Author: Lucy Lerner

Amaroun can be relied on for releasing innovative and thought-provoking music. Her new single Talk is no exception. A heartfelt piece, it focuses on a breakdown of communication between two people. It’s very relatable, whether it be about lovers, friends, family members or other situations. At times like this, people are talking more than ever and this song is even more relevant. “You don’t wanna talk about that, Don’t wanna talk about anything, I just wanna talk about us, I just wanna talk about love” Amaroun (aka Jay Brown) exudes an honesty in her music. Her vocals are soft and…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HP-NOqfDt4 “They ain’t ready for the wordplay” For a dose of reality look no further than Coventry’s grime maestro, Skatta and his latest track Shutdown. Featuring an ominous beat, razor-sharp flow and cheeky lyrics Skatta captures the listeners attention with his observations on life as well as real experiences. They call me Mr Kipling Yeah, I’m getting that cake True this life is a movie And everything is on tape Produced by DJ K-Dubz, Shutdown is taken from Skatta’s new EP Fight Night Flows and the music video was shot at a local boxing gym. “I stepped in the ring…

C Z A R I N A’s The Valkyrie: Immigrant Song is a real adrenaline rush. You are thrust into thumping drums and repetitive guitar with atmospheric interludes which make for a very powerful song. C Z A R I N A’s vocals are soft and airy but soon grow in grandeur and strength and at times sound almost pained. Lyrics are filled with brutality and reality as we reflect on our current situation, our survival. In Norse mythology Ragnarök depicts a series of events including a great battle which leads to natural disasters and the demise of several significant…

Alone is filled with sadness but also hope. Kyle Valentino saturates his new song with poignant lyrics and heartfelt vocals. A simple plucked guitar sets the mood and as the song carries on soaring strings add to the emotion and Rachel Philipp’s vocals halfway through adding another layer of sentiment to the track. “I wish there was someone out there, I need something I’m barely holding on” The theme might seem obvious but Alone tells the story of someone who might look like they are happy but they are wearing a mask. They don’t just feel alone, they feel lost…

Nothing in Common drops their heartfelt indie-pop anthem Temporary taken from their brand new EP Kicking Myself. The Stockholm-based trio wears their heart on their sleeve with relatable lyrics and gleaming indie-pop hooks. Lead vocalist Alice draws the listener in with her airy vocals and she is assisted by Bo on drums and Pelle on guitar. The band’s songs are driven by the darker underbelly of heartbreak and relationships. Temporary shimmers with intensity and you can imagine it being played in a movie scene where someone is saying goodbye to their love as they drive away. There is a feeling…

Ruby Jay wows with her empowering new single Vivid Dream. The piano-driven ballad is inspired by the film, ‘The Greatest Showman’ and is a coming of age tale about trying to find yourself during your adolescence (although I think a lot of us adults can relate to it too.) Fake smile up and down the hall People watching so your colors fall So caught up in expectations you can’t change Realize your imaginations never grey The LA-based actress and singer Ruby Jay is only 15 years of age, but her acting career began when she was five and performed in…

Scott & Young unleash emotions through their love story No Regrets. Emotions are heightened during these extraordinary times so it only takes a moment of the duo’s new single and music video No Regrets to set off some serious tears. No Regrets tells the tale of Julia and Christopher who once shared a romance and when they see each other by chance a decade later, they reminisce about their lost love. However, they also realise they don’t have any regrets (although as the song goes on, perhaps they are not so sure, “no regrets, I guess”.) “and although I don’t…

Memory by Salem Orion is a dreamy love song that captures your attention from the moment it begins. With a pulsing beat and languid tones, it draws the listener in. It’s a simple song about not wanting to lose your partner and for all to be left is a memory of them. Salem Orion makes it so much more than that with her expressive and honest vocals and the way the song ends quite suddenly leaves you wanting much more. Previous releases prove Salem is cherishing her dream-pop sound and releasing smooth and sultry numbers focused mainly on love and…

Inject summer into your day with Tingz by Ammy. Featuring some tropical tones, a languorous groove and vibrant vocals this song is what we all need in our lives right now. Tingz is not just a melodic jam perfect for dancing around your living room too or blasting out of car windows, but it’s a reassurance we need to believe in ourselves. If you’re not feeling your best, not feeling confident in your skills then let this song wash over you and make you realise you are amazing and can focus on the things you do well. It’s empowerment…

Goodbye is a retrospective chronicle of Grace Gillespie and a song which many music artists can relate to. It’s about trying to break through an impossible industry, dealing with financial responsibility and giving up on a life long dream. “Maybe now it’s time to sell all my guitars See what’s left of me under the sea of tangled wires” Grace Gillespie chronicles this and more in her new release. However, she soon realises she doesn’t want to give up or say goodbye to her passion. “But I don’t want to say goodbye I’m not afraid of dying now I’m afraid…