Otis Simpson’s ‘Army’ opens with gutsy horns, rich, soaring vocals, and punchy lyrics: “I’ve got to get me something, get me something good, I see it in your eyes you’d stop me if you could” The debut single from the UK soul artist is euphoric and attention-grabbing and Otis is set to do that with […]

The combination of Kyan Palmer and producer nicopop. provide the long-awaited breath of fresh air to the pop scene. With bittersweet lyrics delivered by smooth R&B vocals, there’s no better way to shake off the winter blues with this upbeat track. The instrumentation behind all of Palmer’s work never dims the light of his heartfelt […]

‘Be With Me’ is a feel-good, upbeat track from Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Tall Children. Also known as Ben Hughes, ‘Be With Me’ is his second official release. The foot stomping track is guitar-laden and his vocals are melodic and playful, adding to the carefree nature of the song (“Cos I lose myself in you”). ‘Be With […]

With our current pop landscape littered with autotune, Xanax and a blithe acceptance towards derogatory behaviour, there is something satisfying about uncovering a truly distinctive, musically-informed artist. The uncertainty and instability of our political climate, while breeding sensationalised escapism, can also provide the foundation for bona fide voices to flourish. Hackney-native and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Amahla […]

‘Handmade Heaven’ is the impressive comeback from MARINA which stays true to her sound without trying too hard. It is a sophisticated pop offering which sees MARINA’s return to the music scene after 3 years of being away. ‘Handmade Heaven’ features the award-winning and platinum-selling artist’s stunningly unique, ethereal vocals. It was produced by Grammy […]

With its grand entryway and simple, elegant menu, London’s L’escargot provided the perfect venue for Sadie Jemmett’s showcase for her soon to be released album ‘Phoenix’. The night began with a relaxing dinner in one of their small and intimate private dining rooms before we were taken to the performance space to see Sadie and […]

Vampire Weekend has returned after nearly 6 years with a new single ‘Harmony Hall’. It gives us a glimpse of what’s to come from their long-awaited double album FOTB (Father Of The Bride) which is set to be released later this year, and so far it’s very promising. ‘Harmony Hall’ is one of those tunes […]

Get lost in the dreamy vocals of Zachariah, a new pop/R&B artist based in LA who releases his new single ‘Winter Doesn’t Wait’. There is a wistfulness in this acoustic pop song delivered through lush tones and textured layers. My one complaint? At 2 minutes and 41 seconds, I am desperate to hear more. Let’s […]

ISLAND’s debut album, ‘Feels Like Air’, begins with their single, ‘Ride’. It’s a great introduction to the album, which likewise is as perfect an introduction as you can get to a band. Lead singer Rollo Doherty’s gravelly voice pierces the music so that you are forced to listen to the lyrics (“Tonight, I’m awake, I […]

If you like your music sticky toffee rich, dark, and sultry then look no further than Elias Boussnina whose debut EP ‘Shameboy’ is out today via Universal Music Denmark. It is an intimate and vulnerable representation of emotions we can experience during a relationship. Elias is very expressive through his smooth flowing lyrics and the […]