Author: Tracey Dawkins

Owner of NEW LEASE MUSIC blog, which showcases the latest releases from indie and unsigned artists, and NEW LEASE MUSIC PROMOTIONS, which promotes indie/unsigned artists via blogs/magazines, radio, independent and Spotify playlists

New Track: Dear – Pete Philly

Following the announcement of his first European tour in years, PETE PHILLY has now revealed his third single of this year, ‘Dear’, following its radio exclusive on Jamz Supernova’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show.

Doused in electronic quirks, ‘Dear’ is an ode to Philly’s urban routes and a nod towards his new music direction. Produced by Melle Jutte, ‘Dear’ threads Pete’s effortless lyrics together with a vast structure.

As well as this, PETE PHILLY has recently announced his first European tour in seven years. Following warm up shows in Amsterdam and Rotterdam last month, Pete is ready to perform brand new material, with a live band, to bigger audiences – and therefore can now reveal forthcoming tour dates in Belgium , France , the UK , Germany and his native country, The Netherlands.

Check this bad boy out:

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New Track: Take A Picture – Sub Blue

SUB BLUE rocks up to today’s spotlight and delivers new single entitled ‘Take A Picture.’

Rocking a seriously chilled R&B vibe, the youngster’s newest material covers the ills of selfie and social media culture as well as narcissism.

“It’s an exploration of the ills of social media, selfie nation and living a superficial lifestyle ”, SUB BLUE says,“It’s as though if there’s no picture or proof online, it didn’t happen. And people will do anything to chase those cyber likes…even if it means representing themselves and their lives in an exaggerated way. I’m in this every day so I wanted to do my own take on it as I feel these are real issues we are dealing with.”

‘Take A Picture’ was produced by acclaimed emerging producers A.V & Sir Dylan during a recent studio run while SUB BLUE was in L.A. The two California-based producers – who between them have worked with the likes of Frank Ocean, Solange, The Weekend and many more – found a true creative vibe with the kid from North-West UK.

Time to check out ‘Take A Picture’…

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EP Review: The Month Of May – Jackie Moonbather

As spring breaks out, multi-instrumentalist JACKIE MOONBATHER brings in a host of blossoming melodies through his ten track EP appropriately titled ‘The Month of May’.

The EP introduces a hazy glaze which washes over the arrangements fused with jazz, neo soul and old school soul possessing a slight rare groove vibe. Although the featured falsetto – reminiscent of the 70s – took centre stage in most productions, the occasional flash of the near baritone vocals were the star of the show as it adds a unique dimension to Moonbather’s laid-back trademark.

Lovers of neo soul (raphael saadiq style) and jazz/soul legends (perhaps Miles Davis and John Coltrane) will find ‘The Month of May’ a delight; listen to the EP below:

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New Track: Say What You Want In Bed – Bryce!

Bryce Alvord – better known as BRYCE! – steps into the spotlight and delivers a strip back version to the pumped-up combo of rap and pop melodies – a trademark he and his partner in crime, Celsius 911 created under the stage name, Soho Kings.

It’s definitely a breath of fresh air; check out ‘Say What You Want In Bed’… more music will be coming soon from the dynamic duo.

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New Track: Always Major – B. Eveready

Following his debut appearance on NEW LEASE MUSIC with R&B/hip-hop slammer ‘I’ma Hssla’ just over a year ago, B. EVEREADY finds his way back to the centre stage with latest ‘Always Major.’

Unlike his previous effort, which sports a real nostalgic 90s vibe, ‘Always Major’, is a bang-to-date joint with a seriously deep ‘West Coast’ flow, featuring the Boston native’s lack-back delivery cruising along with the bounce of the heavy bassline.

This one is dedicated to the true hustlers who are destined for greatness…take time out and have a listen…

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