Author: Lucy Lerner

‘TREE’ is the last single from Killa Yan’s self-reflective trilogy In previous single ‘WON’, Killa Yan revealed an untold tale of his battle and victory over fear. In ‘Tu’ he shared an encrypted message for his future wife which was hidden within analogies and metaphors. In this most recent and conclusive release ‘Tree’ Killa addresses previous relationships with family, friends, and ex-lovers and returns to his reflective tone. The trilogy was produced by Dublin’s native Shortcut and Chili. The singer-songwriter originally from Dublin is now based in London and has created his own label ALLIK Records. He began writing music…

Amaal releases the stunningly tranquil new music video for her single ‘Coming and Going’. The rising Somali-Canadian R&B artist is about how being in love can have its highs and lows. She says it was “inspired by a relationship that had no defining status. I think a lot of us have been in situations where we should leave but it feels so good to stay.” Amaal’s vocals are light and airy, the harmonies ethereal and the mellow vibe is perfectly reflected in the beautiful visuals where the singer looks positively angelic. The song reminds me of R&B tracks from the…

The unique Kill J has been releasing some fantastic singles ahead of her visionary debut album ‘Superposition’, set for release on 14th June. Following ‘Silver Spoon’, she has released ‘Addicted’ in recent weeks and now the brand new ‘Moon Sick’ out now via Nettwerk Records. It’s hazy dream-pop which shimmers like the galaxy and Kill J’s glacial vocals transcend time and space. Discussing her influences for ‘Moon Sick’ Kill J explains: “I was inspired by the multiverse theory within quantum mechanics. There as many universes as there are choices, for every choice we make, there is a corresponding world. Somewhere…

Juvenal Maze tests the borders of the R&B genre with his latest releases ‘In A Place’/ ‘She Just Wanna’ which are taken from his upcoming EP. Lyrics pour like silk over opulent hip-hop beats with a dreamy electro-R&B soundscape and soulful vibes. Both tracks compliment each other and are a perfect introduction to the young singer-songwriter and producer. ‘In A Place’ lies on a bed of gauzy tones with a subtle trap beat and electronic flourishes. ‘She Just Wanna’ is more hip-hop as the beat swirls and glimmers and Juvenal drops his poetic flow. Juvenal was born and raised in…

‘Impressive PR By The Sea’ at the Alternative Escape is back for the 6th consecutive year, introducing a carefully curated line-up of renowned music artists. This year the headliners are 90’s Brit Pop legends My Life Story who will be performing songs from their upcoming album for the very first time. Other artists featured are emerging international performers: punk rap act Juiceboxxx (New York), alt-rock act Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird (Australia), electro-pop act The Magnettes (Sweden) & solo songstress Kroy (Canada). There is a brand new venue this year – Door 77 formerly Bau Wau on East Street. In…

‘I AM’ is the much-anticipated debut release from rising alt-pop artist Vaughan. You find yourself immersed upon the first note, lost in Vaughan’s story, the shame he felt growing up queer, his sexual repression and hedonistic tendencies. Vocals filled with emotion, with a longing to tell his story, linger over an atmospheric template bedded in gauzy synths. It is intimate and aching in its ambient serenity. I am who I am, I can love a man or a woman, I can live a life I couldn’t, I look at the world colourfast at last, Walking on glass, You don’t have…

‘In Between Minds’ the new EP from singer-songwriter Rhys Lewis is melodically memorable and lyrically relatable. It opens with ‘Hold On To Happiness’ where his velvet vocals dance upon soft guitar lines. The tracks smoothly follow each other, standing out on their own as well as a complete package. Rhys Lewis knows how to push emotional buttons with each beautifully crafted song. The 5-track EP also includes recent singles ‘End Like This’, ‘Better Than Today’, alongside new tracks ‘Lonely in Love’ and closing track ‘Things You Can’t Change’. It reflects Rhys’s state of mind as well as the uncertainty of…

The Great Escape is gearing up to be a great festival and on May 10th some music artists and bands from New Zealand will be performing in Brighton during the 3-day music festival. Since being founded in 2006, The Great Escape has been firmly established internationally as the leading event for showcasing new music. To kick-start the festival season The Great Escape will introduce 15,000 music fans to new and established music artists. With over 300 bands playing in 30 venues over 3 days, The Great Escape is an important weekend in the annual music calendar. And it’s not just…

Cassyette might be reminiscent of a certain 80s pop frontwoman but she’s no carbon copy and smoothly bridges the gap between rock and 80s synth-pop. The eye-catching blonde has a sex-kitten look with an edge and admits her glam rock influences include 70s and 80s icons including Motley Crue, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Whitesnake and, of course, Blondie but she is also inspired by modern muses such as Yungblud, Haim and Royal Blood. Today, the singer-songwriter and DJ releases her single ‘Jean’ which has a head-nodding intro before the delicious caramel vocals sink in followed by an angsty, singalong hook. “You…

Harry Marshall’s new song ‘Mountain’ is perfect to sink into with its dreamy intro and dulcet tones. It’s a love song with varying emotions and an intense vulnerability. “Cos you’re a mountain, I don’t mind, How you keep so grounded, I want you to be mine, to be mine.” The Australian-born artist started his music career at the young age of 13 by busking in his hometown and performing in local pubs. He moved to London three years ago following a brief stint in Paris and shortly after released his debut single ‘Epilogue’. His debut charted internationally and was included…