Author: Henry Potter

Jvck James’ latest single fills your soul with psychedelic RnB earworms reminiscing music from the 00’s. This track follows up from his two previously released tracks earlier in the summer ‘Fears’ and ‘On My Way’ both also featuring deep bass lines and fresh stretched out synths. Producer LordQuest (SZA, ScHoolboy Q) cements Jvck James’ music into the RnB genre with ‘Wine’ showing musical inspiration from R.Kelly and Lloyd. The reverbs across the whole song widens the listener’s viewpoint of modern RnB. Jvck James’ vocals push the song through further levels with spaced out harmonies touching different standards of what British…

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Henley Festival hosts thousands of well-dressed individuals for five days along the banks of the River Thames with just one crucial code of conduct. Black-tie dress code. Now turning up to a festival in a bow tie and smart shoes, the atmosphere of the celebration was an eye-opener to what a gala can be. All of the festivals I’ve been to prior I’ve had mud and spilled alcohol on me before even setting up a tent! The contrast between Henley Festival and the festival norm is one of the features why this festival is well known. A spectacular evening of…

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Just Loud has just released his debut EP ‘Episode 1’. Showcasing his initial first impressions with a big festival tune ‘Ghost’ with more profound unearthed thoughts questioning how humans deal with love and loneliness. Born in Virginia spending much of his adolescence around his small local country church, Just Loud has now sprung away from his home with his rebellious and inquisitive nature to pursue music and expressing his discoveries and power of introspection. Produced by Dave “Sluggo” Katz, known for work with Neon Trees and Katy Perry, ‘Episode 1’ shines vibes from the 80’s, a trend revived and modernised…

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Henley Festival of Music and Arts is held every July on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames, and it isn’t like a festival like any other, the main stage floats on the river! This year, ‘UK’s most glamorous boutique festival’ is taking place on 11th – 15th of July. Using the facilities from the Henley Royal Regatta, which is held a week before, attendees use the grandstand previously to watch the rowing event, but for the festival of music and the arts, guests experience talent from a wide variety of genres and performers from R&B to classical, from jazz…

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Dionne Bromfield is known for previously co-presenting CBBC Friday Download, having positive features across The Guardian, The Independent and NME amongst others and now continuing the late Amy Winehouse’s musical style of neo-soul legacy with the release of her latest single ‘Can’t Unlove You’. The 22-year-old introduces her carefully developed sound with hints of early-era Paloma Faith layers of vocal harmonies and tails of Winehouse vibrato with this devastating love song which expresses her inability to move on a past love. Speaking on the track, Dionne Bromfield states: “’Can’t Unlove You’ came from me not being able to sleep at…

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I had the pleasure of watching AKA George (George Barnett) perform his headline show at Camden Assembly last week, and despite it being a smaller venue, he treated his performance and the audience as if it was a sold-out show at Wembley. Immediately, I was stunned by his confidence as he strutted onto the lit up in red stage to then slide straight into performing his brand new single ‘Stone Cold Classic’ without a sweat. A brave title for a debut single but undeniably, it is a Stone Cold Classic and the atmosphere of the venue helped prove it. Throughout…

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Fans flooded Alexandra Palace with beady-eyes awaiting to catch a glimpse of Ella Yelich-O’Connor. Mostly known as Lorde, Ella is to be considered the future of music in David Bowie’s eyes and was invited to pay tribute to Bowie at the Brit Awards. MTV 2017 VMA winner Khalid warmed up the audience with his very charismatic personality, and a solid mix of soul, synths, and rock serving tunes from his debut album ‘American Teen’ such as the heartfelt song ‘Location’ and his hit ‘Young Dumb & Broke’. Khalid pumped the venue with his ecstatic dance moves, mesmerizing light show, and brilliant touring musicians.…

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BloodPop® has recently released his debut single ‘Friends’ with Justin Bieber. This club single peaked in the UK Singles charts at #2, but who is his BloodPop®? Where has he come from? And how is he working with Bieber? BloodPop aka Michael Diamonds or Michael Tucker started his career in 2010 by uploading original content and remixes on SoundCloud with help from his mentor Cody Critcheloe, who is part of Ssion, a group who have helped design and direct music videos with Charlie XCX, Kylie Minogue, and Perfume Genius. In 2013 Michael signed to OWSLA and Transparent Records under the artist name Blood Diamonds. Grimes featured Michael…

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