Singer-songwriter Monique Barry suprises us by releasing two new songs as one single.
The dual release begins with Gone, which is about the emotional loss and betrayal experienced for the first time. “It's cold since you are gone,” she sings, her lyrics gently rising through an otherworldly soundscape as she describes the disillusionment when a beloved figure is finally seen with all flaws and failings revealed. As she continues the journey from idealistic loyalty to emotional defeat, she sings of being “lost in freedom's arms,” a description that might apply to both the betrayer and herself, but with entirely different meanings. While the song progresses, her voice, floating through echoing instrumental layers, takes on the blending qualities of wounded chanting and a faraway adult lullaby.
Searching through the journey from idealism to disappointment, Monique takes the themes and emotional dynamics of Gone into the musical hooks and catchy sonic quirks of the second song Eagles. Starting with the multi-atmospheric weave of instrumental rustlings, vibrations, and nudging drumbeats, Monique's voice soars above it all, taking its own form of flight. Musical ripples, splinters, and crashes, all of it both jittery and relaxing, build as Monique's singing ascends in pitch, becoming airborne and birdlike, taking the listener along on her creative search of freedom and defeat. Ultimately the two songs flow into each other, both thematically and musically, each leading the other into a unified vision.
While providing vocals and performing on keyboards, Monique is joined by Michael Wojewoda on drums, as well ascoproducing and mixing; Marc Meriläinen on guitar; and Alisdair Jones on bass. Always a chance-taking performer, Monique Barry has been hailed for her “hypnotic mystique” (eye magazine) and “dynamic vocal range” (The Independent Weekly). Consistently willing to experiment with musical forms, she has more than demonstrated the aesthetic knowhow to back up her performing instincts. Her previous albums—Moody (1998), Tripping (2003), Carbon (2009), and Wake (2013)—have established a critically appreciated affinity for musical dynamism and innovation.
Kiss Me Like I'm Somebody Else is the new single by SEIL LIEN. It's a very catchy alternative rock track with impressive vocals and lyrics about the masks we wear in relationships and although they keep us safe, make us feel strong and in control, we can also lose sight of who we are.Βoth the singer's voice and the wonderful music take us into a journey to the strange world of human relationships. SEIL LIEN is Marie Claire Lee described as “Scotland’s best kept secret” and awarded funding from Creative Scotland. SEIL LIEN signed a publishing deal with Ninja Tune leading to an incredible launch into the UK consciousness in 2018 with her first single, A Little While More, from the debut EP of the same name, being featured on Boots No7 cosmetics campaign. SEIL LIEN has been creeping into the radar of BBC2 Johnnie Walker Rock Show and Ones to Watch on Planet Rock. Bloggers and national press have also caught on to the intensity hailing SEIL LIEN as an “an exceptional talent, with range and depth that will make a full length album something to behold”.
SEIL LIEN has toured with The Temperance Movement, Sylvain Sylvain ( New York Dolls), Twin Peaks actress/ singer Chrysta Bell and is currently supporting and singing with Goodby Mr Mackenzie on their 30th Anniversary tour. Marie Claire has also written and performed for Paul McGeechans ( Love & Money/ Friends Again) Starless Album with other artist such as Paul Buchanan and Julie Fowlis. The album was nominated for the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2018. The Starless sequel is SEIL LIEN's first full album released in February 2019.
Beautiful World is Drew Davies' new single from the newly released EP, 'We Need To Talk'.
It is a melodic rock song with very catchy melodies, reminding of the late 80s - early 90s melodic rock scene that has gained great success. Guitars in combination with dramatic Saxophone and vintage synthesizers make a musical rich effect.
Lyrically, 'Beautiful World', is centred around some of our current socio-political issues, but Davies tackles the subject from a place of observation, rather than making a political statement.
Speaking of the track Davies explains: 'Beautiful World' was a song I wrote about the problems facing us all. I wrote it like an episode of the 9 o'clock news, it focuses on the divisions we see in society and the disenfranchisement and fall of many to the edges of society; all set against the backdrop of the climate emergency we are living through. The song is not political, instead I wanted to focus on how we could work better together than apart.”
London-based rock soloist Drew Davies has been featured by the likes of Clash Magazine, Atwood Magazine, Music News and Pure Grain Audio amongst others. He has seen radio play from BBC Introducing London with Gary Crowley, BBC Radio York’s Introducing with Jericho Keys, BBC Wales, Radio X, and as a previous member of The Mercy House, the band saw support from Kerrang, Classic Rock Magazine, Metal Hammer, MTV and BBC Radio 6 and Radio X. He has toured extensively in the UK and Europe, had music featured on the Rock Band video game, played Download Festival, London’s Scala and the iconic Troubadour.
