Author: Lucy Lerner

Introducing FRYA and the simply stunning single Changes. The Zimbabwean singer lures you in from the first piano chord and her emotive vocals. The beautiful song features on FRYA’s debut album Balance where world-renowned producer Mr Kamera lends his skills to some of the 11-track project.  On Changes, the poignant lyrics explore changes that are inescapable in life when you are dealing with love and loss. “Changes is a song that’s very dear to my heart because it was inspired by my mother, Juliet. I wanted a song that expressed my pain…honestly, but also expressed a realisation that loss of…

Madisyn Gifford’s single Except For You is a gutsy breakup song with a catchy melody and heartbreaking vocals. It’s the focus track from Madisyn’s debut LP I hate ur guts. The Canadian artist delivers a relatable song about missing aspects surrounding an ex but not the ex themselves, “I miss all the little things, but I don’t want you back.” The gentle acoustics pair well with the overall dreaminess and melancholy vibe of the song. The accompanying visuals are youthful and fresh. “The song is about missing every aspect of your relationship with someone(their house, the friends you had together etc.) except…

Rising artist Tana releases her bold new single Ritual today. Insanely catchy and empowering, it ticks all the boxes for a contemporary jam you want to have on repeat. Ritual discusses themes of money, power, success and is about being fearless. Tana’s delivery is confident and flawless. British singer-songwriter Tana aims to change the music scene for good with her creative vision and powerful voice. She recently signed her song Savage to Sony US & Babygrande records and has released a slew of edgy and innovative tracks. “Ritual is a song about manifesting money and wealth. I wrote this song…

Award-winning duo Big Little Lions is no stranger to releasing music regularly. Releasing a song a month is no easy feat especially when each song is compelling and unique in its own right. We are featuring two of their recent tracks, Goodbye For Now and From The Storm. Goodbye For Now has captivating qualities, a passionate chorus and is ideal for that Main Character soundtrack where you are going through something emotional. Big Little Lions says, “it’s about knowing you have to leave something for your own good even if it means leaving behind unfinished business.” From The Storm is…

Award-Winning Femi Leye from Lagos, Nigeria is fully immersed in music as a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Femi has worked with some music idols such as Youssou N’dour, Angelique Kidjo, Salif Keita, Akon, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Adekunle Gold, Johnny Drille, Ric Hassani, Brymo and more. Femi’s music is often soothing and languid yet highly spirited. It is heady and intoxicating, a treat for the senses. His sound is shaped by his heritage, music heroes and nostalgic eras. Today he releases his latest single Igba Mi De (My Time Has Come). It is a beautiful song with many…

Celebrate life with Ocie Elliott’s delightful new single With the Lights Down. As soon as you hear the first chord and the serene vocals come in, you will be hooked. The song has the power to take you to a place of peace and joy with its many layers of intimate nostalgia. It’s no surprise that the song was influenced by a summer night spent reuniting with friends. The Canadian indie-folk due Ocie Elliott have created a relatable song filled with warmth and tenderness. “With the Lights Down was written after Sierra’s last birthday, which takes place on June 21…

Skott’s new album A Letter from the Universe is compelling, to say the least. Her breathy vocals float over edgy instrumentals and forward-thinking production. Skott has a unique sound that you crave more of the more you listen. Single Rule The World explores a pool of sounds and rich textures that yield an ethereal melody and harmonies that you just want to dive into. “To me this song is a she. The production is soft, subtle yet strong and effective. With only a few elements, the chorus still hits in some mysterious way, without any impact or buildups. It’s like…

FALANA seduces with her stunning sophomore EP Rising. Filled to the brim with songs that pack a punch including Paper Planes, Energy, and Sweet Adetola. With a range of vibes to suit your mood, The Rising EP is themed around women’s empowerment and various experiences, and emotions that we all experience. FALANA celebrates self-love, romance and chasing dreams told from a female perspective. Canadian-Nigerian artist FALANA shines on the 7 track EP. It’s the perfect music to dip in and out of and play on repeat. Her tantalising vocals wash over a palette of warm instrumentals and winding melodies. Enjoy…

Today is a stunning release from Toronto-based POLUN x LU KALA. With an anthemic chorus, unique vocals and a colourful music video to boot, the song exudes nothing but good vibes. “Today, with LU KALA, is a powerful song about embracing your vulnerability in a relationship that’s slipping away. Love blinds us all and we wrote this tune to remind everyone that it’s OK to forget the world and give into your emotions.” – POLUN Producer and songwriter POLUN made his debut producing the 2014 Juno award-winning R&B/Soul record of the year, Can’t Choose by JRDN. Since then, he has…

about imagining things by la loye shimmers with possibility. You can get lost in the soft vocals, intimate acoustics and an ethereal soundscape. The song is the last single from la loye’s debut EP to live underwater. This is a stunning collection of songs in the same vein as about imagining things. Poignant lyrics float over vocals laced with melancholy and vulnerability, and acoustic textures. la loye is the project of 24-year-old Dutch artist Lieke Heusinkveld. to live underwater is out now.