A raw, authentic experience awaits anyone who listens to Melanie Masson’s version of ‘Seasons’. A follow up to her first single, ‘Why Don’t You Love Me?’, Masson’s latest release is overflowing with Northern soul, beautiful harmonies and pure joy. With an accompanying video directed by the acclaimed Simone Lahbib, which elevates the song’s whole feel […]
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Jon Scott makes beautiful music and tackles social issues with his new EP ‘Freedom – A New Jerusalem’
During times of division, many look to music to inspire togetherness and harmony. In the current global climate, Jon Scott has taken it upon himself to do just that. ‘Freedom – A New Jerusalem‘ is an EP not only filled with anthems for solidarity in the year that has been 2020, but also shines a […]
Omosefe Looks to Inspire Unity Through Music and Hieroglyphic Art
From Nigeria to Italy to America, Omosefe has found himself frustrated by the negativity from both political and religious leaders and has resolved to bring people together in a two-pronged attack – both with his music and his art. As a music producer, singer-songwriter, and a “figurative artist” he seeks to show not what divides […]
CONGO FUNK PIONEER SET TO RELEASE EMOTIVE AND SOULFUL TRACK ‘OUR STORY’
Elvic Kongolo is based in Oslo, Norway and creates music inspired by his Congolese heritage. Blending Congolese rhythms with American funk influences, Elvic sings in English, Lingala, French, and Norwegian, though his commitments to music has been tested rigorously since arriving in Norway. Initially wanting to become a musician, he was convinced by his family […]
Estelle California Shows Music In a New Light
Though discovering her true artist identity in the USA, Estelle California‘s music has been influenced by all the places of her past. From a rough childhood of physical and mental abuse, to traveling through Africa, and finally finding her new home in California where she felt truly free, her music and words are truly inspired. […]
The sound of summer is here a few months early with Jonny Dee’s The Human Experience
Music has provided and created many forms of escape for both artists and fans, a way to remove yourself from a world that just isn’t what you need it to be in the moment. So much focus has been put into creating musical worlds to hide in that a niche market has been left for […]
Vulpine Smile will seduce you with new single, ‘The Way It Flows’
Keeping the fight going has always been encouraged, to stand with and against what we do and don’t believe in – especially with current events. Countless musicians and songs embody this message but, sometimes, the fight can become tiresome, leaving you feeling like no progress is being made. We all need those small moments of […]
There’s a madness that’s just coursing right through me and it’s Fall Out Boy’s new album, Mania
The wait is finally over. After delaying the release, multiple teasers, singles and a North American tour, Fall Out Boy’s seventh studio album, Mania, is available in full. Having already revealed four tracks from the album, fans were left wondering how much more and exactly what to expect from Mania. With the mixed reaction the […]
Re-discovering Paolo Nutini
Over the past few months, this blog has published posts discovering new artists. Musicians that are either new to the industry or those who have become lost among the fresh faces of today. Each artist has brought a new perspective to the way I listen to music. However sometimes, when on the search for another […]
The NaveBlues self-titled album is a new generation of blues music
When it comes to music some artists focus on sound whilst others are meticulous about lyrics, The NaveBlues are a band who seem to have found the perfect balance of both. Standing at a crossroads of music and managing to take both paths, the four piece Norwegian blues band are bringing back classic blues music […]
Lawrence Preston has ‘Something For You’
Music has gone through transformations for both the better and the worst but as musical technology advances, artists seem to be forgetting that creating music is something more than a quick profit. Hiding behind auto-tune and getting lost in pigeon-hole conventions music is slowly becoming a hypodermic needle some consumers are willingly injecting because they […]
Crack of Dawn are stealing the spotlight with their new single
When two experienced musicians come together to create a piece of music, expectations are high and the delivery is normally beyond people’s expectations. Yet this occurrence can happen once in a blue moon so Crack of Dawn could be classed as a musical miracle with the musicians they have in their ranks. The band features […]