Undoubtedly the most powerful British release of the year so far; no debates! Little Simz is here to make a statement in the most beautifully epic way.
Taken from the upcoming album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ which is out on the 3rd September 2021.
The 23-year old South Africa-born, London-based artist is back today with an infectiously catchy power-pop bop that will stay with you all day.
“In school I was obsessed with this poem called ‘Dover Beach’ by Matthew Arnold and I always wanted to visit the Dover cliffs, so I went there alone on a writing trip in October last year. I actually wrote the melody and lyrics of this song while I was sitting on the beach. It’s about being infatuated with somebody and seeing them everywhere you look. I was kind of pissed that I went to look at the beach, all I could think about was this person, hence the lyric ‘you stole the view of Dover Beach.’ It’s another internal struggle with my own insecurities and a sort of acceptance of the fact that I can’t escape my daydreams of this person, even if I go to a different place.”
Born-and-raised East London talent Millie Turner’s ‘Concrete Tragedy‘ is a midnight dance-pop anthem-in-the-making. On the video, Millie explains:
“This video is a visual representation of dancing on your own. Combining the many parts of who we are when we’re by ourselves, I wanted it to feel like you’re entering a world of imagination that comes alive when we express ourselves.”
Taken from the upcoming 8-track mini-album ‘Eye Of The Storm’ which is out on 16th May 2021.
TRIBE are a British trio with a distinctively confident approach to indie-pop. Their sound feels emotive, impassioned and daring. It seems like only a matter of time before they start to gain significant traction, so I feel quite excited to share with you their debut music video today.
The video follows the separate stories of each band member while they experience different troubles. They all eventually find their own sense of relief and joy within a ‘blue light’, which eventually transports them into a studio space where they perform ‘Shining A Light’ together.
“‘Say Less’ is a transition song into this darker world I am exploring in my music. This video is a depiction of two people in a fleeting inferno of a relationship – one that can never be stable – but is too amazing to give up in spite of the inevitable outcome. They’re keeping a flame alive that will eventually burn out or explode. Not sure how it’ll end up, but in the meantime ‘Say Less’.”
I’ve often featured talent from Sweden’s most-watched television event, Melodifestivalen. You’ll be hard pressed to find a famous pop artist from the Nordic nation not to have been involved with the competition at some point in their career. It runs for six weeks and acts as a process to select country’s Eurovision entry.
This year saw the return of the hugely popular Eric Saade – one of the biggest names in Swedish pop from the last decade. And while he was declared as the runner-up eventually, he delivered one of the most experimental and avant-garde performances ever to be seen on the show’s 62-year old history.
Irish producer Welshy’s momentum continues to grow as he debuts visuals for the wildly successful dance anthem ‘Haiti’.
The track has already amassed over four million streams and just hit the Top 20 of the UK Shazam Chart.
“’Haiti’ originally started as a fun video I made of me slapping a rugby ball and turning it into a beat, and you’ll see some references to that in the video. TikTok played a huge part in this record getting recognition, so it was so cool to see those references too. I also love the amazing Irish dancing, which is a nod to my background. This was such a fun and rewarding experience, and I hope you enjoy it too.”
With Women’s History Month launching this week, Leyla Blue’s viral anthem for female empowerment ‘What A Shame’ has truly made an impact.
To date, the song has been featured on over 200,000 TikTok videos (using the original audio), and amassed over 15 million global streams after landing on more than 15 Spotify viral charts.
“I’m just starting out. There’s so much more I want to do and so many more people I want to reach. For me, the ‘I made it’ moment is some manifestation of inspiring or helping others to reach their potential – having a real effect on a life.”
Dreamy, almost cosmic fusions of RnB, soul, pop and jazz from London’s finest, Lava La Rue. This track is bliss in it’s purest form.
“The ‘Magpie’ music video is London’s subcultural history timeline personified into a person walking through a tube carriage. Showing many elements of how British Caribbean sound system culture, UK black punk, Notting Hill carnival, 2000s Grime and more, would become the blueprint of the contemporary music scene we know today. Pay close attention as each small detail represents moments of both the rise & sometimes the decline of these movements.”
