Check Out Glastonbury Act Jessica Wilde’s Latest Video For Album Title-Track Teach Me How To Love28/6/2024
Jessica Wilde
Teach Me How To Love Absolute Label Services Featuring the tell-tale voice of Afronaut Zu, with all its pebble-step character, Jessica Wilde presents a stunning video for the title track of her brand-new album. Teach Me How To Love delves into the inner world of Jessica’s motivations and desires where life and dream meet in a perpetual dance of wishes. Inspiration for the album comes from her spiritual adventure from concrete to wilderness as she travelled from her urban setting to the heart of the rainforest. A contrast of environment yet somehow the same, what surrounds us can make all the difference on how we feel about ourselves. The album makes full use of Jessica Wilde’s talented friends. Josh Barry, who’s worked with Nile Rogers and Gorgon City, Zoe Kyrpi of Black Coffee and David Lazarus note, James Newman, the guy who wrote the Brit-Award winning song Waiting All Night by Rudimental, all join Afronaut Zu to assist in this monumental and soul revealing body of music. Here’s the video. A rush of hand-drums and a flow of sliding guitar chords bring the music to our ears. A harmony of voices joins with the initial burst of passionate lyricism. A hip-hop vibe glistens in the mix as slow and graceful manoeuvres shift from drums to haunting rhythmless tones. Journeys with the progressive vocals unravel maps of melody and sentiment as the desire to love pushes onward through and into a drum and bass style thrust of beats that carry the music onward into another song. Jess Wilde's Teach Me How To Love is a dynamic and motivational number that takes a slice of peace and puts it to a wicked beat. The message behind the music, is she flirting or asking for advice? What do you think? You can follow Jessica Wilde on Instagram and Facebook 
Wyldlife
Fast Dreams Thousand Island Records Channelling the realm of retro videogames, an 8-bit kingdom of sound and experience awaits with this new video from Wyldlife. Fast Dreams is accompanied by a Tom Petty cover, You Don’t Know How It Feels, as the much-loved B-side. On the idea of making an animated video, singer Dave Feldman said, “we’re already animated guys by nature”. I wonder if he means energetic or projected? Made in collaboration with the video Mr. Whizz Alex Derwick, who they’ve known since their college days, Wyldlife have crafted this mind-bending 3-minute number. Their classic glam-punk sound offers a highly consumable taste that’s complete with the classic edges we need for our enjoyment. Vibrant and upbeat chords shimmer on the beat as the music begins. Drums and vocal hits the tarmac, expressive words with multiple voice harmonies give a fun and rhythmic pace. Emotion rises in the agro felt within the voice, a punk disdain for authority perhaps, the music maintains a professional sense of expert craft, nonetheless. Catchy lines hammer down with repeating phrases and fantastically simple riffs that capture energy and translate it into movement. You can find music from Wyldlife on Bandcamp Follow Wyldlife on Facebook and Instagram Beautiful Sadness And Optimistic Vibes Make Listening From Fred Abong A Relaxing Rendition25/6/2024
Fred Abong
Listening New Orleans He’s back with another dive into creativity and purpose. The hottest bassist for miles around, former member of Throwing Muses and Belly, Fred Abong gives us Listening. He began his adventure way back in the 1980s when the punk scene was in full swing. Capturing the energy of rebellion while maintaining a musical edge that truly makes cuts, the journey continued well into the 1990s where the real magic happened for many. Since those early days, Fred Abong has achieved a PhD in Humanities, taught at several universities, and enriched his life with Vedic Astrology. Music from a master, it seems, as this new work takes everything and more just for our listening pleasure. Released on Moochin' About Records, and put to a wonderfully arty video, here is Listening. Piano casts its spell like a burst of distant thunder. Raindrops begin to fall with higher tones and cymbal strikes that offer a muted splash. The vocals begin, deep and resonating words fill spaces like fluid shimmering and full of life. The moving parts enjoy the space to breath as the graceful rhythm takes its own good time to pass from bar to bar. The keyboards expand with new sounds that add humming harmonies and orchestral introspection to the mosey. With feels like the new stuff by Moby and a nod to the early works of Mercury Rev, a laid-back melancholia sits comfortably in its easy chair, tapping its foot to the steady beat. You can find out more on the Fred Abong website Get music by Fred Abong on Bandcamp Follow Fred Abong on Instagram X and Facebook 
