Category: Music

New Music: I Feel Fine

I Feel Fine are a Brighton-based quartet who’s bold approach of blending indie with emo, punk and math makes an instant impact the moment you press play.

Raw and rousing vocals take centre stage on new single ‘Elemenohpea’, while also showcasing this band’s ability to mix nostalgic alt-rock tones with new and fresh textures, creating a uniquely distinctive sound.

“The song deals with complacency and how, with trying to settle every time we feel the smallest bit comfortable, we only set ourselves up to fall behind a little further on. It’s about understanding the traps we can set just by laying idle.” – Nathan Tompkins, I Feel Fine

Taken from the debut album ‘The Cold In Every Shelter’ which is out on 10th September 2021.

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Vantage – I Found You (feat. Benjamin Ingrosso)

Swedish superstar Benjamin Ingrosso seems to have a good instinct in what songs he decides to lend his distinctive vocals to.

His collaboration with French-born, Japan-based future funk pioneer Vantage is perfect proof; this is probably going to be one of the best summer bops of the year.

Vantage | Benjamin Ingrosso

Malaki – Head Highs

Undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most promising rappers of late, Dubliner Malaki’s superb ‘Head Highs’ serves as the lead single from the forthcoming EP ‘DFTTYM’ (Don’t Forget To Take Your Medicine), which due later this month.

“I wrote this song when I was living in London the summer of 2020. I wasn’t in the greatest of head spaces and I was confined to my flat due to the pandemic. I promised myself I would come back a stronger person and enjoy the life London had to offer. This music video definitely proves that.”

Malaki

New Music: Angel + Dren

Track of the week. Bronx-raised and Harlem-based twins Angel + Dren create a type of RnB that is truly timeless in it’s concept. The ethereal ‘Nirvana’ showcases a melting pot of sounds that the sisters have amassed through their life journeys and artistic explorations.

“’Nirvana’ is about feeling misunderstood. It’s about love and nostalgia.” 

Taken from the upcoming EP ‘Dark Summer’ which is out on 13th September 2021.

Angel + Dren

New Music: Leith

Canadian singer and songwriter Leith crafts a sound that transcends any one genre, instead creating tracks that tell a story through an emotive journey.

‘Love Vibes’ is a song that embodies the serenity of fresh love, and the nail-biting anxieties that come with embarking on starting something new.

Leith

New Music: Jeymon

A captivating blend of lo-fi pop, RnB and hip hop from emerging talent Jeymon. With rousing lyrics and an anthemic melody, ‘It Won’t Be Like This Forever’ is one of the most impressive releases to emerge from Canada this week in my view.

“The track is based on the fact that nothing will stay the same; the good, the bad, every moment will pass by so take it all in while you can.”

Taken from the forthcoming debut EP, which is due in September.

Jeymon

New Music: Finnegan Tui

Hailing from New Zealand, Finnegan Tui is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer.

By fusing dark blends of indie and folk, this artist creates some of the most stunning soundscapes that I have yet to come across so far this year.

“‘More’ is about the yearning we all have to feel more alive. We are breathing humans with the miracle of consciousness, connected to something greater than ourselves. Life should not be limited by fear: we can love, live and experience more if we are not playing it too safe.”

Finnegan Tui

New Music: Toby Hobart

A distinctly unique and refreshingly exciting blend of pop, hip hop and RnB from Brisbane talent Tony Hobart.

Featuring a nostalgic (almost Disney-like) essence, ‘i think i’m in love with u’ is the kind of track which feels like none other that you may have heard, yet incredibly easy to fall in love with.

“Joy, happiness, not being taken too serious all the time. That being said, there’s definitely a time and place for more serious/sad/personally significant tracks and I will always continue to write and release those as well, however, I just really want to show people more of who I am most of the time.”

Toby Hobart

New Music: Mood Monroe

Hailing from Melbourne, Mood Monroe are probably the most exciting alt-pop outfit that I have encountered all month.

A dark, hard-hitting and impactful sound is matched with distinctive vocals and captivating lyrics on their third single, ‘Oh Lord’. Watch out for this trio – they could well be one of Australia’s next big exports.

