Munich band KYTES have released their new LP 'good luck'. Comprised of eleven tracks, the album draws influence from 80s pop, indie, dance. Bursting with peppy melodies and shimmering production, the sophomore record follows their 2016 debut 'Heads and Tales' which was welcomed with warm brace from various media entities around the globe.
London band Nimmo have been one of the most consistent bands in the past few years, dropping massive track after track. Their LP 'The Power' was definitely one of the highlights of 2019. They now return in 2020 with another single and video titled 'Do I Have To Learn It?' The visuals feature Sarah Nimmo and Reva Gauntlett out in the streets of London performing the song whilst simultaneously having a good time.
Over the past few months Brooklyn rapper and singer SAINt JHN has been releasing what he calls 'one take' videos for tracks taken from his 2019 LP 'Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs'. Basically, the team literally film each vid in one take and release them. With that being said, the visuals aren't shabby at all. In fact, they're quite good. For his latest one take, SAINt JHN has dropped a video for the Imanbek remix of his song 'Roses'. You can find the artist driving around in a truck full of girls dancing to the track, even though technically they're actually in front of a green screen. Never the less, the tune is a banger and the graphics for the flashing lyrics are really amazing. Have a look.
Stockholm duo Rebecca & Fiona make their return with a new single titled 'Heart Skips A Beat'. An atmospheric blend of electronica and pop, the GRAMMY Award-winning pair incorporate lush vocals over stuttering drums and glistening synths. Of course you have the big drop midway in the track, which finds the production shifting to more 4x4-driven dance instrumentation. 'Heart Skips A Beat' is released via their Big Romantic Music label.
Newcastle band carved out their lane in 2019 releasing a few singles that incorporated moody electronica, dance and pop sounds. The trio now unveil their debut album 'First Contact'. Continuing to experiment with various strands of electronic music, the 9-track record is packed with otherworldly rhythms with intricate songwriting that encompasses vivid storytelling, commanding the listener to stay for the full duration of the ride.
Norwich duo Sink Ya Teeth have released their anticipated second album entitled 'Two'. The record follows their 2018 self-titled debut which garnished quite a bit of praises and support from various magazines and radio presenters. 'Two' is a 10-track offering with the pair taking their signature sound of post-punk and placing it comfortably on top of 4x4 dance-driven rhythms.
Known as the collaborative team ExR, Etta Bond and Raf Riley reunite for their new single called 'Not Ur GF'. The song is a bubbling and summery pop meets R&B hybrid, with Bond placing an emphasis on her calling the shots, only contacting a guy when she wants to have sexual encounters and nothing more.
Give one listen and look at singer ILIRA and one will quickly come to the understanding that she was born to be a star. With a consistent record of pumping out impressive pop singles, themes of confidence and high self-esteem flow continuously in her songwriting. Aside from possessing a killer voice, her ear for polished production choices puts her in a win-win situation. At this point in her career the powerhouse artist can do no wrong.
Lau.ra, the moniker of London-based singer, producer and DJ Laura Bettinson, who also records as FEMME, has released her new single 'Sideways'. Out via Needwant, the song finds Bettinson delivering a bouncy, experimental slice of dance, something that she has been known for, in between recording more pop-driven cuts. The single pack also includes a remix from London duo Sworn Virgins.
Manchester band The Slow Readers Club have shared their explosive, new single 'All I Hear', taken from their upcoming album 'The Joy Of The Return', out March 20th on Modern Sky UK. Musically the song exudes a distinct spirit of the sound of Manchester with the production being a mixture of pop, dance, post-punk and more.
