Author: Lucy Lerner

With layers of emotion, cascading piano keys, alluring harmonies and sweeping strings, High Free Blue by Emily Soon and Whim is a breath of fresh air. Vulnerable, intimate and oh so gorgeous, the song is like a comforting hug after a difficult day. Australian born, Malaysian-Chinese singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Emily Soon and Portland based Whim decided to record this stunning song while separated by the pandemic. Somehow it gives it even more meaning and poignancy as we reflect on the past few years. High Free Blue is a fairly simple song but it has the power to release emotion…

Earlier this year Achilles x Jessie Lee Thetford released the simply beautiful piano-driven ballad For The Best but it has been taken to new heights with their recent Acoustic Mix. Artist and Progressive House producer Achilles comments on the making of the song, “Jessie and I knew we had a special song when we first wrote ‘For The Best,’” he continues, “So much so that before the original was even released, we started working on the Acoustic version. We knew the underlying song had so much potential to reach people’s hearts, not just within the Dance Music world, but to…

Sink into the dreaminess that is Reach Out by talented LA native ellie d. Dripping with silky nostalgic tones and airy vocals, ellie d. relays how you want to contact your ex when you’ve broken up or on a break but don’t want to be the first to reach out. It’s a simple take but told in such a raw, honest and intimate way that leaves you craving more. ellie d. reminisces on how her feelings inspired her to write Reach Out. She says, “I had just ended things with someone and wanted to tell them about this new job…

NORA is one of those songs that instantly grabs you with its luxe textures, mysterious sound and haunting vocals. With a forward-thinking electronic layer at its base, NORA compellingly fuses ideas and genres. And behind all this ingenuity is Sydney-based vocalist and producer Kid Fiction, an artist you need to keep on your radar. Kid Fiction has only been creating music since 2018 but is already making a name for himself with his intriguing style that you can’t place in a box. The same year, he toured around Europe with his self-titled debut and in 2019 released the enigmatic project…

FERGUS writes from the heart and captures those intimate real-life moments we can all relate to. In the acoustic version of Leave Me Light released via Goldun Egg Records and co-produced by Jake Gosling and himself FERGUS reflects on a morning routine as a partner leaves for work. He says, “I wrote it when we were just coming out of hibernation and starting to go back to normal life again. Dragging our feet and drawing out our goodbyes, saying “go gently and hurry back soon”. The London based singer-songwriter relays this simple tale with his distinctive vocals and tender finger-picked…

It’s that time of the year when it feels good to have a do-over. Whether it’s a new school term, a new season, or just a fresh start. Maude Latour caters to all of these feelings by dropping the catchy new break-up anthem Clean. From the get-go, the song grabs you with a shimmering indie-pop melody, unique vocals, relatable lyrics and a fun music video to match.  ok my room is such a mess but I swear I tried my best just to clear my head while my life’s blowin up I think I heard it from your friends You found someone new They say she’s…

Bloke Young joins the emo brigade with his potent new track Poison. Featuring a rich melodic croon and intoxicating beat, the song was produced by UK Producer JB Made It, who is known for working on Drake’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes. Bloke Young is a Canadian Singer, Producer, and Songwriter from Toronto. “The song is about choosing to be with somebody toxic, for the price of having company and companionship.” – Bloke Young Poison channels creative energy and delivers raw emotion through expressive vocals and an abundance of sonic textures. What’s your poison?

Introducing Remsen and his mighty new single BRACELETS & POLAROIDS. The powerhouse song is essentially about how relationships are not always the smoothest of journeys. The dynamic soundscape encapsulates hazy instrumentals and raw, emotive vocals. This is one to have on repeat and turn up loud to get the full effect. Taken from his album DMT which features more of Remsen’s unique and expressive sound, BRACELETS & POLAROIDS is an impressive song from the 19-year-old Nigerian born Toronto raised artist.

Get caught in a dream with Dent by Nothing In Common. With a shimmering soundscape and celestial vocals, the Stockholm trio reminisces about getting over a lost relationship. The blissful feeling the song exudes portrays the feeling of love, loss and heartbreak perfectly and the melody will linger long after the song has finished. The three talented artists have been releasing music for the past two years and are onto a winner with their latest release Dent. Dent is the first single from the band’s debut album Trips Around The Sun which is set for release this Autumn.

An introspective and relatable piece, Alien by Eli Gosling is a slick offering of contemporary emo hip-hop. The visuals match the mood perfectly and were shot by Eli’s brother Josh at dusk, as they both followed the suburban railway line to the woods. It enhances the hazy soundscape and feelings of loneliness and anxiety. “Sometimes, in this big bad crazy world, it feels like there are infinite amounts of people all around you, which can make you feel like a complete outcast. Some people will feel completely alienated, almost like they are all alone, floating in space. I wrote this…