Today, Dido continues her reign as “the “UK goddess of lite pop” (Pitchfork) by releasing the anticipated deluxe edition of her acclaimed latest album Still On Mind (BMG). The March release of the standard edition quickly led to her becoming the best-selling UK solo female artist of the year, an achievement that came as she embarked on her first tour in 15 years, and with today’s deluxe edition, she looks toward the future while paying respect to her past. LISTEN HERE The deluxe edition of Still On My Mind finds Dido continuing to experiment with the electronic evolution of the initial LP release on new tracks like the…
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Today maverick hip hop duo Just John x Dom Dias drop their new highly anticipated conceptual PROJECT release. Following on the heels of their critically-acclaimed Don II and Don III EP’s – which earned them rave reviews across a wide range of media platforms including VICE, The Fader, Lyrical Lemonade, XXL, Complex, Elevator Mag, Now Magazine, CBC – it was while touring and being invited to participate in promotional campaigns for the NBA champion Toronto Raptors, and the world renowned Gucci brand, that the thrilling tag team combo began cooking up some of their best music to date. PROJECT is…
Singer/songwriter Maude Latour is infatuated with metaphysics, modern-day politics, and the layered facets of spirituality. The paradigms established in these topics seamlessly carry over into the 20-year-old’s songwriting and fizzy, space pop soundscape. Her songs are shot through a canon, across the stars and galaxies above, landing somewhere between the cosmic landscapes of alt, electro, and indie pop. Today, Maude shares “Lovesick,” the new single from her Starsick EP, also out today. The final track off her EP is an exploration of the anguish and physical wear and tear related to heartache. Latour’s self-assured vocals, lyricism inspired by ancient Greek poetry, and her elegant yet unconventional structure makes “Lovesick”…
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…
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…