Author: Lucy Lerner

Bedroom Walls by Etaoin is an earworm of a song. Written entirely on an acoustic guitar, Etaoin’s debut single features tender vocals, rich strings and relatable lyrics. The song conjures a melancholic mood with a little bit of euphoria thrown in as the song builds. Poignant and filled with raw emotion, Bedroom Walls stemmed from heartbreak, but the singer-songwriter who grew up between Ireland and the UK admits it’s about so much more. “When I listen to ‘Bedroom Walls’ now there’s a sense of waiting for my old self to come back. Not only waiting for someone else, but for…

At times like these, living a life of uncertainty, it’s cathartic to have a good cry. One song which might get those tears pouring down your cheeks is the poignant song Flashbacks from Zach Hood. With a base of gentle finger-picked acoustics, the song is layered with raw vocals and melancholic lyrics. Silky harmonies and a warm, spacious soundscape add to the mix. Driving down the highway to the school yardAnd you’d tell me stories ‘bout when you were young You used to be my hero, then you put up your guardI used to be so proud to be your…

Ella McCready releases You Saved Me, a delicious soul-pop soaked debut. Succulent harmonies and jazz elements gel seamlessly with buttery vocals and tender lyrics. You Saved Me is an intimate experience as it tells the tale of lost love, “I thought you loved me baby, I think about you daily, in the back of your car, where it all began.” Despite this being Ella’s debut single, she has been singing and performing since her early teens. Alongside her career as a singer-songwriter and actress, Ella does voiceover work and performs with her soul band at big events. “I think most…

As Per Usual by TOVE is like a warm summer breeze. And feeling like that during the cold depths of winter is no easy feat. Burnished instrumentals wash over you like water while limber, smooth vocals kiss your skin. The soundscape is soaked with lush, psychedelic instruments creating a shimmering and intense warmth and haziness. TOVE says the song was inspired by her teenage brother and is “about being called out for shit things you did, but instead of taking responsibility, you put gas on the flames and build up an argument about it.” As Per Usual is one to…

Songbird by Nathaniel Paul is an easy song to sink in to. On the surface it is sunny and carefree, the visuals portraying a group of friends on a road trip, enjoying life and a summer’s day. However, the song is much more thought-provoking and darker than that. Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Nathaniel Paul met an elderly man in a store during last year’s quarantine, and they had a conversation which resonated with him. The man said, “Life is hard when you outlive all the ones you love.” and Nathaniel got the impression he was thinking of his demise and how he…

knuckle tattoo by girlhouse is an intriguing song. With dynamic guitar lines which wouldn’t be out of place in an ’80s coming of age rom-com, woozy vocals, and edgy rhythm, it makes its mark and leaves you wanting to check out girlhouse’s music portfolio immediately. “knuckle tattoo is a memory of being lost on the east side of portland. created out of our house in highland park, it was inspired by the grungy guitar constantly chugging on the single notes throughout the song. tyler and i produced it in just a few hours, it came so naturally and felt so…

Like its namesake, Strawberry Wine is a sweet, potent affair. One drop on your tongue sends you spinning in a haze of emotion. Andrea Turk and Virgo Verse collaborate beautifully on their new single; the rich melody combined with their bruised vocals and harmonies is intoxicating and leaves you craving your next taste. 19-year-old musician, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer Andrea Turk explains how her ideas were brought to life, “I feel like this is it for me. I finally got to create something that really was a reflection of me in terms of who I am and how my music…

There’s no doubt 2020 has been an unprecedented year for us all and the usual Christmas festivities have taken a different turn.However, there is always hope for a brighter future ahead and we must celebrate and be grateful for what we do have. Artists have continued to make wonderful music this year, inspired by good experiences as well as the bad. We continue to celebrate music and all the joy it brings. So however you are celebrating this Christmas and New Year why don’t you put on our Winter Edition festive playlist in the background to make it even more…

Matteo Gravante grabs you from the first note of his intoxicating new single Hold You Close and doesn’t let you go, even long after the song has finished. Somehow it brings all emotions to the surface, pulsating just under the skin. It is beautiful and it is painful, raw and hopeful. “This song is like fresh air for my soul. I’m reborn.” Despite having started writing the song in 2019 and finishing it early 2020 before the world exploded, Gravante has managed to capture a range of emotions which resonate with how we all feel, even if he didn’t intend…

Shadi G delights with her latest single The Wound is the Place Where the Light Enters You. She flips the typical story of a relationship breakdown to describing it in three different seasons. “In the verse we get introduced with the feelings of curiosity and insecurities. Moving onwards comes the realisation of the reality of your current situation, ultimately leading to an awakening and liberation.” – Shadi G The singer-songwriter’s distinctive sugar whipped vocals stir emotions within you as you sink into the luscious R&B soundscape with floating petal-like notes and hypnotic instrumentals. Shadi G’s new single is imbued with…