“I think I’m a normal person and I’m very similar to everyone else,” says Danish singer-songwriter Whigfield – best known for her 1993 single ‘Saturday Night’. However, talking to her about all things 90s pop ahead of her debut at Reminisce Festival on 7th September, it’s clear from the wisdom, positivity, and love for the music she shows that she’s no “normal person” within the industry. Speaking on her expectations from UK’s favourite old school club classics festival, Whigfield says, “I know it’s going to be awesome because the crowds from 90s music festivals are life-loving and down to earth.…
Author: Malvika Padin
Singer-songwriter Louise Golbey’s music comes straight from the heart. Writing about her own life and that of her friends, her songs tell relatable stories and she hopes that she leaves people with nodding heads, positive vibes and an enjoyable listening experience. Delving into the inspiration behind her latest feel-good track, ‘Different’, she says, “Dan Dare who produced the song has worked with some big UK pop and grime artists so he definitely brought a different (no pun intended!) angle to the production side of things.” “We knew we wanted to write a soul/ pop record together with a groove and positive…
In her own words, Sicilian singer-songwriter Vina Rose makes brutally honest music that conveys who she is and what she stands for – letting go of the fears that hold her back – and her latest single ‘Breathe Again’ comes with a message that reflects exactly this. Elaborating on the inspiration behind the track, she says, “It is a song of resilience. I wrote the lyrics to depict a difficult situation whereby there is a need to regain the inner balance and start to “breathe again.” The song is meant to encourage people to overcome fears and insecurities and to transform those in determination and self-confidence.”…
Brighton-based indie-rock five-piece TOY is most excited by the magic they feel within them when something is evolving and taking shape while they make new music. This raw excitement has led to the release of three critically acclaimed albums, and many notable performances in their career. Having been formed in 2010, the quintet’s sound has undeniably developed in the last nine years. While their sound has been described as a cross between psychedelic rock, krautrock, shoegaze and post-punk, their description of their own music is much freer and humorous. Speaking of their current sound and its evolution, they say, “Our…
With four thrilling tracks that pull you right in, Devault’s EP ‘JADE’ starts off with ‘Mafia’, which is accompanied by the crowning jewel of the project; a 13-minute visual adventure that hypnotizes with its technicality and story-telling leaving you unable to look away. There is deep darkness- unwelcome and unsettling yet somehow begging acceptance- that follows with each passing note of each track whether it be the thumping bass line of ‘Blade’, the synth-based stylings of ‘Runway’ or the quiet natural senses of ‘Rainstorm’ which features soundbites of thundering rain showers. Telling stories of mammoth proportions with minimal time wasted,…
Ghanaian alt R&B/Soul artist and producer ØBED delivers an exploration of the fickle nature of love in his swirling RnB offering ‘Sober’. The track-poised between RnB and soul makes use of pop and trap sensibilities and a smoothly autotuned vocal presentation captures listeners right from its first notes. With honest lyrics that tell the story of love that ends as soon as the good times are over, the single is relatable and evokes a sense of bittersweet memories among anyone who holds the scar of a failed relationship. Sonically, ØBED cleverly employs sliding leviathan trap groove pulses and contemporary electronics…
French artist Timsters has dropped his debut EP ‘Chapter 1’ an eclectic and enjoyable collection of smooth electro-RnB/classy-pop sounds. Starting off strong with the groovy beats of ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ the record explores a beautiful blend of masculine and feminine energies within its soundscape. Each of the eight tracks stands out uniquely- no single song sounding similar to another. With ‘Show Me All You Know’ acting as the perfect dance track, and the following ‘I Need to Know’, a slightly electronic offering making brilliant use of auto-tune to deliver a calm, yet powerful song suitable segues into the stand-out of…
Danish pop star Ea Kaya has been dubbed one to watch in 2019 having won praise for previous release ‘Tied Up’ but behind there’s a lot more to pop star life besides the obvious glitz and glamour, and she wants more people to know that. Getting candid about the sometimes “unthankful craft” of making music, she says, “I’m in a good position now personally. But up until recently, I had to study full time next to my music career simply to pay my rent. I had breakdowns every week because I was so worn out. I’ve never said this in…
From childhood dreams of being a scientist after watching forensic shows to following a vegetarian lifestyle for the past two years, there’s a lot more to London-based artist Hatty Keane than meets the eye. Described as feisty, at least within her lyrics, Hatty aims to empower her listeners. With her music she says she wants people to have the courage to “stand out, be out of the norm and be true to yourself.” Having made music since the young age of 16, Hatty, who has supported the likes of JSL, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental, has spent the last few years…
Mica Paris on her Ella Fitzgerald tribute show, new music, and book on women in the industry. The Queen of UK Soul speaks.