Michael Blume – Colors
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]W[/su_dropcap]atch the new video for “Colors”, the latest release from the sensational Michael Blume. Blume burst on to the scene with his hugely popular track “Manufactured Love”. Although only releasing two tracks, he has accumulated a devout following and is already selling out gigs and being calmly compared to the likes of Frank Ocean. Which is quite something.
Wild Beasts announce new LP, share “Get My Bang”
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]W[/su_dropcap]ild Beasts have roared back into action with the announcement of their upcoming album “Boy King” and by mauling us with a new track and an accompanying video. Their latest release “Get My Bang” is the first track off their new LP and it is an edgy and gritty track that will please all their fans.
James Blake x Justin Vernon – I Need a Forest Fire
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]L[/su_dropcap]ondon electronic songwriter and producer James Blake alone is hauntingly mesmerizing and somber. His reputation for creating tracks that tug at your emotions and lure you into a peaceful, floaty other world are well known. Combine him with Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) and you have a match made in soothing heaven. “I Need a Forest Fire” is one of 17 tracks off James Blake’s newest album “The Colour in Anything” and the equally beautiful video was set loose in the world recently.
Nao unveils “Fool To Love” video and expands her tour
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]N[/su_dropcap]eo Jessica Joshua, that we all know now as NAO, continues smashing into the artistic world by releasing the accompanying video to her single “Fool to Love”. The Ollie Wolfe-directed video features actor Ashley Walters (“Top Boy”) fighting an imaginary force and being taught a rough lesson. NAO has been an emerging force for some years now, featuring on Disclosure‘s album and being tipped by the queen of house: Annie Mac. And guess what? She just expanded her tour!
Oyinda share hypnotic new single “Flatline”
London-based singer-songwriter and producer Oyinda is about to shine with her debut EP “Restless Minds” coming out this summer. “Flatline”,
Smoke Season – When The Smoke Clears
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]A[/su_dropcap]nother stunning track from Smoke Season: “When the Smoke Clears”! It is taken from their new EP “Ourboros” and it packs a punch. “When the Smoke Clears” continues Smoke Season’s dramatic sound and is another stellar track as they continue to grow as a duo. The track starts with a stuttering electronic beat which starts your intrigue, they then take you on a powerful journey as the song builds, rises and falls. Passionate, flowing vocals are layered on top of a funky bass line before being stripped back in the chorus. The gentle change of tempo throughout also keeps you glued.
Elki debuts “Sirens” and its explosive chorus
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]H[/su_dropcap]ere is “Sirens”, The first release from a relatively unknown and mystery woman who goes by the name ELKI. She seems to originate from Australia but still little is known about her. What is known however is that she can create some decent music. ELKI possesses an emotive voice that she uses to great effect and plays with it in so many invigorating ways.
Tidus shares the spiritual track “Blame Me”
[su_dropcap style=”simple”]L[/su_dropcap]isten to “Blame Me”, one of the seven tracks on Tidus’s new EP “Soon Youll Understand.” The song is full of power and spirit and comes with a simple beat which elegantly supplements his emotive vocals. Vocals which, by the way, sometimes remind Young Thug‘s singular flow, and seem to rise in exasperation at the end of every line. It adds this gripping sense of desperation and sense of pure emotion. This is something which he does not reveal in his other tracks and it definitely adds something else, an edgy element that helps “Blame Me” stand out.