Davies comes from a long line of singers and musicians. He has spent the better part of the last decade treading the boards of venues and festivals across the UK and Europe with various bands, working in musical collaborations, writing for other artists and singing in session gigs to get by. Through successes, setbacks and everything in between, he has poured himself into his musical labours, and has now produced his most personal work to date.
'We Need To Talk' EP was mixed by Steve Honest (Oasis, Eurythmics) and mastered by John Webber (David Bowie, Super Furry Animals).
After getting great reviews for the debut single Green , London based , international psychedelic conspirators Down In Splendour release their new song Alice Underground , which is a contemporary take on the classic Alice in Wonderland story. The track was inspired by an immersive theatre production of the same name, which took place in the labyrinth of ancient tunnels under Waterloo Station in London.
The song can be described as a unique style psychedelic rock that introduces us to a world full of colors and exciting sounds from a variety of instruments.
Down In Splendour was founded by vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, Michael Patrick, a London based New Zealand musician and producer, with additional artists from the UK, USA, Brazil, Italy, Germany and Greece. They quickly gained a reputation for their compelling music, evocative lyrics and riveting live shows. Writing for their debut album was completed in Paris and recorded globally, with principal sessions in London and additional recording in Los Angeles, Brazil, Italy, Germany, France and New Zealand.
Down In Splendour are scheduling a series of surprise, pop-up shows in a number of cities worldwide in the months ahead. Show announcements will be via www.downinsplendour.com and all social media platforms. Band Members: Michael Patrick, New Zealand (vocals, guitars) CH Straatmann, Brazil (bass) Michele Drees, UK (drums) Dimitris Dimopoulos, Greece (piano, keyboards) Leonardo Schiavo, Italy (backing vocals) Marco Di Camillo, Italy (electric pipes) Stephen Hussey, UK (violins) Scott Erickson, USA (orchestral strings)
Crazy Ugly Beautiful is the new EP from the London based rock band Come at the King. Here we have four songs where the guitar has the most important role. The opening track Crazy Ugly Beautiful and the second Frauds with their slow guitar riffs and the vocals, reminds of the 90's Britpop masters Oasis. The third song, which is my favourite, is Hanging On. Here the rythm is faster, the riff more catchy with a great guitar work that is noticeable from the beggining. This is a song that makes you move. The EP closes with a honest rock cover to the 1998 Fatboy Slim's smash hit of Praise You.
Come at the King are a three-piece rock and roll band from London influenced by the clues
infused sounds of the 00's rock and roll revival with a British
attitude reminiscent of the mid 90's Britpop scene, with huge hooking
riffs, solos and choruses. The EP is led by the title track, which is a
fan favourite at their shows, which are getting bigger and better
throughout the capital and beyond. Crazy Ugly Beautiful EP combines the sounds of all of their previous releases but has an epicness
to it that could establish Come at the King as a serious band rather than a
local London band.
Fossway is a rock band from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Their music is a combination of alternative, hard and progressive rock influenced by Radiohead, Rush, and Muse.
Their debut EP, 'Bravest of the Pride', was released on the 9th November. It's a mix of the traditional and contemporary styles of rock music. With the ambitious arrangements, eerie classical-tinged chord progressions, and dark, relevant themes, each song is a micro-thesis of their respective topics.
Masterfully played music , drums and bass that carry a progressive tone , guitars from another planet and very expressive vocals give us a beautiful effect that doesn't ger boring, no matter how many times you hear it.
The opening track, ‘Crazy Animal Times’, which is my favourite, talks about the animalistic nature of society, highlighting themes of survival and togetherness, which in turn offers links to consumerism, life, and global warming. Next, ‘The Silver Screen Illusion’ is about the falsehood of celebrity culture, social media, and the unhealthy desire for fame and fortune. ‘The Waiting Room’, in an honest measure, explores anxiety, particularly derived from the rise of technology and social media. And finally, ‘Field of Thorns’ talks about youth and popular culture, focusing on the fall and revival of rock music. With this new set of original compositions, Fossway hope to further their growing reputation across the nation.
Here we have another great song. A modern and melodic hard rock talking about abandoning a world devastated by corrupted humans. Guitars that spitting fire in combination with the strong rythm section and the melodic vocals make the track one of the best we've heard lately.
Snap Border is an alternative rock band founded in 2012.They play a powerful mix of genres which creates its own universe with a striking and a communicative aesthetic which is easy to understand.
Snap Border released their debut album, "Alternative Current Box" in 2016, which was acclaimed by critics and toured the stages with bands like Tagada Jones, Mass Hysteria, Alestorm, Ugly Kid Joe, Lacuna Coil... but also many festivals such as la Guerre du Son or the East Summer Fest.
