Prepare for the exciting arrival with Thomas Cole’s highly anticipated new release, ‘Up In Smoke’, out on May 19th. This multi-talented artist, known for his acting, modeling, and singing prowess, is about to make yet another grand entrance, igniting the scene with even more intensity. The release also comes with an official video, featuring the charismatic model and former heavyweight boxing champion Rudy Bundini, scheduled to premiere at 9 am ET on the 19th!
‘Up In Smoke’ is sure to captivate and it brings an allure of temptation that will lead you astray, before pulling you back in again! Also, with its pulsating bassline, infectious beats, and soaring vocals, this track instantly grabs the spotlight and refuses to let go.
‘Boogie Juice’ by Jejune, well, where do we start? What a treat it is to hear this one! Since the band’s PR sent this over, we knew we had to get stuck in! The track from the Leeds Boys is an exciting combination of indie, rock and pop that showcases the band’s ability to create a unique sound that’s groovy, catchy and boogie juicy.
Also, when delving deeper into the track, some undertones of funk are coming up from the woodwork, too, adding an extra layer of feel-good to the encounter! Also, what makes the track quite the ear-worm is that the vocals are easy to sing along to; they are soul indenting and stay with us long after it concludes!
Hello, Gary, Let’s talk about your new single, ‘I Die Every Night’, what is the meaning?
I wrote it at a time I was discovering a lot about myself and why I couldn’t seem to sustain a healthy relationship. I realised there was a pattern in which I would compromise a lot of myself just to simply be with someone. That’s what the song talks about, almost a conversation with myself saying I wont settle for anything less that a genuine connection with someone.
Which artists in the current industry inspire you the most?
Charli XCX is one of my favourite artists right now, I think she’s a brilliant songwriter and a real innovator in the industry. The Weeknd is my next biggest influence his music is so sophisticated something I’m always aiming for in my own music. I also recently discovered shygirl, her music is insane!
Photo Credit: Gary Mictian
What is the best thing about being a musician in 2023?
You dont have to spend an insane amount of money to go to a fancy studio to make music, you can literally do it yourself on a laptop in your bedroom and have it on Spotify within days. Making music is easier and more accessible than ever and I think that’s great
Is there a certain place you often go to write? E.g a certain room, or environment?
I always make music in my home studio (which is really just my bedroom), I have everything I need. I find I’m most creative during the day though I don’t like to make music at night.
What is your first memory of music?
I remember my brothers friend left a CD of Britney Spears’ Hit Me Baby One More Time at our house and I would listen to it on my CD player non stop. I remember waiting in front of the tv to catch the music video so I could record it on VHS and I watched that all the time. I would of been about 4 or 5, I was obsessed with it.
Raphael Klemm brings the feel-good vibes to the surface with new hit, ‘Electrical Khamsin’. The latest release from the Swiss artist is available right now, and it is not one that you will want to pass up!
‘Electrical Khamsin’ is zealously bursting at the seams, and we just can’t get enough of it! Raphael’s singing is alluring, and he delivers a highly-engaging performance throughout the song. The music is also inexplicably infectious, burrowing itself deep into the soul, luring us back in for more the moment it comes to an end.
Which artists in the current industry inspire you the most?
Bruno Mars’ music seems authentic back to old school. I find modern music not to be so inspiring, but Bruno Mars takes it to another level when you listen to Bruno Mars, you never get bored of that music, just about every song is memorable.
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What is the best thing about being a musician in 2023?
It’s almost like a new start, and the love of music never dies. It’s constantly in my head day and day out.
Is there a certain place you often go to write? E.g a certain room, or environment?
It could happen at any given time while driving in the car taking a shower taking a walk lifting weights. Inspiration comes at any given time and when it hits you it’s like a ton of bricks falling on top of your head.
What is your first memory of music?
As a young boy in the family home my mother and father and my siblings they would have house parties even though I was young I would always gravitate to the music as soon as the stereo came on.
The electropop and hyper Pop musician Gary Mictian is the artist whose music we simply cannot get enough of right now. His newest single, titled ‘I Die Every Night’, is a release that challenges the conventions of the industry while staying up to date with the other tracks emerging in the game.
The new delivery confirms that Gary is onto something with his music, and he kicks it out of the park from the get-go! So much so there is no reason why he cannot climb the echelon of the industry in the coming months. So, do you feel like getting pumped up with some hyper pop today?
Ricki Erik hits home with the release of his new album, ‘Genreality’. The fresh release from the multitalented singer is a breath of fresh air, and we cannot get enough of it!
Consisting of 12 tracks, ‘Genreality’ takes a massive leap out of the box, and Ricki proves his high-class instantly! His vocals grip us to the speakers, and we cannot help but move to the infectious beats and grooves on display. Each track welcomes us with open arms, and there is no dull moment here, with the energy flowing from start to finish.
ily tbg smashes it with the release of his new single, ‘Meet Me In London’. The fresh track from the London-based artist is a major stride forward for the genre, and we cannot get enough of it!
Fusing infectious Afropop grooves with nostalgic flavours, ily tbg keeps us on the edge of our seats. His energy is tangible, and we can feel his passion flowing from the speakers rim. Also, it is not only the vocals that stand out with vigour, but the music is equally as influential, and we are back for more once it concludes.
‘Avalanche’, Charmaine Wohlmann’s newest offering in the pop game, wastes no time in getting to work. In a scene that is saturated with similar music, the new release is a welcome burst of variety, and Charmaine’s effort is what ultimately wins us over.
The suspense in ‘Avalanche’ only increases as the track proceeds. In addition, it begins with a guitar that strums in rapid succession, followed by a beat that taps your foot, and a standout vocal performance from Charmaine. She talks about life and the challenges it presents, yet the single still has a feel-good edge to it, and we can’t help but move to the groove!
Hello, Darcy, Let’s talk about your new EP, ‘{re}defining’, what is the meaning?
So the EP is a collection of songs that all mean something different to me personally, and each song has a different theme. The overall meaning of the EP is that I am ‘re-defining’ my outlook and using my music to do that!
Which artists in the current industry inspire you the most?
I love listening to Tones & I – I tend to sing a lot of her music in my gigs! I also am really inspired by an American artist called Teddy Swims who I was lucky enough to see in concert this year and he really inspires me firstly with his music, which I love, but also with his attitude to being a performer! I guess I’d also say that I am inspired by Harry Style’s performances – he is so at home on stage and seems so confident, which is something I’d love to be!
Photo Credit: Darcy Louch.
What is the best thing about being a musician in 2022?
Everything is online! So I guess for artists that means that things are more accessible and there are a lot of online opportunities for artists that there might not have been before social media. Social media means that artists are in a much better position to be independent than they may have been before.
Is there a certain place you often go to write? E.g a certain room, or environment?
Not really – I usually have random ideas pop into my head which I write down in my notes app on my phone, so that could be literally anywhere! But if I am focusing on writing, then I sit at my desk at my PC. So I guess it depends!
What is your first memory of music?
I’m not sure exactly, but I remember having a Walkman CD player when I was younger that I really loved and would listen to all kinds of music on! I would also say listening to music in the car has always been something that I love and really enjoy, and can remember doing from a really young age.