“‘Oh Lord’ is a deeply personal song as it speaks on love and feeling alone.’ – Bailey, Mood Monroe

Mood Monroe

New Music: Alana Rich

While Alana Rich is a genre-fluid artist, ‘Euphoria’ is a pulsating dance-pop bop with one of the catchiest melodies you’ll likely listen to all week.

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Rich began her career at the age of just 14, performing acoustic music and releasing cover songs on YouTube that have amassed over a million views to date.

“I wrote this track about how I’ve coped with feeling misunderstood as a young artist. I remember telling myself that I’d finally be content with my artistic journey if I could just achieve specific milestones I set out for myself. Now that I’ve met those goals, I’ve learned that that’s not the case. You never really stop chasing that feeling of euphoria that comes with creating and releasing art – once you get a taste, you keep searching for more of it, whether it be through your passion, new adventures, whatever it may be. This song is the sonic representation of that rollercoaster.”

Alana Rich

Russ Reiss – too old for my age

One of my favourite soloists to emerge from the US so far this year, Russ Reiss is back today with a summery pop banger in the form of new single ‘too old for my age’.

If you’re a fan like me then the good news is we have more songs written in this style to look forward to in the future!

Russ Reiss

warner case + Jean Tonique + Max Kaluza – summer on the inside

Just in time for the weekend comes one of the most uplifting slices of disco to set you in a good mood.

Courtesy of NYC producer warner case and French producer Jean Tonique, ‘summer on the inside’ is part of the duo’s collaborative EP of the same name which is out now.

“Parents claim they love all their children equally, which is a lie. But I love all the songs on our ‘summer on the inside’ EP equally, and I wouldn’t lie to you.” – warner case

warner case | Jean Tonique | Max Kaluza

EREZ – Dance It Away

EREZ is back with the breathtakingly original ‘Dance It Away’. A seductive slow-burner, the song evolves from a dark and sinister composition into something that feels ethereal and surreal.

“I’m so deep into dance and the journey it takes you on. I love the sexiness of it, I love the passion behind it, I love the energy it creates between people, I love the speed, I love the intention in every movement I make when I dance, I love the improvised choreography and the freedom of the moment. The only way to truly enjoy the dance floor is by letting it be your boss. Once you do that, you’re rewarded with a clear mind and open heart and connection to yourself, the music, the people around you, the world. People are happy when they dance. They’re not judgmental. They’re in tune with their bodies and chemicals. They want to fuck. They want to scream. They want to reach out and in. Dancing is therapy. Mind-body connection. Somatic healing.”

EREZ

New Music: MUSZETTE

A magnificently rousing piece of pop sound from LA-based artist MUSZETTE. ‘Keep On’ is an empowering, bold and confident release that demands your attention.

It’s little wonder that this talent’s debut EP ‘Big Mood’ was used on networks like HBO, Disney and Netflix as well as being played during the 2021 Olympic Trials.

MUSZETTE is here to stay, and she’s making sure that you know her name!

MUSZETTE

New Music: Royal Castles

One of the most feel-good summer anthems so far this year has arrived, courtesy of Ontario garage-rock trio Royal Castles. ‘Money Song’ is about living in the moment, being happy with where you are and not wanting to leave.

With a style of music-making that feels fun and nostalgic but also current, this outfit have carved a sound that is universally likeable.

Royal Castles

New Music: The Vindys

Emerging from Ohio, The Vindys are an alt-rock outfit who are rapidly building a significant fan base within their home state and beyond.

Approaching the genre in their own imitable style, this group create a kind of energising sound that makes a bold and impactful statement that is sure to grab your attention.

“The title track ‘Bugs’ has both literal and symbolic meanings for me personally. Songwriting for me is therapeutic in the sense that I tend to memorialise the things that ‘Bug’ me through song, and I let it go once it’s written. In a literal sense, there was the one time that I had discovered thousands of yellow jackets living in my ceiling right above my bed. If I hadn’t called The Bee Man (a Youngstown beekeeper) to come the next day, the weight of the hives they made in the ceiling would have fallen and it could’ve been very dangerous.” – Jackie, The Vindys

The Vindys