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electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Scro ‘Played’

Los Angeles based music producer, Scro, has released his self-produced music video and single, ‘Played’, featuring Zach Callahan. Native to Sarasota, Florida, electronic producer, Scro, creates a beautiful atmosphere with his selection of classic synth sounds, pushing you back to the 80’s, all while keeping in touch with modern songwriting and production techniques. The track is accompanied by a music video, filmed and animated by himself, catching scenes of Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Universal Studios, and the infamous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

‘Played’ floats delicately on Scro’s meticulous production and wonderful electronics. Bubbling through buoyant beats and wispy ethereal soundscapes this track meanders gently through light breezy vibes and melancholic tones seamlessly creating a richly textured and wholly satisfying listening experience. Zach Callahan’s vocals are velvety smooth and emotionally sweet as he emanates so perfectly the gut-wrenching feeling of being “played” by someone who you’ve mistaken for having something special with. The melty sugared melody coats the track in a delicious sweetness that soothes the tender sombre tones while the light electronics add a sun-kissed radiance to the song. The track has a retro chicness and chilled tone to it that is easy on the ears but richly intricate with lyrics that are relatable and catch your attention.

Watch the video for ‘Played’ below



electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, New Music

Orla Clarke ‘breathe’

Meath eighteen year old independent musician/producer Orla Clarke has released her new single ‘breathe’. This twinkling number is an aerial dream of soft electronics and glistening soundscapes which float delicately around a pop sprinkled backdrop. A sweet toned guitar sparkles, radiating luminosity into the track as the piano jingles along with joyful light hops. The fuzzy synths lead beautifully into the techno hued elements as the dreamy track swirls around your ears with a charming feathery light innocence and delightful bounce. It’s a sun kissed number that showcases the luscious arrangements Orla Clarke is capable of creating.

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Album Review, Alt- Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Electro, Indie Pop, New Music

The ÆTHER ‘ÆTHEREAL’ Album

Promising Singer/Songwriter hailing from North East England, The ÆTHER, aka David has released his second studio album ‘ÆTHEREAL’. Written during the British heatwave of 2018,  the album is a collection of optimistic tracks, underscored with hope, resilience and a love of life.

‘ÆTHEREAL’ is a richly diverse and perfectly blended collection of electronic, dance, indie, funk and pop. The ÆTHER delivers a tasty nine track assortment that is the perfect summer soundtrack. His luscious pop melodies saturate each track in deliciousness while his soulful vocals are full of emotional tenderness that holds everything together. From the electronic ‘Im So Sorry’ and ‘Urgh’ with their chicness and 70’s funk flecked choruses the album is doused in suave romantic tones. Tracks like ‘Miracle’, ‘Deep In Love’ bring that dance laced summer vibe and free “caution to the wind “ atmosphere while packing in deep lyric content between the flashing electronics, swirling dazed soundscapes and funky guitar. The falsetto vocals are particularly sweet and showcase Davids’ warm range. ‘Sun & Moon’, ‘Like No Other Can’ takes us from the dance party to a chilled soul / R&B hued slow mover. It’s a slick romantic number to dim the light to and swoon over. ‘I Can’t Take This Feeling’ is the emotional sorrow filled track of the album that brings stormy clouds and rain filled with turmoil with contrasting electronics and dark beats.  The ÆTHER brings the album to a close with two tender heartfelt numbers ‘I Think Im Falling Going Nowhere’ and ‘Let Me Adorn You’.

‘ÆTHEREAL’ is filled with delicate tones, chilled vibes and oodles of soul which contrast beautifully against the albums dynamic electronics and funky guitar injections. Each song flows into the next with zealous finesse while the smooth vocals caress and glide over the melty melodies. It’s a charming album.

You can catch The ÆTHER live at:

13th April Tynemouth Surfcafe – Newcastle

9th June Chapel Arts Centre – Bath

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electro - rock, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Sal the Musician ‘Low’

Singer songwriter Sal the Musician has released his debut single ‘Low’ which was written by Sal the Musician and documents his struggle with depression and being suicidal.

This captivating track blends rock, pop and electronic music seamlessly to create a wholly intriguing and satisfying listen. With a catchy chorus and slinky melody floating through twinkling electronics and a steady throbbing beat its a darkly smothered luring number. Sal’s vocals are smooth and sweet as he emotionally coos the moving lyrics while the churning electronics meander between innocent flickers and shadowy thuds. The track builds sublimely to an elegant string fluttering crescendo. Sal floods this track with passion and emotion through both his lyrics and instrumentation. An enticing and fascinating debut from Sal the Musician.

