Just like many other industries, COVID-19 has caused devastating damage to the live music industry. With many of us planning our summers around various festivals, desperate to see the latest act we had discovered or see someone we had worshiped for as long as we can remember we were suddenly diverged and headed on a different course. Unable to see loved ones, go outside, go to work we turned to arts to hold onto the norm or even escape the new normal we were faced with. We binged Netflix, watched endless movies, started to paint and rewatched live performances that…
Author: Montana Tallentire
“‘Always’ was written at the start, and is I think a candid and honest depiction of how I felt at the time; tender, warm and starry-eyed.” Joe Connor Little takes us on a journey through the complex emotions of newly-found love that rushes through our body and changes our view on life. The raw, authentic perception of the modern-day love affair is enhanced by the minimalist approach that creates an intimacy that I haven’t come across in a while between the artist and the listener. Talking about the production of ‘Always’ Little explains: “I wanted to create a sound that…
“It ties in with the concept of Death Stranding – the isolation and disconnection in that world and its people, that the protagonist, Sam Porter, is trying to connect again.” – Au/Ra We have recently been presented with a piece of work that creates the listener with an opportunity of reaching Utopia. The album ‘Timefall’ was created for Kojima’s upcoming videogame ‘Death Stranding’ and offers new music from artists such as Major Lazer, Khalid, CHVRCHES, Bring Me The Horizon, Au/Ra, Alan Walker, The Neighbourhood, Flora Cash, MISSIO and The S.L.P. RCA Records has partnered with Sony Interactive Entertainment for the…
“We can be everything, but we’re always The Greys” The Greys ‘Unfortunately The Response Has Been Less Than Enthusiastic’ is an anthem to all the independent artists trailblazing the path for the next generation. The EP is well-thought-out with each element of production considered to the fullest, in addition to the stand out vocals from Sydney Grey in particular at the start of ‘Special’. The EP arrives after a hiatus following issues with the band’s manager/ label rep in which he prevented the band from creative control. Each time they provided new material the response would be ‘Unfortunately the response…
“Is It Okay comes from a genuine place” Ciara Vizzard’s latest single ‘Is It Okay’ is a warm and energetic production of music that will break your heart and then build it back up again. With Vizzard addressing the conflicting emotions surrounding heartbreak stating: “The song is about being honest about mixed feelings, knowing a particular situation isn’t right for you but still finding it hard to let go of what it represented.” The song commences with a soulful guitar riff, while an uplifting drum beat presents itself further into the piece. Music Producer, Nosa Apollo (who has also worked…
Inspired by the music that pioneered the 70s and 80s, singer-songwriter and prouder Lyves makes a sensational return from supporting Coldplay on their European tour with the beautiful music video of her single ‘Faded’. Lyves powerful narrative of fading love takes the listener on a journey of hope in which overcasts the shadows of denial. The shimmering tones of percussion overlaid with the disco-inspired guitar riffs and smooth bass provide a beautifully arranged live instrumentation in which Lyves vocals can swerve in and out of, taking the listener along with her on her migration through faded love. The experience of…
‘Undrunk’ is a refreshing take on an exhausted take on the modern day heartbreak. The juxtaposition from the offset of the happy melodies intertwined with the sad lyrical composition provides an insight into the range of emotions that FLETCHER felt as the relationship came to an end. The song was penned on a rainy tequila-filled Friday night when someone mentioned they needed to get ‘undrunk’ so that they could write a song, inspiring FLETCHER to write one of my favourite songs at the moment. After hearing it for the first time less than 24 hours ago, it is the only…
I did not know much about Sam Fender apart from that he was announced Brits Critics’ Choice Award Winner 2019, alongside artists such as Khalid and Sigrid. So when his rendition of Ariana Grande’s hit ‘Break up with your girlfriend… I’m Bored’ came up on my suggested videos I was intrigued. I wondered what an upcoming artist could do to an already ‘powerhouse’ song which at that point was reaching #2 on the Billboard top 100 making Ariana the only artist since The Beatles to claim the three top spots. From the first 10 seconds of Sam Fender’s version, I…
Multi-platinum record producer Jonas Blue, the mastermind behind hits such as ‘Perfect Stranger’s, ‘Rise’ and ‘Mama’ is set to release his debut album ‘Blue’ on November 9th. With the ability to make the listener forget about their daily problems and become engaged with the feel-good anthems, it is no wonder everyone is in awe of the global superstar. Each track holds it’s own providing a different outlook on common topics such as love and life. The album contains features from established artists such as Liam Payne, Joe Jonas and Nina Nesbitt in addition to the discovery of upcoming artists such…
New Jersey singer-songwriter Audrey has just released her latest single ‘I Try’. The singer has garnered previous recognition from singing the National Anthem at different locations along the East Coast alongside Grammy exposure with her involvement in a Google commercial with Sampha. ‘I Try’ is a playful twist on 90’s RnB and Hip-Hop, with Audrey providing warm vocals that create a sense of desire and yearning for the summer to return. From the get-go, the production from Anwar Sawyer of Roc Nation provides a feel-good song with the complimentary combination of playful drums, in particular, the rolls of the hi-hats.…