Author: Lucy Lerner

“Maybe I’m a sinner, but you’re not a saint” You simply get lost in the beauty that is Excuse Me by Neev. It makes you think of lying under a starlit sky believing anything could be possible. Acoustics feel like ripping water and echoing harmonies give you goosebumps. Neev’s expressive vocals feel delicate, intimate, and also very raw. Lyrics are relatable – the track is about not backing down in an argument, “and I would say sorry, were you predicting an excuse me?” Excuse Me is the fourth and final track from the Scottish singer-songwriter’s debut EP Forgiving Light. It’s…

Sometimes the most simple stripped back songs are the best. Acoustics which lull you into oblivion, lyrics that reach into your soul, and a male, female duet enough to break the sturdiest of hearts. You get all this, and more on Lily Kershaw’s new single Now & Then recorded with Goody Grace. Now & Then is the first single from Kershaw’s sophomore album Arcadia. Canadian artist Goody Grace heard the song and just had to be a part of it. The artists complement each other beautifully with their tender and expressive vocals. The simple music video relays the song perfectly.…

Oyster Love is the intoxicating new release from eclectic duo Juno Francis. The track is taken from their new EP of the same name and it contains 4 very different twinkly synth-based songs which dip their toes in a fusion of 60s and 80s disco-pop. New song Oyster Love immediately grabs and doesn’t let go. It’s a dark love song with shimmering synths and a groove-laden beat. Since the night clubs are shut, turn this song up loud, put on your heels, dig out a disco light, and go wild. Juno Francis describes Oyster Love as “the darker side of…

British Alt-Rock artist Matt Fryers pours his heart and soul into his recent double A-side featuring Face In The Window and Wasteland performed live at Manchester’s The Whiskey Jar. With intimate acoustics and raw vocals, Fryers really sets the tone for his expressive songs and makes you feel part of the live music scene once again. Despite the lack of live music and closure of UK music venues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fryers has been busy making music, using live feeds and social media to his advantage, and continuing to feel inspired. His double A-Side somehow feels more poignant…

Introducing Duka and his new single and music video Broken which is like a ray of sunshine to the eyes and ears. On the surface, the song portrays a happy-go-lucky feeling with smooth vocals, bouncy beat and upbeat instrumentals. The visuals reflect this feeling with a couple seemingly happy and in love, enjoying intimate time together but darker thoughts are underlying the surface. Broken is about a fear of commitment and the couple which were once laughing and affectionate soon look sad and scared, “I don’t think I’m ready for the real thing.” Duka is a singer-songwriter, and producer from…

The only spooky thing about Kid Travis’s SPOOKY SZN 2020 is how flawless it is. And the evil laugh and scary motifs to remind you it is the Halloween season after all. You get two tracks (and music videos) for the price of one with SPOOKY SZN 2020 – a playful, melodic emo hip-hop jam and a more slow-burning, melancholic track which lets us delve into the mind that is Kid Travis.

Float on air with Melissa Ramsay’s new single Free. The singer-songwriter from Melbourne truly delivers with this carefree single which starts with a pop vibe but drops into a melodic hook, shimmering synths, and pulsing beat with airy vocals floating on top. Free is relatable with themes of anxiety, loneliness, and trying to drum up positivity for a better life. “I wrote this a long time before COVID-19 but decided to release it now because I think a lot of people will be able to relate to the feelings of anxiety. It talks about feeling cooped, which many people have…

Quincy Mumford sets a smooth, soulful mood with his new single COME THRU. A mid-tempo groove meanders through sleek neo-soul notes and dusky jazz instrumentals and Mumford’s caramel R&B vocals with a dash of rap elevate the track even further. It’s luxurious, sophisticated, and oh so easy to sink into. “This song is about the two voices in your head having a conversation. The positive side, the dreamer, and the negative side, the one that doubts you. This song brings you into the mind of the artist while the groove puts you in a state of bliss.” – Quincy Mumford…

Amberlake’s new single Gold Dust sparkles with pop euphoria and is dipped in glittering nostalgia. Dreamy, throaty vocals courtesy of EMMA coat radiant synths and a warm, spacious soundscape. Gold Dust conjures the feeling of youthful romance and feeling free. Amberlake offers more insight into what inspired him to write such a radio-ready track: “After many years, I recently re-watched one of my favourite teen movies American Pie. This movie reminded me of the feelings I had for my first girlfriend while we attended our first prom dance together. Both of us were terrible dancers but we didn’t care. We…

Sophomooreik is hungry for more with his new single Gluttony. With a confidently delivered flow, wordplay that is second to none, and a pace that could rival Twista, Sophomooreik stands out amongst his UK hip-hop peers. Gluttony features a bouncy beat and Sophomooreik is in his element as he shares a snapshot of his North London lifestyle. Gluttony is Sophomooreik’s first release of 2020 and will be featured on his upcoming EP. It follows his 2019 debut EP EASYAS…(Growing Up). We look forward to hearing more head-spinning wordplay and semi-fictional tales from the very talented Sophomooreik “This is my introduction…