Brighton alt/indie band Thrillhouse return with their new single ‘Flawed Design’. ‘Flawed Design’ is an absolute groove fest coated in shimmering disco vibes and funky basslines. With melty infectious melodies gliding between shimmering synths, jaunty guitars, and intricate percussive shimmies, this sparkling gem is infectious and irresistible to the ears. Thrillhouse surge a chic strutting quality into the track through smooth vocals that ooze panache and charm while lush harmonies and catchy melodies will have you bopping in no time. Boasting sleek production, witty lyrics, and the musical mastery of Thrillhouse, ‘Flawed Design’ is a dance-inducing earworm ready for repeat plays.
Etaoin makes her stunning introduction with her new single, ‘Bedroom Walls’. Written by Etaoin, the song is the first to appear from a debut EP, due out later in the year.
Etaoin displays her knack with emotive pop melodies and tender expressive musicianship in her debut single ‘Bedroom Walls’. Etaoin takes a simple approach to create a sweet and earnest single.Warm rasped vocals coo over a tender bittersweet melody while supple picked guitar and delicate folk elements blend between pop to create a unique and engaging listening experience. The song builds softly as Etaoin’s vocals become more expressive while a soft wisping soundscape and suspenseful strums on guitar create an ethereal uplifting atmosphere for the crescendo. ‘Bedroom Walls’ is a moving and beautiful debut that marks Etaoin as an artist to keep an eye on. Looking forward to hearing more from Etaoin.
Southwest London band The Motive have released their new single ‘Live It Again’. The band have already racked up more than 3k streams as well as BBC Introducing support. ‘Live It Again’ is a bright, infectious number laced in the glorious, sun-kissed musicianship we have come to love from The Motive. ‘Live It Again’ is an easy on the ears gem filled with radiant balmy guitar refrains and a buoyant laid back soundscape. With a clap along feature catchy animated chorus and nostalgic tropical tones mixed into The Motive’s indie-pop blend, it’s an instant charmer. Doused in infectious grooves, elastic bass, and intricate guitar lines, ‘Live It Again’ is a glorious new single that marks The Motive as a band to keep an eye on.
Macca Taylor has released his new single, ‘How It Goes.’Growing up with a healthy obsession for music, Macca started to write and produce original material from his Birkenhead loft in early 2017. He released three singles in 2020 and received support from BBC Introducing via Dave Monks on Radio Merseyside and Tom Robinson on Radio 6 Music, crowned ‘Waters Unknown’ as Macca’s ‘strongest release to date.’
‘How It Goes’ is a soothing lo-fi pop track glittering with the bright and deft songwriting of Macca Taylor. Coating the song in soft, comforting tones, Taylor drifts a sweet, dreamy melody over a cushioned beat, and catchy guitar refrains to create a buoyant and mellow tune. From the laid-back bedroom pop hues to acoustic sounds and electronic embellishments, ‘How It Goes’ is a joy to listen to. Accompanied by ethereal synths Taylor’s velvety vocals provide an airy, light texture to the song allowing the infectious groove on bass and drums to anchor the listener within the song’s breezy atmosphere. With elements of nostalgia and melancholia blended among the cheery foot-tapping instrumentation, ‘How It Goes’ is a well crafted delight for listeners to indulge in.
props has released his new single ‘Domino.’ props’ debut tracks have been making their way into the world since the start of lockdown last year, with radio play from BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.
Vibrant and upbeat; props displays his deft musical prowess through new single ‘Domino’. Beginning with jaunty guitar and energetic beats, (which, as the song progresses becomes more animated between the smooth reverb vocals ), the track is a delicious burst of lo-fi indie pop. The jump stop stammer instrumental is an intriguing and fun element that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. As the song develops, props lets loose his juicy indie-pop sound allowing chiming keys to blossom into dynamic melodies while the strikes on guitar expand, becoming more lush, lustrous, and energetic. ‘Domino’ is a fun-spirited song filled with dreamy melodies and smooth vocals. props has a beautiful ability to create fantastic earworms that get stuck in your head all day, and ‘Domino’ follows this trend superbly. Can’t wait to hear what he comes up with next. Press play and enjoy.
Bath-based band Caravella have released their second single, ‘Internet bby’.
Beautifully crafted and peppered with a light dusting of indie this retro ditty is a dream-pop gem. Mellow guitar lines jangle atop a buoyant rhythmic foundation as Caravella strips back the instrumentation to create a charming persona within the track, aided by the warmth of Jack Spooner’s velvety croon.
Laid back and sweet, there is no denying the intricate element that exudes the track’s effortless appeal – the soothing, funk-esque bass groove which wriggles its way through the track’s fluctuant foundation. Once it starts you can’t help but bop along.
Displaying strong musical growth, Caravella have created an indie- pop delight with ‘Internet bby’. Looking forward to hearing more from Caravella.
