Author: Elicit Magazine

Today, GRIFF has released a surprise cover of The Bangles’ classic “Eternal Flame,” available via Warner Records. The multi-disciplined 18-year-old recently released her debut EP, The Mirror Talk, which includes acclaimed lead track “Sound Of Your Voice.” Watch HERE. GRIFF played her first ever live show earlier this month before a sold-out Hoxton Hall, an experience and creative process (right down to her DIY curtains) which is captured in the “Sound Of Your Voice” music video also available today.  The version of “Eternal Flame” that has emerged is a classic pop anthem given the GRIFF treatment: self-produced, stripped-back, and requiring little more than bedroom electronics, gentle…

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Grammy-Award-winning artist Gary Clark Jr. releases a brand new version of “Pearl Cadillac” from his current Warner Records album, THIS LAND. The new mix single features additional vocals by fellow Warner artist and Grammy nominee Andra Day.  Clark and Day became friends years ago after playing shows together. Both share a musical commonality which incorporates their disparate influences of soul, pop, blues, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll propelled by a strong positive energy which becomes something both new yet timeless. Once introduced into Clark’s live set, “Pearl Cadillac” quickly became a fan-favorite sometimes stretching into seven or eight minutes long. The song made its TV debut on SNL in February. The…

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Next Habit emerged from the shadows of the UK underground scene in September 2019 when they dropped their debut track, ‘U Got Me’ via Hoxton-based label, Perfect Havoc. It’s since gone on to clock 1.4 million streams and received support from BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills and Mistajam, on KISS FM, KISS Dance and on Capital with Anton Powers – impressive for a debut release! Now follows a special remix from Swedish wunderkind Tobtok and Perfect Havoc founder, Adam Griffin who add their own spin and progressive house production to Next Habit’s hypnotic vocals. It’s now available to stream – check it out here. Gathering momentum as a production duo, Tobtok and Adam Griffin are…

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Klangstof burst back onto the scene late this year with the reveal of stunning new singles Attack Attack and Blank Page. The Dutch band today continue to march towards the release of their upcoming sophomore album The Noise You Make Is Silent with sprawling indie tour-de-force New Congress, New Father. Recalling the likes of Radiohead and Tame Impala at their finest, New Congress further cements Klangstof as a band demanding your attention in 2020. Speaking on the release, Klangstof state: New Congress, New Father is one of the oldest pieces of lyrics I still had in my possession. I had a book filled with lyrics and brain farts from…

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Houston’s viral R&B sensation Inayah closes out 2019 with her debut album S.O.L.A.R. [Inayahlator Enterprises/EMPIRE], an acronym for Storytelling Over Lyrics and Rhymes. For the Houston native, who got her start creating jingles and viral cover videos, the narrative always comes first, and the beat follows. The 12-track album is a window into Inayah’s life, as she consistently weaves personal experiences into her music. Her 1.6 million Instagram followers (aka “Inayahlators”) connect to her no holds barred perspective on love lost and love found. Stream S.O.L.A.R. HERE. Inayah’s debut album S.O.L.A.R. explores intimacy, heartbreak and everything in between with both vulnerable and resilient tracks including “Real Love” (produced by DJ Chose) and Tha Aristocrats-produced ballad “Best Thing,” which was inspired by…

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