Author: Marcus Adetola

Singer-songwriter Tommy Ashby returns with the uplifting single A Beautiful Day. The song is an ensemble of joyous, dreamy soundscapes with gentle vocals and feel-good lyrics, embracing his Scottish folk roots. The heartwarming song features alluring vocals and intricate melodies.  Tommy Ashby says the song “describes how your memories can change in the remembering. Your recollection of a beautiful day changes over time, some details fall away and others come more sharply into focus. I also wanted to show how experiences are shaped by your mental state at the time. For example, the final verse describes rain on concrete, which…

Life can be sh*t sometimes, and while there is no sure fix, Ruby Waters offers good insight on her new single Open Arms. A warm and reassuring song with tender lyrics and melodies to brighten up the gloomiest days. Open Arms is deceptively simple, though that is where it is most triumphant, with the authenticity derived from relatable lyrics, vocal delivery, and guitar acoustics. “I wrote “Open Arms” in Spain last spring at a song writing camp I was lucky to be invited to. The song came so naturally. [It’s] about how I like to deal with shit, my outlets, and how…

American singer-songwriter daddi is back with an exciting new track in the form of Laced, the fourth single produced by Halo Boy (Good Charlotte, siiickbrain, Sk8, Phem). She explores love addiction, equating a smothering relationship to drug addiction. “Laced is all about wondering what makes someone so addictive” There is a perfectly balanced briskness in the transitions within the song as intimate and alluring lyrics matched by slick production take you on a captivating adventure with sophistication and charm. Think I picked my poisonYou’re my new prescriptionWith the right dosage I could get addictedFeeling so electricLet’s not over think itIf I’m what you want…

Following the release of Sinner, LA-based singer Delaney returns with Sinner (B Side). A more stripped-back version of the original song that shimmers with pop sensibilities, however, Sinner (B Side) appears much more emotional.On the rendition, Delaney pairs delicate vocals with tender sparse guitar acoustics to evoke feelings of an emotional rollercoaster, singing about losing herself in the idea of a new relationship and ignoring her gut feelings for the sake of feeling loved. It’s raw and creates an environment of intimacy and vulnerability. Sinner (B Side) is out now.

Magz brings intimacy and melancholy to her debut single I don’t like you at night.  The independent singer, songwriter, and producer from NY exudes vulnerability with her soft vocals and sweet melody to evoke intimate sensibility wrapped in bitter-sweet euphoria. Her heartfelt lyrics are nuanced by the existential crisis of loving an addict, and they blend into the textured and upbeat production pulsating with lush atmospheric sounds.  Boy you’re a stranger at nightAre you glad that I’m dead and gone?Why did you go to get high?And keep all my calls ignoredWhy did you leave me outside? I don’t like you at…

The Reason by James Vickery echoes 90s Soul/R&B music capturing elements of soul, funk, and blues. It’s evocative with hazy vocal textures that float over a lush backdrop of hauntingly soulful sounds to form a dreamy and heartfelt soundscape. His lyrics on the verses are emotional and slow-burning as they steadily unpack pulsating intimacy. The chorus is more up-tempo and catchier with a tinge of euphoria. When you think of modern songs that can become classic, The Reason should be on your list. “After my album, I was trying desperately to find something that made me feel something the way a lot of…

On Right Move, Ashleigh BANKX delivers powerful vocals, soaring vibes, and an eclectic array of instruments, cementing her versatility as an artist able to traverse genres fluidly. With a cultural juxtaposition defining her music as a British/African with Jamaican influence cultivating a kaleidoscope of infectious sounds of Afrobeats, the basslines of bashment, and UK trap bars. And, of course, in the intro, Ashleigh channels and pays homage to the late Amy Winehouse to complete her Afro-Swing sound. The self-assured and empowering lyrics shows her moving past being with a romantic partner she knows is not right for her. Heading over hillsyou…

KID TRAVIS drops TAKE FROM ME, an infectious and relatable track about the downright frustrating feeling of knowing someone you love doesn’t want you. He flips heartbreak on the tune despite the sad premise of the lyrics. One, two, three, one, two, threeI mix some HennessyThere is no leaving my mindYou know, you had mе held downNow your love is a ghost townI just might hit up your line The song is surprisingly uplifting, partly due to its beautiful production and rhythm. TAKE FROM ME is another talented display of good songwriting and delivery from KID TRAVIS, and we eagerly…

Sir Will brings vibrant intensity to the head-bumping track Weight Up. He delivers an aesthetically crowd pleaser with a positive subject matter, fine rhythmical verses and resounding production to match. The South-Central native drops punchy lines that flow smoothly, fitting perfectly in place on the hard thumping beat.Weight Up resonates as an anthem both in sound and a highly relatable theme which is about investing in yourself, putting in the work and celebrating the results. As Sir Will puts it, “The term ‘Weight Up’ stands for whatever you’re doing in life. You can always do it better and go harder.”

The debut single Disguise by Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi, taken from her upcoming EP Wildflowers, reiterates the beauty in simplicity. The song opens with tender humming and delicate vocals that slink like whispers onto a lush atmospheric soundscape intertwined with delicate instruments. The track shimmers abundantly with cathartic moments as Sophia subtly blurs the lines between intimacy and emancipative lyricism. “‘Disguise’ explores our tendency to imitate love that we misplace in the hands of someone who doesn’t deserve it, and the moments of clarity reflected as time passes.” – Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi Disguise is an intricate, soul-bearing, and achingly beautiful song.