Hayes (Luka Hage) is a Dutch producer, raised in Maassluis, a small town close to Rotterdam. After playing piano for years when he was younger, he wanted to try something different. Something where he could be more creative in than just playing existing songs on the piano. In 2011, Avicii sparked his interest in the EDM-Scene with his smash hit “Levels.” Since that moment he knew what he wanted to do: create music by himself. Creating music provided an outlet where he could express his feelings like nothing else. Hayes released his debut track “Tell Me” together with the producer…
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STREAM THE FULL SIGN UP EP HERE Today, the self-taught singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist known as BAD CHILD shares his debut EP Sign Up through 21 Entertainment and Capitol Records in the U.S. Sign Up is a collection of music to introduce the listener to the world of BAD CHILD and sets the stage for the full LP which will be released in 2020. The EP includes four previously released tracks, including the thunderous radio single “Breathing Fire,” as well as two brand new songs with voiceover clips that walk the listener through the narrative. Sign Up was mixed by Spike Stent (Frank Ocean, Muse, Beyonce, Coldplay) and was created as a…
Power-pop rock band KITTEN, fronted by Chloe Chaidez, have just released their stunning new single and music video “Memphis.” The music video, shot at the band’s house in LA, is the directorial debut of photographer Tsarina Merrin. With an unfussy, cinematic touch, Merrin lets memories flicker between the cracks, anxiety lurks around the edges, and shows that home is often a person (or people), not a place. Listen to the track on The FADER HERE and watch the music video on PAPER HERE. As a loping bass groove erupts into wave of violin, shoegaze-guitars, and dial-up-modems, Chaidez chants her cubist love story with prayer-like intimacy. KITTEN’s palette of…
ENJOY CAGE & AVIARY HERE London-based vocalist and songwriter Bryony Jarman-Pinto releases Cage & Aviary today via Tru Thoughts. Written over the course of three years, the album ties personal reflection to wider social issues, giving an intimate insight in to what it means to come of age in today’s world. Sophisticated songwriting is brought to life with Bryony’s harmonious vocals, layered with jazz, soul and elements of folk, creating a melodic sound that has charmed KCRW, Earmilk, CLASH, The Telegraph, Bandcamp, PopMatters and all across BBC Radio. Cage & Aviary was created with long-time friend, collaborator and Tru Thoughts label-mate Tom Leah AKA Werkha, highlighting their capacity for musical exploration. “The album is built around…
Photo credit: Joe Perri Download/Stream HERE Today, FLETCHER released her debut EP – you ruined new york city for me – on Capitol Records. The EP is a highly personal story of first love and heartbreak, now available to download and stream HERE. you ruined new york city for me features FLETCHER’s breakout hit “Undrunk,”which has amassed more than 100 million streams worldwide, since earning the #1 spot on Spotify’s Viral Chart, follow-ups “If You’re Gonna Lie” and “About You” as well as anticipated tracks, “Strangers” and “All Love.” The EP was executive-produced by Malay (Frank Ocean, Lorde, Sam Smith). “I wore my heart on my sleeve with this project. It’s been important for me to show myself and others that it…