A Conversation With Scottish Folk Artist Tom Houston
As Lockdown eases, I catch up with Tom Houston, music-making veteran, to discuss his new album ‘Gap In The Fence’ and explore...
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- Jul 30, 2020
Upcoming Florida Rap Artist VBAE Drops New Single "Cash"
Multifaceted rap vocalist and producer VBAE continues her momentum with high-energy new track "Cash" making it clear she has her eyes on the prize. Boston-born, Florida-based VBAE exudes enthusiasm. First breaking into the public eye as a model and actress, she quickly showed another wildly-talented side of her ability in crafting and performing infectious rap music. Stepping up both behind the mic and as a producer VBAE just dropped her latest single “Cash”, a super-charged,
- Jul 22, 2020
Spotlight: Get To Know 'Bad Girlfriend'
A trio from Birmingham, Bad Girlfriend ooze the appeal of any Punk band; unfiltered ideas and raw energy. Although I talk to them over Zoom, lead vocalist Connor is exuberant and is the manifestation of an expected Punk singer, bringing the party to even the humblest of Zoom calls. Bassist Richard and Drummer Billy complement Connor’s energy nicely, with Richard talking greatly about their musical processes, and Billy seeming to bring them all together in the first place over
- Jul 5, 2020
Indie-Pop Artist Blaque Rose Drops EP 'Super Natural'
When asked what inspires him to create music, Blaque Rose states, "my love for music of course." This is nowhere more apparent than in his new EP 'Super Natural.' The indie-pop singer-songwriter hones in on the sentimental as he depicts an ethos of another era within this eclectic EP. Self-professedly creating “expensive” music, Blaque Rose wanders through the themes of love, loneliness and the big world around us as he curates a body of work which speaks to many different ex
- Jul 4, 2020
Country Goldd Releases Single ‘Pass Me Another Drink’
The latest hip-hop/rap single, ‘Pass Me Another Drink’ by Country Goldd is out now! Energetic, cheeky and feel-good, this is a song about living it up and keeping the party going. As lockdown is lifting, you’ll want to play this loud. Country Goldd is new to the scene but he is here to stay, as his music has universal appeal, insatiable melodies and bold lyrics. Produced by Spyder Raw, the track features classic 808 hip-hop percussion and trippy synth layers to create a rap t
- Jul 2, 2020
Jade Emperor Drops Groovy, Feel-Good Jazz/R&B Single ‘Greener’
Jade Emperor’s second single ‘Greener’ radiates an intimate and uninhibited aura as her range is profoundly expressed throughout. From beginning to end, she delivers uplifting lyricism, most notably via a catchy, harmonized chorus at first, reminding us that yes, life does always seem greener on the other side, but later on in an alternative chorus, encourages the listener to ‘pour some water’ and watch theirs grow… Merging jazz and R&B elements together, the record has an ex
- Jun 30, 2020
American Duo ‘Fam Band' To Release ‘Escape From Ohio’ Friday 5th July
Fam Band don't have socials and they don't have an in-depth artist biography or include photos alongside their music... yes, rather elusive. They leave only their music to do the talking… Two dudes, Brandon and Kai met in middle school in Cincinnati, OH. Music was the common ground that always connected them. Both had talent and big aspirations. Eventually life would get in the way and other priorities took precedence. Years later Kai married Brandon's baby sister. They are n
- Jun 29, 2020
Get To Know Your New Favourite Punk Band 'Bad Girlfriend'
A trio from Birmingham, Bad Girlfriend ooze the appeal of any Punk band; unfiltered ideas and raw energy. Although I talk to them over Zoom, lead vocalist Connor is exuberant and is the manifestation of an expected Punk singer, bringing the party to even the humblest of Zoom calls. Bassist Richard and Drummer Billy complement Connor’s energy nicely, with Richard talking greatly about their musical processes, and Billy seeming to bring them all together in the first place over
- Jun 29, 2020
Meet The Funk Master: Marq Electronica
We catch up with the one-man music machine after his fresh release 'Get Down and Work It Out' - available on streaming platforms now. Tell us about your new solo project! The project is a culmination of dark synth and funky upbeat electro songs I’ve had for a while but been too shy or nervous to work on or share and these will be released alongside new tracks and collaborations which I’m still working on. My own music and creativity, like most artists, is deeply personal and
- Jun 26, 2020
Final Frontier Releases New Single ‘Summer Nights’
