2019 has been a banner year for indie-pop newcomer Gavin Haley. He released his debut EP, Long Game, to rave reviews,and completed a North American tour opening for Ashe. Today, Haley shares an acoustic version of his EP title track, “Long Game.” With just his guitar and vocals to rely on, Haley’s acoustic rendition of “Long Game” highlights the intimacy of his lyricism and his ability to tell universally relatable stories through his songs.Listen to “Long Game (Acoustic)” here. Gavin Haley’s life journey has been anything but traditional. Before he uncovered his love for music, Haley had his sights set on a career in cycling. At…
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Luna Shadows makes music for the present. As in right now. It’d be hard to imagine an artist more plugged into the current moment, crafting emotive, drenched ballads ready made to set indie pop’s fleeting fascination with dance afire. Listen to the new single “practice” Not your typical pop darling contender, Shadows was a touring member of New Zealand synth-pop group The Naked and Famous, but had a voice demanding to be heard on its own terms. Shadows daringly treads near darkness without ever falling prey to self-indulgence or gloom. She gets lost in her feelings without losing us, reaching into sorrow…
Graduating at the top of the hip-hop class and headed for the top of the charts in 2019, internet-breaking rapper and social media phenomenon DDG unveils his full-length debut album, Valedictorian [Epic Records]. Get it HERE. Following his recent UK visit that saw him drop an exclusive freestyle for Capital Xtra’s Tim Westwood and drop in with DJ Ace on BBC Radio 1Xtra the star took it straight back to Stateside to take over Times Square in New York City for a pop-up meet-n-greet underneath a massive electronic billboard for the launch of his album Valedictorian. Alongside the album DDG also dropped the red-hot video for latest single “PUSH”. His…
By definition, Karelu is; ‘The mark something leaves on the skin when worn too tight’. The debut single from Lecister native Cj Pandit is launching hand in hand with a zine and photography exhibition. Karelu is something for all the senses. LISTEN TO “KARELU” Speaking more on the track CJ States; “Karelu is centred around appreciating past relationships, friendships and family dynamics with all their flaws, and moving forward and seeing beauty in the toughest of times. Celebrating relationships and the marks we make on one another, the items we keep and leave behind, and the stories they encapsulate.” Pandits…
Fifteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and global superstar Alicia Keys will return as host of the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards® and took to YouTube and socials this morning to announce the news in a video. The announcement comes just days before GRAMMY nominees are set to be revealed on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Last year’s ceremony, which was Keys’ first hosting duty for any awards program, was met with praise from fans and critics alike. She wowed audiences with standout moments such as simultaneously playing two pianos in tribute to pianist Hazel Scott, which was a top social moment according to Facebook. She also brought the house to…