Albums | Arliston Share New EP ‘Even In The Shade’

Posted by VMan on November 8, 2022

UK indie duo Arliston, consisting of Jack Ratcliffe (vocals/guitar/keyboards) and George Hasbury (guitar/keyboards), have returned with their stunning new EP, Even In The Shade. The project arrives following a busy year that has seen the London-based duo already release a successful EP, The Ground Might Disappear, back in January. And in the lead-up to Even In The Shade, they’ve recently shared singles “Mothering” and “Hold My Wine”, both of which received critical acclaim.

Even In The Shade is five tracks of devastatingly beautiful music ranging from the ‘80s-infused and playful “Hold My Wine” to the subtle and stripped-back “Tombstone Teeth”. “Sydenham Place”, meanwhile, feels like an instant indie classic, with Jack’s voice sounding as good as ever, masterfully flipping between airy falsetto and rich baritone all while dancing between George’s gorgeous piano. It’s classic songwriting through the Arliston lens. Written and produced by Arliston and mixed/mastered by Brett Shaw (Florence + The Machine, Foals), there’s an undeniable quality to this collection of songs that illustrates the Arliston sound growing in stature and evolving in new and unexpected ways.

Speaking further on the EP, George Hasbury explains: “We had just lost our drummer, amicably, so we were a little adrift as we started making this EP. The first song we wrote was ‘Mothering’, which was sort of inherently smaller without a drummer’s presence. But it still felt good and like Arliston, and after that the rest of the songs quickly emerged.”

Jack Ratcliffe adds: “I think we feel like we’re only just finding our feet with the project and where we want it to go, and that’s a really exciting feeling! We’re starting to get the feedback and the response that we’d hoped for, so we’re more energised than ever.”

Arliston’s consistency and knack for rich melodies and contemplative atmospherics is paying off – the new EP is the sound of a band exceeding their potential and not afraid to reach further. With over a million Spotify streams to their name already and people earmarking them as future festival favourites, Even In The Shade is sure to continue their impressive rise and see them break new ground. 

Albums | Tobtok & Perfect Havoc Label Boss Adam Griffin Are Back With New Single “Overnight”

Posted by VMan on November 1, 2022

Swedish dance sensation Tobtok drops potent new single ‘Overnight’ together with Perfect Havoc label boss and acclaimed producer Adam Griffin. Released on 28th October via Tobtok’s long-time label home Perfect Havoc, this new release is a feelgood house tune of the highest calibre, showcasing the duo’s feel for intoxicating pop hooks and quality multi-instrumental production. Tobtok aka Tobias Karlsson, is one of the most talented artists leading the new wave of Swedish electronic music DJ / producers. He has generated over 500 million streams globally across his original work, remixes and productions for Joel Corry, Robin Schulz and Karen Harding to name a few, on such illustrious labels as Ministry of Sound, Astralwerks, Selected and of course, Perfect Havoc.

Tobtok’s highlight outings include the Australian double platinum record, ‘Fast Car’; flexing his DJ skills on Toolroom Records’ ‘Miami Poolside’ compilation; and the 2020 release ‘New Levels’ which as well as being made ‘Tune of the Week’ on BBC Radio 1, picked up key DJ support from Sam Feldt, Sigala, Tiësto and many more.

Together with Co-founder Robert Davies, Adam Griffin has steered Perfect Havoc into one of the most in-demand independent labels around, underlined by platinum certified releases and generating over six billion global streams. His contagious house cuts include ‘The Sting’ and ‘The Stand Off’ (BBC Radio 1 Future Anthem), both produced with Tobtok, and ‘Don’t Over Think It’ produced with house icon Todd Terry.

Griffin has also worked and released with acclaimed producers such as Anton Powers, Redondo, Simon Field, and James Hurr, received several spins on BBC Radio 1’s Party Anthems and Dance Anthems, and playlisted by Capital Dance and KISS Dance. Over 25 million streams have been generated so far by this versatile label head and he’s only just getting started.

Tobtok x Adam Griffin ‘Overnight’ is out now on Perfect Havoc.

Albums | Ghostluvme Shares New Single “Hydro”

Posted by VMan on October 26, 2022

Hailing from Broward County, Florida, fast-rising rapper Ghostluvme only debuted on the music scene in 2020 but has already achieved so much success early on. Having worked with renowned hitmakers such as Scott Storch (Jack Harlow, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug), Zaytoven (Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, 21 Savage) and TRGC (Yeat’s “Monëy so big”), he has quickly racked up over 50 million streams across all platforms (including 30 million on Spotify) as an independent artist, and he doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. 

Fresh on the heels of his recent project, Mixtape, he has returned with his brand-new single, “Hydro”, produced by multi-platinum producer Brandon Finessin. Speaking further on the new release, Ghostluvme says, “This is the first track I’m dropping produced by famed producer Brandon Finessin. It came out of one amazing session, and I’ve always wanted it to be the first single off my next project. It’s inspired by the pirates and the sailors (One Piece anime).”“Hydro” is yet another impressive entry into Ghostluvme’s growing discography, and he continues to show he is one of hip-hop’s great new talents with a huge future ahead. With upcoming collabs lined up with megastars such as Future, Trippie Redd and Lil Uzi Vert, Ghostluvme will be one to watch over the coming months.