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 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 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 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 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
- Jun 13, 2020
Spotlight: North-East Duo Moon Wax Talk To Decent
Moon Wax are a duo from humble Middlesbrough but with big sights. Their track ‘Girl in Green’ is the first single the duo have released in preparation for further single releases, showcasing their craftsmanship in the studio and musicianship preceding this project. With a certain self-awareness and professionalism that oozes through their work and their commentary, Robb and Billy demonstrate traits that can only be an asset to musicians so early in a new project. Despite thei
- Jun 8, 2020
Xelf Is Back With His New Single 'Real Shit'
Hip-hop artist Xelf had a nice ending to 2019 with the catchy, and soon to be commercial success, 'Bankroll'. With 2020 now here Xelf has given his fans nothing but the best with his new single, 'Real Shit'. It's three minutes of punchy story-telling and reveals to the listeners everything they need to know about Xelf's life and his thoughts, with lyrics like, "too much on my mind that I gotta deal with." Follow Xelf: Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud #newsingle #singlerelease #
- Jun 8, 2020
Our Encounter With A Techno-Human: Meet Celiane The Voice
Celiane The Voice is a driven, passionate and charismatic singer with a truly unique approach. Her music is kaleidoscopic, borrowing from styles as diverse as R&B, Soul, Latin Pop, and even Broadway gigs and Hip-Hopera. Hailing from the Bay Area, California, Celiane is one of those artists who is not afraid to think differently and use their creativity in ways that redefine people’s ideas of what is even possible with music. We talk to Celiane ahead of her next single release
- May 10, 2020
Worry Party Release Beautiful Instrumental Track 'The Reef'
Ambient indie four piece Worry Party have dropped a beautiful, mellow instrumental track on May 8th. It's got gorgeous layers of synth accompanied by a minimal beat and haunting guitar melody. Influences: Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Four Tet, Modest Mouse, ARCA Listen to 'The Reef' now on all the major platforms: songwhip.com/song/worry-party/the-reef Follow Worry Party: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Bandcamp #newmusic #singlerelease #indiemusi
- May 9, 2020
Break Fate's Debut Album Is Out Now!
London trio Break Fate have unveiled their first album - and it's as fierce as the title suggests. Mashana, Ricky and Oliver have invented a whole world of their own through their music and message. This album is like a painting, made up of different textures, colours and shapes that all fit together beautifully. In the band's own words: Ferocity is about facing the oceans of life. Oceans that each and everyone one of us are sailing. Oceans with waves that can knock you to ro
- May 6, 2020
North-East Rock Artist Conrad Ashton Releases Latest Single 'Time'
Conrad Ashton shares modern rock music that is firmly rooted in the classic pop sound. Conrad has a no-nonsense approach to music making and performance - he is simply himself. A constant student of music, Conrad keeps a steady focus on designing eloquent lyrics that remain humble and relatable for every song he writes. We chat to Conrad about his influences and his upcoming single 'Time' out on May 22nd. When did you first write a song and what was it about? I was about 12 a
- Apr 30, 2020
Let's Meet Best Mates 'Mass House'
We do a Q&A with Brummie indie-electro duo Mass House, who are set to liberate the songwriting styles of 21st century British Indie through an incorporation of underground electronic genres such as grime and techno. Formed by lifelong best friends Dylan Williams and Tom Minchin, Mass House combine plastic synths and eerie beats on an exploration through Birmingham’s Brutalist heritage and diverse collection of personalities to create something truly unique. The pair have been
- Apr 10, 2020
Get To Know London Pop-Punk Trio 'Break Fate'
Today, London trio 'Break Fate' release their single 'Fog'. With matching boiler suits & electric energy on stage, you can't miss these guys... How did you three get together and where did the name Break Fate come from? Originally, it was just Ricky and I as a duo. It took us so long to come up with a band name. At first it was T.O.Y.S. Which stood for an acronym that I can’t remember. I know, T.O.Y.S. haha. Ricky would send me 5 or so names he would make up a day… until we f
- Apr 3, 2020
Electro-Pop Artist James Millier Has A Chat With Decent
James Millier has just released his beautiful new single 'Brand New Start'. We talk to him about his musical journey... How would you describe the music that you typically create? All of my songs have an electronic undertone to them, though I do like to fusion it with different types of genres from rock to folk to pop. What first got you into music? From a young age I loved music, but it was in my twenties when I knew I really wanted to focus on making music. It was the loss
- Mar 4, 2020
Otherwordly Synthpop From North-East Trio AXLS
We speak to Victoria Owsnett, lead vocalist of synthpop trio Axls. How did you three get together and where did the name AXLS come from? So I had been experimenting with music production and wanted to find some like-minded people to work with. I uploaded an ad to a website called ‘Join my Band’ and our now bass player, Conrad, got in touch. We met a few times to work on some electronic material, including ‘Alone’ which is the first song on our album! After a few sessions Conr
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