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Although it’s the 50th State, in all other respects, Hawaii feels as distant and exotic as it’s possible to be. From flowery garlands to the reflection of lava flows on mist-covered swamps, it’s known for its mystical qualities and permanently cheery inhabitants – less so for its musical output. Enter Kūkahi, a Hawaiian native who has …
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Classically trained pianist and composer Ben Ridley has built up his career from a different perspective to the one he has now, aiming to break the mainstream with his Randy Newman styled Pop Career. With a catchy melody, funky rhythm and a fun message attached to it, "Dancing Mood" is a fantastically executed piece. …
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DJ, producer, artist and composer Roman Zayats has been hard at work with brand new track 'Cold'. This song is a sweet and juicy anthem for any techno/house lovers, and with a fantastically talented DJ behind the beats, your guaranteed to be in safe hands. The song itself reminds me of some of the …
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Brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor delighted fans last Friday by dropping the lyric video for their latest track ‘Feel It Again’. Their debut album Singing For Strangers came out in 2015 to an overwhelming positive reaction from fans and critics alike; with their headline show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire selling out, despite the show preceding …
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The high energy cover band made the long trip from the Land of Oz at the start of the month with one sole purpose: to get the people of the UK up and dancing! Comprised of: Elliott ‘Furnace’ Crane (lead vocals), Digby Robinson (lead guitar), Lachlan ‘Pluto’ Nicolson (keys), Marcus Anderson (bass), Tom Mackenzie (guitar) …
Eighteen year old singer-songwriter Declan McKenna’s debut album What Do You Think About The Car? displays incredible depth and social commentary for a musician so young. One of Declan’s early releases ‘Brazil’ became his breakout song, aged just fifteen, gaining traction because of its exploration of corruption in international football. A lot of McKenna’s original …
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Barcelona native, Pablo Villavecchia, and his band of ‘Appleheads’ are back with their sophomore album, Alessandra, named after his girlfriend. Pablo notes that ‘meeting her meant the culmination of the album, as well as my unsatisfied love story, which was finally satisfied in a fantastic and unexpected way’. The album is set for release on …
Singer-songwriter J.J Leone’s latest track ‘With You’, released 7th July, showcases the Norwich singer’s soulful sound. J.J prides himself on the fact that he writes, records and produces all of his own material, setting him apart from the crowd as the ultimate un-manufactured DIY artist, with a work ethic and busking background similar to the …
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Emerging American musician Steffan Argus’ latest EP Lost At Sea establishes a fresh sound for the 18-year-old. Rooted in a nautical theme, mixed with messages of escapism, the four tracks showcase Steffan’s talent as both a singer and a songwriter incredibly well. ‘Leaving London’ begins with the sweet sounds of Big Ben’s chimes, setting a …
Manchester-born Tonica are looking to break out of the box with their fresh, vibrant brand of electro-pop. The brooding beats, vivacious synths and warped vocals make for an interesting heavy alt-pop sound. The song creates atmosphere through its cinematic sound and expressive lyrical content, as it speaks of the plight of modern day love. The …
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