Alternative | Tasmanian indie folk pop act Runaway Belles release striking new single “Flames”
Posted by VMan on October 12, 2020
Tasmanian indie folk pop act Runaway Belles – featuring Tash Parker and Emma Anglesey – have today released their striking new single Flames, a song about fierce friendships and bringing out the best in each other. Tash and Emma are housemates as well as best friends, and to celebrate this release they will be live streaming from their home they fondly call “Runaway Belles HQ”. They’re also playing their first festival shows since the COVID-19 lockdown. Tash and Emma’s vibrant, assured talent is on full display in Flames, a song that’s perfect for any road trip. The song features driving drums and the signature Runaway Belles dreamy vocal harmonies transport you to a world of perfect indie pop.
“This song is about friends who don’t let each other ever give up”, explains Tash. “We are living in a strange and tough time, and the friendships that endure over this period will be forged in the flames.”
Alternative | Redwood Will Have You Turning Up “The Radio”
Posted by VMan on October 7, 2020
Redwood is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Worcestershire. Silky vocals and dreamy melodies encapsulate Redwood’s new single, combining soulful indie-pop styles to create a foot tapping musical masterpiece. Redwood’s catchy lyricism and twangy instrumentals create the perfect mellow ambience, with her lyrics capturing the essence of melancholic feeling, and how music provides an escape. Check out a quote from the up-and-coming act below on the single and stream it now above!
“‘The Radio’ is an upbeat pop song about feeling down! It’s a song about wanting to drown out my negative thoughts by turning the music up on my radio. When I originally wrote it, it started off as a slower song, but then I started playing around with a couple of the notes in the chords on guitar and it sounded so much better in a more upbeat tempo! I got to record this song at Rockfield Studios in South Wales, which was such an amazing experience as the studios have a huge amount of history with other musicians and artists creating music there.”
Alternative, Future Funk | THOR RIXON “WONT STOP CRYING” IN BREAKUP BALLAD
Posted by VMan on October 6, 2020
Funky yet emotional is not a very normal way to describe a song, but it’s exactly how i’d describe Thor Rixon’s new song and video for “Won’t Stop Crying”. The South African-born, Berlin-based musician comes in hard with big groove and bounce, all whilst dealing with a break-up in today’s gross abundance of dating apps and social media that force us to stay connected. Tune in above now.
Alternative | Berne turn up the ‘heat’ with debut climate change EP, ‘STAY’
Posted by VMan on October 6, 2020
Berne expertly combine a distinct mix of abstract and often cerebral lyricism with emotive, vivid imagery, haunting harmonies and dark melodies on their new environmentally friendly ‘STAY‘ EP. The result is an incredibly distinct sonic atmosphere, underpinned by a tenor of unity and collective responsibility towards the planet. The 4 track project (including a fifth track that is an acoustic version of the single “Oceans”) explores important themes that are well worth diving into. Check out a quote from the rising duo below and stream their debut EP above now.
“Our debut EP is a reflection of what keeps us up at night. It comes at a time when humans need to work together towards common goals more than ever. We really believe that small changes will collectively make a big impact and that is the common thread in all the songs.” – Berne.
Alternative, Chill | Listen to Tonner’s debut EP, Whispers in the Dark
Posted by VMan on October 4, 2020
Tonner is the shadowy indie pop alter ego of Orlando based songwriter/producer, Matthew Tonner. His new debut EP, Whispers in the Dark, is a 8 track project that blends elements of indie rock, pop, funk and electronica. Lyrically, the EP oscillates between heartbreak and healing, delivered with a mixture of aloofness and vulnerability. The production is crisp, with choice arrangements built on swirling synths, radiant piano chords, and Tonner’s signature reverb-drenched electric guitar melodies. Listen to Tonner’s Whispers in the Dark EP above now!
Alternative | Alex Fasso Is “Happy 4 U”
Posted by VMan on October 2, 2020
Hong Kong-born / Melbourne-AUS-based singer and songwriter, Alex Fasso released this melancholy, emotionally charged single a few months back and I am just now catching wind of it. Using little more than an acoustic guitar and his own soaring vocals, “Happy 4 U” is a bittersweet return for the artist. A topic that has been written about tons and will resonate with most, this single really hits home for me. Tune in above now!
Alternative | LARS AND THE MAGIC MOUNTAIN Shares the Catchy New Track, “Invincible”
Posted by VMan on September 29, 2020
The intro section where he briefly talks reminded me a lot of Lou Reed, which was enjoyable. Along with the catchy-ness and nostalgia for the audio of “Invincible” by Lars and the Magic Mountain, it also comes with a beautifully shot visual. Lars and The Magic Mountain is the new band of Dutch musician Lars Kroon of Yacht punk band St.Tropez. For years Lars had been dreaming of forming a cult-like art band, in which he combines all the things he loves in music – sparse chords,?droney vibes,?and big sounds, both spacey and symphonic. Songs that feel like they could go on forever…and he’s done just that with his new album, which he describes as a “super space pop drone experience,” delivering an overall soothing message that deals with hope, devotion, sincerity and love. Check out “Invincible” above now.