Ria Rua has released her new single, ‘Bad Girl.’ Ria Rua is a modern Irish female electronic art-pop singer, songwriter, and producer. After spending years as a professional drummer and touring the world with orchestras, she decided to take a chance on her own material. Her first three releases received national radio play in Ireland and the UK, and she was nominated for 2020 International Artist of the Year by a UK radio station.
Ria Rua’s first-rate musicianship soars to new heights with her latest track ‘Bad Girl.’ From the well-formed turn of phrase to rich musicianship, this bewitching track is intricately crafted. Crisp vocals swirl around infectious rhythms and dark electronic pulses, while tropical embellishments and edgy indie textures add depth and colour to a tantalizing luring soundscape. Within moments the listener is captivated and in awe of the superb display of skilful production.
Lyrically Ria pulls no punches. She exudes an empowering attitude through witty lyrics, which at times cuts deep like a knife. “Yeah, you’re nice to me now say it’s great to see ya. Where was this year’s ago when I was no senorita. I know it’s a fake, only your mistake fire in disguise, let’s go burn this f*cking snake”. Radiating swagger and sass throughout, Ria’s wonderful, pristine vocal delivery heightens the honest lyrical approach.
‘Bad Girl’ is a fantastic display of production wizardry and deft songwriting ability. I can not wait to hear more from Ria Rua. Ria is a talented artist and one to get very excited about.
About the track, Ria Rua said: “I spent three months creating this song – recording over 500 individual tracks in the process! The lyrics are about being bullied by people you once trusted when you ‘become who you are.’ So in a sense, it’s about betrayal, but more importantly, it’s about standing up to bullies and being brave enough to embrace your potential! “
The Crayon Set have released their new single ‘Moment’. The song is taken from their third upcoming album ‘Downer Disco’ due for release this Summer. The Crayon Set formed in 2010 and quickly came to prominence when they won a national competition to play the Sundae in the Park Festival in London.
‘Moment’ is a delightful slice of indie as The Crayon Set spread their vibrant musicianship over catchy melodies and blossoming instrumental builds. Glistening synths wisp through an ethereal backdrop while lush harmonies and a pop sprinkled melody exude a sweet angelic radiance. The Crayon Set display their intricate and prismatic musicianship through subtle synth-pop elements melded between lo-fi tones, psychedelic pepperings, and indie-pop hues. The band create lush textures and upbeat explosions of positivity through the song’s instrumental backdrop, softening and cushioning the heartfelt lyrics which discuss depression and not giving up on life. ‘Moment’ is a beautifully arranged track from The Crayon Set ready to soothe the soul.
Having amassed more than a million streams from singles ‘Can’t Feel Anything’ and ‘Red Run Cold’ since their release in late 2020, and topping the billing on Spotify’s Pop Rock Shot playlist with ‘Red Run Cold’ fast-rising duo World’s First Cinema look to continue the support for their debut EP with new offering ‘Cold Sets In’. World’s First Cinema is comprised of Fil Thorpe ( Neck Deep ) and John Sinclair ( Saint Claire ).
‘Cold Sets In’ is a tender track which displays the mesmerising music and clean cinematic production of World’s First Cinema. The duo create a soundscape filled with contrasting themes of loneliness and hopefulness as warm cello drifts over elegant piano in a playful yet at times sombre manner. Soft electronics twinkle through the tracks ethereal atmosphere while smooth passionate vocals caress a dreamy easy on the ears melody. Wonderfully evocative; ‘Cold Sets In’ is a moving and well crafted track from World’s First Cinema. Keep an eye on these guys.
Speaking about the track, the band said, “The song continues on to lyrically explore how pain and strife can bring you closer to loved ones. But even when that pain causes you to step away, we learn that starting over can be the most important part of the journey. This track is the first ballad esq offering the band has released and acts as a clear indicator that we can expect a more emotional side of this project in the future.”
Irish indie band Wild Youth kick off 2021 with their new single ‘Champagne Butterflies’.The band’s kaleidoscopic ‘Next to You’ video received key support from WONDERLAND and huge hype across the blogosphere, alongside a performance slot on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show. Racking up over 1.2 million streams on Spotify alone, “Next to You” also received vital playlist additions from Spotify’s New Music Friday UK, The Pop List and New Pop Revolution while also making the cover of New Pop UK and Apple Music’s A-List Pop.
Encased in ethereal synths and funky rhythms, ‘Champagne Butterflies’ is an exhilarating delight from Wild Youth.The track is saturated in chic panache as the band display their musical prowess through the songs lavish attention to detail and crisp 80’s-hued production. David Whelan’s warm vocals slip effortlessly in and out of falsetto while the synth embellishments create a vibrant and colourful backdrop.The track is utterly infectious as Wild Youth use their knack for hook laden melodies to create a prismatic soundscape filled with glistening guitars, funky basslines and lush buoyant beats. Press play, indulge and enjoy.
Watch the video for ‘Champagne Butterflies’ below
Author : Danu
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
