RELEASE RADAR: BO RILEY - 'SHE'LL NEVER BE ME'

Combining Soul, R&B, and Reggae elements, Bo Riley drops her latest single "She'll Never Be Me" today, and it is a true labour of love.

Produced by Jesse Barrera (My American Heart, Tori Kelly, Melissa Polinar), the song hits a special place with a combination of live drums, sweet background vocals and fun island elements sprinkled throughout.

As it’s only her second single, this is truly the beginning for Bo Riley and we’re only intrigued to see what she delivers next.

RELEASE RADAR: TSHEGUE - M'Benga Bila

Paris-based duo, TSHEGUE is made up of Congolese singer, Faty Sy Savanet and French-Cuban producer, Nicolas Dacunha. Their sound is a mesh of punk syncopation and sledgehammer rhythms which form something truly infectious.

"M'Benga Bila" is the second single from their upcoming EP translating to ‘Call the Police!’ in lingala, a language spoken in Congo.

The track was released along with a music video that is both simplistic and sublime. It showcases the duo through heart-pounding beats, Latin-styled guitar rhythms encompassed by world sounds.

CHIARA OLDANO: 'NOTHING TO HIDE'

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Italian born Londoner, CHIARA OLDANO is a singer-songwriter with a USP for creating emotive indie ballads.

Breaking into the spotlight with the second release of her EP 'Fluorescently', Chiara boasts a captivating sound, partnered with powerful soul vocals and an outstanding eye for visuals as seen in the colourful artwork of all her releases.

Her latest single, NOTHING TO HIDE showcases the singer’s chilling voice that covers you in a blanket of chills and goosebumps, leaving you returning to hit that replay button.

Stay tuned to Chiara Oldano as she releases the remaining songs on her EP over the course of the coming months.

RELEASE RADAR: The new album from MUTANT VINYL

The new album FROM MUTANT VINYL

 
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After his debut EP “Kick The Reel” last year, Mutant Vinyl has just released his debut album - “Daffodils In Angell Town” on Liverpool independent label, Klee Music. 

Inspired by a small plot of land in London’s Angell Town district, where flowers were only laid to commemorate the memory of a murdered citizen, this collection of songs highlights Edwin Pope’s ability to connect place, memory and music in a highly atmospheric and evocative manner.

This fusion of electro jazz, reggae & ambient trip hop reflects some of the collaborations undertaken by Edwin in the past, from the likes of Tricky, to the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

The album features guest spots from the likes of Keith Mullin (The Farm), the voice of Paige Leslie aka ‘Amorie’, & has been mixed by long-time collaborator, Multitracks' Daniel Ferguson.

Edwin will tour the album for the majority of 2019, taking in shows & festivals across Europe, including Minsk, Amsterdam, Dublin & Edinburgh with some high profile supports to be announced.

The album landed on 26th April via a limited 12” vinyl & download and hits streaming services this JULY.

DAN ONKAR- 'STORIES'

 
DAN ONKAR: 'STORIES'

Dan Onkar is a London-based alternative RnB singer-songwriter, who often describes his sound as ‘moody’ and his voice, ‘unorthodox’. This description sits comfortably with his vocal tone and impressive lyrical delivery.

Being influenced by musicians like James Fauntleroy, Asa, Prince and Luther Vandross, Onkar’s music tends to follow a similar pattern of authenticity and vulnerability. Songs like, ‘Fall For Magic’, ‘Step Into The Ocean’ and ‘Falling High’, show his musical range and writing prowess.

Coming off the release of his second EP, UnStable, Singer/Songwriter 'Dan Onkar has returned with his latest single “Stories”, which dropped on the 18th of April 2019. On this record Dan tackles his battles with mental hindrance along with obstacles he overcame throughout the process.

Stories is a Saturday morning cleaning-the-house-buzz with a hint of Fela and some J Dilla, while you get distracted attempting to mess around with some Latin-inspired chords✨✨

 

COOPER´S FINEST: 'FLOW' FEAT. MONI LISA

Urban Barisax meets Hip Hop Beats

Saxophonist and composer Moni Schönfelder aka MONI LISA and the creative sounddesigner and producer Stephan Fischer aka STEVE Q. present their first single , “FLOW” from their new Album, ‘Sax Sensation’ which will be released later this year.

The Barisax highlights melody and solo with its unmistakable sound. Together with the pointing Hip Hop beats and background groove the formation created a new and exciting listening sensation.