Zoe Konez – I Don’t Want To Be Lonely Anymore
Soft, soothing, and hazy folk pop song ‘I Don’t Want To Be Lonely Anymore’ is the latest release from pop artist Zoe Konez. The single is a slow ballad, a welcome and refreshing alternative folk sound that is driven by her beautiful voice and a subtle, string-driven soundscape. On her new single she invites listeners to share their loneliness, and with creating this wandering sound she offers a comrade, the single does what it says on the tin; we no longer feel lonely.
James Walsh – Tulips
Starsailor’s James Walsh is a great solo artist aside from being a fantastic front man. ‘Tulips’ is the latest from his solo project, which was written on a train ride between Hasselt and Haarlem, he reflects on the beautiful surroundings and loved ones back home. Walsh tells this story through a powerful and emotive soulful pop ballad, ‘Tulips’ is made up of stunning compositions and his sharp voice at its midst, a song to listen to over and over again.
Jack Savoretti – Bada bing, bada boom ft. Miles Kane
This is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed, but bringing together the prowess of two great artists and songwriters was always going to be a success. Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane bring a seductively exciting anthemic indie release with ‘Bada bing, bada boom’. The two voices we could pick out of a line-up weave together like they are one and support a subtly swaying indie rock soundscape that is bringing it back to the 90’s.
White Collar Rebel – Valentine
North East-based high energy indie rock outfit White Collar Rebel released a refreshingly intimate rock release with single ‘Valentine’. Carefully thumping and driven by powerful riffs and strong vocals, the single shows how the band have added a string to their bow with this exciting and anthemic new indie rock release. Raw vocals are at their core, and they use those to their advantage on ‘Valentine’!
KAWALA – Old Me
KAWALA have shared another soft and unhurried, shimmering surf rock release with single ‘Old Me’. Sounding like a lazy summer’s afternoon, soundtracking time spent on the beach while the wind plays with our hair and the sun warms our cheeks, ‘Old Me’ is charming and comforting. This dreamy new indie release showcases a confident and laid back side of KAWALA, making for a beautifully refined addition to their musical catalogue!
Rose Cousins – I Believe in Love (and it’s very hard)
Canadian folk artist and singer songwriter Rose Cousins brings a soft folk pop release with ‘I Believe in Love (and it’s very hard)’, opening up about the struggles of romantic relationships in a softly spoken manner. Its soundscape would be the perfect and subtle background sound for an afternoon book club, however her poignant voice makes it a song that needs to be paid attention to. Its softly thumping soundscape and honesty makes for a refreshing listen.
Blaudzun – Bonfire
‘Bonfire’ is another cinematic new release brought to us by Dutch alternative pop artist Blaudzun, the track plays with fire and touches the boundaries between indie pop and rock. Warm vocals and an echoing soundscape driven by theatrical strings make for a captivating listen and an addictive single. The single will be followed by a brand new studio album, ‘Latter Days’ is due out on the 18th of October!
Bear’s Den x Dermot Kennedy – Above The Cloud of Pompeii
Bear’s Den and Dermot Kennedy have collaborated on a powerful and theatrical pop release led by hazy vocal harmonies and powerful strings to drive its soundscape. ‘Above The Cloud of Pompeii’ is a reworked version of a fan-favourite, and appears on the band’s 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Islands’. Those of us that enjoy easy-to-digest pop songs will enjoy this release!
Julesy – Left Behind
‘Left Behind’ is new original work by alternative pop artist Julesey, she brings us an eclectic soft rock sound, a thumping rhythm and sharp, angelic vocals showcasing her talent as an independent musician. Originally created during lockdown, the songs were made in her childhood bedroom and all produced by her. Julesy’s reworked the song with a band that bring subtly colourful layers of sound to this new release!
Meat Bags – Tear Gas
Meat Bags have introduced themselves to us through a short burst of defiance under the name of ‘Tear Gas’, their powerful punk rock sound talks about the governments’ new laws in 2023 to impose stricter restraints on protesters. Theirs is a short-but-sweet, thundering and powerful punk rock statement and a great introduction to what this bunch of north- and southerners is about!
The Toxhards – Satan’s Little Hell Song
A festive and powerful ska rock release introduces us to The Toxhards, ‘Satan’s Little Hell Song’ grabs by the balls from the very first tones and thunders down a rocking slope on a vehicle of which the breaks are no longer working. Add some toots and horns, shouting vocals and a bunch of chaotic vocals and vocal harmonies and you’ve got ‘Satan’s Little Hell Song’! The song is part of a larger concept album, “hopefully out next year”!
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