By Pop-Folk. Two genres that on their own carry a startling juxtaposition, the first being a sign of sonic progression and ostentation, whereas the latter embodies a sense of tradition that proudly excludes the use of any mechanical control. Comprised of Amy Illingworth and Lily Sturt-Bolshaw, the Leeds-based duo are pop-folk
One To Watch: Toby Johnson
Wind back a few years to 2015. BBC Introducing Lincolnshire have just received a breathtaking EP from a relatively unknown source: cue the dramatic entrance of a young Toby Johnson. The history of the singer-songwriter has a rich and fruitful lineage, from the dusky folk-driven tones of Nick Drake to
One To Watch: Duccbod
Through time our memories become bound to nostalgia, thoughts that are often stimulated by our senses; Duccbod is an embodiment of that statement. Offering a melodically cordial insight into the fragmented mind, his colourful concoction of cloud-rap, soul and indie rock is a wholly unique sonic experience. Indicative of his
One To Watch: Yaz Aiyla
Citing some of her influences as Amy Winehouse & The Internet, the London-based songstress mixes tones of melodic neo-soul with more contemporary textures in an ultimately captivating display of artistic finesse. Born Yasmin Taylor-Gencer to English and Turkish parents, Aiyla’s sound grapples with interpretation, on occasions leaning towards the more
One To Watch: Baba Ali
Born beneath the city lights of Manhattan, Ali’s eclectic combination of punk, alternative-soul and funk reflect a diverse and vibrant soundscape that refuses to be categorised. Setting sail on a quest across the pond to seek new influences, the New Yorker has spent the last few years honing his music
One To Watch: AyiTe
Born on the UK’s south coast, the North-London rapper traverses an eclectic combination of soul, old school hip-hop and subtle nuances of grime. Giving a nod to the venerable wordsmiths of the past, the Bournemouth-born lyricist balances vintage textures and contemporary instrumentation to create a genre-defying sound that breathes with
Top 10 Lyrics Of All Time
Tame Impala – Elephant – “He pulled the mirrors off his Cadillac, cause he doesn’t like it looking like he looks back” Based loosely upon the brash, arrogant groups who were certain of their success in the Perth music scene, Elephant was Kevin Parkers first taste of commercial success off
GrayWave Undergoes a Dark Evolution In Her Enthralling New Single ‘Like Heaven’
Taken off her highly anticipated upcoming debut EP ‘Planetary Shift’, this sulky and ferocious latest offering beautifully captures the notion of self-destruction. Moody, mysterious and brutish, they say all good things come in threes and this record is no different. Conducting itself with a blustering presence, ‘Like Heaven’ dances to the
SEEB Share New House Inspired Anthem ‘Feel it Again’
The Norwegian powerhouse production duo have teamed up with Ivor Novello Award-winning artist Dan Caplen and GRAMMY nominated songwriter Svidden in this electrifying new offering. Guided by their trademark combination of synth and vocoder melodies, Seeb have embodied the feel-good vibes we’re all currently longing for, ostentatiously crafting this impactful
Meet Island Record’s Latest Addition Kid Brunswick
Delving deep into the realms of alternative rock, the rising West-London talent tenaciously shares his own message of accepting the current sentiment of universal chaos. Propelled onto the scene only last year, Kid Brunswick (aka Harry James) is an artist who basks in his own intrepidity, harbouring a melancholic yet
