Author: Lucy Lerner

Nashville indie-pop artist Mary Moore reveals the stripped back version of her 2020 pop-rock hit Cold Hands. It feels like a brand new song with emotive instrumentals, a taut melody and raw vocals against an airy backdrop. Cold Hands – Stripped soon builds to a rather sumptuous piece with soaring harmonies and a stunning delivery. Mary Moore has put a unique spin on a fun song about “meaningless hookups”.

Redd bewitches on her new single Middle Class Villain. It’s no easy feat for songwriters to break out of their niche and create something new every time, but Redd pulls it off with ease. Her genre-bending methods capture listeners with dramatic themes and an ambitious style. Middle Class Villain displays Redd’s punchy lyrics and fusion of retro and contemporary characteristics. There is the toe-tapping, head-bobbing entity that her previous release Heavyweight also captured but that is where any similarity ends. Redd says of Middle Class Villain, “This song is about a villainous character getting away with everyday atrocities, hence the…

Following her stunning release Beaches On The Thames, British rising artist Sarah Carton introduces Beautiful Boy. With her distinctive vocals and spoken word, she pulls the listener into her tale about mental health in relationships. She says it’s about “that despair from wanting to help someone you love, but they’re not in a place to receive it or help themselves”. The production by Ancona is crisp. Sarah’s voice stands out against a glitchy, dreamy soundscape with an ethereal overlay. Her debut music video portrays a complicated relationship and raw emotions against a glittering London backdrop. Feelings of confusion and loneliness are…

Florida trio flipturn unveils their whimsical new music video for Glistening. The track is filled with longing as melancholy vocals are draped on a bed of lo-fi indie-pop instrumentals. This feeling of yearning and daydreaming is encapsulated in the inventive visuals as real life and fantasy collide. “The video takes place in three worlds, represented by each of us,” explains the band. “Each world shows the contrasts between expectations and reality. A colorful vibrant birthday in a dark decrepit home, bright happy cartoons set against an empty, lonely world, and mirrors that reflect the opposite of each of our environments.”…

If you’re sick of seeing all the Valentine’s declarations of love, heart balloons and roses plastered on social media then the new single from Sophia Angeles is the song for you. Break My Own Heart is an anthem for single girls everywhere. Sophia’s sweet and airy vocals shine through a shimmering cloud of guitar-driven electro-pop. Protecting herself from having her heart broken is manifested through a catchy hook and chorus that will have you singing along in no time. “Creating ‘Break My Own Heart’ was an expressive breakthrough. I’ve always felt like I’m the queen of self-sabotage when it comes…

Husband-wife duo JUICYPEAR is back with another infectious single Keep Your Love On. Following their 2020 single Golden Sky, we knew their future releases wouldn’t disappoint. They have found their niche in music which has a serious pull and focuses on the positive. With heavenly retro synth pads, dreamy harmonies, catchy hooks and their trademark disco groove, this song will make you forget all your troubles. The song was inspired by love and marriage – not always easy when you throw a pandemic at it.  “Being married is not always an easy task. You may have to stretch in ways…

Chase Atlantic unveils the visuals to their super-charged single SLIDE. Featuring woozy emo hip-hop vibes and an insanely catchy chorus, this track has a pull to it will linger long in your mind. “Slide delves into a metaphoric, yet very personal realm filled with chaos, danger and brutal honesty. Living such a fast-paced, reckless lifestyle is bound to come with negative consequences, but nonetheless with the right amount of daring confidence and the ability to bounce back no matter the circumstance; it will always be just that for Chase Atlantic- a lifestyle.” – Chase Atlantic The music video for SLIDE…

Heavy is the catchy new track from rising artist Rosie Darling. With various sonic textures, smooth indie-pop tones, and whispery vocals Rosie delivers an enticing and well-crafted song. I know you’re tired of shit I pullBut you still pull me throughI must have had my eyes closedWhen I was I was hurting youIf it’s heavy to you then it’s heavy for me too Rosie Darling’s new single carries an honest reflection which is portrayed well in the visuals. Heavy is the follow-up track to Rosie’s popular first single Coping and will be featured on her debut EP out later this…

Lola Scott architects an addictive new single, 4E Jobless. Her effortless charm delights sweeping you into a dreamy haze, but the synth-tinged arrangements and bob-heavy rhythm soon bring you round. Playful lyrics which retain a sense of reality to the life of a music artist. “This was the first time a had properly quit a job with notice & made the decision to go full-time focus into music. At the time, I was working for one of my best mates. I was so shit at my job & the only reason I didn’t get fired was that she was the…

The enigmatic audio-visual collaboration MTRSS unveils the stunning Gospel version of their single Cali High. There have been various manifestations of the song but this one featuring Gospel and Soul singer MaKenzie Thomas feels like a joyful rebirth. MaKenzie’s voice slides smoothly along the shimmering melody. Beautiful harmonies have a dreamlike quality, and everything is held together by the silky vocals and warm instrumental interludes. A top 8 Semi-Finalist of The Voice US, Kentucky-born MaKenzie Thomas has been singing since she was 3 and has performed with Jennifer Hudson amongst many other accolades. She says of her collaboration with MTRSS,…