Philippa Healey
I Used To Be Fun London A vibrant and out-of-the-ordinary personality shines from the talented Philippa Healey. She knows how to make music work for her as she crafts creative and courageous tunes for us to enjoy. This light-hearted number takes a page from the book of motherhood, where our priorities become those of another. When our energy and resources, time, and care all point in the same direction, it can leave others feeling that we’ve lost our cool. Luckily, it’s all in the mind, and to prove it she’s created this jazz inspired number with the help of Jamiroquai’s rhythm section. Doing her best to be exquisitely seductive and enlighteningly fun, the song is delivered with the extreme professionalism she clearly deserves. It opens with a super-groovy keyboard riff that sinks deep into the funky soul of Philippa Healey. She moves to the flow in the video with supreme dancing attractiveness and begins the song. A paced and melodic lyric section takes the lead, sing-along lines ring out over the slow and choppy pulse of the band. Keyboards and drums lap the shore with waves of motion that swing from left to right as Philippa adds her lush vocal section. A laid-back yet catchy energy maintains the flow as the video makes fun of the situation while gladly enjoying the positive vibes you just can’t put away. You can follow Philippa Healey on Instagram and Facebook 
Timothy Clerkin Fading Insult To Injury Records With a brand-new EP out, the familiar face at Ransom Note’s sublabel Insult To Injury Timothy Clerkin teams up with Brighton’s Heather Sheret from HANYA for the title track. The combination of the shoegaze style vocals and the whopping electronic surge of Clerkin’s production skills gives way to a genuine fresh and invigorating experience. Recorded with genuine synthesisers of all kinds in the realms of Timothy Clerkin’s vintage studio, the modern wave of influence carries everything forward without letting go of what matters. Concocting the world’s greatest fresh acid techno and intellectual dance rhythms, the EP may be called Fading but Clerkin is getting brighter and brighter. With immediate effect, the rampant rhythm breaks open the music with a siren like bounce melody to keep us motivated. The gorgeous voice of Heather Sheret forms an emotive bubble in the mix as the bass begins. The rave and 808 style percussion pins down the trademark bass that oozes out from all the sides as it clobbers the floor. Rubber-band style rhythms culminate in a one-two step that moves up and down a catchy pattern. The vocal rejoins the mix and this time extra layers of melody are dashed against the sides with various inflections of after-effect. The track is a fantastic foot-stomping anthem for the summer and beyond with memorable hooks thanks to Heather Sheret, the solitaire on the gold. Fading EP by Timothy Clerkin is available on Bandcamp Find out more on the Timothy Clerkin website You can follow Timothy Clerkin on Instagram and Facebook 
Sarah And The Safe Word
Sky On Fire The Book Of Broken Glass As Sarah And The Safe Word prepare for a full-on tour with the impressive Machinery Of The Human Heart and The Weekend Run Club, they point us towards their video for Sky On Fire. Taken from the album The Book Of Broken Glass, which was released only last year, the cabaret punks are getting their set together so fans can enjoy the real-life renders that prove they can really perform. They’re a great live act, with a heroic slot filled at the Vans Warped Tour during 2017, the show is one for the calendar if you happen to live nearby. The tour begins very soon on the 26th of June and lasts until 7th July, giving us a rammed two weeks of back-to-back music in various locations. The music opens with a rush of the outdoors before a throbbing rhythm hammers in with bass and drive. The band rise up to meet the pulse before the vocals enter on wings. Melody haunts the vocal as the piano and guitar add atmosphere and echelon to a surging volley of emotional push. A semblance of intelligently edited sounds greets the humanity of the band in a middle-ground of merging sensibilities as the meaningful voice carries forward the emotional delivery. Beautiful music with a healthy row of teeth gives Sarah And The Safe Word an edge that carries weight on several levels. Find out more on the Sarah And The Safe Word website You can follow Sarah And The Safe Word on Instagram TikTok and X Summer Tour 2024 6/26 - Washington, DC - DC9 6/27 - Millersville, PA - Phantom Power 6/28 - Brooklyn, NY - Wood Shop 6/29 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place 6/30 - Detroit, MI - PJ's Lager House 7/2 - Burnsville, MN - The Garage 7/3 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen 7/7 - Denver, CO - Punk Rock Saves Lives Fest (Ratio Beer Works) 
