Author: Marcus Adetola

Singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist PORTEOUS returns with his latest single ‘Angelo’. He has the knack for making a sombre song sound beautiful. Even though the lyrics are about the demise of a past  relationship it leaves a bittersweet feeling in your ears. You just want to bathe in the lyrics and no doubt this has the potential to turn into a breakup anthem. The emotion in PORTEOUS’s vocals and lyrics are palpable. I wish I could’ve said my last goodbyes Listen to one song, just “You and I’ Every night I dream, you sleep with me Eternity’s much shorter…

Leeds quirk-pop trio Badminton issued “I Was, You Were” on 2nd May 2019 (later appearing on the Try Getting a Reservation at Dorsia Now EP) alongside an indie-cinema-styled video. They featured on The New Music Monday at 5-star London hotel, The Ned.

Manchester band Larkins issued “TV Dream” in February 2019 on Good Soldier Records, an 80s-tinged, synth-pop rush that became a set-list staple and fan gateway. Read our review of their sold out concert at London’s Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen.

‘Write Like A Girl’ consists of three female artists who are touring the UK in May, celebrating women in music everywhere. Beth Keeping, Emily Faye and Vic Allen met last year when they were writing in Nashville and feeling disheartened at the gender imbalance on the US country scene yet inspired by the craft of Nashville songwriters – the singer-songwriters decided to host a music tour to put the spotlight on female songwriters. It’s easy to see why Write Like A Girl feel disappointed. The Hot Country charts in the USA show the huge disparity between the number of high-selling male…

While we’re only a few months into the new year, 2018 is already proving itself to be a standout year for music. From hip hop to synth-heavy pop music, the first few months of 2018 have already loaded the airwaves with some of the most listenable tunes we’ve heard in years, from new artists to performers we’ve hardly heard from since the 2000s recording new work. Before putting on another lame premade playlist, add these 2018 hits to your listening lineup: ‘Finesse (Remix)’ by Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B: One of the most infectious hits of the past decade, this…

Plunge into Cherri V’s new single ‘Swimming’, a musically adventurous song produced by XVR BLCK (SNE, Bobii Lewis, Basheba, Lylo Gold, Kojey Radical) and featuring Birmingham rapper Roxxxan. Cherri V is always on point with her real yet playful lyrics and with ‘Swimming’ she pushes the boundaries of the R&B genre by including the steel pan overlaying her soaring vocals. Electronic and soul rudiments are added to create a cutting-edge melting pot of fervent sounds and fresh tones. Speaking about the inspiration for ‘Swimming’, Cherri V says, “It’s about attraction, it’s about those daydreams you have about that special person.…

A new year demands a new playlist. It’s time to toss out those old albums and start listening to something fresh to welcome 2018. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the artists you need to have on your radar this year: Bonobo: Simon Green, who goes by the stage name Bonobo, is one of the most talented electronic music stars of the past 20 years, creating world music-influenced tracks that would be as at home at a Manhattan SoulCycle studio as they would a Brooklyn house party. Originally from Brighton, England, Bonobo’s easy-to-vibe-to sound can easily earn a spot on virtually any…

Collaborating at work can be difficult, whether you’re securing a company merger or just trying to get a PowerPoint to work. For musical artists, working together is, without a doubt, an even more perilous endeavour, with competing egos, styles, and creative visions working against an effective pairing. However, for a select group of artists, their natural talents blend seamlessly with the styles of musicians from other genres, creating hybrid musical styles that withstand the test of time; for every ill-fated Brad Paisley and LL Cool J collaboration, there is a stunning track that breaks the mold. Here are our favourites from the past 10 years…

Each year, there are countless new musicians who try their hand at a career in the music industry, but few find the following they’re looking for. While only a select few have the talent it takes to thrive in this competitive business, a group of breakout stars is sure to change the music industry for good this coming year. Before you press play on that tired playlist again, check out these five artists who will be everywhere in 2018. Fémina: This all-girl trio is revolutionizing the way we think about Latin music. Combining influences from their native Argentina, notes of…

Alessandro Ciminata is becoming the go-to guy for his unique atmospheric music which gently pushes and pulls you in with emotion and a rich tapestry of sounds. His last single ‘Last Call’ was electro-electrifying. It is so refreshing when you can identify an artist by their infectious melody and soothing voice, but one that produces consistently versatile and exciting music. With Alessandro’s new single, ‘Demons’ co-produced with Richard Frenneaux (Joseph J. Jones, Laura Welsh) a delicate guitar starts the song, but there is an underlying tremor which sets you a bit on edge. Then the song takes on a different…