Washington, DC’s Young Summer lives up to her name with a song awash with warmth and depth of illuminating grace. Injected with syncopated percussion and punctuated by a nectarous vocal, ‘Paused Parade’ is a jazz lullaby of stunning proportions. Lay back with your headphones on and absorb every nuance that this has to offer.
Bad Tropes: ‘Liberties’
Dreamy Berlin duo Bad Tropes have released the second stunning single from their forthcoming self-titled long player. Both transparent and heartfelt, ‘Liberties’ creates an intimacy that is very special. With its heartrending melodies, this is a genre-defying sonnet that evokes a visionary psyche. Bad Tropes have discovered their springboard to a wider audience. Liberties by Bad Tropes
Franco Franco: ‘By The Lake’
Latvian indie pop band Franco Franco have emerged with a stunning video for their latest single, ‘By The Lake’. Electro quips work alongside their folk sensibilities, both are perfectly scaled to make something cohesive and entirely inviting.
The Tambo Rays: ‘Get It Right Now’
When I discovered that brother and sister Brian and Sara DaMer had already shared stages with the likes of the tUnE-yArDs, The Go Team I was unsurprised given their fearless pop sensibilities. The Oakland duo make up The Tambo Rays and their latest single ‘Get It Right Now’ is an immensely derivative album that conjures the same feelings…
False Heads: ‘Slew’
London trio False Heads have had an impressive laudative build up along their sonic journey. Being praised by the likes of Iggy Pop is quite the endorsement for any young band. ‘Slew’ is our introduction to the 3-piece, a bombastic track delivered with panache, it illustrates why rock heavyweights are dishing out various compliments. It is…
Avec Sans: ‘Perth’
Avec Sans continue to establish themselves as one of the year’s most vibrant outfits. Their previous hit ‘Heartbreak Hi’ became something of an addiction, they have now returned with another thrilling anthem. A reworking of the Bon Iver classic, ‘Perth’ is a bombastic take on the original. Packed to the brim with angular synths, this…
Pavan: ‘Renita’
Joe Robbins and Will Lowes are London-based electro duo, Pavan. Having already dazzled with their debut single ‘It’s A Secret Life’, the two-piece have a glorious follow-up. ‘Renita’ will claim your souls and help mend any broken heart. It gives a real sense of adventure in its composition and pulses with intelligence and creative bravery. I…
Tiger Mountain: ‘My Heart Is A War’
New York’s Tiger Mountain met vocalist Kesang Marstrand one evening and bonded over various musical obsessions. She has now collaborated with them on their intoxicating new single ‘My Heart Is A War’. The human element of Marstrand’s soothing vocal gives a sense of comfort and that married with its deep vibrating synth bursts makes this…
Love Thy Brother: ‘Love Me Better (feat. Ariel Beesley)’
Having already remixed the likes of Lana Del Rey and BANKS, Montréal duo Love Thy Brother have already started to establish a name for themselves. Featuring LA-based singer/model Ariel Beesley, ‘Love Me Better’ is a bold stamp from the brothers. With its genially thumping staunch beats wedded to majestic and heavenly vocals courtesy of Beesley, this has put Love Thy Brother firmly…
ISLE: ‘Instincts’
Duo ISLE have done well in establishing themselves as an original Scottish export. Their unique blend of electro, indie and rock has translated itself as consistently euphoric, memorable and progressive. Liam Rutherford and Ben Singer have managed to fuse their skills to create something sleekly produced, intelligently written and radio worthy. Their latest release, ‘Instincts’, continues…
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