K RHEN is giving you an ultimatum: it is ‘Now or Never’
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3d ago
Rising South London singer-songwriter K RHEN (Ksenia Reimchen) unleashed a sizzling new single, ‘Now Or Never’, on May 3rd, 2024. She boasts topline features with Maydenfield and AudioGust and a segment on BBC Music introducing her breakout single ‘Come With a Warning’. Making music that exudes the fusion of dark pop and dancehall, K RHEN is a versatile artist traversing an array of genres and a prodigious songwriter, who can tell multi-layered stories.   ‘Now Or Never’ was written in early 2023 by K RHEN and Jordan Round, explores the tension and pain of one-sided love. The track fe ..read more
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Donna Lewis shares an intimate LP of resilience and hope with ‘Rooms With A View’
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3d ago
Celebrated singer-songwriter Donna Lewis unveiled her latest album, Rooms With A View, on April 26, 2024. A collaboration between the multi-platinum musician and renowned electronic artist and producer Holmes Ives, the LP chronicles and explores Donna’s multidimensional and courageous journey battle with breast cancer. Donna Lewis is renowned for her timeless love ballad, ‘I Love You, Always Forever’, which topped the Billboard chart and was #5 on the UK chart. This year, she marks a poignant milestone, not just in her career but in her personal life. Intended to celebrate the 25th anniversary ..read more
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Q&A with the elusive electronic producer, SUBFICTION
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3d ago
We sat down with the veiled Dutch producer SUBFICTION, who unveiled a new single, ‘we_glitch’, on April 26th, 2024 via On Track / SUBFICTION. ‘we_glitch’, which premiered via Electronic Groove, is an appetiser for his forthcoming EP of the same name, slated for release in May 2024. Since the project’s inception in 2022, the year in which he notably played an official after-show for Ross From Friends, the elusive SUBFICTION has been making waves in the music industry with no signs of slowing down. He has toured the Netherlands alongside De Likt and legendary travelling festival The Popronde as ..read more
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JODIE NICHOLSON – Acclaimed songwriter emerges with euphoric single ‘You Wanted This’.
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6d ago
Ahead of the release of her brand new album ‘Safe Hands’ on May 10th 2024, acclaimed North East songwriter and producer Jodie Nicholson shares the lead single ‘You Wanted This’ via Quiet Crown / Absolute on Wednesday 24th April 2024.  Blending minimalism and melancholy, ‘You Wanted This’ reflects upon the complex love-hate relationship that comes with being a musician.  Opening with a hypnotic melody and pulsing keys, her signature rich harmonies and ethereal, reed-like vocals infuse the listener with a haunting reflection of present time. The track drives forward with Nicholson’s br ..read more
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Motion Colors paints sonic landscapes with new ambient track, ‘Totality’
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1w ago
Motion Colors, the multifaceted musician, artist, and director, unveiled a mesmerizing new single titled ‘Totality’ on April 26, 2024, through Motion Waves Music. This captivating track is featured on his latest album, Genesis, a three-track release accessible for streaming across all platforms. With a creative journey spanning over 18 years, Motion Colors stands as an avant-garde artistic endeavor poised to push the boundaries of electronic music and visual artistry. Rooted in a forward-thinking ethos, Motion Colors seeks not only to innovate within the realm of electronic music but also to e ..read more
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The Innovative iFeature returns with a jam-packed LP, ‘Forbidden’
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1w ago
iFeature has made a splash with their latest album, Forbidden, which they dropped on April 26, 2024. Renowned for their daring combination of music and visual art, iFeature beckons listeners on a riveting 12-track journey through a spectrum of emotions. iFeature defies convention as an artist, showcasing not only musical prowess but also a profound talent in visual arts and a steadfast commitment to self-promotion through hands-on DIY methods. Their multifaceted skill set, which includes piano mastery since the age of 5, complete control over mixing, mastering, recording, sound creation, and d ..read more
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Exclusive listen of Jake Mehew’s ‘No Space For Colonialism’ off the upcoming ‘SAMPLER: PART 2’ compilation for charity by Black Beacon Sound
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1w ago
Sheffield-based record label and shop Black Beacon Sound has welcomed six independent musicians and producers affiliated with its past catalogue of releases, live events, radio, and local networks, celebrating cutting edge music and independent culture, in order to raise awareness of and funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The organisation provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Their teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff – most of t ..read more
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Q&A with the multicultural musician, Daada
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2w ago
We sat down with emerging transnational talent Daada to chat about her most recent release, ‘Moonlight’, music, and more. Daada’s music bridges continents and cultures. The German-Colombian-born, Tanzanian-raised artist makes multilingual pop music that blurs the borders between Pop, Afropop and Latin, weaving stories in English, Spanish, Swahili and German. The word ‘daada’ is derived from Swahili for ‘sister’; paying homage to the multicultural universe that holds Daada’s music and to sister- and womanhood: cornerstones of her message. Daada recently went viral on TikTok and Instagram in Ken ..read more
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Q&A with nightlife visionary, Mirik Milan
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3w ago
We sat down with Mirik Milan, the founder of VibeLab and cofounder of NightSchool. VibeLab is an organisation committed to research, consulting, and advocacy aimed at bolstering and safeguarding night-time culture. With a decade-long track record, VibeLab collaborates with local authorities and institutions to adeptly engage and champion the dynamic influences of nightlife. Through data-driven sustainable strategies, VibeLab spearheads transformative initiatives to enhance cities’ nighttime vitality. NightSchool is an EU-wide training programme designed to support night culture producers early ..read more
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Q&A with the legendary Elaine Walker
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1M ago
Elaine Walker is an extraordinary figure in electronic music, renowned for her retro-futuristic sound and pioneering work in microtonal music. A multi-talented individual, she’s a physicist, philosopher, inventor, martial artist, and NASA researcher. Her band ZIA promoted space exploration and showcased the beauty of microtonal music. Now, with the release of her album No Terrestrial Road, Elaine delves into themes of space, humanity, and extraterrestrial life. Drawing from her mathematical musings, the album explores imaginary spaces and the speculative future of humanity. Musically, it break ..read more
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