All posts tagged: folk

Xylaroo Share Their Bluesy Cut ‘Lackin’

A month ago Holly and Coco Chant aka Xylaroo released their debut album 'Sweetooth' on Sunday Best/PIAS. Having racked up a number of accolades for the LP, the duo now unveil the third single taken from the record. 'Lackin' draws influences from gospel and blues all the while blending with an indie folk pattern. The track will get released along with their cover of the Gloria Gaynor classic 'I Will Survive'. Have a listen.

Listen to emaé’s New EP ‘Imperfect Words Acoustic’

emaé is a Scottish singer who you need to have on your radar. With a voice that is incredibly rich and soulful, her latest offering is her 'Imperfect Words Acoustic' EP which is currently out now. Like the title suggests, the record is a four track selection of emaé and her guitar, spawning a sound that is utterly warm and spirited. If you're looking for music that hits straight to the heart, then emaé is the artist in full glory.

Stream New Portals x The Jepettos’ EP ‘VCR & Chill’

Having gained praises for their work in The Jepettos, brother/sister duo Mike and Ruth Aicken now bring the band and their New Portals group together on one platform with the EP 'VCR & Chill'. The concept behind the new record is a select batch of New Portals tracks now remixed with The Jepettos resulting in a beautiful twist of indie folk and creamy, delicate pop. The project is a fine showcasing of the versatility of styles that the Aicken siblings have under their sleeves.

Preview Lánre’s Latest EP ‘Human’

With an aim of providing music with uplifting substance, British-born, Nigerian-raised singer Lánre has released her new EP entitled 'Human'. The four-song release follows her previous 2014 EP 'Home'. Providing a passionate analysis of life, Lánre's delicate vocals are gently placed amongst lush arrangements of soulful folk. Each track, whilst a moment of reflection, is more a delivery of wisdom from a messenger whose insight comes from not only internal and external factors but also that of a higher force. 'Human' with it's richness and depth is a window of an artist destined to leave something that of musical scriptures.

Preview the New Mi’das LP ‘All Inside Your Head’

Mike Davies respects music. This is the kind of respect to harks back to the love of sound created by masters of the craft with an intent on furthering legacies that were laid previously. Couple that with a magnificent voice, exquisite songwriting along with lush guitar playing and what you have is his organically rich, debut LP 'All Inside Your Head'. Considered to be a documentation of life experiences spanning the past decade, the album perfectly weaves pop, soul, indie folk and even bits of jazz into one finely-tuned package. With classic components of sound that completely bursts through, Mi'das has a touching record that he can indeed be proud of, which will also stand the test of time.