Stream ‘Low’ below

https://soundcloud.com/salthemusician/low/s-Hugcs


Alt- Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Jack Rua ‘Scarlet A’

Photo credit: PureGrand

Innovative pop artist Jack Rua has released his debut single ‘Scarlet A’ which was produced by fellow BIMM Dublin alumni Tenderhook. and the nationally-lauded Michael Heffernan. Jack Rua has plans already in motion to collaborate with more prominent Irish artists, as well as to release an EP in late 2019/early 2020.

‘Scarlet A’ is a sultry dark concoction of luring entrapment as Jack Rua blends catchy pop elements with mysterious fermenting electronics to create an invigorating dance pop number. With sticky pulsing beat slaps supporting the infectious foot tapping foundation while subtle flashing electronics create an enticing soundscape its a wholly riveting song. This track captivates you within its polished clean production while the enslaving melody shackles this tune into your mind as Jack Rua’s smooth passionate vocals whisper, coo and seduce throughout. It’s a steamy, catchy number with a compelling edge that charms and bewitches with sublime musicianship.

About the track Jack Rua said : “Scarlet A’ unapologetically questions the nature of human attraction and monogamy, whilst simultaneously evoking its listener to contemplate modern fascination with superficial things.”

Watch the video for ‘Scarlet A’ below


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Scutty ‘Replaced Part 1’ EP

From the gritty streets of south east London to a tent in the Tasmanian woods, Scutty’s secretly recorded Debut EP ‘Replaced Part 1’ has been released.A departure from creator Dan Rawlins folk routes, “Scutty” is an experimental music project which was self recorded in South East London, finished off and mixed by Robin Waters in Melbourne and mastered by Will Bowden, a Grammy award winner for his work on GOTYE.

‘Replaced Part 1’ is a unique energetic EP brimming with vibrant rich danceable tunes. Scutty cooks up an innovate selection of swirling electronics, sticky beats and catchy melodies to create an exhilarating concoction.With instant sing along hooks, pop sprinkles and soulful tones in tracks like  ‘I Was Down’ and ‘I’m Gold’ this EP fleshes out the versatility in Scutty’s musicianship. The tracks are light with sluggish beat thuds between fresh ethereal synths and intense atmosphere. ‘Crazy’ brings in some rich rhythms, woody sounds and a funk whiffed R&B hued melody that flutters comfortably upon the fluctuant foundation and trippy techno electronics. While ‘Higher’ closes the EP on an animated disco vibe, leaving you ready for the next rave.

‘Replaced Part 1’ provides sublime electronic dance music. As Scutty toys with elements of disco, house, new wave and rock creating an enthralling EP sure to have you bopping along.

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Alt Rock, Ambient Music, Atmospheric Music, electro - rock, Electronic, Indie, New Music

Manyana ‘1ofmy’

Dublin based art rock duo Manyana have released their debut single ‘1ofmy’. Comprised of Aran Sheehy and David O’Rourke the duo are leading the way for an album they have planned for release this year.

This absorbing number immerses you in a deeply ambient electronic soundscape filled with passionate rich tones and an extremely mesmerising and tangible sound. Every electronic flicker, pulse beat and lush melody slowly seeps into you, making the track a full sensory experience. Immense care has been taken with this track- each fragment is tailored precisely.From the fluctuant slapping beat shuffling through ethereal soundscapes to the strong piano chords, this composition is organic, rich and compelling. The elegant piano is the strength of the track between the breezy atmosphere and chilling soundscape. The piano grows slowly building to a sweet yet sharp melody that twinkles and wanders between a warm vocal harmony and jittery beat. There is great beauty and grandeur in this track. Its simplistic approach draws you into the inner working of this intriguing gem as Manyana dilute certain parts while highlighting and enriching others to create a textured fascinating listen. It’s catchy, melancholic and biting while warm vocals soothe and coo over a drifting sombre soundscape that feels barren yet filled with loneliness and tender instrumentation. ‘1ofmy’ is utterly consuming.

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EP Review, New Music

Master of None ‘Great White Shark’ EP

Following his self-titled debut album released in October, Ian Mitchell (aka Master of None) has now released a five track EP, entitled ‘Great White Shark’ on All Will Be Well Records.Written, performed and produced by Ian alone, this is him developing as a solo artist to help feed Little Red’s third studio album due out in 2020.

