Author: Lucy Lerner

“Self-love should be a dance party” Eleri Ward releases the life-affirming song Do Yourself A Favour. It takes you on a journey of emotions through various genres creating a rollercoaster effect. The song starts with a mellow vibe and dreamy synths layered with ethereal vocals. Momentum builds as we are led into a retro dance-pop territory and then it switches up the tempo once again. Despite this, Do Yourself A Favour feels effortlessly smooth. “I had a meltdown one day; filled with self-doubt and insecurity. So I decided to “do myself a favor” by looking at a photo of myself…

Luxuriate in Gwendolyn’s Twisted Sheets, a stunning new single about right and wrong. Coming from a cinematic background, Gwendolyn knows how to create a piece of music that exudes passion and resonates within your very core. The track builds in emotion starting with an ethereal, blissful, soundscape which soon becomes bruised and stormy. It is teamed with expressive vocals, gliding instrumentals, and moving lyrics. “Something between right and wrong when all the witnesses are gone” Twisted Sheets has a tangible thread running through it which pulses with anticipation. It’s no surprise to learn that the song has just been signed…

Juliet July returns with her sublime EP Palm Trees in the Mist. If you are unable to travel this summer then let the lush tones envelop you in a mellow warmth. The single Gone features the sound effects of rain on the window and seductive vocals and sultry R&B makes you imagine luxuriating at home with a loved one while the summer rain falls outside. The Dutch singer-songwriter casts a sensuous silhouette with her music which merges R&B, soul, and jazz. Gone gently blooms with romantic possibilities and the melody will linger long in your mind. The EP is a…

I’m a victim of your criminal love Eli Gosling makes us feel young again with his new music video for Criminal Love. His youthful R&B/Pop sound is highlighted by colourful visuals inspired by his love for skate parks. It portrays a summer’s day out with friends and a blooming romance. It was right for us to quit it that night It was summer but we froze like ice I could see you weren’t committed Yes I could see everything I needed in your eyes We still can’t get enough of Criminal Love – it’s such a great song and we…

Andreas Vey’s new song River cleverly encapsulates the feel of water with cascading harmonies and rippling instrumentals. It’s an anthemic ode to overcoming a personal battle with anxiety and depression and giving in to living your life fully. We’re facing all our anxieties There’s something in the water Something in the water I wanna see So give in to the river Give in to the river We’re running free River starts slowly with a gentle folky feel then the melody builds and swells until it breaks its banks. Andrea Vey channels emotion in his vocals which dip in and out…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuwFRxP1R_o “Don’t hit my line when I blow” Surrounded by dilapidated London phone booths, South West London artist AyHay raps about rising through the ranks of fame in his new music video Don’t Hit My Line. People didn’t want to know at the beginning of his career when he was struggling, so he’s adamant they shouldn’t hit his line when he blows. Shot in a storage yard in London and directed by Jaden Sepulveda the visuals are a great representation of the song and are simple enough to let AyHay’s slick flows shine through without detracting attention from the point…

ALITA literally sparkles in her new music video Bodies as her lips are adorned with star-shaped sequins. A bouncy synth-pop track. Bodies, shimmers with an intoxicating melody and silky vocals. ALITA did a stellar job of creating the visuals “quarantine style”. With a simple premise and playful feel, the song shines through. “I’m almost always the only woman in the room when I’m writing music. I love and value my male collaborators, but there’s a different energy and camaraderie that comes from female collaboration and I was craving that. I’d wanted to write a song like ‘Bodies’ for a long…

Eli Moon faces his demons in killmeinmysleep. Luxuriate in the deep, bruised vocals and dulcet acoustics of the alt-R&B artist’s new single. The accompanying music video directed by Gareth Phillips was shot by Eli on his iPhone in his South London home. The concept of the visuals fits the mood and tone of the song and shows multiple Eli’s in his childhood bedroom, looking thoughtful. Shots including the blurred face and other 2 Eli’s arguing conjures many ideas. The child-like vocals echoing the lyrics also derive various connotations. People try to kill me in my sleep Thought it was a…

Marcus Arch’s new single Carnivore is a deliciously dark slice of indie-rock. The song begins with melancholy vocals and jarring yet hypnotic sound effects which build to a euphoric, harmonic crescendo then go back to dissonance. The song revolves around the idea of fighting a shadowy figure, real or imagined. The animistic vocal hook represents the primal struggle that we face – against the worst part of the human nature, or against a real life predator out to get us. The first half of the song is more subdued, giving an impression of quiet resistance, that becomes a much bigger…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__vcybBoY24 Maisie Peter’s new single Sad Girl Summer is a moreish slice of summery folk guitar pop. The 18-year-old British singer-songwriter tells s a good story about letting go of things with playful lyrics and a seriously catchy melody. It’s another sad girl summer Flowers on the side of the road Traveling beside each other No one has to dance on their own, oh-oh, so Take my hand and lose his number You don’t have to have another Sad girl summer Raise your glass, let it go Maisie Peters encourages us to celebrate the people in our lives who are…