Anna Shoemaker’s debut EP ‘East Side’ was launched a few weeks ago and has been celebrated ever since. The New Yorker effortlessly draws upon inspiration from an amalgamation of genres, from indie-pop, RnB, to alt-rock and hip-hop to bring a fresh new sound. Raised in Philadelphia, based in New York and her new EP ‘East Side’ recorded in Nashville, Shoemaker has an elevated sound that appeals wherever it may be heard. ‘East Side’ was produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer JT Daly (K.Flay’s ‘Blood In The Cut’). Shoemaker began to release her original music this Summer following her famous mash-up of some…
Author: Sophie Thornton
As Britain celebrates (or endures, depending on whether you see the cup half full or half empty) an intensive heatwave, artists are releasing suitably vibrant tracks to provide a soundtrack to our summer barbecues, festivals and park days. Petrie is of no exception. The British alt-pop duo released, June (with JESS) recently and it has been played on the loop ever since. The duo from Hertfordshire’s lyrics are laced with summery tones, from lemon ice creams to beach references yet reflect on the decay and folly of a summertime relationship. Laurie and George describe how the uptempo pop banger was…
Ajia’s new EP ‘Visions’, alongside its two singles ‘Flavours’ and ‘Real Love’ encapsulates everything exciting about the world of R&B at present. The caramel tones of Ajia’s voice, bluesy backing tracks and jazzy synths explore a more streetwise edge of R&B yet still seem to walk roads well travelled and a nostalgic dose of 90s R&B. The EP is dressed with soul and a real vitality. The South East Londoner utilises her choir girl upbringing to entrance listeners with deep and vibrant sounds alongside impressive falsetto, highlighted by a sequence of sassy lyrics. There is a real element of strength and…
Jesus Cmplxx’s latest single, SUVI, is a powerful statement of independence and artistic control. With mesmerising vocals and emotive synths, this self-released track explores the emotional depths of a breakup, reflecting the Toronto-based artist’s fight against the industry’s commercialised constraints.