Author: Lucy Lerner

This year has been a tumultuous one due to the catastrophic effects of the ongoing pandemic. Particularly with the enforced global lockdown that makes an already complicated world even more complex. Now it’s December (the supposedly joyous season) to reflect on the year and celebrate our achievements. However, this December is a whirlwind of emotions that The Ella Sisters have captured accurately with their new single Drunk On December. Their gentle vocals tell a narrative about not feeling that happy during this particular festive period “I’m sorry mum, not bringing anything home this year. And I didn’t call cos I…

Nothing beats a sentimental duet and OSKA and Stu Larsen have captured pure love and beauty in new single Honeymoon Phase. Vienna-based singer-songwriter OSKA and nomadic singer-songwriter Stu Larsen got together in Vienna to make not just one stunning song but two.  OSKA described the collaboration, “A lot can happen in only one day. Stu Larsen and I were meant to record one song in one day. We decided to record two songs instead and put them together – classic overachievers.” Stu Larsen adds, “I am very thankful for that one day in Vienna. OSKA is special, and I feel lucky for the…

Singer-songwriter Liam O’ Brien has released the music video for his acoustic pop track Higher Than Our Hopes. The track is filled with soaring harmonies and mellifluous melodies contained in an airy soundscape. Although there are melancholic themes the song is somehow uplifting. The slick visuals shot on an Alexa Mini reflect the emotion as Liam sings about moving on from someone or something that hurt you, and finally letting go of the past.

Langi’s new single Saucy Bredda is one of those feel-good songs we need in our lives right now. Reminding you of sun-slicked lazy days, and fun-filled nights Langi has bottled summer, happiness, and confidence in Saucy Bredda. “We created “Saucy Bredda” in the heart of Manhattan, New York during the summer. We wanted to create a free-spirited song that would boost people’s confidence and help usher in a more positive vibration especially in times like these. The song gives off a contagious feeling of happiness that will make anyone who listens, want to dance and show off their fresh attire.”…

LIKE TYE launches their sultry debut single Be That Man which takes us back to the ’00s but with the duo’s fresh spin. The R&B pair layer creamy vocals and a nimble flow over a luxurious blanket of rippling piano, toe-tapping percussion and a smooth late-night R&B beat. It is a well-crafted song with a strong introduction and a swooning chorus. “We wrote this track from the perspective of a person in a relationship where they realise they need to step up before they lose what they have. The beat had that throwback vibe so we were inspired to write something that suited…

Arms Of Who captures from the first note. Bayuk and Andreas Vey’s beautiful vocals compliment each other as they sing about their partner being with someone else after a break-up. The atmospheric soundscape, various textures and layers of instrumentals and harmonies weave a mesmerising tapestry. I wonder where you brush your teethand who is warming up your sheetsyou should be lying next to me Andreas Vey and Bayuk pour emotion into every note and you really feel for them in this circumstance of their loved one moving on with someone else. Vey’s falsetto bounces off Bayuk’s low vocals creating something…

Nice to meet you Big Love and Little Hollywood. The singer-songwriter duo thrills with the simply addictive song Enchanté. With its fusion of styles, there is something for everyone and you can get lost in their striking harmonies for hours. Enchanté starts slowly and stripped back but gradually builds to a finger-clicking folk-pop song with soft guitar-licks and a capacious soundscape which somehow makes the track sound even more intimate and inviting – clever stuff. The colourful visuals capture the duo’s fun and playful side. Enchanté is the ideal antidote to this rather dreary year.

IfeFinch is back with his hybrid of sounds on his new EP Lauded. His music engages listeners with infectious melodies, diverse beats and a gliding flow. He covers every detail of his work from writing, performing, producing, mixing, engineering as well as the artwork. His latest project is notably darker than previous releases so we caught up with IfeFinch to find out about the making of Lauded, who he would love to work with, the challenges he has faced during COVID-19 and what he has plans for next. Tell me about your new EP LaudedLauded is a project that took…

Written by Sofia Franco and J.B. Boone for a wedding, Before You Know It (Something Borrowed) is a crisp folk song filled with sentiment. Delicate strings are the base for heartfelt harmonies and intimate lyrics. The whole song transports you to the dance floor on a warm evening surrounded by twinkling lights, love, and smiling, happy faces. “My mother asked me to write a song for my sister’s wedding; she and my father are very close, so I made it a father-daughter dance song. Not going to lie, I definitely ugly cried while they danced to it!” Before You Know…

British singer-songwriter Rothwell unveils a compelling music video to accompany her intimate song Not In Love. The visuals have a dreamlike quality that pairs well with the ethereal soundscape and vulnerability in the song. Soaring strings and elaborate flourishes heighten the feeling of heartbreak and melancholy. The music video enhances the hazy mood and allows Rothwell’s heartbreaking vocals to shine with a subtle complexity. “In all this lockdown and isolation madness, it was loads of fun creating something that stylistically fit with the project whilst being limited to what we had access too! Together with Katie Sibley, we bought together…