AuthorHalina Rifai

The New Music Podcast: Episode 11

Podcart’s New Music podcast returns with Halina Rifai and Phoebe Inglis-Holmes. Please listen and enjoy and remember to check out the artists in more depth. You can listen/stream on Acast (below) or subscribe to iTunes. This week’s tracklisting is: Kathryn Joseph: ‘From When I Wake The Want Is’ Estrons: ‘Lilac Audio’ Grand Pax: ‘Destroyer’ Prinze George: ‘Airbourne’ Flaural: ‘Bounders’ Eliza Shaddad:…

Tongues.: ‘Not Like The Real Thing’

Tim Kwant has one of the most identifiable vocals in new Scottish music. His delivery is bold and almost theatrical in style and newest project Tongues. has certainly caught the interest thanks to pristine production and ambitious ideas. This is synth-pop with feelings, it might not be the strongest word that Kwant has produced, but…

Alexander Biggs: ‘Car Ride’

There has to be a nuance in a voice or a jolt in my emotions to really connect with singer-songwriters now. Indie folk is sometimes an oversaturated and generic field, especially of late and it takes something special to stand out. Alexander Biggs has penned and delivered an opulent ballad in ‘Car Ride’. HIs delicate…

Gilligan Moss: ‘What Happened?’

Chicago natives Gilligan Moss return with a stunning sonic voyage. ‘What Happened?’, is a dazzlingly rich production and manages to create a fascinating widescreen adaptation in house music. Atmospheric beats, lush layering and a pristine delivery make this a soundtrack to indulge fully in.

Scott Matthews: ‘Cinnamon’

There is no denying Scott Matthews is one of the finest artists of recent times. His latest offering ‘Cinnamon‘ continues a discography of pristine songwriting. There’s a narrative here that evokes a great level of emotion. The vivid imagery it creates of love and colour is backed by an almost haunting undertone. There’s a compelling…

NEEDS: ‘Eat the Rich… People’s Leftovers’

The debut single from Canadian bombasts, NEEDS is nothing short of thrilling. Whilst this is packed with abrasion and saturated in a nihilistic haze, it still has remarkably catchy melodic undertones. Its post-hardcore belly will make you thankful for the ferocious meal you are about to dine on. It’s a relief to hear a band…

Josin: ‘Company’

German composer and producer, Josin is simply captivating on new single, ‘Company‘. Her potent vocal alone is something quite extraordinary and thanks to a minimal instrumental that takes you on a highly emotive journey you are left with an avant-garde electronic-pop exploration of epic proportions. This is magical, daring and one of the most memorable songs…

The Pale White: ‘Peace Of Mind’

With a forthcoming support tour with indie stalwarts We Are Scientists, it’s easy to hear why Newcastle trio The Pale White have been plucked to accompany. ‘Peace Of Mind‘ is a huge song and delivered with panache. This is a legitimate indie rock song that wields powerful riffs in a consistent and unforgiving delivery. This…

Mahalia: ‘No Reply’

Atlantic Records addition Mahalia has been making waves amongst the R&B and commercial communities. The Leicester native manages to pull ideas and produce authentic and effortless ballads and latest offering, ‘No Reply‘ is no different. She lets a certain vulnerability shine through in her music but those insecurities almost augment her notable musicianship and opulent…