Ellen Oakley Covers can be a tricky thing. Artists can trip up by straying too far from the original content, or on the other end of the spectrum, they can go too far and leave the magic of the originator and replace it with something new but not necessarily elevated. Whenever covers are featured on […]
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Judith Haustein oozes class and style in her latest release ‘Freeze’
Ellen Oakley German musician, producer and composer Judith Haustein offers a blend of smooth crooning vocals and swoon-worthy melodies with her new single ‘Freeze’. Complimented with a starkly modern vocal feature near the end (MC BNZ) that carries the trip-hop vibe, the track is fun from beginning to end, overflowing with charm and swing energy […]
Anita Gabrielle’s EP ‘Just Neat’ is raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease
Anita Gabrielle has been pushing boundaries and making a mark well before this EP. From being a woman to being openly apart of the LGBTQ+ community in the music industry, Anita uses her talent and voice to support and raise awareness for various causes. With ‘Just Neat’, Anita’s efforts have been inspired by her brother, […]
Get ready to rediscover the meaning of music with Araya’s new album ‘Atlas’
Surreal and atmospheric, ‘Atlas’ is a refreshing journey through self-discovery, artistry and real vocal ability. Regardless of your music preferences, Araya’s voice transcends favouritism and while he delivers a spine-tingling performance on each track, demonstrating a true talent. The 14 track album is a stylistic reflection on the artist and all components that make up […]
Everyone can take Shelter in 8-year-old Elle’s new single supporting the homeless this Christmas
Christmas this year may be hectic for all, but this 8-year-old has made it her mission to raise awareness for those suffering this festive period. Elle has already gained recognition from her efforts to help those struggling in her hometown of Southampton last year, with her story being covered by ITV in August of 2019. […]
Shaka Shams has released the first EP in his Elements series, Crystal Clear
Drawing from his Zulu ancestry eighteen-year-old rapper/poet Shaka Shams is proving to be a force you might not want to reckon with in the EP Elements: Crystal Clear. A collection of six songs with inspiration taken from a variety of places such as street scenes, films and even anime. The contrasting inspirations demonstrate Shaka’s versatility […]
Celebrating the music of Brazil with Ricardo Bacelar’s Sebastiana
No celebration is complete without music and Ricardo Bacelar has used this to his advantage to create a fifteen-track album entitled Sebastiana bursting with culture and pride. Being Ricardo’s third album, the artist wanted to create something that would transcend musical styles and go beyond trends and fashion. With Sebastiana, Ricardo has recorded something that […]
Wisdom and youth combine in Saint Mars’ bully battling single ‘Somewhere Somebody’
No two lives are the same with experiences shaping us as the individuals we will grow up to be. No two pains are the same but the empathy we embody allows us to form a connection with fellow beings through similar experiences. Whilst each experience is specific to us as individuals, at some point in […]
Travel Playlist
Travelling; it’s got to be done because nobody wants to stay at Point A forever. With the Easter Break over, people all over are returning home from holidays abroad or back from home towns to their lives at school/university/work. As great as the time away can be, the long hours of travelling can sometimes be […]
Discovering Lindsey Stirling
Unlike the other artists featured on the small ‘Discovering’ series present on this blog; my discovery of Lindsey Stirling is not a recent one but more a resurgence. For those of you who do not know, Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist/dancer, two things no one would have thought could be combined with such success. […]
Andrew Small’s debut album, What Happens Now?
When people dream of becoming musicians, they probably envision screaming fans fainting in the front rows of sold out concerts. Yet musicians have sprouted from under the radar with years of experience already under their belts. Session musicians like Andrew Small who has gained a reputation as a highly regarded drummer, musical director and producer […]
Eminem’s new single ‘Walk on Water’ seems to be taking things in a new direction
After an incredible career spanning multiple years, Eminem is back with the release of ‘Walk on Water.’ The first single from his highly anticipated, upcoming album Revival. The name of the album has had fans speculating the direction the rapper will take his music in. After listening to ‘Walk on Water’ it’s obvious Eminem has […]