Taken from the new EP ‘Butter-Fly’ which is out now.
“’Everything and Nothing’ makes us think about every first date we’ve ever had. In that moment the possibilities are endless. You could be sitting across the table from someone you will spend forever with, or they might just be here for drinks and maybe a one-night stand.
Sometimes you can be so infatuated by a person that you start to imagine every possible scenario with them play out in your mind, and in that fleeting moment you feel all the emotions at once? A visceral landslide. It’s almost too much to take in. Nevertheless, we continue with 21 questions and stare at each other from across the table, feeling both everything and nothing.
And when it does end up lasting longer than one night a whole new definition of everything and nothing starts. It becomes about the price we pay for being completely vulnerable with someone and all our ups and downs in relationships. The ability to feel on top of the world and also sometimes, unfortunately, the complete opposite.”
The rise of lilspirit has been quite phenomenal over the last year. Now garnering over 300k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, the pop and RnB crooner unveils visuals for new single ‘4ever’. It’s a confident sound that shows this LA-based talent has his eyes set on global domination.
“I just want everyone to know I’m not slowing down. I’m set on being the biggest”.
Taken from the upcoming project, ‘spiritworld’ which is due later this year.
This is some of the most outstanding soul you’ll listen to all week. Watch as Fousheé displays the empowering meaning behind being ‘single af’ in style with friends.
Look out for the end of the video; there’s a short skit where a suitor is attempting to get Fousheé’s attention, played by phenomenally talented Teezo Touchdown.
Italian singer-songwriter and visual artist Fernweher fuses elements of electronica, dream-pop and downtempo with RnB to create a sound that feels ethereal, intense, and hauntingly emotive.
“Sometimes you try to get to know people that will never reveal themselves completely or will hide their fragility under some uncommon reactions. When you go through a tormented breakup and face your demons, you end up being stronger. It’s as if every disappointment over time builds an Armor around you.”
Taken from the debut album “Everything Is Purple” which will be released later this year via the Berlin based label SPRINGSTOFF.
“In the lyrics I speak about loads of things personal to me and also things that regular kids my age could relate to for example pasta king, how expensive clothes are, I even have a lyric about Butlins in this song. When I get married I’ll probably sprint down the aisle to this song.”
After an unexpected yearlong pause (due to band member Max’s battle with bone cancer), Ohio’s finest indie-pop outfit release the visuals for ‘Weekend‘, which was featured here back in May 2020.
Now the group are back in full force, sharing a collective vision with themselves explained best by Max himself:
“Make the most of the life you were given, because you only have one life to live.”
London-based multi-instrumentalist and singer Gillian Maguire unveils visuals for new single ‘Melt‘, and they are as stunning as the song itself.
Produced by Liam Howe, the track begins with a cascading una corda piano refrain and gradually unfolds into a crescendo around those beautifully layered vocals. On the video, MAGUIRE says:
“Following on from themes of oneness in one form or another, the video was inspired by this struggle with the physical world, the dancer representing my battling subconscious. As the dance unfolds we gradually give into each other to become one; the struggle is finally over.”
Hugely talented Zoe Wees releases visuals to her new single ‘Girls Like Us’, a song with empowering lyrics that send a message of togetherness and solidarity to girls around the world who feel the pressures of society.
“This video hopefully shows both sides of how I’m feeling right now. I’m working hard on becoming the confident artist that I want to become, but I’m still a young woman, like many others, who’s always a comment away from being knocked back down. This video is that pain, but also the drumbeat for the empowerment I feel.”
A beautifully honest yet euphoric pop-ballad, packed with raw emotion and an uplifting essence.
“This video is a representation of toxic masculinity and unconditional love, told via a story of two brothers. It was amazing to bring my song to life with one of my closest and long-time friends Keane Shaw, not only a close friend but someone who’s artistic vision I admire immensely.”
