Author: Lucy Lerner

To whet your appetite for the return of live music, Toronto-native Terrell Morris drops a stunning performance of Renaissance (Live From The Rex). Featuring captivating vocals from Adria Kain, the song drips emotion from every pore. Guitar acoustics provide a languid groove and harmonies cascade over Terrell’s smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Just settle down I’ll show up Don’t gimme no run around, run around That run around been so us And I know what you been about, still about I done been around it so much Cause now I’m falling face first, yeah Face down in your love  The song and music video reminds…

No Rush is the kind of song that hits hard. Fusing genres smoothly, beautiful, emotive vocals, a piano ballad and an effortless rap that ties the song together, you won’ be in a rush for the song to end. Young Saab collaborates with ANoyd andYoung Rising Sons on this stunning song. Young Saab is a talented duo from Brooklyn and we can’t wait to hear what they have up their sleeves going forward.

Effy Lowan details a night out from a male and female perspective in her latest track Empty Places. However, there is so much more to it than that and the colourful visuals depict even more ideas. With sensual guitar riffs and Effy’s gloriously raw, melancholic vocals the song takes the listener on an intoxicating journey. Fellow British singer-songwriter Jack Bowden elevates the song even further with his vibrant wordplay and delivery – the two artists bouncing off each other with their unique styles during this portrayal of contemporary romance. Excuse me Bethany but there’s a really fit girl to the…

Regina Madre releases the intoxicating new release Never Be The Same. The song pulls you in from the first piano notes and sweeping strings, Madre’s powerful vocals and lyrics and the accompanying haunting animated visuals. I cried Like I never cried beforeI diedLike I’d never see the LordYou lied And it cut me inside, oh you liedAnd you triedTo cover and hide, oh you triedNever be the same Rebecca King Crews pours her heart and soul into her musical project Regina Madre and Never Be The Same dynamically encompasses her life story. She describes the song as deeply personal to…

London born singer-songwriter Alice D recently dropped her gorgeous new EP Where The Wildflowers Grow. Song Paper Roses is the perfect introduction to this 3 track EP which envelops bright, spring vibes. Incorporating Bossa Nova and RnB, Alice D’s delicate vocals flutter over a soft and sensual instrumental rhythm. “Paper Roses themselves aren’t real, the song describes a love that is fake / imitation of love. In the song I mention trying to “catch a flight on your paper plane,” which plays into the fake-ness of this relationship. I also reference the roses having “no aroma”, colour fading & the…

Fall in L.O.V.E with Lady Sanity’s slick new single featuring Jay Alexzander. With super-chilled, nostalgic vibes and sharp, honest wordplay, it’s such an easy song to let envelop you. “I really wanted to focus on more than the romantic aspect of love. With all the madness happening in & around the world right now I think it’s important to focus on self-love and how we display & respect each other’s emotions. It has been so dope working with edbl as I’ve been a fan of his music for a while now – he linked me to Jay and his voice…

With her distinctive vocals and a sultry tone, Jaydi Zavala hits the spot with her latest single never be the same. An inspiring song, it is about realising you’re not getting back what you are putting into a relationship and new friendships can be more fulfilling. Jaydi told Neon Music exclusively, “I got the inspiration to write “never be the same” when I started to realize and accept that a relationship I was putting a lot of energy into wasn’t being reciprocated. I didn’t want to spend any time mourning the lost relationship, instead, I embraced the new exciting and…

As a caffeine addict, Black Coffee by AVIV caught my attention but it didn’t end there. With gloriously chilled vibes, colourful visuals and relatable lyrics, the track is the perfect pick-me-up. Black Coffee is such a sweet song with spun sugar vocals and an intimate tone. AVIV’s personality shines through in the whimsical music video. The song exudes nostalgic, summery lo-fi vibes and captures your attention with ease. I’m looking forward to hearing what AVIV has to offer next, but in the meantime, I’ll happily take this Black Coffee to go, please.

Tori Thomas reveals her emotions in her relatable debut single It Gets Better. The song feels intimate despite a crescendo of harmonies and instrumentals. The stripped-back instrumentals heighten the sentiments and feeling of despair and then hope that things will get better. “This song was written trying to encompass the exact moment when you feel the switch from a desperate darkness to the slightest sliver of light. It’s not meant to be an uplifting anthem, rather a realistic depiction of the relentless perseverance it takes in reminding yourself things do get better over time”. – Tori Thomas Tori Thomas grew…

Congratulations to Maya Malkin for releasing a catchy indie-pop song that stands out from the crowd. Congratulations features an acoustic throb with an anthemic chorus, dynamic instrumentals and confident vocals. Malkin discusses themes of a toxic relationship where her boyfriend puts her down, gets jealous, paranoid and in bad moods, “you’re not a good person, do you ever know how to fake a smile?” She sarcastically sings, “congratulations, on being so popular, everyone hates you.” You’re a bully with a pretty faceAnd you love to put me in my place The Toronto-based music artist has made waves with her indie-pop…