‘Great White Shark’ is another unique highly intense EP. Brimming with sharp textures, ominous soundscapes deep vocals and menacing themes while subtle soft tones swirl and twinkle throughout creating a sublime rich contrast. Mitchell fleshes out his dark synth pop with gritty guitars ruggedly chopping through snappy beats and deep eerie vocals.‘Tsunami’ takes this backdrop and blends it with skittish electronics and dizzy swirling soundscapes and ‘This Animal’ takes this format and raises it to an acid soaked frenzied level with melancholic lonely tones mangled throughout. ‘Head Down’ strips back the frenzy with a steady beat adding an almost tribal thud to the start before Mitchell slowly builds the tension with flashing electronics and raw synths. There is a catchy pop element blended through the melody but overall the track spreads out the darkly hued haunting sound of Master of None. The tracks tell tales of murder, guilt, loss and raw visceral hatred- ‘Wolf and Ram’ depicts this perfectly with murky fuzzed guitars lacerating through ominous soundscapes and chilling synths. Only the closing track ‘Open Loop’ provides some respite from the sinister mayhem. The track glistens like a breath of fresh air with wispy electronics twinkling through a sticky beat and gentle keys. It’s a delicate little gem to lull out the EP and relax you from the mind melting dazzling mania of its predecessors.

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The Perx self titled EP

The Perx have released their debut self titled EP. The duo formed of Ryan ( who has played in Decibel Project, Quiet the Pilot, El Robo) and Jeremy (who has played in I Hate Kate and Space Camp Stowaways} have written, recorded and produced everything on the EP themselves.

This EP struts, seeps and steams swagger with kinetic tunes laced in vibrant melodies, infectious grooves and a slicked back suaveness to make you swoon. There is something for everyone in this luscious collection, ‘California Kids’ is a delicious sun kissed edgy electronic rock flavour for our taste buds while ‘Summertime Lovely’ slaps on a cheeky attitude and spicy sass leaving you craving more.Both these tracks rush with adrenaline pumping grooves, sharp slinky guitar embellishment and a catchy melody that charms it’s pop sprinkled bliss into your head for days. With strut quality, dazzling soundscapes and clean, crisp production The Perx set this EP up to be one that leaves you drooling. That bass in ‘Summertime Lovely’ is just too good. ‘The City’s Kiss’ changes the tone a little with a heavy wall of sound holding a meaty feverous backdrop for the delicate lonely melody. Swirling electronics whirl around fuzzed guitars and punchy drums as the reverb laced vocals coo through this intense sound. It’s sweltering, edgy, sticky and brimming with red hot emotion. ‘The Dreamer’ is a soft little ditty that sits snugly between the dynamic electricity of the EP. It’s a swayable catchy gem that floats on fluffy clouds, acoustic guitar bliss and wispy ethereal soundscapes. This is the stuff of soothing dreams as the tender vocals glide upon a heavenly delicate backdrop.The duo decide to close the album on the funky flex of ‘For The 49th Time’ as a shimmy ready groove bounces and hops around zesty guitar jabs and syrupy electronics. The guitar melody is divine in this track as it glimmers scintillation throughout creating the perfect summer chilling tune.

Each track on this EP is lovable, refined and catchy as hell. The Perx EP is meticulously crafted and finely layered creating a satisfying joyful listen. Everyone needs to know these guys. They are one heck of a dynamic duo.

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Electronic, New Music

ScoutSom ‘Shamash’ Album


Alexandre Antonio and Roberto Filippi make up the duo that is ScoutSom. They have recently released their latest album titled ‘Shamash’.

‘Shamash’ is a fizzing collection of tracks rich in body and laced in acid soaked techno. Melding retro sounds with contemporary and some trance elements ScoutSom have created an impressive riveting sound. ‘Rosemont’ and ‘Namour’ are beat heavy tracks that gloop, slap and swivel over a sticky drum pattern and pulsing electronics.The keys weave around the gripping techno daze as each track lures you deeper into ScoutSoms captivating sound. It’s chilled but bass heavy to create a cool effortless groove and chic sonic flow. ScoutSom know how to create swanky chopped danceable tracks. Smothered in dark tones ‘Karlmarxstraße’ is one eerie dazzling electronic number. Choppy beats fluctuate through ominous keys as the track builds in intensity and pressure. These guys create spacey dizzying tracks to melt and boggle your mind. ‘Rathaus Neukölln’ is how this duo bring the album to a close. With flashing electronics snapping beats and tightly weaved musicianship it’s the most animated on the EP. If mind liquefying richly textured techno is your thing then check out ScoutSom.


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