Photo Credit: Emily Jemiolo | Follow Emily @emilyjemiolo Write Up By Ashley Friedman Julia Wolf, a singer-songwriter from Queens, NY, writes music for ‘“the girls that are too afraid to speak their minds”’ as she so eloquently put in an interview with Spotify. Her performance at Governors Ball helped showcase that reality as well as bring to life the idea of trying to fit in. To start off her set, the crowd hears a subtle, “Yeah, I guess we are starting,” as the singer-songwriter walks out on stage, smiling, diving into her first song “Villain.” Adorned in all black, sporting…
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Image Credit: Dario Garcia Instrumental post rock solo project JONO, helmed by Jonathan Bareford, has released his latest music video for his track “Clear.” Using visuals of the cold and gorgeous arctic landscapes of Alaska and Iceland, JONO’s mission in creating “Clear” was to raise awareness for climate change by encouraging viewers to see and appreciate the beauty of our Earth. Through this, he hopes that audiences will be inspired to look for ways in which they can do their part in helping to preserve our planet and all it has to offer. Each song written by JONO has a…
“Let’s Get Lost” is a track from Fox Fagan, releasing on May 27th. The track unveils a thumping rock sound with both melodic infection and atmospheric intrigue, spanning from anthemic rock to synth-laden charm. Melodic guitars and a perky, funk-tinged bass build to a contagious vocal push. “Let me take you to a place,” Fox invites amidst the pulsing percussion, joined gradually by playful synths, swift guitars, and hints of strings. The track’s creative process was spontaneous and meditative. “I remember going and picking up this strat my bandmate Pelle Hillstrom had left behind,” Fox says. “I had some pedals…
May 2022 – somewhere in between the energy of Afrobeats and the melodic elements of Dancehall, there lies a distinctive sonic formula that stands out as the backbone of Kado Kadra’s sound. Born Alex Kaunda, the artist is only 22, but he has already developed an incredibly diverse and accomplished sound. This talented artist is all about creating innovative and fun soundscapes, which set the bar higher in terms of trying different ideas and blending various influences, to create music that feels utterly personal and dynamic. Currently based in the UK, the artist has not forgotten his Malawian roots (He…
Leicestershire-based, BBC Introducing stars, LVT and Tongasiyus, have released their long-awaited collaboration, “Me & You”, along with an accompanying music video which can be watched here. Taking influence from Hip-Hop, Rap and RnB legends, their latest single, “Me & You” was inspired by LVT and Tongasiyus’ relationship, starting out and navigating all the challenges of establishing a partnership and what they mean to each other. “Me & You” is not LVT and Tongasiyus’ first collaboration. Talented artists in their own right, this creative couple were first featured on BBC Introducing Leicester with their 2020 single “Talkin’ My Sh*t” and haven’t…