Natalie Shay

Genre: Indie Pop/Rock Singer Songwriter

Bio: Natalie Shay is a 19 year old multi award-winning, indie pop/rock artist from North London. Deemed as one of London’s hottest emerging talents and having already acquired an impressive array of awards, Shay is ready to launch herself into the forefront of the industry, with her highly anticipated upcoming release. She has performed to sold-out audiences at some of London’s most iconic and renowned venues, including The Roundhouse, Ronnie Scotts and Brooklyn Bowl, O2. Her successes to date include her long list of awards from ‘Best Undiscovered Talent’ London Music Award, Winner of The Guardian’s Music Award and two time winner of the Mayor of London Gigs. Shay’s debut single ‘Follow You Home’ reached number 15 in the iTunes singer/songwriter charts.

Track: This Feeling

Why We Like It: It’s a vibrant bubbling smack of indie pop.Dazzling melodic guitars drive the track and have a gritty texture which blends into the infectious glowing pop. The anthemic chorus surges with adrenaline and hyper intensity as Shay’s powerful vocals teamed with punchy drums add a glint of dynamism and energy. It’s compelling energetic and dance around the room ready. This track floods empowerment and energy into the listener with enough bedazzlement and oomph to make the floor shake with elated buzz filled indie pop.

You can follow Natalie Shay on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/NatalieShayMusic/

Stream ‘This Feeling’ Below

 Mark Loughrey

Genre: Alternative Folk

Bio: Mark Loughrey is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Belfast who has recently self-released his debut album ‘Treppenwitz’

Track: Threw The Looking Glass

Why We Like It: This peppy jangly track it light and plucky with a playful bright acoustic guitar accompaniment. This track bounces along with a positive vibe on a theme of just ploughing through those tough days. Loughrey’s agile guitar playing is infectious and his witty snappy lyrics keeps the track hopping along in a sweet sprightly manner.

You Can Follow Mark Loughrey on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Mark.Loughrey.Music/

Stream ‘Threw The Looking Glass’ below

 Sara Vanderheyden

Genre: Alternative

Bio: Sara Vanderheyden is a Belgian singer active with various projects. During 2017 she signed a contract with Epictronic to produce her debut solo album. Subsequently Finnish songwriter and producer Ville Oravala decided to join the project and support Sara with his unique songwriting and production skills. During the last months of the year Sara recorded some songs at Titans Lab Studio in Italy with the help of Ville Oravala and Riccardo Daga and has released her debut single  ‘Hypoxia’

Track: Hypoxia

Why We Like It: It’s a darkly coated track smothered in hair raising eerie tones and thrilling symphonic Evanescence- esque vibes. With chilling flashing beats and an intense electro-orchestral arrangement, it’s a powerful expressive track. Sara’s vocals are crisp mighty and hearty – so pure and controlled she holds the attention as the rushing instrumentation flutters and boils building into a dramatic blustery storm. Quite the gripping track.

You Can Follow Sara Vanderheyden on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/VanderheydenSara/

Watch the video for ‘Hypoxia’ below

Krantz

Genre: Alternative/psych-rock

Bio:  Nashville-based, alt/psych-rock band, Krantz, have released their new single, “Run Away With  Me,” from their upcoming EP, The Pennock Tapes which is due out April 27. After leaving his home state of Iowa, traveling the world, touring over 200 days per year with a band called, The Effects, and opening for bands such as the Kings of Leon, Shinedown, Foreigner and the Toadies, Jeffrey  made the decision to “live the dream” and eventually landed in Nashville.  Krantz hit the studio between tapings of MTV’s music competition, American Supergroup where he eventually became a finalist in the competition. Following the release of his self-produced solo album, Krantz  joined forces with Erik Theiling (bass), Tee Tallent (keys) and Monica Lewellen (percussion/vocals), who he met on the Broadway circuit.

Track: Run Away With Me

Why We Like It: It’s fiery adrenaline pumping indie rock equipped with everything you need to fill your heart with get up and go dance filled attitude.  Its kinetic energy, catchy chorus and youth filled exuberance exudes heart racing blood pumping stamina. With shredding guitars punchy drums and velvety vocals melted on top of an infectious melody this track is blazing hot. Throw some scorching guitar licks and a kick ass solo and bam your hooked. These guys are so good. Brightened my day for sure.

You Can Follow Krantz On Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Krantzband/

Stream ‘Run Away With Me’ below

 

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