Alternative, Pop | Mokita and slenderbodies Connect on “speeding up”
Posted by VMan on August 1, 2021
“Speeding Up’ is a flush new collaboration between Nashville singer/songwriter Mokita and Los Angeles duo, slenderbodies. It’s a smoothly executed indie-pop release that creates an admirably feel-good atmosphere. that will leave you wanting more The dreamy guitar work is blended with falsetto harmonies and lasing of silky, sleek electronic layers. It’s the perfect overlap of both artists usual sonic escapes. Check it out above now!
Alternative, Pop, RnB | Toronto’s newest voice, LOR unveils her stunning, dark-pop debut single, “Used To”
Posted by VMan on August 1, 2021
Toronto based newcomer LOR fuses dark-pop production with bold yet vulnerable lyricism and smooth RnB influences to create a unique and current sound that’s both personally authentic and widely relatable. This is the first time hearing her music but after one listen through of “Used To” it is clear that she is here to stay. The talent is undeniable and excites me for her future. Check out “Used To” by LOR above now and keep a tab on the rising singer/songwriter!
Alternative, Pop | Mitch Jones Drops Long-Awaited Debut EP ‘If I Could Go Back’
Posted by VMan on July 23, 2021
Having gained notable traction in the Twitch community over the years, Mitch Jones is transitioning from streams to songwriting with the forthcoming release of his debut EP, If I Could Go Back. Whether it was World of Warcraft, Pokemon Go, or Just Chatting content, Mitch dominated Twitch with natural decorum and has since accumulated over half a million dedicated followers on the platform. Now, the gamer-turned-artist unveils six heartfelt tracks on If I Could Go Back, many of which allude to the passing of his best friend Byron “Reckful” Bernstein.
In April, Mitch took to YouTube to explain why he’s retiring from the streaming empire he’d built over a decade. Titled ‘Treading new waters,’ Mitch speaks on the devastating impact Reckful’s death continues to have on him a year after the fact, and why he feels it is time to explore other avenues. “Truly I had some magical moments as a streamer, and those days are over,” Mitch says. “Every day that I continue just feels like me trying to relive something that I’ve already reached the peak of.”
“I’ve been a full-time streamer for the past 10 years. I became a person that everyone who watched me wanted to see, and it slowly broke down my mental health over time. I lost some of the best people in my life, to death, or just having them leave me for all of my poor choices. In early 2021, Kala and I connected and we started making music together and it has helped me more than any therapy could. I want to write songs to save people who are struggling, just like I’ve been. Thank you to all of the real ones from Twitch who have supported me in this journey into music. I hope the music can help at least one other person.” – Mitch Jones
Stream If I Could Go Back on Spotify below.
Alternative, Pop | Louie Blue – Spaceman
Posted by VMan on July 14, 2021
Louie Blue is a rising artist who is starting to turn some heads with his funky infused Pop sound. His newest drop to date, “Spaceman” is an ambient, borderline 80’s influence instrumental that lets his lush topline easily float atop the smooth vibes. This is the first time hearing this artists music but I now consider myself a fan and look forward to hearing more from him soon enough (hopefully). There is a clear jazz influence which has inspired Louie’s playful pop sound. His songs always include a bassline groove which sets the mood for the track, and “Spaceman” sets the same precedent, creating the perfect platform for Louie to showcase his melodic flow and unique vocal ability. Check out “Spaceman” by Louie Blue above now.
Alternative, Indie | Jeremy Loops drops new single “Postcards”
Posted by VMan on July 2, 2021
Following a series of popular releases in 2020, amassing 15 million streams and over 5.5million hits on YouTube, South-African singer, songwriter, and producer Jeremy Loops is back with a summery new single and music video for his track “Postcards”, out on Decca Records. “Postcards” showcases Jeremy’s distinctive vocals, flowing melodies, and sunshine-soaked hooks. This is a summer soaked track about relationships, so its feel-good but also real at the same time. Watch the visual above now and read a quote from Jeremy on the release below!
“Postcards is a song about the ups and downs of relationships, people feel like they are alone when they suffer difficulties in relationships, it’s more common than people admit. This isn’t a sad song, it’s a song about acceptance and accepting that difficulties are often part of the journey to finding that solid connection. It’s a very upside-down world we’re living in right now. It’s hard to see people agreeing on anything, but this is one thing I feel like everyone can agree on. Sometimes we just can’t live with or without each other.”
Alternative, R&B | London-based singer SAI drops new single “SHAME”
Posted by VMan on June 28, 2021
London-based singer, songwriter & visual artist SAI (pronounced ‘say’, a backronym for ‘Sing About It’) treats us to the final piece of art from her EP ‘RE
Alternative, Hip-Hop, Pop | “Faster Please” by seeyousoon is a Summer Anthem
Posted by VMan on June 22, 2021
This group does not stop heating up. Orlando’s own seeyousoon comes back stronger than ever on their latest drop “Faster Please”. With a clear 2000’s era Neptunes influence on the instrumental and the most eclectic combination of flows and vocal sounds I’ve heard out of a collective in years, this single is truly something special. Tap in above now!