Author: Lucy Lerner

Sink into the shimmering Align by Russell Stewart. Tender vocals glide across glitchy electronic structures, and emotion seeps into each pulsing note. Lyrics are raw and the buildup of intoxicating sounds elevates the track. Align is the first in a selection of new releases planned for this year. Russell Stewart spoke exclusively to Neon Music about his recent track, “I’ve been working on Align for a long time so it’s a relief to get such a positive and encouraging reaction to it, especially now I’m exploring more sides of my music that people haven’t heard before. I wrote it from…

ClemonsAndCo is a contemporary R&B artist from Detroit living in New Orleans. His latest release Toxic is a timeless R&B song with enchanting vocals and warm instrumentals. Inspired by artists such as Dwele and Musiq Soulchild, Toxic focuses on trying to do the right thing in a relationship but falling back into toxic habits.For a slice of early 2000s R&B nostalgia, it’s worth checking out ClemonsAndCo’s other releases.

In Madness by Canadian singer Constance is a powerful song in so many ways. From the tender piano ballad which is the perfect backdrop to Constance’s distinctive, emotive vocals, to the potent lyrics and visuals – it is very real and very raw. Inspired somewhat by the war in Ukraine it is relatable and relevant in so many other ways.  In love and in madness,In strength and in sadness,When all of the world feels like it’s giving up on you Constance had captured so much in her latest release. In Madness is a rather unforgettable song. She explains some of…

So My Love is an ode to a son but also an introspective song about how life has changed since becoming a mother. Singer-songwriter Leigh Franklin wrote So My Love when her son was four months old, but it took four years to find the time to record and produce the song. Parents can relate to the lyrics and time passing in a flash and your children changing quickly in a short amount of time. However, the feeling of struggling with your whole life changing and losing your independence is relatable to many listeners with various life circumstances. “One by…

Kid Travis continues to show his versatile voice with the single Jaguar. Soothing vocals float over a sweet, tender melody and realistic lyrics about the breakdown of a relationship, “I bet you’re out there getting wasted with those dudes at the bar, I get the notion that you ride around in his fancy car, yeah that might get you far, rolling round up in his Jaguar”. A natural storyteller with strong songwriting capabilities, Kid Travis continues to smash these well-executed bangers time and time again.

Bristol rapper B of Briz releases the mesmerizing Charioteer. Having completed a PhD in philosophy Briz is harnessing her philosophical training to try to make sense of life through her music. Charioteer begins with a dynamic, cinematic beat and airtight sound. Briz entrances with compelling lyrics against a backdrop of haunting choral harmonies. Charioteer leaves the listener wanting to press play time and time again to soak up more of the intriguing, expressionistic piece and dissect each lyric. Our own versions of Dionysian dismemberingAll of this for the sake of rememberingGo through the process of regatheringA cherubic vision, lions, bulls,…

“All my life I’ve been longing for a place called home.” SOLITUDE is a hypnotic single from Anna Stucky – a prelude to her debut EP FLOWERS. Rich, caramel vocals carry expressive lyrics and a deep ocean of emotion that creates an almost heady, otherworldly feeling. Intensely cinematic and atmospheric, SOLITUDE has an Americana-inflected sound with velvety, layered instruments that swell and ebb. Stucky is a singer-songwriter from Heidelberg/Germany. She describes her new song exclusively to Neon Music. “‘SOLITUDE’ is about being trapped in the norms of society and describes the feeling of wanderlust and the search for homeland.” Anna…

Worry by Luciana Zogbi is an inviting song filled with warm acoustics, serene vocals and a magnetic melody. The lyrics and twinkly instrumentals during the catchy harmonies are particularly charming. Despite being called Worry, Luciana’s song brings about a feeling of warmth and comfort. The simple visuals of Luciana alone in her bedroom highlight the lyrics of the song and add to the honest feel and intimacy of the track. Worry is out now.

Immerse yourself in the blissful bubble of sound that is Someone Should Love You by Jason Kerrison co-written with and featuring fellow singer-songwriter Leigh Franklin. The sonic landscape is filled with warmth and intrigue while channeling various emotions as it softly glides on an ambient wave and then slowly builds to a climactic and jubilant chorus. Kerrison’s expressive vocals complement Franklin’s distinctive and airy tones. There is a subtle retro nod in the root of the song and melting electronics. Jason Kerrison is a New Zealand-based multi-platinum, award-winning artist who believes in the healing power of music. He champions music…

Taylor Roche captures hearts with his breakup anthem similar feeling. Soaked in nostalgia, the song describes the feeling of trying to move on from a relationship and discovering a ‘similar feeling’ in someone new but you realise deep down you haven’t really moved on at all. “You’ve found a similar feeling in someone else,He owns the same kind of sweatshirts I used to wear,Gives you a sense of fulfilment, but it’s not the same,I found a similar feeling. similar feeling stands out with its anthemic chorus, relatable lyrics and of course Roche’s distinctive, heartbreaking vocals. Listen to similar feeling out…