Author: Lucy Lerner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ-AGDsqdrI I will not run away no more You don’t have to be a fan of Scooby-Doo to appreciate California artist Scoobert Doobert and his latest track Shaggy’s Anthem. It’s a unique guitar-driven song with an incredibly catchy melody. Despite the mellow sounding tones, the track has a darker theme. Inspired by the character Shaggy in Scooby-Doo it’s about pushing through and overcoming your fears. Shaggy was always scared in the cartoon but he would often be the reason the group would catch the bad guy. “Shaggy’s Anthem is about feeling terrified but overcoming it. About taking a stand while…

Jae Luna ponders the complexities of life through his latest single Mud. It is a blissful slice of reverb guitar-driven alt-R&B with a hip-hop / trap beat and soulful vocals. Mud is about a relationship that had to end as the protagonist became an adult and had to deal with all the complications and confusion that can bring. “It’s a song about bad timing, and mismatching with someone because of uncontrollable circumstances,” says Jae Luna. Miss you calling me babyIt’s been some seasons since we spokeAnd I’ve been feeding self-hatredI’m hiding pain behind my jokes The visuals perfectly match the…

“She said her favourite colour yellow,” sings Sam Opoku with a beautiful falsetto. Yellow is filled with sunshine via atmosphere-warping R&B and a gliding trap-tinged beat. The feeling of summer is embodied in Yellow’s meaning. It is told from the viewpoint of a young man who loses his heart to a woman during the summer. However, there is much more to it than that as the woman is not confident with herself as “her heart was broken” from a previous relationship. “It burns in July and it felt like a dream but a dream is the best kinda lie.” Sam…

For a moment the first few seconds of LMH’s Let You Go reminds you of Madonna’s Like a Prayer but then it changes tempo to a lustful soul-pop track. Filled with fire, LMH sings of a relationship that sizzles with sexual tension and release that makes you keep going back for more. You soon realise you have to let the relationship go once and for all as it’s no good for you. I feel your breath on my neck Tangled up in my legs You used to be all that I need Funny how things change you know You used…

Flõstate’s debut single Time makes you want to forget everything you are doing and sink your whole body and soul in its rich, mellow tones. Sultry, caramel vocals caress your skin, and nostalgic instrumentals and haunting sounds fill your head with dreams. It tingles and teases with atmospheric bubbles of bliss. It’s a hot tub accompanied by a lover and an ice-cold glass of champagne in a song.  The Canadian act consists of producer Michael Le and songwriter Avery Florence who express themselves via downtempo R&B and spacious soul.  “It was the first song that really made me feel a…

The Slow March of Time Flies By is a sentimental song by The Shadowboxers with dreamy undertones. It is richly narrative with wistful lyrics and heartfelt vocals. Taken from the trio’s debut album of the same name, it is a beautiful, intimate song with visuals that take the same tone. They show a girl scrolling through The Shadowboxers’ Instagram page and each band member singing different verses via videos interspersed with photos. The chorus is emotionally driven and harmonious as the trio comes together. Photos fade like memories The music stay, the color leaves Like water on a piece of…

Ora Violet’s Feel The Same is a rollicking ride from the get-go. The London-based rock group exudes a healthy dose of nostalgic rock n roll with their new single which produces a euphoric feeling. I got it all Against this wall I’m full of shame Do you feel the same? The group released their debut single late last year ‘Honey, You Did It’ to much acclaim. This is only their second single but it feels like Ora Violet has been making music together for decades. Feel The Same is so punchy and at less than 3 minutes you feel like…

Jump right into Teddi Gold’s bubbly new pop cut Confetti. Short and sweet it’s about valuing relationships and finding someone who loves you just as you love them and “the rest is just confetti”. Confetti is bouncy and upbeat with a spacious soundscape and bright touches such as firework sound effects. Teddi Gold’s bubblegum vocals shimmer and shine over a catchy melody. “I wrote it before this pandemic, but oddly the content of the song feels like it has more meaning given what is going on in the world, which is why I decided to have it be the first…

Jonny Glenn releases the flawless Don’t Wanna Let You Down. It’s a tempting slice of alt-pop with soaring melodies and a satisfying hook. On the first listen, the song comes across as a song based on a relationship with a second party. However, it’s more a message of assurance to ones self. We’ll spend nights Cheap red wine Look at flights Even though we can’t afford them I don’t wanna let you down I don’t wanna lose you now The piano chords, Jonny’s smooth delivery, and the infectious bassline and chorus are highlights of Don’t Wanna Let You Down. It’s…

Veda x Adam Arcadia’s Blood on Your Hands is a delicious tale of love and revenge. Brooding vocals tease sultry instrumentals, dark lyrics, and a smoky atmosphere. The languid electric guitar and Veda’s vulnerable vocals set the tone for the song. Adam Arcadia beautifully compliments them with his bruised vocal style. Their vocal styles flirt back and forth as they sing about being taken for a fool and getting revenge. The marks you left linger I cut my own strings Just to give them to you Blood on Your Hands plays out like a movie without any visuals. The sound…