Bakersfield-raised singer-songwriter Junior Mesa releases his debut EP Peace today on Nice Life Recording Company. Listen/Share here.On the significance of the project title, Junior states that “Peace is something I dream of. It’s something I wish for.” Junior has also chosen to share a poem by his sister, Selena Francis, which conveys a message similar to the themes expressed throughout the EP: I can only tell stories about peace / It’s been so long I forgot how to make a home inside the tender beast that is tranquility / I can only paint the image of my mind at ease / As though my thoughts are the sun and they burn and shine…
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(New York, NY): Today, Nigerian sister duo VanJess release retro-soul track “Cool Off the Rain,” joining forces with Dreamville signee Ari Lennox. Building over jazzy beats into infectious hooks and smooth R&B flavor, the emotive track is a lush display of the sister’s vocal prowess. Listen to “Cool Off The Rain” here: https://smarturl.it/COTRRemix Signed to Keep Cool (Normani, Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs and Madlib), the girls contributed shimmering vocals on Xavier Ömar and Sango’s new album and Kaytranada’s latest single “DYSFUNCTIONAL,” opened for TrapHouseJazz King Masego on his 2018 North American ‘Lady, Lady’ tour, performed on SNL with Khalid and played a Soulection Los Angeles Residency show last month. VanJess’ debut record ‘Silk Canvas’ was praised by Pitchfork for its “captivating…
Liverpool trio All We Are – Guro Gikling from Norway (vocals, bass), Luis Santos from Brazil (guitars) and Richard O’Flynn from Ireland (drums/vocals) – are pleased to share new single “L Is For Lose.” Their first new music since 2017’s Sunny Hills album, “L Is For Lose” is a bass-flecked, undulating and expansive pop song that marks the return and new sonic direction of the beloved three-piece. Watch the video for “L Is For Lose” HEREStream “L Is For Lose” HERE All We Are have released two albums previously, their psychedelic and grooving self-titled debut in 2015 and its successor Sunny Hills, a krautrock-exploring, post-punk tour de force. On “L Is For Lose,” the threesome shape-shift once again to create…
With authentic songs from the heart, ili presents credible stories in the purest of pop in an engaging and emotive clarity, with a truly global sensibility. The X-Factor semi finalist Emily, has been in music since 9 years of age and started out in a young 5-piece rock band called ‘Loud N Proud’. They performed all over the UK until When 13, Emily began to discover herself and very quickly picked up the piano and guitar, as well as performing and writing her own material which she continued and to this day. In 2019 with a new aura, ili has already created intrigue, praise…
British singer Jordan Mackampa is inspired by his Congolese roots and mother’s love of the great soul singers like Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers and Curtis Mayfield. He combines a timeless vocal with catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics to create an exciting hybrid of alternative pop and soul which will enchant and uplift in equal measure. Mackampa is currently on his first North American tour supporting Amber Run (see dates below) and has been confirmed to perform during SXSW 2020. Today, he also announces his debut full length album Foreigner, out March 13, 2020 and shared new single “Parachutes,” produced by Dani Castelar (Paolo Nutini). The song is another stunning exploration of his soul and…