Modern, crisp and moody. The latest release Till I Wilt from independent alt-pop South London artist Lauren Dejey creates the perfect mood for these sombre February nights. Combining soft, airy vocals with an electronic drum beat; Till I Wilt is an alternative take on a sound resembling breakbeat music from the 90s but far slower and with the perfect amount of synthesiser. Dejey has been writing music since she was 10 years old and finds her inspiration from artists such as Melanie Martinez, Bring Me The Horizon and Jon Bellion. She has performed at the iconic Sofar Sounds in London…
Author: Emma Reynolds
Netflix bingers all over the world sat in awe as we first witnessed the pivotal scene in Stranger Things as Max is about to be murdered by Vecna, and she is saved by her friends when they play her favourite song through her headphones “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush. The scene has sparked much nostalgia amongst audiences; and saw Bush’s song reach number 1 in the charts in 2022; 37 years after its initial release. Music has been used in film and television since the start of silent film in the 1800s. The Lumiere Brothers created the first…
Madisyn Gifford has just released her new single 21 alongside a beautiful video she filmed during the time she spent living in Oahu. If you have been craving summer sun after the pandemic, these visuals will inspire you to hop on a plane as fast as you can. The music video shows Madisyn’s experiences of living there, sharing footage of her with friends and discovering stunning sights. The track is a nostalgic display of memories that created one of the most influential years of the singer’s adult life so far. On the single Madisyn shares, “21 has been my lucky…
A gentle, and wistful piano opens this stunning new track Closer from Tommy Ashby. The song tells the story of growing close to someone you love. “you’d find the gold in a coal mine”. The new single is produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Sam Okell who has worked with Ashby on other musical ventures. Ashby is inspired by the countryside which is evident from the music video as he runs through a vast landscape and is desperately looking toward his destination. The road seems endless, and Ashby keeps going, reflecting his desperation to get closer to that certain someone. Tommy Ashby is…
New summer hit SYWA from Grey Oakes is a beautiful, twinkly tune which experiments with different musical styles such as jazz and indie pop and joyful sounding instrumentals. SYWA reminds you of beach days and is the perfect accompaniment to summer. It tells the story of a man who is reflecting on his heartbreak through the personification of song. Even though SYWA is emotional, it has the uplifting vibe of summer which is why it’s a must-have for your playlist this July! Singer-songwriter Grey Oakes is a 24-year-old solo artist who grew up with inspirations such as John Mayer and…
You’ve heard of the Space Race, right? The race to get the first man in orbit during the 1960s. Well, without these three women, it wouldn’t have been possible! African American NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson worked on Project Mercury and Apollo 11. The world was on the brink of World War II, and the race to get a man in orbit was important. It meant the demand for mathematicians was overwhelming. Women became the front-runners for the job as it was cheaper to hire them at the time. They acted as “human computers” who would…
How Do You Know is a powerful music video, accompanied by beautiful and emotional lyrics. This song speaks to those who are still trying to find themselves; wading through the challenges of acceptance that come alongside that journey. Plàsi a.k.a Mikael Bitzarakis is due to release his concept album Foreign Sea on February 4th. This album will reflect on “the world we live in, and what actually matters.” The video for How Do You Know shows a journey that many young people are facing in this world, and although the story may not directly relate to every viewer; the audience…
Emmy award-winning singer-songwriters The Bergamot recently released their new single Burns and it is a stunning song. With airy vocals and a husky tone, the music is perfect to accompany those dark winter nights that are beginning to draw in. The Bergamot is a Brooklyn-based husband and wife duo who is due to release a new album in the 2022 new year via AWAL. Alongside their well-anticipated album, they are also set to release a full-length documentary to accompany it which will be called State of the Unity. New release Burns portrays a strong sense of longing for someone that…
Airy, whimsical and floaty. New single bad4you from Andreas Owens lyrically speaks of falling in love with someone; allowing your walls to come down with that person and spending time with one another. It is taken from the new EP almost everything I’ve ever wanted to say. “I wouldn’t waste a minute if I had you all to myself, we’d be walking in the moonlight, staying up till sunrise, baby you can let your walls come down”. Andreas Owens is a Los-Angeles based singer-songwriter and producer. His new EP is an R&B infused, pop mash with a catchy beat to it.…
Upbeat, romantic, and pop-driven is this stunning new song I Must Be In Love from Aaron Taos. It is a journey through the emotions of the soul during the period of falling in love and realising you’re in love. Taos is an ex-Vassar soccer player and is originally from Connecticut. He has been playing the guitar since the age of 7 and was in bands; writing and playing music since his teen years. Originally, it was soccer that took his attention in terms of his career and he was on the All-New England team at secondary school. In college; this…