Ticko Moth To A Flame South Carolina With a new album out right now, South Carolina’s Ticko is expanding her repertoire with a more than subtle shift in direction. Originally working on a folk and Americana sound, her songwriting has taken a swing over to the alt-rock side. She’s finding her soul in more than one place and Jessica Ticko is bringing her leagues with her for the ride. Although she’s somewhat new to the circuit and has enjoyed a quick run of successes with each new production, the quality exceeds her years and seems to have a foothold in the bright future she’s sure to reach. Moth To A Flame is the title track from the album and it’s a perfect start to getting to know this exciting and highly skilled musician. The title track opens with a cantering rhythm that strides through the realms of introspection and groove. Ticko enters with a swinging voice that carries an air of sultry class. Like a jazz rendition, the slow-moving chug through vibrant blues chords and minor key melodies sinks deep into the relaxing mood that captivates the song. A thick guitar and bass hums in richness of tone as Ticko tells the story with delicate dramatics and emotionally manicured swagger. You can find out more on the Ticko website Follow Ticko on Instagram and Facebook 
No Guidance
Constitution Germany These guys are all about the social equation and the musical mirror that holds up the world’s most intense scenarios. With a Newtonian appreciation for equal and opposite reactions, and the witness to triggered and untied people making statements and changing rules to suit their delusions of grandeur and exclusivity, things seem to be following on just as the Universe decrees. Maybe someone should wet the powder before it’s too late, or maybe making art that dissects and divulges can help stomp the fuse. This upbeat and angry number is the prelude to the album Late To The Party, due in September, and will stick around in your head with its savoury hooks and memorable energy. A runaway static leads into a huge shouting verse riff that pulses with vibrant punk chords. A cracking rhythm breaks open a lead guitar riff that soars overhead before a quick-fire lyric section continues the ascent of musical energy. Breezy blues sections leap between a crushing wave of nu-metal style drumming that keeps the double-time motion completely airborne. With a relentless surge of continuous anger and channelled emotion the ruckus continues until the music culminates in a generous dose of melody and feel that leaves us blown away. You can follow No Guidance on Instagram and Facebook Get all your No Guidance stuff from Bandcamp 
Boulder Fields
Wipe Out The Stars With All The Other Ghosts It was only in 2022 when Boulder Fields became a thing, with a festival date as their first ever show. It’s clear that this group are more than another new idea. It turns out that the frontman and lead member Cam Fraser is The Cam Fraser who was part of the 80s punk rock phenomenon The Cateran. They went all the way to supporting Nirvana in the glory days when they made it past the post. He’s also the guy from Borrowed Books, who took fans into slightly different and new angles with a continuation of the energy, albeit with a different flavour. The debut album from Boulder Fields carries the weight of two smashing singles, Wipe Out The Stars and Measures. Mixed by Jamie Watson, who’s worked with The Vaselines and Snow Patrol, and featuring the music of Suzy Cargill on drums and vocals plus Aly Bar on bass and vocals too, the experience, skill, and effort culminate in a great quality set of songs that will make the summer make sense for many. A bouncy atmosphere shines immediately as a great combination of evocative chords jostle together with familiar vibes. A beautiful harmonisation shimmers within the folk-rock flow of acoustic guitar with rattle and roll drums. Cam Fraser begins to sing, his homely, traditional, and punk tinged voice begins to express. The pure feeling and dream conjuring that his well-trained vocal can manifest is a testament to his veteran skills. A set of poetic lyrics hide behind the mesmerism of folk chord changes and steady rhythms that we sail away into like hedonistic boats. You can find music from Boulder Fields on Bandcamp Boulder Fields are on Facebook and X 
Nervous Eaters
