Author: Marcus Adetola

Jaye drops new single and stunning music video ‘DEJA VU’ that plays like a Steven Spielberg movie. ‘DEJA VU’ is a visceral reflection on the lengths one would go to find a lost love. It’s a love story in every sense of the word and you find yourself hoping Jaye finds his way. The violin set at the beginning of the song sets the stage for the introspective mood. Jaye’s laid back vocal performance complements the song and the lyrics are powerful and express the emotions vividly. The chorus is so mellow and catchy reminiscent of sounds from the mid-’80s.…

‘Albert Einstein’ by Colourshop is the latest song release from the Italian born South American music artist now living in London. Colourshop delves into the mystery surrounding love, identifying the complexities of love when compared to laws that govern the universe discovered by Albert Einstein. Yet even Albert Einstein could not make sense of love judging by his relationships. Colourshop tells his story with aplomb  – the brilliance of the folky guitar harmonies weave through the song punctuating his resplendent lyrics before driving into the chorus to make his point. In ‘Albert Einstein’, he reiterates love is to be experienced…

UK hip-hop artist oogie oozes creativity and completely immerses himself in his art judging by his new song GUUD GUUD. It is the third song on oogie’s mini-EP ‘Big Beans’, which he produced, mixed, and mastered himself. GUUD GUUD explores the doubts that creep into one’s mind when one is in a relationship with someone very special and everything is going well. The thought of feeling unworthy of love is a common feeling and a core-belief people have today. It is an interesting and relevant subject to talk about as it is prevalent in many relationships in society. oogie’s sound…

‘Do You?’ by Ashley Faatoalia, also known as Ash, is a ballad that takes you on a journey down memory lane of the good and the bad in a past relationship. Ash’s vocals are hushed and easy-going, but he still delivers his message: “It wasn’t meant to be, but that doesn’t keep me from thinking of you from time to time. Both of us were hurt but we really tried to make it work but we like making love the most. We are better off without each other to break us down. But I just can’t help it I gotta…

American-born Canadian singer-songwriter Virginia to Vegas (aka Derik Baker), has come a long way from been discovered on Youtube. Since then he has signed to Wax Records and had his most successful single to date, ‘Just Friends’ which reached the Top 5 on Canadian Radio and was featured on Taylor Swift’s personal Apple Playlist. In new single ‘betterman’ Virginia To Vegas tells the story of the journey of redemption to rediscovering a better version of one’s self. The track has a loveable chorus, vocal hook, and the repetitiveness of the melody drives the song into the listener’s brain (in a…

Dezabel’s new single ‘When It Comes To You’ tells the story of finding comfort in a trusted partner that is always there for you regardless of what you are going through. Someone who understands you – that friend or partner who makes you feel you can touch the sky and nothing is impossible. Dezabel is songwriter and producer Bilgi who gained his musical background back in the ’90s at the ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music). He furthered his experience at Berklee College of Music studying Songwriting and Music Production and collaborates with songwriters from the UK and USA. The…

Natalie Shay, the multi-award-winning artist from London, brilliantly captures the sound of the eighties with her latest single ‘Not The girl’.  Shay’s new single reiterates her love for the 80s with its rhythmic procession of synths, drum, and catchy vocals. It drives home the feeling of nostalgia from the very beginning of the track till the end. “I love authentic 80s synth and drum sounds, but I also love modern pop vocal lines and effects. And of course lots of guitars. I try to include a flavour of each of those things in my music. It was very important to…

Erik Frank the 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Romania will sweep you into paradise with his latest single which was released right on time for Valentine’s day. As the piano kicks in from the start you know you are in for a melodic track where the chilled-out flow is sublime and effortless. The melody ensnares you and transports you into R&B heaven. The lyrics are simple and uncomplicated but you get the feel of honesty and need in Erik’s voice. Twenty-two seconds into ‘Paradise’ sends tingles up your spine as Erik Frank sings wantonly with desire in falsetto before sliding into the…

Few tracks today encapsulate the spirit of the 80s as vividly as Wesley Gonzalez’s ‘Change’ which reminds me of a stripped-back version of the 80s group the ABC’s ‘The Look of Love’. At the same time, there is an authenticity to the feeling the track evokes. You sense in his eccentricity, one might say a disconnect, from the general view of what indie-pop is today. ‘Change’ is Gonzalez’s first single since releasing his 2017 debut album ‘Excellent Musician’ which he describes as “pre-therapy” and his upcoming summer album release is “post-therapy” which makes us intrigued for what he has in…

While some artists fit exclusively into genres, others adopt an audacious approach by making music that’s difficult to categorise by genre. Musicians have been doing this for a long time, but there’s a mesmerising new catalogue of artists today defying music genres in fascinating ways. And what’s not to love about Forrest Runs latest release ‘Leave the Lights’? It’s the perfect fusion of genres that works on every turn and, boy, does it sound so good. And it’s not surprising once you know the trio that makes up the band – hip-hop producer Judah, multi-instrumentalist Jayke and indie-pop vocalist Ayla…