Author: Lucy Lerner

909 by Damaged. immediately envelops you in its opaque grooves and when the vocals drop, you are instantly hooked. Damaged. manages to weave an emotional thread of pain, anguish, vulnerability, and soul in the brief 2 minutes and 29-second song, and most of that feeling comes from her vocals alone. The new song from LA-based artist Damaged. fuses angelic R&B and neo-soul with intriguing sonic flourishes and an airy soundscape. The overall effect is rather potent. “909 is about me going the distance for somebody and being let down. I wanted to create an honest track about how heartbreak feels.…

Despite being inspired by the demise of a relationship, Saachi Sen’s new single Don’t Say It is an upbeat pop track which is ideal for this transitional period from Summer to Autumn. With a summery pop thread running through, an insanely catchy chorus, shimmering instrumental flourishes, and Latin-inspired rhythms, there is so much to sink your teeth into. The Mumbai-born Londoner collaborated with producer Sam Ellwood on her new single and explains the inspiration behind it. “Don’t Say It comes from a gut feeling you get when something’s not right in a relationship, well before any outward signs. I wrote the ‘I don’t…

JUICYPEAR doesn’t know the meaning of sugar-free with their new single Golden Sky. It is a deliciously sweet song and one hit takes you rocketing to the clouds on a sugar high. With a funky, disco rhythm, syrup vocals, and lyrics about traveling in style, living in a dream, and basically loving life with the one you love. What’s not to love about this song? Husband and wife duo Jasmine and Jacob make up JUICYPEAR, “Jacob and I were thinking of starting a band and he joked that it would be funny to write slow R&B love jams and call…

You don’t have to be in a romantic mood to appreciate the acoustic version of Blush’ko’s Al Capone but it certainly conjures romantic ideals. Perfect for sultry summer nights the lovingly plucked acoustic guitar courtesy of Matty Fads warms your heart. Blush’ko’s raw vocals tenderly caress the melody with pure emotion. The whole song makes you feel like you’re on holiday watching a live band from the cozy confines of a dark hotel bar, entwined with a loved one. “Alfonzo Capone was a moonshiner and gangster in Chicago during the prohibition era in the early 1900’s. The song is about…

Gabby Wilson wants to Hug it out with her debut single, an electro-pop track which drips with sparkly flourishes. There is a funk and swagger to Hug it out which is hard to resist and Gabby’s powerful vocals shine over a super catchy melody and glossy instrumentals. The track is about a relationship that was falling apart and despite the uplifting beat the lyrics tell a darker tale, “We fight, staying up all night, We cry, barely getting by, We smile, only for a while, To cover up a lie, ‘cause then we hug it out.”  “Trust started to lack,…

If you’re in the mood for an upbeat catchy synth-pop this summer then head to Jodi Valentin’s Ghost. It’s a song that wouldn’t be out of place in a coming of age / Rom-Com film (I’m thinking 1987 film Mannequin featuring Kim Cattrall or more recently Jennifer Garner’s 13 Going On 30) with its fun 80s pop vibe, smooth vocals, and crisp production. I’d give anything to let you goBut there’s no controlWhen you’re haunted By a ghost Ghost is a breakup song where Jodi Valentin can’t forget about her ex-love, “everywhere I go, you’re my ghost”. The track starts…

“But I was left alone making angels in the snow” Zaliza’s Little Raptures immediately draws you in with its intricate yet soothing sound creating a blanket of warmth. There is a chiming in the background which is hypnotising and paired with repetitive lyrics and melancholic vocals it bores into your soul. “Little Raptures is a meditation on abandonment and choosing to find inner strength”- Zaliza A dark mood simmers amongst an experimental soundscape. There is a languid, lo-fi feel as you stretch out your limbs and get lost in the escapism that is Little Raptures.

Cause if all that matters is how I turn out in the end,Then I got all this time to spend There’s no running away from daysormay’s new single as it burrows into your psyche and questions the meaning of life. Soaked in chilled vibes with bursts of cacophony which reflect the themes of mental chaos and thought-provoking lyrics. The visuals for Running offer some interesting ideas combining a lyric and official music video. The alternative/indie trio consisting of singer Aidan Andrews and twin brothers Carson and Nolan Bassett noticed a rise in their listeners and fanbase following their previous single…

If you want a catchy, toe-tapping, and addictive song this summer then just think of 6 numbers. 02 20 20 is the new track from Xelli Island and it ticks all the boxes above with its glittering electro-pop qualities steeped in nostalgia. Xelli Island has outdone herself with a track that screams sync licensing. “’02 20 20′ was written during a really unique peak of momentum in my life, earlier this year. It’s about experiencing serendipity. I was adjusting to a new routine and thinking about the millions of little things that have to work properly in order for anything…

Sink into the melodious tones of Andi Galusha and her poignant new single Mama Gonna Tell. The piano-driven pop ballad is infused with emotion and a melancholic undertone. The Northern Californian artist wrote the song with Thorald and Isaac Koren (Fransansisco/BRÅVES/The Kin). It is an intimate track with relatable lyrics as Andi sings to her children and encourages them to have hope as she shares her tale of how she has recovered from losing her way, “Mama gonna share some believing, I had lost my way, I’m better now.” “This is the song of a mama who is striving to…