Multi-talented musician Zoe Konez is the main songwriter in Cat Bear, in her solo songwriting guise. She is also behind London showcase “Stop Look Listen”, who has put on the likes of Eliza and The Bear, Kimberly Anne and Holly Walker. Neon Music’s Ty Bennett chats to Zoe about her new song ‘The Sweetest Thing’ […]

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 […]

The latest offering from California-based Evan Myall is something very different. Often very contemporary, while also managing to tip its hat at the past. ‘Basic Gardening’ is a genuine and surprising EP, full of intrigue and details not seen twice. Like a pleasant journey through a picturesque foreign land that never gets repetitive and offers […]

Deanna Petcoff is back with an energetic, bubbly single titled ‘Stress’. The song features powerful and dynamic indie rock elements, juxtaposed with her bluesy vocals. Petcoff does a great job of concealing intensely vulnerable, sometimes melancholy lyrics in a very anthemic and jangly melody. ‘Stress’ discusses the often hidden anger and frustration attached to intimacy […]

Two years ago, I saw Japanese psych-rock band Kikagaku Moyo in a half full pub in Dalston where they were touring their 2016 album ‘House in the Tall Grass’. They performed a pretty great show. This time around they really outdid themselves, playing an even better show at a sold-out Scala. With an album out […]

23-year-old Italian folk songwriter Violetta Zironi has recently released her stunning new single ‘Oasis’. Originally from Italy, Violetta started writing her first songs at the age of 16. After gigging with a country/blues trio around the North of Italy, she decided to focus on creating her own music. Her first single ‘Half Moon Lane’ was […]

Since opening Vinyl Revolution, an independent shop for music lovers, founders Simon Parker, and Rachel Lowe decided not to take part in Black Friday. Instead, they have created Bowie Friday, a day which celebrates the life and music of David Bowie, and raises money for MacMillan Cancer Support. Co-founder Rachel Lowe explains “Black Friday just […]

Last Wednesday 14th November saw Frenchmen Alexandra Grynszpan and Paul Armand-Delille, known as Polo & Pan play their sold-out headline show at East London’s Oval Space. Renowned for their healthy mix of disco and electronic music – Polo & Pan are characterised by influences of imaginary worlds like The Wizard Of Oz as an expression […]

Following their dreamy debut ‘If It Makes You Feel Better‘, KIRA is back with the equally hypnotic new single ‘That Would Be A Lie.  Continuing their 80s electro-pop theme the song is about “wanting something more from somebody and finally finding the courage to tell them how you feel.” The track pulses with hazy synth […]

There is something strangely comforting and familiar about ‘Nuances,’ the debut from Surrey four-piece Softer Still, released November 9th following the two singles ‘Turtle Bay’ and ‘A Sadder Sound’. The familiarity was apparent as soon as I pressed play, and continued throughout the ten tracks that complete this album. Softer Still has been compared to […]