Author: Lucy Lerner

Jazz ear. Style scout. Horror-sci-fi fan. Neon Music co-founder and editor, Lucy guides music reviews and streaming picks you can trust.

November 15th is a date you should save in your diary and eLectronic singularity is the event you need to go to. It’s an exclusive, one-time-only event featuring live music in the heart of London from international artists Northern Kind (England), Future Perfect (Wales) and Johan Baeckström (Sweden). It will be a melting pot of sounds and cultures rooted in electronica and synth-pop. Northern KindLeicester-based Electronic duo Matt Culpin and Sarah Heeley are otherwise known as Northern Kind. They have been making music since their formation in 2006 and popular early albums ‘53 Degrees North’ and ‘Wired’ smashed the album…

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“Gimme a sign that you’re still mine” Indie-pop sensation Alessandro Ciminata releases his new single ‘Signs’ via Yada Yada Records. It’s his second single this year and touches on loss and love and despite its fairly upbeat tone, contains poignant lyrics that tug on the heartstrings. “The ghost of you keeps my heart alive, Your shadow dances round the fire. In this bed I still feel for you now It’s like nothing had ever changed.” Alessandro Ciminata has a knack for telling a story and stirring feelings through his music which is always thought-provoking, whether it’s through emotive vocals, narrative…

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“You were mine, but life came and tore us apart, now I need to know who’s taking care of your heart” Roman Harris unveils the music video to his latest release; another dreamy soul-filled piece, ‘Upon A Lifetime.’ Every lyric, every note makes its mark on your heart. A satisfying rhythm and caramel vocals wash over you like a warm bath and, above all, Roman Harris knows how to tell a story through his music. ‘Upon A Lifetime’ follows debut single ‘The Smell of Heather’ and ‘Get Me Got Me’ which prove Roman Harris is not a one-trick pony and…

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“This song is for anyone who wants to escape from themselves, escape from everyday life and feel freedom” Today Alice Ella unveils the beautiful visuals to her sensual new single ‘Somewhere Else’. It’s a hook-studded dreamy pop song filled with light but with darker undertones. The track is produced by Scott Stoddart (one half of the well known production duo ‘Dasco’) features two remixes – a ‘future house’ mix by Jeff Nang and an ‘alternative mix’ by Uncon. Alice discusses her new release, “When I was writing the song, I wanted to get across the feeling of being so immersed…

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‘Bow Creek’ draws you into its world immediately with glittering synths, dreamy vocals, and a retro edge. The single comes courtesy of 23-year-old artist from Brighton, Oliver Spalding following the announcement of his debut album ‘Novemberism’. “The mood of the song was inspired by the twilight lightshow of Canary Wharf’s towering buildings and the gentle twisting of the DLR…” The new single portrays visuals of late-night London dotted with sparkling lights through Spalding’s smooth vocals, an ambient atmosphere and iridescent synth stabs. The album title ‘Novemberism’ means “to be melancholy all year round” and there is a distinct melancholic edge…

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Brother and sister duo The Luck is back with their latest single ‘Vertigo’ which follows the success of their pioneering ‘online’ music festival streamed on Twitch. The Americana pair has released an anthemic song packed full of harmonies, a feel-good rhythm and build up to a satisfying crescendo. It is about encouraging people to challenge and beat their fears. Max Luck comments on ‘Vertigo’, “We went through a period where we were just… overwhelmed, we were trying to keep up” he continues, “We had all these fears and doubts, we felt stuck, but we recognised the feelings, rationalised them and…

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“Our music paints a picture of how we see the world.” LA-based sibling trio The Greys release their debut EP today amongst much excitement. We caught up with the band to find out more about them. How would you describe your musical style?Sydney – We like to say our music is “Underground-Pop”. It’s a contradiction but we love to break the rules. Melodically we always find ourselves somewhere within the pop world, but Jayden’s production can steer each track in a completely different direction.Tell me about your debut EP ‘Unfortunately the Response Has Been Less Than Enthusiastic’Silas – The EP…

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Introducing the mysterious LA-based music artist, Handsome Luke, whose name is inspired by Ryan Gosling’s character in the 2012 film Place Beyond The Pines. During the film, Luke gets shot after robbing a string of banks which leads to his unfortunate demise. In Handsome Luke’s cinematic new music video ‘Blood Moon’ it shows an alternate reality where Luke is still alive and still robbing banks, accompanied by the stunning Audreyana Michelle. The music video is directed by Riley Robbins and fits the hazy, brooding track which is produced by Vybe, Tito Just Music and KJ Drapeau. ‘Blood Moon’ was mixed…

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London-based singer-songwriter Halia Jack offers a retro twist on a contemporary sound which is sealed with her distinctive vocals. There are elements of jazz, R&B, and neo-soul throughout her new EP ‘Dreamland’ underpinned by a funky groove. ‘Dreamland’ is as welcome as a fresh breeze on a warm day. Jack captures the feel of a modern woman through everyday thoughts and feelings in her lyrics. The EP launches straight into 80s disco vibes with ‘Waited Long Enough’. ‘Threw It Away’ has a fun pop sound, and ‘Criminal Love’ has warm 80s flecked synths enhanced by Jack’s sugar-coated vocals. ‘Heartbreaker’ is…

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“you left a bad taste in my heart” Sultry songstress Julia Church is back with new single ‘Crawl’ – an addictive track with a memorable melody and mesmerising harmonies. There is an expansiveness to the song as if you are floating through the layers. This, in turn, creates a liberating feeling which is ironic since the theme is about finding it hard to let go. Julia knows how to draw different textures and moods together to create ethereality and warmth. Julia comments on her latest release, “Crawl is my third single, which I produced with the super talented Ben De…

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