Hunter Gorgas produces music under the name of Final Frontier - a name that expresses the parallels between space and music; particularly the infinite and awe-inspiring nature of each. Using a blend of instruments and a beat machine, Hunter records, sings, mixes, and masters all of his songs. Hunter's lyrics provide thought-provoking insight into the human condition, attempting to highlight the joy that can be found in the everyday. Now, Final Frontier unleashes his new singl
- Jun 22, 2020
Capo Corleone Drops A Hip-hop Gem - ‘Hawallywood’ EP
Capo Corleone is an international recording artist, radio personality, TV personality and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, CA. Capo has dropped his stunning new EP entitled ‘Hawallywood’, which is a collaboration with B. Gullie. This latest project follows the pair’s successful singles, ‘Paid’ and ‘Don’t Play,’ which have both gained recognition from the duo’s international fan base. The EP opens with an ‘Intro’ which is an abrasive, guitar and piano centric hiphop track th
- Jun 19, 2020
Hip-hop Artist King C.P Drops Debut LP ‘The Evolution’
Hip-hop/rap artist, King C.P has dropped his debut LP, ‘The Evolution’, an 11-track album that takes us on a personal journey, with all the highs and lows included. Expect moments of frustration, reflection and calm. The LP opens with track ‘Phase 2’, which is a symphony of sweeping synth pads and minimal percussion, as the artist raps about the challenge of reinventing himself and becoming stronger: ’Man you wouldn’t believe the shit I’ve been through…’ King C.P clearly isn’
- Jun 18, 2020
Northern Electric Music Festival Will Host Its 5th Edition
Northern Electric Festival is a collection of events celebrating electronic music and artists in the North East, UK. This year the festival returns for it's 5th edition, in The Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne this November 20th-21st November 2020. This year the festival organisers are truly going the extra mile. Not only does the advance ticket price cover entry to see both amazing headliners, but they are also putting on several 'fringe' events in the month of July that
- Jun 18, 2020
LightBody Sound's Debut Album Invites Us To Be Conscious Through Sound Healing
Chris and Elizabeth are partners in crime. Not only are they band mates within LightBody Sound, but they are also soul mates, husband and wife. Now, in between raising their two children in Virginia, USA, they have found the time to create this truly captivating synth-wave meets dream-pop LP, the first musical project that the two have embarked on together. Ten songs which are a glimpse into a musical universe informed by love, healing and conscious living, this album is insp
- Jun 18, 2020
Atlanta artist Xaeproducedit Drops Bold New Single ‘Shoot’
Atlanta artist Xaeproducedit drops his bold new single, ‘Shoot’. The track features fellow hip-hop artists Johnny Dripp Cho Cho & Musa 40. This hot new talent to the hip-hop scene is dedicated to producing music drawn from his own experiences. Xaeproducedit started creating music at the tender age of 12 when he would make beats in his brother’s bedroom. He taught himself how to play the piano and how to read music, and spent time honing in his technical skills at the computer
- Jun 18, 2020
Away From The Football Pitch, Marquette King Is Fulfilling His Musical Ambitions & You're Invited
Marquette King’s single ‘Party With Me’ is a sexy, mellow dance track that you won’t be able to get out of your head. A self-proclaimed ‘pop-hop’ (a mixture of pop and hip-hop) artist originally from Georgia, USA but now based in Scottsdale, AZ, King is multi-talented. He began his career on the football pitch, first as an NFL punter, playing for the Oakland Raiders and later for the Denver Broncos. Though King has always had a passion for making music, when his sports career
- Jun 18, 2020
Kyle Oashu's Latest Album Reminds Us Of The Power Of Rap
South Carolina hip-hop/rap artist Kyle Oashu has dropped his latest 6-track album, ‘I Just Want to See the Sun Again’. These are songs of self-discovery with touches of Frank Ocean, Drake and a young Kanye West that will warm your soul. According to Oashu himself, ‘I Just Want to See the Sun Again’ is “a statement about how I want better days for myself and for the ones I love and how I'll do anything to achieve that.” Oashu’s music is clearly informed by very personal experi
- Jun 16, 2020
Karma’s Tea Deliver Sultry Jazz-Funk Fusion With Their Latest Single
Karma’s Tea brings a smooth and sultry jazz-funk fusion to the table, with their new single ‘What Do You Do’. Clearly, the product of a musical prowess other bands can only envy; this track is seamlessly chic in every sense of the word. ‘What Do You Do’ is the song we’ve been searching for to help lift our lockdown blues. The brainchild of Mike Desroches (keyboards) and singer-songwriter Mystina, Karma’s Tea, is a jazz/pop band fused with the sultry sounds of contemporary jaz
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