“Ooze love, joy and PRIDE!” says Piera Van De Wiel, and she doesn’t have to tell us twice. The singer-songwriter and LGBTQ+ activist is talking about her new single, Love Is Meant For You, and this is not some empty gesture we’re talking about. Piera – who believes in embracing your true self and then some – has written a happy-go-lucky summer anthem that she hopes will not only resonate with her LGBTQ+ brethren but anyone with a heart. Which is most of us, right? “Anyone can love and be loved. As a proud member of the gorgeous LGBTQ+ community…
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Our favourite pop star Allegra released Used To Miss You back in May but is keeping our appetite whetted with a collaboration with none other than superstar DJ R3HAB for a brand new version of the track. A legend in his own right, R3HAB is one of the biggest names in the world, let alone the dance music industry. Used to working with established artists like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, the superstar reached out to the blossoming teenage singer after hearing her vocals for Used To Miss You and put his spin on the kiss-off track. Injecting…
LIVENow and Celeste have partnered so fans can see the singer-songwriter’s sold-out 5-night residency in Union Chapel in Islington in the comfort of their homes. Perfect for those who couldn’t make the show or simply want to relive it! It will be shown as one performance and available to stream on-demand from Thursday 15 July at 8 pm via LIVENow. Celeste: Live from London marks an important milestone for LIVENow as it is the first show to be shot with a live audience. This performance follows a string of successful live concerts from Maroon 5, Dua Lipa, Gorillaz, Ellie Goulding and…
Wyn Starks brings a fresh touch to a nostalgic sound with his pop-soul musical style. Influenced by Motown classics and 80s hits he caresses catchy tunes with his velvet vocals. The Minneapolis born musician wants to share the love with his listeners. He says, “I use my music to share a message. This is music that will make you dance and make you feel good, but it says something, too. I’m always exploring who I am as an artist, and I hope these songs can inspire others to do the same.” We caught up with Wyn Starks to discuss the…
Rising folk-rock star Leo Sawikin has just dropped his single A Whole World Waiting, and its accompanying music video. Tapping into the anxieties of modern life, Sawikin’s philosophy is to sit with the uncomfortable and unwelcome sensations which may plague us every day, and learn to bring and breed our own compassion towards ourselves and each other. “It’s just the pervading sense that things are getting more difficult in the world – and every attending emotion that goes along with it,” Leo adds. “It’s kind of like letting go of that and trying to figure out what you do after…
Boston-Born singer-songwriter Dynamyte enthralls with her new release Show Me You. With her powerhouse vocals at the forefront Dynamyte certainly sticks in your mind with her Amy Winehouse inspired sound. Dynamyte brings a fresh, honest tone to her music and uses various influences to “write songs that will impact people”. We caught up with the talented young LA-based artist to find out more: You’re a drumming prodigy, vocalist, Tae Kwon Do black belt and a Tik Tok personality. How do you fit it all in?!I don’t sleep! (Lol just kidding). I just have lots of energy and am always running…
The second offering from Singaporean multi-instrumentalist psychedelic rock master, Jonny Ong, details the stages of his grief in the wake of a painful breakup. Straying close to the precipice of despair, but never quite surrendering to the abyss, Isolation is an odyssey of an album, taking us on a journey of sound and emotion. From the very first few bars of the second track, Fools, it’s clear that Jonny Ong is utterly committed to the mission statement of this album – to convey complex and painful human emotion through music to the best of his ability, and to do it…
Brimming with infectious energy at the edges of the music scene, VISSIA’s unique brand of sunshine-fuelled alt-pop demands to be listened to. Her full-length release, With Pleasure, is a must-listen and is out on the 30th of April. A joyous pop offering that delights in detailing the full spectrum of the human experience, VISSIA plumbs the depths of emotion and love in all its various and complex forms. From the platonic love and friendship support of tracks like the stunning The Cliffs and My Wom, to the sultry vibes of the fleeting dancefloor romance explored on On My Mind, the…
Now we can really get excited about normal life resuming as All Points East have announced their next line up for their opening show on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Performing on Friday 27 August will be London Grammar, Jorja Smith, Loyle Carner, Celeste, Mura Masa, Mahalia and many other UK music talents. This follows the latest wave of exciting announcements for All Points East with Jamie xx and Kano (Saturday August 28), APE Presents Field Day with Bicep and more (Sunday August 29) and Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club and Caribou (Monday 30 August). As well as London Grammar, Celeste,…
It’s not often that a Christian country-rock band breaks into the mainstream as fully and successfully as for KING & COUNTRY has. But this band, off the back of their universally acclaimed Christmas album, A Drummer Boy Christmas, are gearing up to release the revamped deluxe edition of their album, Burn The Ships. And it’s magnificent. Featuring collaborations with the likes of Dolly Parton and Timbaland, the album boasts remixes, guest spots and genre-defying tunes galore. During these troubled times, it seems clear that the fans are the ones who have spurred them along to release more music, even when…