“Gonna fight, fight for you..and do it again,” L.A. Foster’s delicate vocals tell of the harsh negativity we subject ourselves to at times (“What have we done to ourselves?”) and her struggle to be her “purest, [most] honest self”. The introspective new song ‘Honestly’ reflects L.A. Foster’s own personal truth: “Having lived in many places far from where I was born has left me vulnerable, exposed, and at the mercy of others. In that experience, there has been a lot of darkness and of course much light.” Lesley Ann Foster is based in Montreal having traveled the world. While in…
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‘Haunted’ is the mesmerising new track from contemporary soul-singer and producer Steve Bamidele. “I was haunted before…I still go back there sometimes,” he admits, using his music to detail the feelings of chronic anxiety that he has suffered with. Music provides a form of solace for Steve and this track is a way to transfer those moments of calm to listeners, who may be able to relate through their own struggles with anxiety. It is slightly eerie, carrying the theme of listeners feeling ‘haunted’ by the music but also feeling a sense of hope that these feelings do pass. ‘Haunted’…
Foals are back! Their return has been met with much excitement and, to celebrate, they are releasing two albums and have also announced a UK tour. The tour will take place in June and includes a date at Alexandra Palace, which is a huge leap from the chaotic house parties the band would often play early in their careers. Foals – Jimmy Smith (guitar), Jack Bevan (drums) and Edwin Congreave (keys) have gained critical acclaim for their work as well as genuine fan admiration. ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost-Part 1’ will be released in March. The lead single from…
MAVICA is the stage name of singer-songwriter, Marta Casanova. Her 4-track debut EP ‘Gone’ released today was inspired by her move from her hometown Cartagena in Spain to London. The lead single from the EP, ‘Friethers’, is a heartfelt song, dedicated to her brother (“I’ll be there..if you need me”). ‘Fire’ has a more sombre tone and was the first single to be taken from the EP. It depicts a difficult time in MAVICA’s life following an unfortunate experience, but also how she overcame the difficulty. ‘To Lie Alone’ is a serene listen, but with stirring lyrics. MAVICA wrote it…
Lana Del Rey has released her third fan track ‘hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have – but I have it’, which follows last year’s releases ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ and ‘Venice Bitch’. The new single produced by Jack Antonoff is an understated, intimate song which showcases her perfect vocals against a simple piano backdrop. It is essentially Lana at her best. In the song, Lana Del Rey discusses family, fame, and religion. Although the lyrics are a little ambiguous (“Hello, it’s the most famous woman you know on the iPad”), it doesn’t take away from…
ISA’s stunning new single, ‘After You’ is about longing for someone, but can also be interpreted as longing for a dream, which you work hard to achieve and never give up on (“I’m after you, baby”). ‘After You’ is an inspirational, soul-baring song. It is moving and relies on only a classical piano and ISA’s flawless vocals. The song has a delicate melody, yet ISA’s vocals are powerful; no doubt because she is singing about her passion, which is music. The song was written by a close friend, Garren Edwards, on the last night of an intense songwriting trip. ISA…
“Honey for your love I’ll be a martyr,” Maeve holds nothing back with her debut EP, ‘Beasts’. The opening track, ‘Martyr’, is hypnotic. It has also gained recognition within the music industry and it’s not hard to see why. Maeve is a hugely talented multi-instrumentalist who originates from the Cayman Islands. Her three-track EP is abundant in real emotions about human relationships, such as ‘Empty’ which gives off Lorde vibes. ‘Eden’ is the last song of the EP and Maeve’s latest single. The song details a toxic relationship and the feeling of being trapped (“we become what we hate and…
Having strong following and foundation with singles such as ‘My Life’, ‘Light Up’, ‘Lonely’ and ‘No Gentleman’, Abel Miller wants to take us to his private island with his new EP. It certainly does feature tracks which would be appropriate listening if you were to find yourself on a luxury island. ‘Private Island’ features 6 tracks which are infused with the complexity, depth, and passion that comes with RnB, whilst adding his own modern twist. ‘Ride For Me’ is the first track to be released from the EP. Abel wears his heart on his sleeve and talks about his appreciation…
Saint Clair’s emotive ‘I’ll Stay’ is one powerful song. Having worked as a session musician, she “always knew [she] wanted to do her own thing”. We caught up with the London-based singer-songwriter (born Emma Topolski) to discuss what her songs mean to her and what the future has in store. ‘I’ll Stay’ is about “battling your inner-demons and trying to keep insatiable urges at bay,” Saint Clair tells us when asked what her moving song is about. “I was watching someone I love to destroy the things most precious to them so the song became a rallying cry of defiance…
Singer-songwriter MAVICA (real name Marta Casanova) has a new single, ‘Fire’, which is taken from her recently-announced debut EP ‘Gone’. ‘Fire’ is a song drawn from an unfortunate experience MAVICA faced when she first moved to Berlin in the harsh winter. Her experience with a sinister and malevolent landlord (“leave me alone”) may be the reason the song was written, but MAVICA decided to share her story upon realising that many other women go through similar experiences. The song is about, “being strong, finishing what you have to do without giving up even if terrible things happen on the way”.…