Author: Lucy Lerner

Hatty Keane is a striking sensation from Manchester. Her powerful vocals and impeccable style are the perfect foundations for pop success. Upon getting signed to BGM, Hatty toured with the likes of Tinchy Stryder, JLS, Rudimental, Ellie Goulding, and Ed Sheeran. Fast forward a few years and Hatty returns from time spent in studios in Sweden where she worked with producers and moulded a new sound which fuses dark pop influences with retro orchestras. Now she brings us her new single ‘Pointless’ (Shirley Bassey anyone?) which projects elegant yet commanding vocals. Hatty is transfixing against the theatrical percussion soundtrack and…

OKIEM is driving through the Irish countryside as we speak “hands-free of course”. He has had a hectic summer performing, travelling and writing and it doesn’t end there with the UK dates he has planned including a much-anticipated show lined up next week at iconic London restaurant and live music venue, Quaglino’s. OKIEM is a Pianist and Composer whose style is described as ‘cinematic classical’ as he incorporates other genres into his classical piano music from electronic to instrumental to create a really unique, atmospheric sound. OKIEM says, “I am influenced by hip-hop to electronic music right through to pop…

Soak up the last rays of summer with Rider and her new single ‘A Little Light’. Although it’s not all carefree kisses in the sun as we also see the other side when life feels tough and complicated. The storyline in the music video becomes clear towards the end when you realise the shots of Rider in bed with someone throughout were not her boyfriend but a female lover. This is not just an interesting narrative to capture the viewer, but a reflection of Rider’s life when she was going through a difficult break up with a man and had…

Sam Way is one of the most anticipated rising British artists of 2017 and his much-awaited debut album ‘Archetype’ will be released on 22nd September following his debut EP ‘Architect’ and ‘Pretty Liability,’ a recent collaboration with Henry Dell. ‘Archetype’ is a very rich album with a blend of genres and Sam way’s soulful voice caresses each note, each lyric. Singer-songwriter, Sam is accompanied by a range of prominent instruments from the piano, acoustic guitar, live drums and a string quartet. ‘Archetype’ is about love, longing, and loss; an honest portrayal of Sam’s mind and particular situations he has been…

Listening to Kota the Friend’s music is like smoking; draw his music in, hold it in your lungs and slowly exhale. It will make your heart beat faster, your head swim. And it will stay with you. We have been fans of Kota’s for a while, waiting in anticipation for his sophomore project ‘Paloma Beach’ and finally it’s here and every bit as good as we expected. If not better. On the surface ‘Paloma Beach’ is a super smooth anthology where dreamy rhymes are drizzled over chilled soundscapes and nostalgic jazz samples. However, dig deeper and there are narratives about…

I don’t tend to get starstruck, but I was particularly excited about speaking to Reggie ‘N’ Bollie having watched and supported them while they were on X-Factor in 2015. They exuded vibrancy and positivity through their music and vivacious personalities. Full of positive stamina, always humble and sticking to their own style. They were runners-up in the competition and the UK soaked up their infectious enthusiasm and zest for life. After speaking to them two years later, I can assure you none of these traits have changed. Reggie ‘N’ Bollie are as down to earth, lovely and determined as ever.…

UNBLOOM is a London-based electronic producer and songwriter from Canada. He collaborated with his long-time friend Davey for his recent single ‘No Other’ which is taken from forthcoming EP ‘This Could Be Everything / This Could Be Nothing’. ‘No Other’ is an exploration into various genres from hip-hop to uptempo electronica and beyond. Funky beats and cosmic jazz intertwine with a vibrant energy and smooth vocals. UNBLOOM says of the meaning behind the track, “Although the single is a rumination on seeking pleasure in the present, the song brings into focus the stabbing feelings of regret and self-doubt that coalesce…

KOTA the Friend has released the LA-based visuals ‘Like Water’ off his upcoming sophomore project with Earmilk. Co-produced by Nimbus Beats, the song is about going with the flow of water not against it. The flow of water is the flow of life. Mellow and reflective you sink into the song gradually, one limb at a time until you are drowning in a river of beats and textures sprinkled with contemporary lifestyle references. Never has the word ‘flow’ for a rapper been so relevant. Kota’s lyrics always roll off his tongue effortlessly. “Chillin in el barrio with an old soulkicking…

With rave reviews from Fatboy Slim, David Guetta, Martin Garrix and Jax Jones you’re going to want to know more about Jaded. Their latest release ‘In The Morning’ is currently ‘Track of the Week’ on BBC Radio 1, has smashed the 4.5m barrier on Spotify and was also #3 on the Shazam UK Dance charts. Jaded consists of Nari, Jordan, and Teo who are from Iran, Italy, and London respectively. Last year the electronic trio smashed the scene with cult viral hit ‘4000Hz’ and they are set to do the same with their new track. ‘In The Morning’ is vibrant,…

Hayley Richman began her singing career by uploading covers of her favourite songs to YouTube. Quickly becoming known for her Radiohead covers, her huge social media presence has earned her much interest. Hayley has developed a large following via social media with over 10 million views and nearly 75k subscribers on the aforementioned YouTube alone. Two of her singles, ‘Take My Soul’ and ‘Marionette’ have recently been remixed and mastered for a debut vinyl release (pressed by Third Man Pressing). Now collaborating with new New York record label SoundEvolution Music, the future is very bright for this talented young artist. ‘Take My Soul’ has a…