Author: Lucy Lerner

Singer-songwriter Andi Galusha enchanted us during the summer with her stunning single Mama Gonna Tell. She is back with her new song Throw the First Stone which is filled with expressive vocals and intricate instrumentals. The blues/rock song has an atmospheric soundscape that is rich with emotion. The electric bassline shines with melancholic bliss in Throw the First Stone and Andi’s powerful vocals push the sentiment even further, heightening all the senses. Andi Galusha has found her niche relaying her passionate storytelling in a refined way that truly resonates with the listener.

Cassie Noble releases her beguiling new single So Like Me which features gorgeous acoustics and honest storytelling. Despite being stripped back, there are complex layers filled with emotion. So Like Me relays everyday life and the feeling of being dispirited. The song is defined more by a mood rather than with words and moves organically, enveloping the listening in a warm and welcoming embrace.

Olivia Deane is back with a sultry Christmas song which is bound to get you in the mood for the festive season. Christmas Without You reminds us of happier, simpler times. The song has a strong nostalgic pull and Olivia’s sweet vocals shine like Christmas baubles. “‘Christmas Without You’ is a song I think a lot of people will feel deeply after such a difficult 2020. Whether you have lost someone this year or there are empty chairs around the Christmas table, I want this song to remind everyone that we are in this together and you are not alone.”…

We were enraptured by Sans Soucis and her recent single Air and now she has released a charming, immersive animation video. The music video was directed by Sans Soucis and created by animator Sara Pozin. “The lyrics are dense with imagery and I couldn’t envision anything but an animation that could run through the words of ‘Air’. I wanted to create something minimal and at the same time layered, following the natural sonic development of the song and that’s why we’ve decided to create a psychedelic immersive experience that reaches its peak at the very end of the song. We’re…

Emily Gabriel dedicates her latest single Mr. A to her anxiety. The Tallahassee-based singer-songwriter breathes life and warmth into the song with soothing vocals and tender acoustics. It is an intimate song and highly relatable, especially during turbulent times. Mr. A is performed in such a comforting way as opposed to being filled with dark themes and angst. “‘Mr.A’ is a love song to my beloved anxiety. I thought it was clever at the time, liking anxiety to a bad ex. It balances out this more depressing content with some soft melodies, making it very appropriate for your ‘sad girl…

JUJO’s Revelation featuring JOSHCIRI x Outlaw The Artist was born to be turned up loud. Featuring an intoxicating fusion of genres it is bound to resonate as it relays the issues the pandemic has had on people around the world, “Quarantine away with monsters”. Melbourne based producer and artist JUJO has incorporated a torrent of emotions in his new track released in a stream of Punk Rock, Hip-hop, and Drum n’ Bass. “The vision was to harness the energy that makes people jump out of their skin and feel alive due to effects that anxiety and depression can have.” Revelation…

Juniper Vale’s new single Imagination is the perfect escapism from the turmoils of the world. Crystalline vocals and luxurious strings strike a chord with all your emotions. Sarah Jane Wood is the Nashville based musician who encompasses multimedia project, Juniper Vale. The project combines EDM Banjo music with art to form an immersive experience. Imagination has the capacity to take you to another place mentally and floods your senses with positive thoughts. The mesmerizing music is accompanied by illustrations that tell the story of a character called Sarah Jane and her giant turtle friend Senelala. So explore Imagination and let…

Dip into the nostalgic feel of Crybaby from up and comer Emi Wes. With sugary vocals and sweeping strings, Crybaby has a soulful feel which is minimal at first but soon hits the spot with its many layers. Emi’s mournful vocals weave around a dramatic orchestral arrangement and leave you craving more. A pulsing R&B beat and intricate flourishes elevate the song even more. Crybaby follows Emi’s debut single Issues. Emi Wes will be releasing her debut EP Departure on 13th November 2020, via No Rules No Limits.

As soon as you hear the first lyric, “I was on the other side, I will see you again”, you are engulfed in the emotional whirlpool that is Get A Rocket by Melpo Mene. The Swedish indie-pop artist had me at hello with this soaring song filled with luscious layers of shimmering instruments, atmospheric harmonies, airy vocals, and rich lyrics. It creates a euphoric experience with its warm, spacious soundscape and takes you away from yourself for a few precious minutes. Melpo Mene (his artist name is inspired by Melpomene, one of the nine Mousai (Muses), the goddesses of music,…

Cliff Drive by The Sunshine State exudes fun, youth, and freedom – couldn’t we all do with some of that right now? Projecting a beam of golden warmth, Cliff Drive is packed with punch and nostalgia. From the hazy guitars, dreamy vocals, and lush production it feels like basking in the sunshine. The Sunshine State is the new project of artist Skyler Stonestreet and Cliff Drive is her debut single co-written with Hayley Gene Penner (Lennon Stella, Charlotte Lawrence), and Nick Monson (Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez). Having previously written for artists including Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, The…