Australian artist Jess Day touches on the toxicity of a relationship in her latest single 'Rabbit Hole'. While the song initially features skippy guitar riffs and straight ahead drumming, the space gets filled with punchier instrumentation as the track builds up. Jess Days reflects on the turbulent dealings, with her vocals straddling between emotional and resilient.
Manchester indie pop outfit Larkins have shared their latest track 'Wallflower', the B-side to their single 'Sugar Sweet'. Gorgeously produced, the song radiates with plush guitar lines, blissful synth spreads and tender vocals, all laying atop broken, club-fused drum programming.
Indie pop outfit Miami Horror have shared the video to their single 'Restless'. Filmed in Malibu, the vid depicts a gentleman enduring the brutal and militaristic training of tennis. With the coach looking like an 80s mafia member, the lead guy eventually falls in love with a woman in the tennis camp, with the two sneaking out for a little rendezvous. 'Restless' is directed by Keenan Wetzel.
Cape Town's Diamond Thug elegantly blend beautiful African rhythms with dreamy indie pop in their new song 'Tell Me'. Touching on the topic of those suffering universally as well as the power to heal, singer Chantel Van T approaches the subject through tenderness and humanity, as the encompassing production acts as one musically brilliant and effective backing.
London-based singer Alekxandr follows up his 2018 'saltcrystals' debut single with a new EP titled 'Little King'. Comprised of three tracks, the record explores topics ranging from addiction to love to anger. Incorporating lush electronic to tender pop production to back Alekxandr's touching vocals, the EP is an emotive ride through the twists and turns of the singer's journey.
Australian band Tora have shared their new single 'Deviate'. Co-produced by Roy Kerr, the nightly production of soul and hazy electronica accompanies the lyrics which revolve around the use of technology and the mental and emotional effects that it has on us all. Fans of early work from The Weeknd will definitely enjoy this track.
Musically drawing inspiration from the vibrant sounds of her Mexican heritage and combining it with modern electronica, indie pop and more, San Diego artist Jackie Mendoza has announced the release of her new EP 'LuvHz'. Landing April 26th via Luminelle Recordings, the 6-song record highlights the roller coaster ride of relationships.
London band Woman's Hour has carved out a path in music crafting an ethereal brand of indie pop. Having released their latest album 'Ephyra' this month, one of the beautiful highlights of the record is the tune 'Luke'. Intimate in sound, enticing piano play is the building block of a well built soundscape as pearly vocals add an extra layer of texture.
Austin act Bayonne is slated to drop his new album 'Drastic Measures' on Feb 22nd. One of the songs that is featured on the LP is his new track 'Same'. Beautifully rich with depth and texture, the atmospheric song is an easing dash of indie pop that is utterly lifting. Taking the listener through a transition of various moods, 'Same' finds Bayonne operating at his best.
With their third album 'The Search For The Miraculous' scheduled to land February 22nd, London band Desperate Journalist have shared another single taken from the LP entitled 'Satellite'. The track follows their previously shared cut 'Cedars'. Like their previous single, the song jumps through the speakers with grand production, stacked with shooting guitar solos, with singer Jo Bevan adding the extra spice on top, complimenting the arrangements with a lush vocal performance. This is another peek through the window at what to expect with the forthcoming LP, and we're highly anticipating it.
