Author: Lucy Lerner

Iron Islands are a three-piece band (Martin Andrew, Alex Baker and Olly Brown) from all over the UK and are made up of piano, bass and drums. Forming around two years ago, having been in a number of bands, they came together and found a penchant for writing melodic, catchy rock songs with heartfelt lyrics and infectious musical passages. They used their influences from the 90s grunge scene with bands such as Nirvana to 70s funk like Parliament and even The Beatles and At the Drive-In to establish a band that comprises of just piano, electric bass and drums. Their new…

“I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me. That’s one thing I’m learning,” Dr. Maya Angelou. There is not just a message and background of the recent track ‘Human’ by ECKOES, but also a story of how it came to be. Featuring the acclaimed American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, and extracts of her poem ‘I Am Human’ (which is owned by Oprah Winfrey) it shows the devotion and ambition ECKOES has to her craft and the lengths she endeavoured to make sure the project was complete. ​ The British-born Nigerian artist…

As soon as I first heard the song ‘Human’ I was lost. Lost in an ocean of feelings, memories, emotions, awe. I just had to find out more about the artist behind it. Introducing Carter from Suriname. Apart from me being an idiot and getting the time difference wrong and calling an hour too early, our interview goes smoothly and although Carter is slightly hesitant at first, he soon loosens up and I get to delve deep into the mind of this incredible singer-songwriter who is mainly influenced by the many colours his country has to offer. He blends culture…

Underestimate Jack Da Union at your peril! A music artist from Berkshire who always had a passion for music, but fell into it by chance having previously been an amateur boxer. He says at the beginning of his music career, “It all came about my accident. I have the ability to freestyle, but never took it any further than that then someone missed their studio session so I was asked if I wanted the slot.” And producers really liked what they heard. An artist who can flit from genre to genre seamlessly, who has deep complexity within his lyrics as…

‘The Waters,’ the new single from Seaker, an independent musician based in North London, does what it says on the tin and is a simply tranquil piece of music you can immerse yourself in. The song was born out of a very uncertain time in Seaker’s life where she started to think more about things in reference to nature and landscape. You can hear this within the track as it emits a calm energy throughout in the placid melody, bursts of sounds as if you can hear nature around you and, of course, Seaker’s serene vocals washing over you. The…

SILVASTONE’s 15 track EP shows off his versatility when it comes to blending various music genres from Hip-hop, R&B, Soul, Trap to Dancehall and of course the ever prominent Afro-beats for which he is renowned. The EP includes current smash hit ‘Incredible’ featuring Ike Chuks and also the summer jam that was ‘Remedy’ featuring Frank T Blucas. ‘Are You On It’ is a dreamy, sultry track and ‘Still’ featuring Vicky Sola is a hypnotic love song. There are fast tempo songs and slower numbers, so something to cater to every mood, everyone. It is a great EP to listen to from beginning to…

New artist Kris Køllins has taken a classic Janet Jackson song ‘That’s The Way Love Goes’ which you think couldn’t be improved upon, but dare we say, he has taken it not just to another level, but another dimension entirely. Kris Køllins, a Washington DC-based singer-songwriter, and producer, has cultivated a fresh piece of work for the new generation. And then some. ‘That Janet Joint’ has a distinct R&B feel but is impregnated with a fresh electronic sound whilst keeping the intense sensuality the original track is known for. Kris says about his provocative remix, “I chose this record to…

Towards the end of last year, we wrote about North London Acoustic Indie Folk Duo, Naz & Ella, as they released debut single ‘Love Is Love.’ Fast forward a few months and here they are with their 4 track debut EP, ‘In Limbo!’ The songs take you on a musical journey with a wide range of topics from love to Brexit to being homeless. Naz & Ella have the knack of making music you can listen to anywhere, any place, but with a deeper message. Titular track ‘In Limbo’ features Naz & Ella’s beautiful harmonies, brimming with heartfelt emotion and…

If Neonomora’s voice, songs and music videos don’t resonate deep within you then surely you can’t be alive and breathing. This Indonesian singer-songwriter is an incredibly captivating singer to watch develop on the music scene; her unique sound is all consuming. Although she has only been in the industry for a handful of years and still so young, Neonomora has been creating a buzz internationally, earning the title ‘Best Indonesian Album 2013’ for her self-titled debut EP by Rolling Stone Indonesia and ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ from NET TV the following year. Neonomora’s voice sounds worldly, powerful and sophisticated and it…

Still attempting to stick to your new year resolution and get fit? Maybe Diplo and Autoerotique can help with their new single and music video ‘Waist Time’ which features high energy electro beats, amplified bass lines and pretty girls in cropped tops and pants, spinning neon hoops around their slim waists in a South London warehouse. If all that doesn’t encourage you to get up, get moving and get fit then nothing will. Grammy award-winning all-rounder Diplo is an American DJ, Producer, Singer-Songwriter and Record Exec renowned for “Where Are Ü Now” (with Skrillex and Justin Bieber.) He is up for another two Grammy’s next month for Album…