Alternative, Pop | Ena Fay Unveils the tender, Unique, love inducing ballad on “Because I Care”
Posted by VMan on April 2, 2021
The enchanting voice of the Irish/German singer Ena Fay returns on the scene with an orchestral new single on “Because I Care”. The track is off her upomcing EP I Can Feel It, Too which is due out in the coming months. This release follows on from her previous singles ‘August’ and ‘Tie My Hands’ both revealed last year. Check out the video and song above now!
Alternative, Pop | Silvre Drops Hybrid Pop single, “Call Me What You Want”
Posted by VMan on March 29, 2021
Following the release of her debut track “You Don’t Really Like Him”, rising UK based artist Silvre [pronounced sil·vuh] is back with her second release to date via “Call Me What You Want”. The Pop infused alternative track features an overall lush vibe with shimmering synth patterns and a steady backbeat. Check out a quote from Silvre on the single below and stream the new track above now. Keep the buzzing act on your radars!
“This track was inspired by all the lies that live on social media, which is particularly glorified by the music industry”, she explains. “So much of what we see has been staged, modified or perfected with a filter and it’s exhausting to keep up with! There seems to be a handful of public figures that monetize and encourage this behavior and they are contributing to poor mental health, without a care in the world.”
Albums, Pop, Trap | Toyko Share Exciting New Hyperpop Single “Looking For Fun”
Posted by VMan on March 26, 2021
Following their distorted trap ballad “How Do You Sleep at Night?,” as well as their massive album Body Pillow, Vol. 2, Toyko are back with a brand new hyperpop gem, sharing exciting single “Looking For Fun.” Made up of Los Angeles-based songwriters/producers Matt Wiggers and Zac White, Toyko is a collaborative effort that has seen considerable success over the past couple of years with releases on labels such as Lowly, as well as a string of boundary-pushing singles.
“Looking For Fun” is without a doubt one of Toyko’s most exciting tracks to date: a short yet sweet single that compiles everything we love about the duo: distorted bass, attention-grabbing lyricism and playful melodies. Starting off with an atmosphere filled with bright piano and strings, “Looking For Fun” quickly transitions into an uplifting anthem, driven by groovy drums and a creative vocal arrangement. As Toyko explain:
“When I was writing the song lyrics I was writing them from my experience of just being kinda socially awkward. It might just be my internal monologue- but sometimes I get this impression that when I first meet new people I’m extra reserved and come off as uptight/shy. But then there’s this other side of me that once I just cross the boiling point of barely knowing someone I really put my full weird/crazy self out there and maybe go a little overboard. These sorts of behaviours I have combined with a previous history with alcohol/partying are what kind of fuelled the narrative in this song.”
Pop, R&B | Olivia Swann returns with New Single ‘Two Faces’
Posted by VMan on March 25, 2021
Produced by Will Paterson, ‘Two Faces’ is her sophomore release, following her rollicking debut ‘Salty’, which was championed by 1Xtra’s DJ Target, BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders and Apple Music’s Rebecca Judd, as well as racking up over 55,000 views on Youtube alone. The single reached the viral TikTok shores, as social media influencer Kristen Hancher created a dance to it that was shared to her 24 million followers on the platform. The Berklee College of Music graduate has a distinct style that reflects her music, using streetwear and trainers as opposed to dresses and heels to express herself. “I am an eternal tomboy,” Olivia explains. “Handbags and heels just aren’t my thing. I would constantly get mistaken for a boy as my go to look was baggy jeans, beanies, football shirts and of course trainers at all times!”, and her defiance to adhere to the industry’s expectations is what makes her so compelling as an artist. Tune in above now!
Pop | “Vanity” by Sam Wilder is a Strong Ballad
Posted by VMan on March 14, 2021
Atlanta-bred, Los Angeles-based up and coming artist Sam Wilder is back on the scene with another sincere contemporary pop single entitled “Vanity”. The rising singer-songwriter is influenced by artists such as Sam Smith, Tom Chaplin and Josh Groban, and you can tell in his lyrics and song writing ability. His music turns his personal experiences into relatable tracks with universal appeal for all to enjoy. If you’re in the mood for a good cry, check out “Vanity” above now and get your tissues ready.
Indie, Pop | Ci Majr is back with her latest scintillating, indie-pop anthem, “Guillotine”
Posted by VMan on March 8, 2021
Atlanta up and comer Ci Majr returns on the scene with her unmissable new single, “Guillotine”, taken off her forthcoming EP Side Effects, set for release next month on April 16th. The indie pop jam once again highlights her songwriting abilities. Listen to the single above now and read a quote from Ci major on the new track above now!
“I actually woke up in the middle of the night one day in May 2020 with one word on my mind: “guillotine”. It’s a little dark but as soon as I woke up I was thinking how it could be such a cool concept for a song! I spent the next week or so fleshing out the lyrics and creating the demo production. The original version was actually a lot more moody and mellow than this really bright and more upbeat version that was created with my friend, Féz, over in the UK. He absolutely crushed the production and honestly transformed it into a hit!” – Ci Majr
Pop | Lily Williams Returns With A Vulnerable New Single, “Happy For You”
Posted by VMan on March 5, 2021
Sitting at over 70k monthly listeners and finding her tunes on a number of Spotify editorial playlists, such as The Most Beautiful Songs in the World, Sanfter Pop and more, has been a long time coming for Lily Williams, who has been writing songs for over ten years before recently graduating from Berklee College of Music.
The talented singer and songwriter just released her latest single in the form of “Happy For You,” a personal and intricate indie-pop gem that is out now via Frequency Recordings. Driven by smooth piano chords and trap-inspired percussion, “Happy For You” perfectly showcases Lily Williams’ unique skillset and vibrant personality, while coming alongside a playful music video.
“The whole concept of this song came from the first line ‘I heard you met a nice girl on the internet, and you stopped smoking cigarettes.’ The ‘nice girl’ refers to your ex moving on with someone new and ‘quitting cigarettes’ is a metaphor for breaking bad habits,” says Lily Williams. “We wrote this song about the selfish feeling of trying and failing to be happy for someone that is better off without you. Even if you know the best thing is for the relationship to end, it still hurts to see someone you loved doing great with a whole new person and a whole new life that doesn’t include you in it.”