On new single “The Blacker The Berry”, Kendrick Lemar channels the energy and agression from Boi-1da’s 90’s Hip Hop inspired production. Sonically it’s quite a bit different from previous Grammy winning single “i”, which had more of a Soulful feel to it, but the song’s message is similar. “i” may not have Continue Reading
Songs
Purple Ferdinand – Loving The Hate
There is absoluetley nothing to hate in London RnB singer Purple Ferdinand’s new single “Loving The Hate”. Three years after first coming across her music I still haven’t heard anything that I don’t like! “Loving The Hate” is taken from Purple Ferdinand’s Lovebound EP, which will be released on February Continue Reading
Lapalux – Closure (ft Szjerdene)
Photo: Marielle Teppe. Today’s Song of The Day is Lapalux’s lush new single “Closure” featuring Szjerdene (if you’re wondering how to pronounce Szjerdene then click here). It’s the lead single from Lapalux’s second album Lustmore which will be released April 6th on Brainfeeder. You can pre-order the album now on iTunes.
Allyson Ezell – Talk To Me
American-French singer Allyson Ezell’s new single “Talk To Me” is one that gets better with each listen. The song was produced by MaJiKer and is taken from Allyson’s forthcoming EP The Ease of Remembering Sparks – Part 1 which will be available for pre-order on 23rd February. Previously: Allyson Ezell – Landmine Continue Reading
Trash Kit – Leaves
London trio Trash Kit, have just announced details for thier forthcoming European tour which starts this month. The dates include two London shows, one of which will be with Deerhoof at Oval Space; you can view the full dates below. 15th February – London – Powerlunches 17th February – Paris – Divan Continue Reading
GDNA – On My Own
“On My Own is the mellow, futuristic, Soulful new single from LA singer/ producer GDNA (pronounced Gudina). The song is taken from GDNA’s forthcoming EP, Quadrants, which is set to released in the Spring and is today’s Song of The Day.
Oh Wonder – The Rain
While some ‘artists’ struggle to put out even one good song in their whole career, London based duo Oh Wonder (Anthony & Josephine) will be releasing a new song every month for a year. The duo are on their fifth instalment of the series with new track “The Rain” and Continue Reading
Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand
Following last summer’s massive track “Right Here”, North London singer Jess Glynne is back with new single “Hold My Hand”. She’s got an evident gift for songwriting having previously written and sung on Route 94’s “My Love” and Clean Bandit’s “Real Love” both of which were UK Top 10s. “Hold My Continue Reading
Tove Styrke – Ego
Swedish singer Tove Styrke will release her debut US album Kiddo this Spring via RCA, the album’s latest track is “Ego”. The song starts in UK Funky territory but blossoms into dance track with massive Pop appeal. Tove Styrke’s Kiddo will definitely be an interesting one.
Benga – Shut It Down (ft Sam Frank & Artwork)
Benga’s back with “Shut It Down”, his new single which was co-produced by fellow Magnetic Man member Artwork and features Sam Frank on vocals. “Shut It Down” is a groovy sounding electro/dance tune, that appears to have been around since at least 2013 according to a youtube video. It may Continue Reading