Alternative | Manoel Tosto Impresses on New Project
Posted by VMan on May 9, 2021
Having showcased himself as a rich and textured artist over the last few years with an array of sweet and
seductive acoustic-led releases, fast-rising musician Manoel Tosto now returns to deliver his captivating new
album ‘Beira De Praia‘. The calming new body of work is not your average listen, but without a doubt something worth checking out if you have some extra time and need to get some work finished. This multi-instrumentalist is a real talent. It seriosuly helped me power through my Sunday work load, so kudos to Manoel Tosto! Check out a quote from him below and stream the project above now.
“Beira de Praia was created on the island I’m living on near Salvador in Brazil”, Manoel explains. “The project
is inspired by the simple sounds of nature. Like hearing birdsong in the morning, fishermen walking into the
ocean or waves crashing on the shore. It’s an example of a day without haste or agony, of simple joy and total
peace. It’ll transport you onto the island with me and help you feel the ease and calmness I was experiencing
when I recorded it.”
Alternative | Andreww harnesses the power of conviction in powerful, new grunge infused anthem “CROSSROADS “
Posted by VMan on May 7, 2021
Closely following on from the success of his prior singles ‘Talking to Myself’, ‘Medusa’ and the latest video game fuelled ‘Shadow Love’, Andreww emerges with his newest drop to date on “Crossroads”. Andreww delivers retrospective, storyteller-style lyricism over dark yet dreamy grunge guitars and fierce 808 beats that blend in seamlessly with Andreww’s unmistakable voice, which gradually lures listeners into a bold and powerful, rock n’ roll hook. The hybrid concoction of sounds is a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of music coming out right now, and the visual to go along with it is also very rad. With an eclectic taste in both music and fashion, stemming from his background as an international runway and fashion model, strutting for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Versace and Dior. Andreww is known for his vehement refusal to be tied down by any one genre, Andreww’s music is a rich and complex tapestry of seemingly mismatched sounds and genres which come together to create a unique and dynamic soundscape, and “Crossroads” is no exception. Check out the new single by Andreww above now!
Alternative, Pop | Gillian Heidi Releases Powerful Single, “Waves”
Posted by VMan on May 2, 2021
Rising Boston-based Pop singer/songwriter Gillian is back with her third single of 2021 via “waves”. The emotional ballad once again shows off her songwriting and melody creating skillset, proving she is a Pop artist to keep an eye on this year. For fans of Taylor Swift, Alessia Cara, and Olivia Rodrigo. Check out a quote from her on the release below and stream “Waves” above now!
“I wrote waves at the end of eighth grade, when I started to realize that everything was changing. I had recently switched schools, and I was about to start high school. I had this overwhelming feeling of realizing that I wasn’t a kid anymore. Instead, my life was now plagued with worry about tests and relationships and things that, in the long run, don’t really matter. Waves was a moment of realization for me- I was growing up. My life was no longer focused on fun and fairytales, and I was nostalgic for a simpler, easier time. Waves captures a feeling of nostalgia and pain, wishing you would’ve cherished simplistic times when they existed and wondering how you ended up where you are.” – Gillian Heidi
Alternative | Cristina Soto Revists Her Tritonal Collab, “Lifted,” with Acoustic Mix
Posted by VMan on April 29, 2021
In 2020, singer-songwriter Cristina Soto revisited her breakout hit with electronic power-duo Tritonal, “Still With Me,” and her Illenium and Said The Sky collaboration, “Painted White,” with acoustic mixes. As Soto’s hit classic with Tritonal, “Lifted,” approaches its tenth birthday this year, she continues her hot streak by returning with a new acoustic rendering. The indie / acoustic infused take on the original is a very different vibe but I am still really into it. The mellow soundscape is blissful and feels like a sunny afternoon in Spring, and as I write this it’s exactly that so it’s a perfect fit. Enjoy it now above!
Alternative, Pop | Esme Bridie to release folk infused pop single “Shades of Blue”
Posted by VMan on April 28, 2021
UK based rising singersongwriter Esme Bridie returns with a shining single “Shades of Blue,” with an infectious blend of pop, indie and folk. The Merseyside-based artist has the ability to make a positive, feel-good song sound personal and well-narrated. Check out a quote from her on the song below and stream “Shades of Blue” above now!
“I wrote this song about accepting the breadth of emotions that we have as humans and knowing that even on bad days we will feel better again. It is a hopeful song.”
Alternative | Perfectparachutepicture Releases New Single “The Stream”
Posted by VMan on April 16, 2021
Rising alt-rock duo Perfectparachutepicture brings together brash riffy rock music and soft melodic vocals to create sonically powerful songs that are left running around the heads of their listeners. The band’s new track “The Stream” is a record that many new listeners won’t be forgetting anytime soon, with it’s aggressive and in-your-face vibe, it’s a great introductory track. Check out a quote from the band below and watch the music video for “The Stream” above now.
“‘The Stream’ is a song about being pinned down by life, being stuck in a rut, a never ending loop where our existence is questioned so we end up finding meaning in the smallest things. The song is about realising that our life is in our hands and the only person who can change our outcome is ourselves.”
Alternative | KEIR AND FENNE LILY RELEASE HEARTBREAK DUET
Posted by VMan on April 15, 2021
“Leave a Light On” is Keir at his most raw and personal. Recorded with long-time friend Fenne Lily, the collaborative single deals with loss, longing and friends that help us survive the lows and begin again. A theme that will resonate with most. The two created the song over a Facetime call and recently released a slick visual to go along with the tune. Check it out above now!