Author: Lucy Lerner

Alessandro Ciminata smashes his way into 2018 with his new single ‘Love Locked Out’. The song continues the theme of sparse electronica with heartfelt vocals and lyrics the singer-songwriter brought to the scene last year with critically acclaimed releases ‘Last Call’ and ‘Demons’. Alessandro Ciminata describes ‘Love Locked Out’ as a metaphor. “It means you have to keep your soul open, let someone see inside you. Let them embrace your problems; if shared they become easier to face. It’s an invitation to trust others.” Lyrics are poignant, “You keep my love locked out, when your heart breaks down, you keep…

Americana duo Ferris & Sylvester have released their new single ‘London’s Blue’ which is from their forthcoming EP ‘Made In Streatham’ set for release on February 2nd. With support from Spotify who featured it on their ‘New Music Friday’ playlist upon delay of release and Napster’s ‘New & Good’ playlist, the song is immediately uplifting. Featuring the pair’s intertwining harmonies and deep south feel with a smack of 60s Beatles toe-tapping nostalgia. With finger-clicking, slide guitar, walking baselines this track will definitely blast away the post-holiday blues. Regarding the song Ferris & Sylvester say, “This is one of our favourite…

Reggie ‘N’ Bollie’s debut album Uncommon Favours delivers a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Soca. Released via their independent label, F.R.O.D Music, this 17-track album features collaborations with Beenie Man and 2Face Idibia, spreading uplifting vibes and infectious rhythms.

Listen to the stunning acoustic version of ‘Told Me’, the debut single from Welsh pop duo Dusky Grey who released it independently exactly one year ago. It has been an incredible year for Gethin Williams and Catrin Hopkins who make up Dusky Grey. They wrote the song during their third meeting together September last year. Catrin first got in touch with Gethin after seeing some of his music on Instagram and reached out to him via Facebook. It took another year before the duo decided to meet in person and then Dusky Grey was formed. The follow up single to…

Singer-songwriter FERGUS introduces his debut song ‘You or Nothing’ which is beautifully contemplative and heartbreaking. His clear, tender vocals ride over delicately plucked guitars and sublime harmonies with a melancholic dreamy feel. ‘You or Nothing’ is produced by Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Shania Twain) and is the first track taken from FERGUS’s debut EP set for release in 2018. “Lift me up and hang me out to dry, wrap me up, lay flowers by my side, gather round and see me where I lie. Oh I’ll be loving, you or nothing” FERGUS is an exciting new voice on…

You know you’re in for a good time when you listen to music from producer and songwriter UNBLOOM. It’s uplifting, original and most of all, fun. Today he releases his new music video for ‘I Can’t Do It By Myself’ taken from his 2017 EP ‘This Could Be Everything / This Could Be Nothing’. Featuring UNBLOOM’s signature styles: bouncy hooks, polished, expansive soundscapes and plump pillows of synth-wave, this track will have you nodding your head and relaying the lyrics in your head as the day goes on. And just when you feel it can’t get any better UNBLOOM introduces…

French DJ and producer Petit Biscuit turned 18 the day he released his debut album ‘Presence’ which follows debut single ‘Waterfall’ featuring Panama (more than 9 million streams) and his recent single ‘Beam’. ‘Presence’ was recorded over the course of the past year and Petit Biscuit, a.k.a. Mehdi Benjelloun wrote, produced and mixed it himself between high school exams and sold-out tours across The States, Europe and beyond. The album was mastered by legendary engineer Chab (Daft Punk, Air, Sebastien Tellier) and includes contributions from Bipolar Sunshine, Panama and Lido. Petit Biscuit is a classically trained musician from a young…

The new EP from Shelly Ravid is sure to put a smile on your face and get your endorphins flying as if you’ve had a hard workout at the gym, but no need for the lycra. London-based, Israeli/Swedish musician Shelly has been on the reggae scene for a while. In 2015 she collaborated with dub producer Indica Dubs and toured around Europe with their track ‘Guide You’ which was played on BBC Radio. As well as doing backing vocals for names including Earl Sixteen and Danman, and collaborating with reggae producer Alberto Blackwood (Sly & Robbie) Shelly Ravid self-released her…

Reggie ‘N’ Bollie’s latest track On The Floor featuring Dancehall legend Beenie Man is a vibrant fusion of Ragga, Dancehall, and Soca. Released via their independent label F.R.O.D Music, this infectious single is the lead track from their upcoming album Uncommon Favours.

I have a weakness for R&B. It’s my full-fat coke, my frosted cupcake (with sprinkles), it’s my caramel macchiato (with cream) and my second (large) glass of wine. The dulcet tones of artists such as Donell Jones, J. Holiday, Bobby Valentino, Avant, Trey Songz, Tyrese…the list goes on. I just don’t hear from those guys as much as I’d like to these days. There is a new wave of contemporary R&B on the scene and don’t get me wrong, that’s good too. However, there is nothing quite like the traditional style that hooks you in and makes you feel heady…