Starsailor – Heavyweight
Wigan-born indie rock band Starsailor have just released their new single ‘Heavyweight’, it is an undeniably driving riffing rock track with a warm intro and a strong, punching hook. Soft yet abrasive vocals make the song a thrilling journey through time. Their sound edging on indie yet surpassing several different genres delivers the return the band needed. The song is taken from the upcoming album ‘Where The Wild Things Grow’ which is due for release on the 22nd of March!
Hector Gannet – The Minute Hand
North east-based folk rock artist Hector Gannet just released his new single ‘The Minute hand’, which he announced alongside his upcoming physical-only EP ‘Last Smoke Before Sail’. The song is a soft and subtle alternative folk track with strong vocals and soft guitar play. It’s a soft and warm-hearted sound, simple but reflective and easy to listen to. The hybrid solo-band project is led by Aaron Duff, and we’re looking forward to hear the entire EP.
sad films – Plugged In
Another impressive debut single was released by sad films, their first release is the eclectic, energetic and suave ‘Plugged In’. The UK-based artist created a R.E.M.-inspired sound and brings a refreshing alternative rock sound to the scene with a soft soundscape and warm, slightly rough vocals. The guitar licks that run the song make it an exciting and memorable track hard not to listen to on repeat!
Danny Mellin – Give You My Time
The soft and summer-sounding new single by Danny Mellin is called ‘Give You My Time’ and it’s a driving and uplifting track with fast drum rolls and strong vocals that tell a tale of a one-sided relationship. Danny Mellin will soon be embarking on a second UK headline tour and to support The Sherlocks in Paris. His infectious indie pop sound will soon be blaring through your speakers!
Eden Rain – All Things Change
A new heart-wrenching pop song was released by Eden Rain, her latest is ‘All Things Change’ and it is a soft and subtle ballad with a sweet soundscape and her diamond vocals at the forefront. It is her most special song to date, “I wrote it following a dramatic winter in the covid era which was jam packed full of life drama. It was like a bad an traumatic episode of ‘Girls’…” She went through it, wrote about it, and with its written aftermath mesmerises us!
Joy Downer – Alright
This soft autumnal pop song is driven by glorious vocals that give hope and comfort while chanting the lyrics of the song. ‘Alright’ is our introduction to Joy Downer, who with this song does not live up to her name, more so uplifts and energises! Quite aptly all the information we have on this soft pop sound with its driving soundscape and warm vocals is… “it’s alright”!
LIAS – Saturday Night (Live from Berlin)
This live version of LIAS’ ‘Saturday Night (Live from Berlin)’ perfectly captured the magical moments that happen when an artist enters the stage and their fans look up to them from a crowded room. It is a touching moment, one that is never the same when played by different people, with different people, and in a different space. This gorgeous and captivating piece can be watched over and over again without the risk of getting sick of it!
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