Author: Lucy Lerner

The innovative Kat Koan introduces her powerful new single and music video Pain. Written for her daughter, it is about the postnatal depression she experienced, but it is also a topic for our times. We are all going through pain, particularly in light of the pandemic and all the suffering that comes with it. The Berlin-based artist hits home with her poetry which is thickly coated in a desolate dust. She is no stranger to the melancholy but this track takes a different direction from her previous more electronic releases. The song shifts and expands, introducing new elements and moods.…

For a delicious slice of retro sink into the vibrant visuals of La La Love Me by Lola Lennox. From her vintage vocals to the nostalgic interiors and props the colour-infused music video and uplifting melody takes us away from all this dreary February has to offer.  “In a year where we cannot live normally, I’ve found it uplifting to day dream and go to places in my mind that feel like a colourful oasis, the La La Love Me video is an expression of that. It’s a heightened reality, of colour, sparkling dreams and a party for one. The…

Lu Wright releases her unforgettable debut, British Daisy. Hitting the sweet spot between R&B and jazz, this sweet bouquet of sounds is vibrant and fresh. Featuring a giddy melody and undulating instruments against a glistening soundscape, British Daisy is a well-crafted debut. “The title British Daisy stems from the typically British trait of putting on a brave face, instead of saying what we mean and acknowledging the fact that we are all fragile. After being in an unhealthy relationship in which my self-worth was slowly eroding, this song talks through the fight to break out of a bad relationship and…

Bungalow returns with their feel-good track Rockets. Despite it being zero degrees outside, Rockets will take you back to summer with its sunny synths and easy-going groove. Hazy qualities stem from the dreamlike soundscape to the smooth vocals. The duo has certainly hit the spot with this bouncy number. The Amsterdam-based pair has collaborated with UK-Norwegian label Balance It Out in the first of several singles, with a 6 track EP set for release later this year. Rockets will also feature on Kitsuné Musique, a compilations playlist, which will be Bungalow’s third collaboration with the Parisian trendsetters. Bunglaow may have…

Cloudy June is known for her candid storytelling coated with a glossy electro-pop brilliance and new single Monsters in my Mind is no different. With a seriously catchy vibe, the moody single coaxes those dark thoughts in the back of your mind. Exploring themes of anxiety and mental illness, the song lingers with its biting lyrics and memorable melody. “I ran away to hell and back / I’m feeling like a maniac / They hunt me down.” It’s an intoxicating cocktail of layers and an interesting direction for Cloudy June although she is always inspired by the more darker themes.…

There is nothing like live music. That blood-pumping anticipation, the rawness of instruments and vocals. The intimacy and the mood, the intoxicating energy and feeling of unison with the performer and audience. Oh, the memories. Well, here is the next best thing. Cherry Dragon unveils the acoustic music video of her single Altar. With just her vocals and the piano, she creates a goosebump-inducing performance. Cherry Dragon is a London based singer-songwriter of Nigerian-Irish heritage. It’s surprising the beautifully crafted Altar is her debut single as she sounds so effortless. However, not surprising is that Altar has just aired on…

Augustine’s new single Prom is soaked in emotion and nostalgia. The super catchy synth-pop number encapsulates the anticipation of a life-changing night. The visuals embody this feeling making you feel you are on the journey with him, looking out of the window at the twinkling lights of the city that holds so many secrets. “The night before prom came to embody this very tense and juvenile feeling of a life-changing moment. You know the feeling that everything will be different tomorrow? There is so much melancholia attached to it, but also excitement. It’s beautiful in a way. You never know…

Greya drops the visuals for her latest track Thrive. With an atmospheric backdrop, the emotive song is brought to life in a music video filmed by up-and-coming director, Hannah Hall. “The song itself is fairly straightforward, so we really wanted the video to capture the feelings and emotions that come with a toxic relationship.” The contrast in the visuals between Greya on her own and the shots with her partner highlight the feeling of isolation, but also the distance between the couple. Thrive is a powerful electro-pop song with many captivating qualities.

Lose yourself in the emotional thread that is Secrets by We Three. The sibling trip from the US has created a song that will be stuck in your head for days. Each listen brings renewed admiration for this song which is woven with many textures and layers from the piano backdrop to the pulsing reverb guitar, spacious soundscape, and of course the gorgeous harmonies. The song builds to an anthemic crescendo which is portrayed well in the visuals. Cos I should be feeling pretty, but I only feel aloneGot tonnes of people with me… they’re only on my phone Secrets…

One Day it will all be ok again. Trio ViVii portray this feeling of hope in their incredibly catchy single. The song is like a snow globe filled with glittering synths, a warm and spacious soundscape and the group’s notoriously dreamy harmonies. It’s like a comforting hug and makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. “On a rooftop in Brooklyn 2 years ago we had a farewell party to some good friends of ours that had joined us on tour. The 3 of us ended up alone, like we do most of the time… it started to rain and we…