Discover Tyler McDermott’s layered, spiritually-led acoustic track. Tyler McDermott – ‘Light The Way’ Many songs have spoken on the subjects of depression, grief, anxiety and spiritual awakenings. (Or as I call it, Thursday mornings.) But a harder task is to musically capture the feeling of going through it, like trying to describe a colour with only words. This is what Tyler McDermott attempts on his album ‘Light The Way’, inspired by his own struggles and spiritual encounters. Let’s take a look at the titular lead track.  Tyler McDermott is a musician and songwriter based in Atlanta. A ..read more

Discover TABLE 4 1’s pure, intimate acoustic track TABLE 4 1 – ‘Spaceman’ ‘You look around and all you see is the ghost that talks to me, and calls your name…’ opens ‘Spaceman’ by TABLE 4 1. It’s a slightly unnerving opening which is softened by the wistful melodies. This is a love song with all the floating dreaminess yet strange detachedness of – well, a spaceman. A new, acoustic re-release of an older track, TABLE 4 1 are sending this glowing little tune out into the atmosphere again.  TABLE 4 1 is the project of Birmingham-based singer-songwriter Harry Bott. Some may know him as the ..read more

Pouring raw emotion and heartfelt lyrics, newcomer Lynden has revealed his sophomore track, You, an autobiographical and sincere ode to love. Lynden – You Lynden’s musical journey goes all the way back to his childhood, constantly exposed to this form of art, primarily by his parents. Whether it was singing duets with his mom or his dad blasting Coldplay as loud as possible, it was clear from the beginning that music would always be there. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before this artist wanted to start his own path as a musician, which occurred at eleven years old when he began pra ..read more

Originally from Athens but currently residing in London, Laertis is a new face in the UK’s indie landscape. He embodies the term eclectic, fusing genres such as folk, soul, afro-latin, jazz, and Greek music to create a distinctive trademark sound. Laertis – Let Her Say Aiming to evoke a deep emotional response in listeners, Laertis is an artist with a knack for storytelling, with his lyrics touching themes as complex as existence, love, humanity, and interior struggle. Additionally, his guitar skills are a talent that shouldn’t go unnoticed, finding a satisfying balance between these two eleme ..read more

Revel in Owen Hamlin’s beachside acoustic pop. Owen Hamlin – Swimming In Your Sea ‘I don’t know which way it’s gonna go, but I can tell you this…’ sing the opening lines of ‘Swimming In Your Sea’, the latest release from Owen Hamlin. Uncertainty will affect all of us in life – some might say that life is nothing but uncertainty – but particularly when we’re coming into our adult selves. According to Hamlin, this song ‘captured a moment in time for my friends, peers and myself.’  Owen Hamlin is a singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and producer based in LA. With some steady releases over ..read more

Discover Maurice Maladroit’s whimsical folk debut ‘Notre Dame’. Maurice Maladroit – Notre Dame Depending on your background, you might associate the Cathedral of Notre Dame with Gothic architecture, Catholic guilt, or a hunchback character and possibly the greatest Disney score of all time. But luckily, Maurice Maladroit provides another perspective – a lighthearted tale of a Parisian hotel stay and whimsical memories.  Maurice Maladroit is a London-based artist describing his style as ‘freak folk’. This release comes ahead of his debut album ‘Half Baked’, due to be launched this summer ..read more

Australian artist Tofa is on a mission to release a new song every week in 2023. On this occasion, he has joined forces with his compatriot Rooxie for the track Anxiety. Tofa & Rooxie – Anxiety Currently based in Brisbane, Australia, but with roots in the UK, Tofa’s story began as a young kid playing different instruments. Later, during his teens, he developed a passion for freestyling and writing/recording his own songs. Despite the challenges in his life, Tofa is determined to make a difference and have a positive effect among his fans with his uncanny blend of hip-hop, pop, and R&B ..read more

Daniela Galasso ‘Embers’ is an acoustic rendition of love and insecurity. Daniela Galasso ‘Embers’ The chorus of ‘Embers’ features the line ‘It chills me to the bone how I can’t see myself without you’. It’s an interesting lyric for a sweet autumnal love song, one that hints at a darkness – perhaps fear of the future, perhaps a worrying codependency. What do we do when the same sparks that warm us could also burn us?  Daniela Galasso doesn’t go too deep into it, but she raises some ideas.  Daniela Galasso is a singer-songwriter based in California. This isn’t the first outing for ‘E ..read more

Brainheart released his first massively successful single, ‘Explore the World’ in 2019. Now, he’s back with ‘Close To You’, an electronic pop song that will make you feel a strong and distinct emotion. Brainheart feat. Anica – Close To You Introducing Brainheart – the creative persona of Roi Zohar, who has carved his niche as an independent music producer, songwriter, and DJ. Brainheart’s debut single was a huge hit on music platforms, with over 2 million plays, and became viral on reels. Since then, he has continued to thrive in the electronic dance music industry.  Brainheart’s latest ..read more

Thom Morecroft delivers a feeling of calmness and good nature, like a care package from Lapland, ‘The Last Day You Left Home’ will warm you up on these cold winter evenings. Thom Morecroft – The Last Day You Left We are now we are entering the Christmas holidays and getting ready to celebrate another turn of our planet around the sun, giving each other gifts, hanging decorations around the house, decorating the Christmas tree, and listening to endless Mariah Carey. Faced with this prospect, let’s talk about something really pleasant to the ear! The Last Day You Left Home feels and listens lik ..read more