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Glasgow pop sensation Luchi, whose career is built on emotional and authentic songwriting, has continued to make waves since his 2017 debut. Recent hit single ‘Web of Lies’, soared to No.2 on the iTunes charts, opening up the door for the new track ‘Like This’ to further cement a new direction. With roots in an …
Caroline Hale’s songwriting takes her through life’s highs and lows, a pensive artistry that flourishes soulful performances and folk guitar. Mentored by Martin Strayer, she’s gone on to hone the same quality as the multi-platinum artists he’s known for, traversing the genre spectrum. Upcoming headliners and support slots at the Texas Ballroom and for Lamont …
Ireland-based band led by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh, The Savage Hearts, have emerged as a group of mysterious musicians. Collaborating in secret and worshipping at the alter of highly uncelebrated local rock ’n’ roll hero Eddie Cruizer, they’ve begun to produce their brand of unhinged garage rock. Evan explains the story behind The Savage …
Now hailing from New York City, but raised in Los Angeles, Annabel Asher’s sound of the underground has sent a propulsion through the scene, the artist building on her uniquely raw and biting music, presented first in ‘555’ and ‘the Line’, and picking up ears. Coming-of-age, masochism and relationships all feed her writing, shown once …
LION’s bold approach to songwriting has been met with critical acclaim, the hard-hitting electropop of ‘Not Your Fetish’ and ‘Attention’ giving way to huge crowds at Sydney World Pride, Midsumma Carnival and Mardi Gras. The 23-year-old is moving at a high pace toward the release of debut EP Reclamation, approaching the project with a refinement …
Diving Horse describes their music as cerebral and danceable, balancing a thought-provoking songwriting nature with energetic impulses. Performing across their home city of Glasgow, they received acclaim from the national press and radio, the six-piece balancing boundary-pushing arrangements with a nostalgic edge on and off the stage. Bringing their retro-inspired, vintage-feeling sound to a modern-day …
After early features on Blow Blood Records and earning album of the week honours, Melbourne rockers Coolabah Kings have steadily grown throughout the 2020s, their tracks reflecting the tumultuous times the world finds itself in. Their discography reflects themes of modern disconnection and toxic masculinity and has also captured COVID lockdown freeze frames. The latest …
Bristol four-piece Chandra roots their themes in the human condition, struggles of self-belief, building confidence and riding the daily see-saw of mental health. By taking on the less glamorous parts of what it means to be human, they can authentically craft emotional affirmations of joy and contentment. Cementing their lineup as Chandra Nair, Keith Jones, …
Mali Hâf is an artist known for combining Welsh folk influences with contemporary, fiery, electronic beats. Live, the artist takes notes from icons with theatrical flair, adorned in Celtic war paint and commanding the stage with a ritualistic sensibility. In her records, Mali adds fierceness, she brings together ethereality and self-expression. Mali Hâf recently unveiled …
Performing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, releasing multiple acclaimed EPs and working with industry figures such as Thomas Harvey and Gianpaolo Pasquile, London-based indie-pop artist Max Sarre creates a constant stream of hits. Released through Just Play Records, Max Sarre’s new single ‘Brother’ is the kind of genuine appreciation that would strike at the heart …