London, UK
There is a distinct electricity that flashes within the music of London outfit …
There aren't many entertainers who have been more influential, ground-breaking and relevant than David Bowie. The musician, actor, fine artist and fashion icon passed away on January 10th, 2016 at the age of 69, due to cancer.
Upon the news of his death, thousands of fans and friends of David Bowie have taken to social media to express their condolences.
Having released her 'Children Of Silk' EP last month, Rotterdam bombshell Sevdaliza returns with a new, haunting track entitled 'One Armed Lullaby'. Produced by long-time collaborator Mucky, you can't help but be drawn in by Sevdaliza's seductive vocals atop the hazy, slow-burning musical backdrop. You can listen to a stream of 'One Armed Lullaby' down below.
The Oxford dictionary defines the word metamorphosis as “a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means”. Athens-raised singer and actress Sarah Anna Psalti aka Sarah P. has surely undergone a personal transformation since her introduction as the front vocalist of the electronic outfit Keep Shelly in Athens. Whilst it could be said that the band consisting of herself and RΠЯ helped to establish the Athenian imprint in electronica of today on a global scale, releasing a slew of mini-albums as well as their acclaimed 2013 debut LP 'At Home', that was then. Although her announcement to leave the group in 2014 sparked great wonder amongst KSiA fans, this was indeed a part of the transformation process.
London, England
To say that Conrad Kira represents the musical diversity that continues to bubble …
True musical virtuosity is a combination of vivid songwriting combined with instrumentation and production that allows emotions to simply and uncontrollably run free. Melbourne band Husky are masters of mood, using a gentle warmth of folk and alternative to form what could be called sonic art at its purist.
Montreal, Canada
Comprised of Swedish-Canadian couple Simon and Erika Angell, Montreal-based Thus Owls are one …
Eliza Shaddad is the face of a bold, now Britain. With a voice that travels like the alarm of awakening, Shaddad possesses a fearless approach to music, using a varied yet appropriated style and sound to deliver content that is gripping and unquestionably unforgettable. Like the legendary artists that exist in her Sudanese/Scottish heritage, it was destined for Eliza Shaddad to help contribute to and mold the direction of music as we know it.
Soul lives and breathes in the body of Essex singer Beverley Ely. With a voice that has been compared to heavyweights such as Emeli Sande, Ely has a slew of industry mainstays talking about her including super producer Rodney Jerkins. Her vocals can be heard on house records such as DJ Anna's 'Secret', as well as Long & Harris' 'Vicious Games'. Ely released her debut EP 'War' in 2013 to raving reviews, capturing the feeling of what many considered a core sound of R&B that has been sorely missing. With her sophomore EP entitled 'Second Chance At A First Impression' out November 12, Beverley Ely has created a wave with her songs 'So Dumb' featuring grime emcee Mercston, 'Back To The Start' and the fiery 'Me First'.
Words by Art Jefferson
Photography by Niki Topouslidou
Keep Shelly in Athens are one of …