Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan has made a name for herself as one of the most prominent songwriters with one of the most distinct and inimitable voices in the indie rock space over the past decade. The Philadelphia-based musician recently announced her stunning solo debut Likewise last month, sharing its first single “Rare Thing,” and today she returns with a new song. Listen to “Now That I’m Back,” featuring a gorgeous visualizer of Quinlan’s own artwork, HERE. Frances Quinlan on “Now That I’m Back”: I find it mystifying that my idea of love has aged and changed right alongside me. I’d…
Author: Elicit Magazine
50 years ago, in the summer of 1969, the only group in pop-culture that could claim to be bigger than John, Paul, George and Ringo were Neil, Buzz and Michael. But 50 years down the line, in 2019, only ONE of those SEVEN names is actually in danger of going extinct in the collective imagination of the public at large. “FORGOTTEN ASTRONAUT” Inspired by the writing of NASA Astronaut Michael Collins, Matt Sharp’s lyrics for The Rentals new single “Forgotten Astronaut” – out today – read like an imaginary, inner-conversation the Command Module Pilot of Apollo 11 may have had with himself during the 21 hours Collins spent alone…
At 22 years old Zernell Fontaine has a musical CV to be impressed by, thanks to his consistently dope R&B drops and his early entry in to the music game. Eager to experiment with his sound he is on an unabating journey of musical discovery, meaning we’ve only just scratched the surface of this exciting upcoming talent. Collaborating with North London rap sensation RV for new release ‘Come Over’, released by 2ToneRecords/Warner, Zernell Fontaine delivers refreshing R&B alongside all of the elements that make the British Black Music scene so impressive right now. Stepping straight on to the beat creating…
Individuality & personal growth runs wild in Hackney-born songstress, Millie Turner, who on her second ever extended player, Hide+Seek, is developing into an outright One To Watch for 2020. The seven-tracklist is evidence of a singular, talented teenage voice that hammers out honesty in all she does. Watch out for the newest gem in the pack, January, which is an ode to pressing the reset button, whilst being prepared to making the same mistakes & being okay with it. You can hear her live on tour opening for Tove Lo next year in March. Listen to January – Here &…
Following on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Slow’, French duo Saavan have today revealed their latest single ‘Young Minds’, taken from their forthcoming sophomore EP ‘Observatory’ – out November 29. Click to stream ‘Young Minds’ ‘Young Minds’ is a beautifully arranged piece of brooding electronica, taking cues from contemporaries Foals, alt-J and Bonobo. The track opens with foreboding church bells and earthy rustling samples, before introducing the duo’s building harmonised vocals. Expansive soundscapes explode through the choruses, mixing sliding guitar runs and plucked string compositions. Saavan talks about the inspiration behind ‘Young Minds’: “This is an observation of how the masses are…