Author: Lucy Lerner

Singer-songwriter FERGUS releases a stunning acoustic EP ‘Close Quarters’ containing 4 of his much-loved songs which are stripped back to their core. The EP, out on 6th December via Goldun Egg Records is finely crafted with effortless sweeping vocals and delicately plucked guitars. FERGUS is known for his honest delivery, chiming harmonies, and textured layers and these acoustic versions bring out of all those elements. “‘Close Quarters’ is about stripping away all the fancy stuff and taking these songs back to the bare essentials – how they were conceived. I love how it brings out all the vocal layers and…

“Don’t worry, you’ll find it, For you” Saskia releases her stunning new song and accompanying music video ‘For You’ in partnership with Music For Mental Wealth. The song will send shivers up and down your spine as Saskia’s celestial vocals wind around the rippling piano and emotive strings. The visuals are appropriately Christmassy with twinkling lights and a powerful choir. If you have a home to go to, a door that’s always open for you Family and friends who know your name Living in an ever after, spending all your time together Knowing things will always be the same And…

Lose yourself in the silky sounds of M w S, the Italian songwriting duo who are making beautiful music from their London home. They have released their second EP ‘Grow’ and it is filled with the kind of soothing, soulful pop music we have come to know and love from the talented pair. The EP highlights the duo’s songwriting ability and includes the languid ‘Complicated’, the sultry ‘Grow’, the romantic ‘Moonlight’ and the soul-tinged ‘Positive’ amongst the 6 gems which make up the project. Giulia Magnani’s vocals are sweet but never cloying and Francesco Drovandi’s guitar strokes and feather-light melodies…

“Each track on the I AM EP helped me come to terms with loving myself” Singer-songwriter extraordinaire VAUGHAN has released his sublime debut EP ‘I AM’, a sincere account of his life experience and how it has shaped him. ‘I AM’ contains four songs and they portray the breadth of VAUGHAN’s versatility. His vocals are very honest and go perfectly with mournful piano melodies to more brooding electronic pieces. What fleshes out his music are his poetic lyrics. VAUGHAN lays himself bare for all to see and hear and we love him all the more for it. ‘I AM’ is…

‘Faithful’ is D’Melo’s third release and in its brief time period relays a bouncy, playful feel with a catchy hook and slick beat which will make you crave more. D’Melo blends a variety of musical styles with ease and his flow is water-tight. Originally from Nigeria, D’Melo’s roots influence his music as well as his childhood memories which he looks back on fondly. His older brother had ‘rap diaries’ and D’Melo would steal lyrics and memorise them for his own rap battles. He loves all things hip-hop and urban pop. In ‘Faithful’ D’Melo plays on the expression of stereotypes of…

“if we lose ourselves in the wind, yeah, will we get this purple feeling?” ‘Breathing In Reverse’ absorbs the listener immediately with its rush of psychedelia and eclectic sound and it doesn’t disappoint as the track carries on. The first few chords reminds me slightly of Radiohead’s ‘Karma Police’ but the song is purely unique mixing moody with the euphoric and featuring a foot-tapping thumping beat. Panaviscope (AKA Alex Duloz) is a multi-instrumentalist from Geneva, Switzerland, who composes, sings and plays all of his own instruments. His influences range from Pink Floyd and Air to MGMT and Everything Everything ‘Breathing…

“I chose these songs because they make me feel like a boss and when I’m working out I like to feel like I already am what I’m working towards. It motivates me” R&B Sensation Teenear has put together an exclusive workout playlist of her favourite, motivational R&B and hip-hop tracks to get her moving. Hopefully, they will inspire you too. The playlist opens with Teenear’s very own single ‘Dolla Signs’ – a song which is warm, sultry and glides along like smooth caramel – perfect for fans of Aaliyah and late 90s / early 2000’s R&B. The Miami-based artist comments…

R&B favourite Elias Boussnina is back with the funkalicious ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ released via Universal Music Denmark. It’s his final single of the year and follows hit singles ‘Closer’ and ‘Summertime Blue’.  The track was produced in collaboration with Boussnina’s longtime friend Jonas Bark (Jada) and is about how men are encouraged to believe that expressing their emotions is a sign of weakness and was written following the painful demise of a relationship. Speaking about the single, Elias said “In way too many situations I’ve found myself trying to hide what I’m feeling. I think I’ve always thought of crying as…

“The goals I have for my music career are all shaped almost entirely by my heritage and upbringing” ‘Wannabe’ is the new single from Shreya Preeti along with ‘Willoughby’ and it’s incredibly relevant in the age of Instagram, and projecting a particular image to the world. “If I see another stupid picture, I think I might just lose my mind” The Minnesota-native captures what a lot of us are thinking in a refreshing tone infused in an incredibly catchy, upbeat pop song. The visuals are bright and Shreya projects a warm and likable image. Preeti captures honest emotions and wisdom in…

Amy Swift releases her exquisite new single ‘Every Little Thing’ which incorporates soulful R&B and early influences of Motown. It sounds sophisticated and classic yet still remains fresh. Swift has rich vocals which croon around smooth harmonies and the whole track is underpinned by a retro swagger. It is delightfully feel-good with hip-swinging danceability. ‘Every Little Thing’ was self-penned by Amy and produced by long term collaborator “Nadeem”. It is about heartache and Amy revels in the lyrics which she delivers with passion: “Let go of love they told me, twice is enough and only a fool don’t give up…