Junky Love is a new three-piece rock n’ roll band based in London formed by Axel Loughrey (previously a solo artist on All Sorted!?! Records) and Deniz Erdal. The band recently released their debut single, ‘Hooked,’ a rock n’ roll anthem about an online catfish that targeted a variety of musicians online. The latest single was recorded at Studio 9 in London and has an underlying inspiration from bands such as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Queens of The Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, Demob Happy, Nirvana and more! You can listen and watch the music video for the band’s latest single…
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San Rafael, CA – Sometimes known as “The Lady of Heart,” EMILY JOHNSON is a Bulgarian-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, and composer. Having performed around the world for many years, she is releasing OPEN YOUR HEART, her debut EP, on May 11, 2018, with the help of Tarpan Records in the United States. This EP was produced by NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN and features 4 original songs. EMILY JOHNSON was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, at a time when the country was still under the influence of the Soviet Union. Her mother is Bulgarian and her father Nigerian, a mix which made her quite different from the other children in her…
Review by Jamie Glenn Emerging, indie pop outfit Danni Bouchard known as “Luxtides” leaves previous lighthearted Bubblegum Pop group “Oh Honey” behind to venture on her own path. She has released two singles so far, returning with her third single titled “Fragile” that is unapologetically catchy in its smooth lyricism. With lines like, “You make me so tragic/ somehow you’re a habit/ and it’s gettin so hard, so hard to break” the universal lyricism could be very relatable for many listeners. This track has a chill yet fragmented instrumentation that lets up at just the right moments throughout the track. This track isn’t…
Biblioteka, the synth-pop outfit hailing from Seattle released their latest single “Raspberry Jelly,” (listen here) off their new album set to release May 18th. Embodying the suspended state of dream pop with unforgivingly honest lyrics keeping it grounded, “Raspberry Jelly” explores the beauty behind the haunting reality of youth. The Raspberry Jelly EP will soon be available on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud and other digital outlets. A musical and visual exploration of emotions, Biblioteka never shy away from delving into the realm of the unknown. As represented in their dreamy synth-and-shoegaze inspired sound, the Seattle group aren’t afraid to bare all. Biblioteka’s, fka CRITTÉ, origin story begins in…
Written by Emily Smith Music provides a source of inspiration for a lot of people, and has the power to be a part of the healing process throughout hard times. For up-and-coming musician and devoted mother Kelly Torres, music is a way to provide a source of inspiration and hope for others as it did for her when she was younger. “My mother stayed home to take care of my sisters and I, and she died when I was twelve. Even though I had all the time in the world with her for twelve years, when she was gone, all…