Sometimes happenstance can foster something that in unexpectedly great. In the case of Phoebe Little and Jas Scott, it was a coincidental meeting at a writing camp in Normandy where their interaction began. Even that encounter was circumstantial as it was producer James Sanger who connected the two together after hearing something in both of the women and understanding that they would be a perfect musical match. He was right. That pairing led to Little and Scott forming the band SpaceAcre.
London-based artist Martha Skye Murphy has released her latest EP 'Heal', an experimental soundscape that follows her 2018 EP 'Heroides'. Comprised of three tracks in total, 'Heal' creates a juxtaposition between that which is calm and the intense. With the musical palette swerving between minimalist simmers and an all out brutalist bash, Murphy used the voice itself like a instrumental roping the two together whilst lyrically dancing with emotive poetry.
Singer Fifi Rong is among one of our modern day talents who continue to push musical boundaries, defying all ideas of genre limitation. Having worked with the likes of Tricky and Skepta in the past, Rong has created a buzz as a groundbreaking solo artist that has already began carving out her imprint in the industry.
Wye Oak have announced news regarding their upcoming EP 'No Horizon'. Out July 31st on the Merge imprint, the five song extended play was recorded with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. The experimentalism and expansion of their sound seems to be an appropriate move as Wye Oak made the transformation from a pair to a five-piece band.
Duo Lee Bowie have shared their latest single 'Save', which is taken from their forthcoming album. Tackling the issue of being too dependent in an ill-mannered relationship, musically the track is an upbeat handing of experimental and art pop with jazz style vocals brilliantly placed atop. Peppy piano play align with bopping drums and sharp synth lines, all resulting in one overly infectious tune. 'Save' follows Lee Bowie's previously released cut 'Break'.
Becky Jones aka Saint Saviour returns with her latest single 'Breton Stripe', which is taken from her forthcoming album 'Tomorrow Again', out September 4th. What begins as a lush, fairy tale-like trip-hop soundscape, merges into a fuzzy and raw guitar-driven indie meets light grunge piece. Inspired by her world into motherhood, 'Bretron Stripe's a brilliantly engaging recording which follows an already great batch of singles that Jones has dropped in 2020.
Last month Swedish outfit Hey Elbow dropped their single 'Missit', a moody and cinematic slice of indie that was not only experimental, but musically towering. The trio have now returned with their latest offering 'Nurture/Aptitude'. Whilst a nocturnal blanket lay above the charging production, the band manages to infuse a sense of pop without losing their core sound.
London/Zurich experimental duo DIVVAS, consisting of Corinne Nora and Dave Eleanor, have unveiled their latest single 'White Room'. The track follows their previously released cut 'Koac'. Creating an alchemy of smokey, abstract jazz and haunting electronica, the ghostly vocals of Corinne Nora are met with colliding hi-hats, eerie effects and slow-driving, bouncy drum patterns.
Jehnny Beth's highly anticipated solo album 'To Love Is To Live' will get released on June 12th. Having dropped a number of killer singles, she now unveils the video for her recent song 'Heroine'. Shot and directed by Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile, the dark and haunting visuals are feature Beth with black pupils in some clips whilst shots of her performing in a subway station are also interwoven with childhood videos. Filmed during the current global lockdown, you can watch 'Heroine' down below.
The Oxford dictionary defines the meaning of the word identity as "who or what somebody/something is". No one understands the importance of identity more than Aime Simone. The Berlin-based artist has defined who he is and what he stands for, refusing to let the past dictate his modern or future existence. Aime Simone's lyrics in his songs are equally external as they are introspective, as he sings of the state of the world whilst playing his part to uplift, yet also opens a window into his personal journey that has led him to where he is now.
