Shannon Hemmett is the epitome of what it means to be a multifacted artist. Not only is she a musician and singer in one of the most revered post-punk bands in the scene, ACTORS, but also operating in the field as a creative director, graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker, she has become an industry mainstay. As a painter, her work has sold in multiple countries, and now she can add tattooer to her list of credentials. Factor in her effortless style and what you get is an overall powerhouse who reigns at every discipline.
Shannon Hemmett is the epitome of what it means to be a multifacted artist. Not only is she a musician and singer in one of the most revered post-punk bands in the scene, ACTORS, but also operating in the field as a creative director, graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker, she has become an industry mainstay. As a painter, her work has sold in multiple countries, and now she can add tattooer to her list of credentials. Factor in her effortless style and what you get is an overall powerhouse who reigns at every discipline.
Chromatics have shared an unreleased cover version of the Hole track 'Petals'. Dreamy and gorgeously atmospheric, the song was featured in the Netflix movie 'The Perfection', starring Allison Williams. As good as the song is, our one gripe with it is that it's literally under 2 minutes in length.
Back in 2017, Australian outfit jade imagine released their debut EP 'What The Fuck Was I Thinking' on Courtney Barnett's Milk! Records. A lush combo of art-pop, indie and more, the group left fans yearning for a full-length. Whilst there is still no indicator of exactly when that will happen, jade imagine have unveiled a new song and video titled 'Big Old House'. Directed by James Thomson and Jade McInally, the retro shot vid features the band randomly enjoying things like swimming and flying discs.
Fresh from signing a deal with labels Saddle Creek Records and Next Door Records, Montreal singer and visual artist Ada Lea will release her new album 'what we say in private' on July 19th. Having shared her dreamy tune 'the party' a couple weeks back, Lea has now recorded a French version of the song. With the airy production the same as the original, the cut is just as gorgeous if not more with the newly added French twist.
Indie pop band Firewoodisland have released their latest single 'One With The Mountain', the follow-up cut to their track 'Storm'. Releasing the song independently, the duo deliver rich and lifting harmonies atop dreamy pop and atmospheric indie folk production. Beautifully crafted, we have a stream of the tune below.
As Brooklyn-based band Barrie start off their European tour, they have shared their latest single 'Geology', taken from their forthcoming debut album 'Happy To Be Her'. The track is a warm and summery dream pop piece that flows with easing instrumentation and Barrie Lindsay's airy vocals.
Stockholm duo Isabella Svärdstam and Niklas Lock aka Dream Lake have shares their latest single 'Someday'. The song comes after the lengthy break, with their last album 'Lux' released back in 2017. An airy taste of dream pop, the warming tune is peppered with gorgeous melodies, and easing instrumentation that is composed of ethereal synths, tender guitar riffs and added electronic sparkles, creating the ultimate sooth. Whilst there has been no mention of an album yet, hopefully this will be an indication of a new record coming soon.
Last year Brighton-based band Holy Magick stepped firmly on the scene with their hazy single 'Panic!'. With the group's debut album landing in May of this year, they have shared their new single 'It's Your Money (Trivia)'. Incorporating elements of dream pop with raw garage rock and psychedelic, the tune is powered by fuzzy guitar riffs and sun-soaked vocals with occasional distortion in the cut. With the content revolving around manipulation and power, you can stream 'It's Your Money (Trivia)' below.
Aside from playing with the post-punk band Actors, Canadian musician and designer Shannon Hemmett has …
