Written By Chloé Sautereau With a voice that is breathily familiar and an emotive power that speaks volumes, Erika Sirola isn’t afraid of silence. Her recently released EP who? repeatedly features her vocal work acapella – moments where the singer-songwriter lets herself appear bare as can be. The 23-year-old Finnish native’s sound is meticulously crafted for a record that is stirring. Signed to the label Elektra, Sirola put together who? in Berlin, collaborating with different producers, further proving the strength of her artistic identity. Accompanied by artwork designed by Sirola herself, the collection of titles is coherent in its eclectic nature.…
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Masterfully performed and produced, Twin City’s debut music video for “Let the Music Rock” is a cyberpunk-reminiscent, feel-good banger that introduces New York City’s new pop act to the masses in a glamorous glow of blue neon light. The video opens with the true-life twin sisters behind Twin City, Anjali and Bhavani Pitti, decked out in stunning, android-esque attire. They stride down a blue-lit hall toward an ominous, whirring video screen to place a glowing crystal on a mysterious device… and that’s when the fun really starts. Cue the first strains of an incredibly catchy retro-future guitar riff and cut…
Modern Temple’s genre-bending single “Soda” is an honest reflection of temporary fixes. Modern Temple, the multi-talented husband and wife duo, continues to impress listeners with their layered creativity in upcoming alt-pop single “Soda” out now. Dustin and Ellie Moreau truly captivate their audience with their intricate storytelling and that is not only lyrically witty, but also incredibly meaningful. “Soda” processes the internal conflicts that occur when we allow things or situations to enter our lives despite us knowing they won’t benefit us in the long run. “Soda” is not only lyrically complex, but also blends genres and production norms by…
Renowned alt pop rock singer-songwriter Brenden Starr has unveiled his first solo track “Top Of The World” from his forthcoming album Hopeless Romantic (early 2023) on Friday, September 16. Describing the song as “inspirational” and “about believing in yourself,” Starr says it was important to release “Top Of The World” first as it sets the tone for the rest of the album. “This song is about believing that you can achieve whatever goal you’re striving for,” he says. “It’s about just getting that one shot and to have a taste of what it’s like and taking whatever opportunity arises.” Starr…
Following the music video release for their summer smash hit “Bahamas,” indie rock group HARBOUR returns with their latest feel-good track “Sleepyhead” across DSPs today. The band’s latest anthem blends solid guitar riffs and a catchy melody line to create a track that is universally relatable in this day and age. “Sleepyhead” is a song all about getting back into the groove of things — a fitting theme for the end of summer — and the anxiety that comes with socializing in a post-COVID world. “Sleepyhead” marks the second single off of HARBOUR’s fourth-studio album, set for release in early…