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Album Review // PALE WAVES ‘Who Am I?’
The voice of a generation, Pale Waves release their sophomore album Who Am I?, serving as a manifesto of love and positivity.
Pale Waves, having shared a label, a city, and a stage with fellow indie-pop sensations The 1975, have often been referred to in their shadow; they wowed the world in 2018 with their debut album My Mind Makes Noises, which was soaked in The 1975-esque melodies. Their brand-new sophomore album, Who Am I? carries on from where the band left off...
THE LANES Release New Track ‘There’s A Locked Up Safe
A track to provide a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel, There’s A Locked Up Safe is the latest release from The Lanes.
Despite having nothing concrete to show in terms of their music career, Norwich-based The Lanes took a leap of faith and played the renowned Norwich Arts Centre, from which produced two sets of live demos. Following this, the band released their debut single, Take The Hint, in April 2020; they’ve followed this up almost a year later with the brand new single...
ALEX SIEGEL Releases New Single ‘Sangsuree’
A love song for a cherished friend, Sangsuree is the latest track from Alex Siegel.
Born and raised in Santa Monica, experimental singer-songwriter and producer Alex Siegel takes inspirations from genres all over the shop to create his tracks – notes of jazz, folk, pop and hip-hop all play a part in his ‘sound cauldron.’...
LOW HUMMER Reveal Music Video for ‘Never Enough’
Never Enough is the culture-bound syndromes inspired track from Low Hummer.
Hull-based quintet Low Hummer are known for using their music to dig into themes of social isolation, disinformation, and online manipulation; writing songs for the loved, the lonely, and the confused. Their new single, Never Enough, continues tackling such themes...
ALORA FARENWEH Releases Dreamy New Single ‘Riding A Tiger’
Alora Farenweh is transporting her listeners to another world with the new track Riding A Tiger.
Canadian dream-pop singer-songwriter Alora Farenweh sings from the heart, intertwining her own personal battles with spirituality to create gorgeous tracks, the latest of these being Riding A Tiger...
THE CRYSTAL CASINO BAND Release New Single ‘Waste My Time’
Waste My Time, the track that does just the opposite, is the latest offering from The Crystal Casino Band.
The Crystal Casino Band, formerly known as The Colonies, are a DC-based indie rock quartet. Changing their name as a result of the Black Lives Matter movement, the band said at the time “the protests over the last few weeks have caused us to re-examine some things, namely the implications The Colonies has within the context of history of race in this country. We can – and will – do better, BE better"...
MILLA THYME Releases Music Video for New Single ‘Borders’
Politically driven Borders is the brand new track from Milla Thyme.
Canada-based Milla Thyme is a hip-hop, soul, and jazz rapper, bassist, and producer, who has developed his own fresh sound from the foundations set before him. A socially-conscious musician, Milla produces music on contemporary and crucial social issues – his latest track, Borders, is an example of this...
YONAKA Return With Empowering Single ‘Seize The Power’
Seize The Power is the first single of the new era of YONAKA.
Brighton-based YONAKA first appeared on the scene back in 2016, and established themselves with the critically acclaimed debut album Don’t Wait ‘Til Tomorrow, released in 2019. Hardly a peep has been heard from them since, until now, and they’ve come back with one hell of a bang...
IVES Release Refreshing New Single ‘Let Me Know’
Let Me Know is the energetic new track from Ives.
Hailing from all over the world, Manchester-based Ives are a five-piece indie-pop band who have only been releasing music since 2019. Their sound is influenced by the likes of The 1975 and The Band CAMINO; combining memorable choruses with energetic melodies...
DYLAN DUNLAP Releases Heartwarming New Single ‘Follow My Echo’
Finding Nemo-inspired track Follow My Echo is the latest offering from Dylan Dunlap.
LA-based Dylan Dunlap creates music “that would have helped my younger self,” using his words and sweet melodies to fight the stigma and raise awareness around mental health. His latest track, Follow My Echo, does just that...
MOD SUN and AVRIL LAVIGNE Drop Music Video for ‘Flames’
Pop punk ain’t dead, proven by MOD SUN and Avril Lavigne in the video for new track, Flames.
Taken from his upcoming album, due out on February 12th, Flames is the latest single from MOD SUN, and it features global superstar Avril Lavigne. The track is an emotionally fuelled pop-punk anthem, created with hauntingly passionate vocals, and the duo’s voices are so dynamic together, this track is just meant to be...
PAINTED ON Release New Single ‘REWIND’
REWIND is the electronic-indie offering from Painted On.
Taken from cloud*chasers, the newly released EP, REWIND is one of the latest singles from NY duo Painted On. Covering topics such as climate change and the general motif of life, and the regrets we feel amongst them, REWIND is about doing exactly what it says on the tin: rewinding. We often wish there was a reset button whilst facing personal struggles but, as the chorus says, “we’re just a moment in time that we can’t rewind.”...
ISSEY CROSS Releases Fiery Debut Single ‘Who’
Who, the debut single from Issey Cross, radiates the bad b*tch vibes we all need in 2021.
“Who the fuck is this bitch” is the bold opening line to Issey Cross’ debut single, Who. The single is a defiant, confident offering that shows us what Cross is made of from the get-go. In the first few days of release the single has gathered over 9000 streams and has been supported by Spotify’s New Music Friday UK playlist, making Issey Cross one to keep your ears on this year...
NOTHING,NOWHERE. Unveils Music Video for New Track ‘fake friend’
The harm of social media is visualised in fake friend, the latest track from nothing,nowhere.
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Mulherin performs under the alias of nothing, nowhere., who has been creating pop punk, emo rap, and alt rock music for the last 6 years, as a way to form a connection with and make a change for his fans. His latest endeavour is the release of fake friend, taken from the upcoming LP Trauma Factory, out on February 19th...
SYDNEY SPRAGUE Releases New Single ‘object permanence’
A long-distance love song, object permanence is the latest release from Sydney Sprague.
“The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed.”
object permanence is Arizona-based Sidney Sprague’s fourth single in the last 4 months, residing alongside staircase failure, steve, and i refuse to die. Taken from her upcoming album, maybe i will see you at the end of the world, which is set to be released on February 26th, object permanence is...