By now I’m sure we’ve all heard enough of that word ‘lockdown’, as unfortunately over this last year, it’s one that has been spoken on repeat. We’re constantly reminded by our surroundings that we’re living through a peculiar time, whether it’s brought up again during the discussion at dinner, spoken about during work meetings, the news, or simply reinforced by the fact that we’ve seen the same four walls that make up our bedroom more times than we have seen our friends, family and work colleagues in the flesh for almost a year now. It’s a tough time. An odd…
Author: Grace Lovejoy
The month of January has always been a bit of an unwelcome one for me. I don’t typically hold grudges against the months of the year, but January is a month I have never cared for much. Every year it seems to bring a wave of pressure and panic into my mind, that no matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to get away from. I think it’s mainly to do with the fact that the start of a New Year now seems to be heavily associated with the idea that you need to reinvent yourself, to make this…
The lead up to Christmas, apart from the actual day, is probably the most exciting time for me. The crisp cold air brought from the changing of seasons, last-minute shopping, exchanging presents with loved ones, Christmas films, the streets being brought alive by the warmth of Christmas lights and the excuse to eat chocolate every day for the simple reason of, well, it’s Christmas! That being said, my most favourite pastime is, of course, the planning of outfits for the dinners, work parties and the big day itself. It seems this time of year brings the magic of self-confidence along…
Beaches On The Thames is the latest single from award-winning singer and songwriter Sarah Carton, and it’s the perfect song for those needing a brief escape from the lows of lockdown. It’s a cool and laid-back track that has such a free-flowing and easy sound. You’ll almost feel like you’re on holiday, watching the swaying of calm waves on the beach in time with the beat. Beginning with delicate instrumentation that is paired with what can be compared to the pattering of rain, or gentle crashes of waves, it becomes clear that this isn’t your typical indie track. There’s something…
My Name is a beautiful and utterly intoxicating track. It’s the focus single from the highly anticipated debut album Always Live for Always by multi-talented singer-songwriter and producer, Skott. You become instantly consumed by the opening of this song, which stars Skott’s unique and angelic voice, which is combined with a delicate piano melody. Skott’s vocals soon become layered, giving an echoing effect, creating all the more enchantment. The whole feel to the beginning of this song exudes a sense of delicacy, calmness, and serenity. This feeling does not last for long, however as the track continues to build and…
Love Angeles releases the honest and relatable track Somewhere that delves into that familiar and confusing train of thought ‘could the grass be greener on the other side?’. It’s a feeling we are all guilty of experiencing at one point or another during dating, whether we would like to admit it or not! The track begins with a repetitive guitar riff that’s delicate and beautiful in sound, which in turn creates the perfect foundation for the distinct lead vocals we hear next. The lyrics begin to unravel the meaning and emotions behind this song. We are soon joined by percussion…
Up and coming Los Angeles R&B artist 7even Daze brings us the incredibly powerful track Down that touches on topics such as heartbreak, loss, sacrifice, and newfound strength. It is wrapped up in a delicious R&B and Soul coating. Beginning with an enchanting and delicate piano melody that has a dreamy, fairy-tale like quality, as a listener you are instantly hooked in suspense, intrigued as to how the story is about to unfold. We’re unexpectedly joined by cool and distinct R&B style beats that change the feel of the track from delicate, to bold and powerful. The perfect foundation for…
OpenSoul releases the effortlessly beautiful and heartfelt Nobody Else. It’s a track that will surely have you wrapped up in your feelings. Nobody Else perfectly depicts those conflicting emotions we can experience during the early stages of dating, all the way from the positive to the negative experiences. Combining a hypnotic melody with a cool, relaxed beat, the perfect foundation is created for OpenSoul’s smooth and profound vocals that blow the listener away. Through elegantly written lyrics, OpenSoul expresses the feelings of excitement that comes with meeting someone new that you connect with, but also feelings of confusion when certain…
Zac Pajak’s Parachute is a summer heartbreak anthem that is bound to lift your spirits. Combining a fusion of upbeat pop, R&B beats, acoustic melodies, and soulful lyrics, the London-based singer-songwriter has created a track that will appeal to many music lovers. Parachute produced by Jake Gosling and released via Goldun Egg Records, is a song that ignites the feelings of strength, independence, and is perfect for anyone looking to music to cheer them on. “Parachute is the summer heartbreak anthem for anyone getting over a relationship, having been messed around for too long. It’s about that empowering moment where…
Throughout all the uncertainty we have been experiencing as of late, music will always be an art that we can rely on to bring us into a better and more positive place, even if it’s just for a moment. Too Hot to Touch is for sure one of those tracks! It’s the ultimate feel-good song from Crash Adams that will instantly put you into the Summer groove. Having already surpassed 300k streams from previously released singles, it’s clear to see Crash Adams is gaining strong interest from the music world already. The talented duo has been making music together from…