ColoRising Mixes 44: Rosie Tee
Listening to the music of singer, composer, performer, and Kikimora Records co-founder Rosie Tee is like floating through a cinematic dreamworld.
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ColoRising Mixes 44: Rosie Tee
Listening to the music of singer, composer, performer, and Kikimora Records co-founder Rosie Tee is like floating through a cinematic dreamworld. Her sound is atmospheric, it's otherworldly, it's non-conformist.
Top Pick: Solar Eyes ‘Naked Monkey on a Spaceship’
Birmingham-based outfit Solar Eyes is a group that absolutely needs to be on your radar. Having released incredible tracks such as 'Acid Test', 'Alcatraz', and the more recent 'Save my Soul', just to name a few, their blend of psychedelic rock and trippy pop is nothing short of entrancing and dynamic.
Stream DEJA’s New Single ‘Mulan’
Birmingham-raised, London-based singer DEJA steps up with her latest single 'Mulan'. The track follows her 2021 tune 'Like That'. A sexy and saucy R&B tune with pop undertones, the production is built on bopping drum programming, a sinister synth bass line topped with DEJA delivering creamy vocals that are packed with seduction and an uncanny fierceness.
Stream Phil Madeley’s Nostalgic Track ‘In Dreams’
Birmingham-based Phil Madeley has unveiled his latest tune dubbed 'In Dreams'. Musically the track is a nostalgic blend of modern indie, 60s psych, and 80s pop melodies that is whipped into one sonic concoction that not only defies time but is highly refreshing in this modern copy, paste and release climate of music.
Stream Gaby K’s New EP ‘The Good, The Bad & The Boring’
Previously releasing singles such as 'Running' and 'Not Your Boyfriend', Birmingham's Gaby K has dropped her new EP 'The Good, The Bad & The Boring'. The 6-track record fuses the sounds of R&B, pop, trap and more. Delivering nothing short of soulful vocals, the EP also follows her support from BBC Introducing WM 'Track of the Week'.
Jaykae ‘On Top’ Video
Birmingham grime emcee Jaykae has dropped the video for his latest track 'On Top'. The song is produced by A Class. In terms of the visuals, Jaykae troops around the ends with his crew whilst definitely going in with the bars. It should be noted that he is also being responsible by wearing a mask and gloves to protect himself against the threat of the coronavirus. As a matter of fact, almost everyone in the vid are wearing masks. Remember, safety over everything first! Have a look.
Slick Don Drops His Heavy Grime Tune ‘Dat Boi’
Sometimes thinking about the golden era of UK grime feels like going deep into the history books and reading about an era that, while not SO long ago, seems centuries old. Pirate radio, clashes and tape packs of raves were all apart of the foundation of the scene, that in all fairness actually had a number of resuscitating moments since the early 2000s. So when artists like Birmingham vet Slick Don release core grime singles, it's a reminder that the sound is still kicking and not waiting to implode on itself with Hip-Hop meets pop aspirations.
Stream Rocky Steps’ New Album ‘End Zone’
Known for his work as one-half of the house group Free School, Birmingham DJ and producer Rocky Steps has released his new solo LP 'End Zone'. Comprised of eight tracks in total, the album leans more on the piano-driven ambient side of the spectrum. The record features numerous appearances by guest Lucy Graham. Co-produced by Simon Weaver, 'End Zone' is released via the Static Caravan imprint. You can stream the album down at the bottom.
Youth Man Announce ‘Five Songs’ EP & Share ‘Statuesque’
Birmingham punk band Youth Man have unveiled info regarding their new EP titled 'Five Songs'. Scheduled to land June 29th on Alcopop! Records, the band will release limited edition yellow and orange marble 12" vinyl records, as well as via standard digital download.