Image credit: nss (zakkubalan) After Ryuichi Sakamoto’s passing on the 28th of March, his management shared a rather eerie playlist that the 71-year-old curated before losing his ongoing battle with cancer. Titled Funeral, the playlist contains 33 tracks by the likes of collaborator alva noto, French pianist Erik Satie (who makes a number of appearances throughout), and the German Baroque…
As musicians know, the audience is everything. As such, SoundCloud is in the process of launching an innovative new feature on SoundCloud for Artists that will enable creators to make direct contact with key members of their audience. Called ‘Fans’, the feature was built to help artists forge stronger bonds with their die-hard fans. Still in the beta phase, the…
Image credit: @SheisAphrodite Independent, fearless, vocal; these words describe Leanne Tennant, or should we say LT. Yes, that’s right. The Indie Pop diva behind ‘Rollercoaster’ has changed her name! And with the new moniker comes a new song. Wholly unapologetic, her latest offering ‘Act Your Age’, is a protest against discrimination. In it, LT defines how she was pressured to…
Image credit: Marie-Michèle Bouchard Named after the wonder felt by party-goers at midnight, Magie à minuit is the title of French-Candian musician Super Plage’s new album, released with Lisbon Lux Records. A collage of seductive feminine vocals and Super Plage’s loveable charm, the LP is a house party in digital format. Stream Magie à minuit LP on Spotify – iTunes…
Image credit: Will Spooner Today, Georgia announces her return with her incredible new album Euphoric; co-produced by Rostam (Haim, Carly Rae Jepsen, Clairo), it marks the first time that Georgia has worked with another producer on her own material. The result is her dynamite third studio LP, featuring ten songs that vibrate with energy and is set for release on…
Image credit: Nathan Landers Self-established songwriter Jacob Lee has made his feeling known in his latest record ‘Easy For You’, which he released under his own label, Lowlyland Records, ahead of The Lowly Lyricist tour in March. Jacob’s new single conveys more than its lyrics articulate. In a sense, the record mimics the confusion one experiences during periods of emotional…
Image credit: Holly McCandless-Desmond @hmdfilm Natalie Shay is a critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning musician known for her explosive live performances and vibrant, infectious anthems. The North London artist writes relatable lyrics touching on love, self-discovery and the everyday experiences of a twenty-something. At her core, she’s a remarkable storyteller, one that continues to break boundaries and trailblaze into her own realm…
Now admittedly we normally focus on the pop side of music but there’s a simple truth in life: when the music’s good, it’s relatable to just about everyone. Take Cujo Moon’s latest single, for instance, which has just been released and will have you singing along in no time. ‘In The Stars’ is deeply authentic as it recognises the hardships…
Alt-pop songstress Clara Mae has released the single and video for ‘Missing You Sucks’ via Universal Sweden. Hailing from the small town Gävle, Mae has firmly established her music career and has worked alongside renowned artists such as David Guetta, Tiesto and Martin Jensen. The new single sees the singer exploring the depths of heartbreak in a frank and candid…
Italian producer Matilde Davoli has released Home, her new LP via Loyal To Your Dreams. Already having been received with rave reviews, the album fuses a plethora of styles and genres. “Home has been a process of emotional and musical discovery, I wanted to create a mix of atmospheric jazz, pop and electronic, experiment with song structure and with my…