Karima Francis is a critically acclaimed musician and songwriter hailing from the illuminated seaside resort of Blackpool. Known for her ability to blend haunting melodies with honest lyrics and an alluring ambiance, Francis creates entirely captivating music, oozing with emotion and rooted in sentiment. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Taking her first steps into the music industry at only 13 years old, Francis relentlessly taught herself drums and before long progressed to the guitar and songwriting at age 18. Soon after she unveiled the debut release of The Author, which lauded praise from prestigious publications, propelling her into the limelight. Her…
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Cassidy King has dropped a new single “Polaroid.” The track is the follow up to her earlier song “Professional Smiler” which racked up over 400K views since its release in September. With “Polaroid,” a grainy voice note sample gives way to a sultry verse accented by airy guitar and glitchy production. This lo-fi backdrop culminates on a bridge of trumpets before her transcendent vocals captivate on the hook as she admits, “I just wanna be somebody. I don’t wanna need nobody.” Of the track Cassidy notes, “‘Polaroid’ is about realizing you have every right to let go. That it’s ok to separate yourself from toxic relationships, whether…
Acclaimed British producer/songwriter Jonas Blue and rising French DJ RetroVision have teamed up for their new collaboration, “All Night Long.” Listen to club-ready track HERE and watch the visualizer HERE. Pairing organic instrumentation with electronic synthesis, Jonas and RetroVision have conjured up an infectious dancefloor hit on “All Night Long.” The track is the sophomore release from Jonas’ new Electronic Nature label, home for the UK hitmaker’s specialist, club-friendly releases. STREAM “ALL NIGHT LONG” Jonas launched his Electronic Nature imprint with the release of “I Wanna Dance” earlier this year. The song would become Jonas’ sixth No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. He previously explained, “The ethos behind the label is to embrace and channel the clubbier side of who I am, and over…
Over the course of the past year, FLETCHER has unveiled a series of songs that explore the many stages of post-breakup grief – beginning with “Undrunk” in January, which Billboard hailed as “the First Great Breakout Pop Song of 2019.” With her latest release, “One Too Many,” she’s one step closer to closure. But while the verses declare “I’m done with coming undone,” she launches one last salvo on the brutally honest, supremely relatable chorus. Listen to “One Too Many” HERE. The track was produced by Malay (Frank Ocean, Lorde, Sam Smith), who was the executive producer of FLETCHER’s debut EP, you ruined new york city for me (Capitol Records). Following her…
Showcasing their resilience and fortitude, Vancouver’s Fake Shark return with the release of their new harrowing anthem “Invincible”, available to stream everywhere today via Light Organ Records. This release marks the beginning of new music for the group, following their 2018 release of Walking Through a Fantasy. STREAM “INVINCIBLE” HERE Opening with a sense of urgency between the pulsing keys and beating drum, “Invincible” is a battlecry anthem for anyone persevering through the obstacles of life to come out the other side and achieve their dreams. It’s a reminder that anything you set your mind to is achievable and can…