives. It feels pure, …
‘ME’ is clearly an artist that has something to say. ‘can’t get enough‘ is a tune that could double its length without feeling stale in the slightest; such is the strength of the writing and the smoothness of the recording. Credit where it’s due, ‘ME‘s lyrics feel effortlessly meaningful and it’s this honesty that draws …
After hearing the first arpeggiated synth notes of this pop masterclass, you know you’re about to hit gold. With hook-filled, chopped up vocal parts accompanied by crystal clear production: Tyla Jane‘s debut single ‘My Oh My‘ feels vibrant and fresh; ticking the box of an exciting new artist plotting their steadfast course across an often …
Get ready for a wave of funk to hit you like a slap in the face. Stemin‘s brand new single ‘Closer‘ has an introduction that sets it apart from the rest, opening with a flourish that really makes you pay close attention. With a funky electronic beat (I can already feel myself overusing the word …
As a debut single from a brand new artist, ‘Uneasy‘ instantly sets off on the front foot; the opening bars lands us promptly into a rhythmic base of silky smooth production consisting of filtered percussion and warm, luscious synths. Continuing in this vein, the minimalistic synth-pop inspired verses progress into a euphoric chorus, accompanied by …
Other worldly feels an apt way to describe Mari Dangerfield‘s latest single ‘Arrow‘. Filled with quirky production, unexpected vocal melodies and a vast palette of unusual of effects and noises; it would be easy for her voice to get lost in the midst of it all, but this is far from the case. Reminiscent of …
“So painfully un-self-aware , thinking I can solve my problems if I dye my hair.” If you can’t relate to that lyric right now, you must be having a wholly different quarantine experience to myself and a lot of other people I know. McCall‘s latest latest music video release to the recently released ‘Disaster‘ is …
If you imagine a more electronic Taylor Swift, mixed with aspects of Gabriella Aplin and Ellie Goulding – you might land somewhere near Duchess‘ latest single ‘Close‘. The song glides effortlessly through its radio-friendly progression, with a smooth production style underpinning Duchess‘ relaxed and intimate vocal performance, which stars as the outstanding feature throughout the …
“In a blackwater hummer, on the hottest day of summer”. I may be paraphrasing, but the opening lines of ‘Jennifer Lawrence of Arabia’ seem to sum up the perfect place to be whilst spinning this song on repeat. Personally, I imagine myself cruising down the sprawling endless road in the middle of a barren desert. …
An explosion of distorted drum samples carry this cleverly crafted three minutes and forty-four seconds of carefully controlled mayhem, mixed with enough pop hooks to make it easily accessible after your first listen, however also enough edge to keep you engaged for many more: Robert Vendetta’s latest tune feels like a caressing slap to the …
