Everything about October and The Eyes spells rock & roll superstar. Whether it be her musical hybrid of dark, sexy post-punk, psychedelic, rockabilly, stoner rock, glam, and electronica, her fierce performance ability, and even her look, it's safe to say that she was blessed by the Gods to be born with the complete package.
Furrowed Brow are special. Not in the cliche description of what some would call a fly by night act who has received the popularity vote of the day, but rather in the traditional meaning of the word itself. The 5-piece outfit are truly different from the norm.
While there are many bands that have exploded within the post-punk scene over recent years time, Berlin-based group Kamoos are totally paving a road of otherness that defies any one particular sound. Combining not only post-punk, but new wave, dance and even rich, Arabic stylings, the band have fostered something so engaging, refreshing and utterly entertaining, that it can only, truly be dubbed well, simply...Kamoos.
The music of Belarus trio Dlina Volny is truly something magical. It's seducing, atmospheric, at times haunting, and ultimately the perfect mood controlling vehicle. Creating a perfect stir of post-punk, synthpop, coldwave, dance and more, their songs are crafted with poetic lyricism and entrancing instrumentation that is thoroughly transportive.
Sophia Amato is an artist who can not only sing multiple styles of music, but she can do it extremely well. Whether R&B, jazz or pop, the Sicily-born, London-based singer/musician delivers with a fierceness that drips over each song wrapped in a hefty bundle of soul.
Oh Baby is the duo consisting of distant cousins Rick Hornby and Jen Devereux. Based between London and Manchester, their sound is inspired by 70s and 80s synth-pop, new wave, disco, German electronica and more, yet blended in an alchemic way, fostering something that is quite distinct and interestingly unique to them.
London-based singer Maryon is an artist who by many standards would be considered a destined star. Blessed with an amazing voice, incredible songwriting skills, showmanship and marketability, her will and drive is unstoppable, making her surely one of the emerging acts of 2021 poised for musical domination.
While the saying "a star is born" is surely not a new one, singer and songwriter Riva Taylor is the embodiment of just that...literally. Singing and performing since the age of of child, she has not only left a mark on the UK scene but conquered the global landscape. Performing in some of the world's most prestigous establishments, Riva Taylor has graced television and theatre, a representation of her overall powerhouse package as a well-rounded artist.
Whilst 2020 was a bleak and impacting year for many people around the globe, especially for musicians, there were bands who continued to push forward, recording incredible songs to release to the world. London's deep tan are one of those groups whose tracks not only provide that desperately needed groove, but also cover a variety of topics touching on current sociological issues.
Eva Shaw is the very embodiment of the word multifaceted. A producer, songwriter, DJ and label boss, her ear for crafting hit records without compromising her creativity or integrity has allowed her to not only churn out massive songs as a solo artist, but has also given her the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music...period. Although storming the dance and electronica circuits with 'Charizma' and 'Space Jungle', Eva Shaw demonstrated that she was equally as fierce when it came to Hip-Hop production, crafting pure, unadulterated bangers.
