Long Time Coming by singer-songwriter, and producer Bruno Lewis is an atmospheric song that transports you sonically to another place altogether. Beautiful string arrangements and passionate piano lay the foundation for expressive vocals and lyrics that resonate during this difficult time. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Bruno Lewis creates stunning music in London. Long Time Coming is a warmly intimate song that lingers long after it ends.
Author: Lucy Lerner
Lucy Lerner
Jazz ear. Style scout. Horror-sci-fi fan. Neon Music co-founder and editor, Lucy guides music reviews and streaming picks you can trust.
Drea’s song Indica is steeped in nostalgia as the rippling piano reminds you of the water. And that was Drea’s intention as she wanted to create a project from memories of childhood summers on the shores of Cape Cod. Drea says of the ocean, “It makes me feel overwhelmingly calm, grounded, and reminds me of my truest self. My goal for this project was to evoke that same feeling for anyone who listened.” Beautiful vocals wash over you like waves and delicate instrumentals create a sense of calm. Drea has really hit the spot with this sweet song soaked with…
Bring Me The Mountain by Uma x Lucy Lu is filled with moody vibes and vocals, and we’re all over it. Ideal for this time of year it encapsulates the feeling of walking under a bruised sky surrounded by dark shapes and shadows. Uma is a Barcelona-based artist and he has collaborated with jazz fusion artist Lucy Lu on this track to create something atmospheric and almost otherworldly. Uma describes Bring Me The Mountain as, “being seen when you are in pain and vulnerable… about the people who help you out of that and the people who stand by and…
Filled with texture, warmth, and light, Sans Soucis unveils her stunning new single Air. While attempting to avoid sounding too cliche here but it’s a fact that the song truly is a breathe of fresh air. Delicate vocals soar and slide over a crisp, glacial soundscape and intimate harmonies feel like birds gliding through the clouds. Air is the first single from the London-based singer-songwriter’s upcoming double EP set for release next year. It’s not just a track which sonically burrows into your head but resonates with its message of reassurance to those who have self-doubt. “Air is vital for…
Love it or hate it, ’90s influenced trends are back in a big way, and all thanks to celebrities and influencers. Kim Kardashian has been spotted with longtime friend Paris Hilton sporting velour tracksuits from Kim’s SKIMS velour range. Love Island’s Olivia Bowen has just launched a My Little Pony collection with In The Style, and Zara is featuring iconic ’90s images on their clothes such as Trolls, and Hello Kitty amongst a plethora of Disney characters. Gucci is all over the Disney theme too. Other ’90s fashion items that are back with a vengeance are Bucket hats a la…
Plenty by Gabrielle Current hits the sweet spot between pop, jazz, and R&B. The soundscape is warm and rich with jazz instrumentals creating pops of light. The young LA artist’s vocals are smooth and velvet while the pop hook holds your attention. “‘Plenty’ is a question mark. Some ties sever without a warning. It’s about the unanswered questions I’ve had to internalize and a false sense of ‘confidence’ that often follows the experience. Plenty is ironic, too, because what is plenty for the one that gets away sometimes leaves the other feeling empty. This is a song about that unevenness.”…
The cold has set in and the central heating is wreaking havoc on your skin. It was only a few weeks ago we were sporting healthy, glowing faces due to the Indian heatwave, and I don’t know about you, I’m not just feeling run down and lacklustre but it’s showing through my skin too. So how do you get that glow back without caking on the makeup? Firstly, with cleansed and moisturised skin I start with Rodial’s Instant Glow Primer. It smells of apricot and has beautiful light-reflecting particles that go smoothly onto the skin creating a stunning canvas for…
Just in time for Halloween, Exxy unveils her latest dark pop release horror film. The multi-talented artist directed, edited, and coloured the visuals herself wanting to portray a “dark twisted nature” during the spooky season. It started out romanticallyA storyline just like a dreamThen, the plot twisted tragicallyIt became a horror film Born from a broken keyboard in a dim room lit by candles, horror film displays Exxy’s sweet, airy vocals layered over a deep, bruised trap beat. The visuals draw you into Exxy’s mind as she portrays an ideal relationship that soon takes a turn for the worst, “aka…
Soak up the nostalgia with Laine Rex’s debut Money Down. Airy vocals, light, fluffy, shimmering synths, and gleaming guitar firmly rooted in the 80s make you feel you’re drifting on a cloud. Money Down is uplifting and bound to pull you out of the dregs of impending winter and doom. However, despite the fast-paced rhythm and vibrant visuals, there is an undercurrent of vulnerability and sadness. “The track is about those beginning stages of love when you’re not sure if it’s going to work out, but you decide to go all-in anyway. It’s about looking beyond someone’s past and choosing…
Ok look this ain’t just another song it’s more like therapy Sink into the mellow tones of Wait 4 Mine by North Londoner Loux. Merging conscious hip-hop and neo-soul with inflections of jazz, the track is like a massage for the soul. Expressing themes of mental health and overcoming the pressures of living in today’s society it relays these in a positive light and displays relatable lyrics. I know you may wait for timeI’m almost there still ain’t refinedTryna heal my state of mindYeah I know you gone feel the vibeFeel those chills grow deep insideAs long as you just…