The band is now back in studios to record their second album with Anthony Chognard & CHS prod (Smash Hit combo, Tess, ...) scheduled for fall 2020. Endscape is the first single from the new album and is coming with a new video.
Μulti-instrumentalist Wesley Triffitt is no stranger to the Kent music scene. Cutting his teeth with local lo-fi stars Tin Foil Astronaut, his new project, Pyx , quickly established itself as a listeners’ favourite on Fresh on the Net after debuting on Abbie McCarthy’s esteemed BBC Introducing in Kent radio show.
After the release of the single ‘Play On’ earlier this year, Pyx return with ‘The Movies’, the first single from their upcoming as-of-yet untitled debut album. This melodic pop-rock track is rich in texture and as cinematic as the song title suggests, evoking at once regret and the contrast between the image we present of ourselves and the private sphere.‘The Movies’ is a slow tempo song reminding of Radiohead (from The Bends era) and Elbow. It showcases Wesley’s songwriting talent, his evolving theatrical-like psychedelic sound and natural instinct for production. It is recorded and mastered in Wesley’s hometown of Folkestone.
Wesley says about the track: ‘The song is inspired by Manuel Puig‘s Kiss of the Spider Woman, a book which is for me about the power of cinema, imagery and the imagination. I wanted to create a really dynamic and cinematic sound - especially towards the end with the strings. It’s an uplifting, heartbreaking story. Hopefully the song crystallises the essence of that juxtaposition and takes people on that journey’
PYX are:
Wesley Triffitt - Singer-Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Saint Mars comprises keyboardist and singer, Marc Darcange (a.k.a. M.D.), Massive Attack guitarist Angelo Bruschini and band frontman, wunderkind Tryzdin (aged 15). whose YouTube video singing Adele’s Hello , when he was just 11, gained 3.7 million views so far. Saint Mars described by Swept Magazine as the « most promising alternative rock band to come out of the U.K. for some time ».
The band are releasing their latest single, Help,which is a part of « Boys Never Cry », their forthcoming concept album centered on the true story of one 13 year-old boy’s tragic experience as a result of sustained bullying.
Help is a powerful, modern heavy-driven pop anthem in the style of Paramore, Twenty One Pilots, Panic ! At the Disco or Bang Bang Romeo and comes out with the help of great musicians such as guitarist Brent Paschke (N.E.R.D./Pharrell Williams) and drummer Robert Brian (Siouxsie, Goldfrapp, Simple Minds).
Saint Mars talk about the song : "Help showcases Tryzdin’s mature and hard-hitting vocals, alongside with an infectious chorus and deceptively uplifting modern pop hooks. The song describes the antagonist nature of relationships based on love/hate and attraction/repulsion, driven by passion, and prone to breakaways and dramatic issues such as bullying and harassment." The single will follow a YouTube video release on November 29.
This is the first single Halcyon Fields are releasing ahead of their new album.
Halcyon Fields is an alternative fusion band from Columbia, SC. They create a unique sound that mixes progressive and alternative rock that stands out from the rest of their peers.
Black Maps of Light is a technically perfect, prog rock song with a dry guitar sound.The song started out about finding the light and inspiration in your darkest moments. Being able to find your self-worth despite the monotony of life and disappointments.
Band Members: Andrew Stafford (singer and guitarist) Michael
Moore (guitarist) James Roby (keyboard player) Kien Mitchell
(bassist) Evan Kakowski (drummer)
Do or Die is the first single from Cyanide Sundae 's forthcoming EP, ‘The Club’ being released Feb 28th 2020. The song is a hard rock dynamite reminiscent of late 80s - early 90s. The bass is dominant and catchy melodies are the main characteristics of the song, which reminds us that once such songs have filled the arenas. Lyrically, the song is inspired by the words of Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's "The battle line between good and evil runs through the heart of every man" and speaks of the corruption, selfishness and evil that dominates the highest powers of the world.
Cyanide Sundae is an energetic and dynamic hard rock/metal hybrid with powerful melodies, ideal for the fans of Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, Drowning Pool, and Tool. They produce a huge live sound for a three piece band with their unique set up.The band have headlined at Mammothfest in Brighton, headlined Meyfest and played the famous Ace Cafe in London for their annual Diamond Day bike show, amongst many other shows and events throughout the South of the UK.
Can You Wait is the debut single from the 4-piece rock band Make You Cry released on November 1st.
Here we have a strong but melodic hard rock song with roaring drums,delicate guitars and very expressive vocals.The lyrics talk about the daily routine of a relationship that leads nowhere. The melodies are very catchy and sure they will make you sing. One of this year's most interesting and beautiful rock songs.
The track comes with a video that's weird but interesting.It's about going round and round in circles and doing the same
thing over and over again but not really knowing why you’re doing it.
