Author: Amanda Collins
North Carolina-native singer and songwriter Christina Munsey shares her brand new single mileage, a warm piece of singer-songwriter/country music. What I like the most about this song is Christina Munsey’s dulcet voice and how it effortlessly infuses the song with a touch of vulnerability and raw emotion that won me over from the start. mileage finds the talented artist capturing the universal struggle of wanting to slow down time but feeling it slip through your fingers. A relatable storytelling flawlessly conveyed through Munsey’s dreamy vocals which are accompanied by steady drum beats, lush guitar and banjo plucks and captivating rhythms that…
A dreamy folk entrancement takes hold on “Pretty Penny,” a new track from Wendy DuMond that emits a ghostly, yearning Americana appeal across its riveting folk harmonies and moody guitar layers. Laurel Canyon nostalgia shows in the lush vocal caressing and debonair “oh, Pretty Penny” lyrical remarking, while the “running out of time here” laments conjure a folk and country narrative-rich integration — thematically exploring concepts of self-worth, betrayal, and the journey of life, wherein what we give up, gain, and carry paints perceptions of worth. “You know that he wants you / when you have no lustre…” haunting vocals…
French producer Flew returns with his brand new single Don’t Worry, an airy, sun-kissed house track. Out now via Rodmusic Records, Don’t Worry finds the talented producer asserting his signature style: refined, luminous house music driven by a powerful vocals. I am really enjoying the passionate vocal and how it effortlessly infuses the song with a memorable dose of emotion that feels quite comforting. Don’t Worry shares a deep desire to savour the moment, showing listeners that life is too short not to enjoy it. An uplifting, joyful message that is wrapped around an infectious electronic production featuring elegant grooves, infectious…
FKA Twigs has announced a new album, ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’. Find all the details below. READ MORE: FKA Twigs – ‘Eusexua’ review: a lust-fuelled insight into what it is to be human This weekend, the NME Godlike Genius recipient played the final show of her summer European tour at the Netherlands’ Lowlands Festival. During her set, she teased an upcoming new album, saying: “New music – I am full and abundant and ready to give birth. Her name is ‘Afterglow’. And my labour shall commence next month.” According to a report from Stereogum, the album is actually called ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’, and is reportedly an…
If there’s one way to understand EMEREE and her layered R&B sound, it’s to ask her what she feels about vocal stacking. “I like doing it in a way that’s beyond just adding a double and then adding a third harmony on the whole thing,” she says, “I feel like that’s such a boring way to work.” For her, it’s all about being playful with the tools of the trade: the voice, the production, the instruments – and the Australian singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has it all down pat. “I’ve always been that annoying kid who used to sing the…
Calvin Harris has said a scrapped collaboration with Miley Cyrus was “my bad”. READ MORE: Miley Cyrus – ‘Something Beautiful’ review: the post-genre popstar pulls off another big swing In May 2024, the Scottish DJ and producer shared a snippet of an unreleased track, where Cyrus could be heard singing over a fingerpicked guitar and pounding techno beat: “We were dancing, we were wild up in the ocean / Ocean, ocean / Love the way you lie me down and break me open / Open, open.” He further revealed in the comments that he was “trying” to release the collaboration, saying…
MONSTA X are back in full force. READ MORE: MONSTA X – ‘The Dreaming’ review: K-pop’s chameleons reveal a new spectrum The Starship Entertainment group have returned with their first release as a full six-member group for the first time in several years. The release, which arrived on Monday (August 18), comes in the form of the pre-release single ‘Do What I Want’. The dance-y single and its accompanying music video are the first of the group’s upcoming EP, ‘The X’. ‘Do What I Want’ features sharp synths and a thumping bass line, as the group spotlight the best of their…
Jack White has criticised President Donald Trump‘s “gaudy” redesign of the Oval Office and the White House – see what he had to say below. READ MORE: Jack White – ‘No Name’ review: surprise album is maestro’s punkiest outing since White Stripes In March, images of a newly revamped Oval Office and other interior spaces within the White House were unveiled, now decked out in a slew gold ornaments, picture frames and more. While its not uncommon for presidents to redesign the interior of the White House, Trump’s redesign has been criticised in recent months for being too gaudy. Now, following…
An intense, old-school hip-hop impact pairs with lyrical themes of resilience and ambition on IS YOURS, the new album from Detroit-based artist Mike Masch, aka Moment. Impressive vocal flows persist alongside dynamic beats, ranging from the moody synth and piano interplay within “Mr. Parkour” to the string-laden theatrics of “Sound of the Rise.” In addition to the fantastic music within, IS YOURS is fully devoted to charitable causes. “100% of this album’s profits and streaming revenue will be donated to charity,” Moment says. “Stomp out bullying and support Nokidhungry.org. Anything you listen, know you are supporting a great cause!” Opening…
Troy Cassar-Daley added to his impressive tally of accolades Tuesday night (Aug. 19) with the Excellence in the Community award, presented at Support Act’s annual Music in the House. Explore See latest videos, charts and news It was cold and wet outside, but there was no shortage of warmth inside The Linseed House, on the Grounds of Alexandria, as rock legend Jimmy Barnes, Goanna frontman Shane Howard, Slim Dusty’s daughter Anne Kirkpatrick and others paid tribute to the veteran singer. Music in the House was created in 2006 as an opportunity for the music industry charity to recognize an artist,…