Amanda Steckler aka Blonde Maze released once of my favorite EPs last year with “Ocean”, so I’m very happy to hear a new song “Antarctica”, which features her special brand of restrained electro-pop. “When you leave, I’m cold / It’s like living in Antarctica, where all my time has gone.”[…]
Watch the new video “Wake Me Up” by Sarah Walk. The topic is addiction: “The song tries to capture that feeling as a nightmare and the desperation to wake up from it. It’s one of the most haunting and visual songs on the record.” says Sarah. It is haunting indeed.
At its core “Oh! Lucinda” is a love song, exploring the dynamics of falling in love, giving a new relationship a go and what follows next when it doesn’t work out. Thom Worth wraps this all in an irresistibly gorgeous song, evoking comparisons with The Beatles’ song writing craft or Radiohead’s smart[…]
If you are not in a good mood today, maybe some good music can help? Our Song Pick of the Day is a power pop song from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Erin McCarley. “Good” is about overcoming the fear of failure and making it happen. Just wait for that angry guitar line![…]
Newcastle sextet High Tide 15:47 just released the bright and instantly infectious new single “When I’m With You”. There are charmingly upbeat chiming synths elements yet the strong guitar driven undertones with lots of reverb save the track from floating on a cloud of sugary pop. It’s the mix that makes[…]
The festival slows down considerably on day 5, but you fortunately don’t have to go off live music cold turkey: there are still off venue and official shows to see around town. For example there was still action at Loft at the Sofar Sounds showcase. So much was going on[…]
Our Song Pick of the Day is just little over two minutes long, but it’s enough for U.K. singer/songwriter Charlotte Carpenter to start a “Fire” going. Rough guitar lines and cool vocals are a winning combination here. “Fire” is out on December 2.
Saturday we started off with a walk to Bryggjan Brugghús, a microbrewery with restaurant where a showcase of Icelandic artists took place. When we arrived, Hildur was on and showed why the Nordic approach to pop music is so appealing: there is always some restraint and melancholy woven in that[…]
Ahead of their 5 tracks EP anticipated for 2017, Bichkraft release “Ashley” and provide a taste of what might be in store this time around. The overall vibe of “Ashley” can be compared to The Cure’s “Pornography” album: fierce drums, distinct guitars, dark mood but as soon as the vocals set in, it[…]
Howlite aka Alison Thom from Melbourne, Australia wanted to do “make a beautiful song about being a terrible person.” The song is beautiful and melancholic – and I hope she gets over feeling like a terrible person soon. Howlite will release her upcoming EP “Reasons” next Friday.
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