Slaney Bay
Genre : Indie
Bio : Slaney Bay are a female-fronted, three-piece indie band hailing from South West London. Their debut single, “Talking About You” received generous attention from 50+ countries within the first 2 weeks of release. Notable supporters include actor, Robert Carlyle. The band consists of: Caitlin Whitley (lead vocals, synth and guitar); William Nicola-Thompson (lead guitar); and Joel Martin (backing vocals and bass)
Track: The House Across the Street
Why We Like It: This bubbling indie-pop tune rides along sweet melodies, delicate vocals and sharp edgy guitar to create an invigorating listening experience. The band blend their infectious indie with lush arrangements of driving bass lines, punchy drums and dreamy melodies to create a bubblegum tune bursting with raw rock bravado and nostalgic 90’s tones. It’s a well crafted and satisfying track sure to revolve in your head for days.
You can follow Slaney Bay on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/slaneybay/
Stream ‘The House Across the Street’ below
Royal Castles
Genre : Garage rock
Bio : Royal Castles have released their new single ‘Frickin Pretty’, the third single from their upcoming sophomore album, ‘Just The Hits’.Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, the 3-pieces sophomore album was recently recorded at North Of Princess Studio with producer Zane Whitfield (Glorious Sons, Sarah Harmer)
Track: Frickin Pretty
Why We Like It: It’s a fun hook-filled anthem laced in sun-soaked vibes and blistering garage rock. This energetic song bursts from the seams with vibrant instrumentation and witty lyrics as the band weave resounding bass grooves between punchy drums and jaunty guitar melodies to create one heck of a tune. ‘Frickin Pretty’ is an instant pick me up and infectious track from Royal Castles.
You can follow Royal Castles on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCastlesBand/?ref=page_internal
Watch the video for ‘Frickin Pretty’ below
Royel Jr
Genre : Alternative pop
Bio : Royel Jr are alt-pop duo from London and Bray, Ireland. ‘Over by The Rain’ is a stunning first release by Royel Jr, capturing the duo’s conflict and familiarity with the violence of love.
Track: Over by The Rain
Why We Like It: The duo present a vaporous yet musically dense tune that boasts the masterful musicianship of Royel Jr. The track is an intoxicating and mesmerising listening experience that boasts a prismatic soundscape of shimmering synths and biting guitars that slice through a muggy atmosphere. This sonic beauty pulses with wonderous bass lines, nostalgic melodies, velvety vocals and meandering keys to provide a lucid and dreamy wall of sound. The song’s lyrics carefully study the tenderness of sexuality, offering space to explore queerness, infidelity, addiction and self-acceptance while the soundscape ventures between soul, R&B ( with subtle jazz flirtations ) and lathers of brooding alternative pop embellishments. ‘Over by The Rain’ is a glorious and tantalising new single from Royel Jr.
You can follow Royel Jr on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/royeljr/
Stream ‘Over by The Rain’ below
Cade Hoppe
Genre : Singer songwriter
Bio : 21-year-old NYC-based artist, Cade Hoppe has released his new single ‘Afterparty’ which was produced by indie-pop duo Eighty Ninety’s Harper James and co-written by Maddie Regent.
Track: Afterparty
Why We Like It: It’s a charming tune laced in the warm, heartfelt and rich musicianship of Cade Hoppe. The track travels delicately on pulsing beats and soft electronics while cosy guitar entwines the song in balmy and comforting tones. Hoppe’s velvety vocals caress the sweet melody with tenderness as he croons over the earnest and heartfelt lyrics, “somehow you’re still gonna love me in the morning”. Filled with lofty guitar and showcasing deft production ‘Afterparty’ is a wholesome earworm that beckons repeat plays.
You can follow Cade Hoppe on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/officialcadehoppe
Stream ‘Afterparty’ below
Anna Pancaldi
Genre : Singer Songwriter
Bio : Anna Pancaldi returns with a stunning live performance of her brand new single, ‘No More Make Believe’.The London based singer-songwriter has had three Top Ten’s in the singer songwriter iTunes charts, has toured the UK, Europe and the US, opening for the likes of David Ryan Harris (John Mayer’s guitarist), Jake Isaac and Fatai, as well as headline shows in NYC, LA and Nashville. Anna has performed on CBS LA TV, had her music featured on hit US TV shows such as ‘Pretty Little Liars’, ‘Famous in Love’ and also featured in and soundtracked a Levi’s campaign amongst others.
Track: No More Make Believe (live)
Why We Like It: It’s a time stopping song as Pancaldi’s warm and beautiful vocals ooze passion and heartfelt emotion while elegant piano and strings adorn the backdrop in majestic tones. Her vocal delivery is simply captivating. Pancaldi is a one of a kind artist with a voice that transcends genre and this live performance captures the artist’s talent wonderfully. Her live performance of ‘No More Make Believe’ is a mesmerising treat highlighting just how special Pancaldi is as an artist.
You can follow Anna Pancaldi on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/annapancaldimusic/
Stream ‘No More Make Believe (Live)’ below
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Author: Danu