Rock N Roll Your Heart Away Wicked Cool Records Taken from the upcoming album of the same name, this new Nervous Eaters track is out now on all the regular platforms. A succinct groove and some sprinkles of human soul bring together a blues rock sound that will rock everything from a chair to a cruise liner. Written by founding member and vocalist Steve Cataldo, the title track prepares the ground for the onset of the full-length record out on Wicked Cool Records in late August. A good ten weeks of runway surely gives ample lift between the band, the fans, and the new people hearing their songs for the first time. Whichever one you happen to be, let us know in the comments what you think of the song. A run of snare drum holds a tension with a bar of staggered roll before drums and guitar launch the music into place. A honkytonk style piano merges with vibrato organ to fill the atmospheric space between the rock n roll groove. As the lyrics begin, the gravelly voice swings to the blues tempo with emotive melodies and easy to listen to words we can remember within a few listens. A semblance of inspirations can be heard within the flow, everything from Meatloaf to Dire Straits with a bit of Bryan Adams, too, the fun and lively spirit of the music grabs your attention and puts you in the driving seat of a good time. You can find out more on The Nervous Eaters' website You can follow The Nervous Eaters on Facebook andInstagram Prepare To Be Swallowed By The Sky In This Spell-Binding Composition From The Shadow Majlis – Listen5/6/2024
The Shadow Majlis
Swallowed By The Sky Toronto Astonishing the post-punk attitudes of at least two generations of fans, The Shadow Majlis achieve escape velocity with their latest single, Swallowed By The Sky. The full throttle thrust from a tank full of pure rocket fuel brings the music to sharp modern edges with rounded tones that sit neatly and bright in the traditional cabinet. Laying on the Eastern influence, musical maestro Ali Jafri works with bassist David J of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets plus drummer Rakesh Tewari to gel the swings of emotion with a soundtrack from beyond the casual borders. Like the wind, music pays no attention to geography, willingly taking refuge in the heart and mind if you consent. If it sounds good then I really don’t see a problem, do you? Taken from the forthcoming new album, The Departure, Swallowed By The Sky has been produced and mixed by David Bottrill, known for work with names like Peter Gabriel, Tool, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. A spectral bass spans like avenues in the snow into a glimmering cosmos of sound and emotion with melodic tones and building rhythms that frame the picture. Vocals begin, enticing lyrics draw us in as Robert Smith from the Cure resonates in the style. Melancholy poetry with a spoken-word lyricism effortlessly clings to the melody in abstract harmony to the glowing rendition of our inner worlds. Spooky relevances to true to life sensations in the guise of chord changes with just a few words sprinkled over gives a sense of otherworldly magic that seems to hide in plain site with this brilliant artist. You can find out ore about The Shadow Majlis on their website Get music by The Shadow Majlis on Bandcamp Connect with The Shadow Majlis on Facebook X and TikTok 
Stumbleine
Catastrophette Monotreme Records A last blast of the trumpeter to hail in the new album due out in just a few days, Catastrophette, the latest Stumbleine single, hits home with the familiar vibe of ambience and intrigue. The proficiency we have learned to expect from music producer Peter Cooper, AKA Stumbleine, extends further than ever with the reach of the so-far released material from Deleted Scene. The 8th full-length album, released by Monotreme Records on the 14th of June, contains the enchanting opener I Can Stop Any Time I Like plus the masterful Ursa Minor Sleeps Forever, fusing a swaggering lo-fi RnB groove with spine-tingling ambience and retro flavoured brightly crafted sounds. A background in post-rock and sweeping semblances of harmonious distortion, a stunning leap into clearer waters has given Stumbleine the edge he wanted to stand out with his own creative spark. A warm vinyl drift elevates a tone of sombre keys and harmony as gentle rhythms meander onward through the bright chill. Gorgeous vocals echo with nostalgic allure as the percussion ripples against bass and vibe. A dive of emotion plunges into memorable playfulness and carefree relaxation as the sonic weather cradles us in the eternity of now. A sense of bliss climbs like roses over last generation’s trellis as the occasional prickly thorn manifests in the aromatic headspace. Catastrophette from Stumbleine sounds like an abstract dream-ballad for a young lady who is acutely aware of the pitfalls while oozing stoic resilience. Perhaps I’m wrong, it wouldn't be a catastrophe. You can find music by Stumbleine on Bandcamp You can follow Stumbleine on Instagram and Facebook |
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