Having worked as a featured artist for many years, CLAIRE RIDGELY has since turned her energy towards her solo career, releasing four singles within the past year, which were all well-received on Billboard and Spotify.
Her fifth and newest single, ‘Busy Body’ is a melodic pop track that highlights the Northern Virginia born/Montreal-based artist’s fluttering vocals over intricate synth-pop flourishes.
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German singer-songwriter HARINA left her dentistry studies in 2016, in order to move to London and become an artist. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at BIMM London and soon after was signed to Universal sub-label, Polydor with her duo project Zazoo.
The duo’s first Single ‘Spinnin’ Round’ was released in November 2018 and generated over 300k plays across all platforms, including numerous radio plays. Due to health reasons, the duo was unfortunately unable to continue performing together within the industry. Since then, HARINA has been focusing on her Solo Project and has put together a catalogue of songs ready to be released in 2020.
Her sound is current, edgy and poppy with smooth, sweet vocals carrying catchy melodies. As a teaser of what’s to come, she is released her single, ‘Last Christmas’ on Friday (6th December). A quirky, fun, trap Christmas song, that if you listen carefully, is importantly raising awareness of the risks of Climate Crisis and the impact it can have on the environment. A pop song with substance and an imperative message which this artist shares in a clever and unique way.
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DORIAN THORSON‘s debut album, ‘The Come Up’ encompasses all the stages of a relationship – from setting your eyes on the one for the first time to carrying heavy languages from a break-up.
A bed of airy soundscapes kicks off the album, through ‘Fallen’ and ‘Better’, joining the catchy urban b-line for a harmonious union where Thorson’s vocal performance oozes swagger on both productions.
The ten piece set shifts to afterhours mode through third offering ‘Flex’, boasting a sugary tranquil overtones coupled with that head-rolling b-line becoming more prominent. Further along the line, tracks such as ‘Forgive me’ and ‘Trust Issues’ possess a similar vibe but with a tag of toe-tingling trap/soul added to the drive.
Finishing off the album are ‘Luv U’, which continues the trip/soul vibe, picking up slight speed, and ‘Her’. The latter could be described as the odd ball of the album – and I mean that respectfully – as the piano centric production provides an intimate setting which encourages the prospective listener to really soak up the delicately heartfelt vocals provided by the man himself.
‘The Come Up’ is one of those albums that you can check in from five – or even ten years from now – and still be pleasing to the ears. His debut offering should put him firmly on the one-to-watch radar for 2020.
Have a listen below…
Must Listens: Better, Flex, Forgive Me, Trust Issues
A captivating discovery, MADISON PARIS has a fluidity to her sound that drifts wide into the soundsphere. Empowering as it is enchanting, her latest single E.T.A premiered via DJ Target on BBC 1Xtra is sexy, classy, smooth and a beautiful moment for UK R&B.
Making her debut just under two years ago, the British star has worked solidly defining her sound, style and striking look with audio and visual releases including ‘Skin Good’ and ‘Triple’, leading to rapturous applause from her peers and a constant stream of new fans and supporters. Her sound is defined by her ability to write and deliver seductive moments scattered with genuine London sass, alongside shimmering vocals and stylistic flourishes that make her truly unique.
It’s undoubtedly her dazzling talent and her perfect combination of femininity with genuine homegrown, British swagger that led to FootAsylum snapping her up to be the face of their collaboration with Nike for their Utility Boot campaign, featuring her single ‘Rum & Wine’. Further exclusive appearances and support are dotted in the archives across BBC Radio 1Xtra, Rinse FM and US support from Dash Radio, as well as highlights of Madison’s performances at BBC Music Fringe Festival, El Dorado Festival and opening the main stage at The Ends Festival. Meanwhile the upwards spiral of views and streams across her growing repertoire point to a promise of longevity.
‘ETA’ delivers what Madison Paris refers to as ‘Me’. Featuring hypnotic vocals complimented by Sokari’s (Kojey Radical, Stefflon Don), slick production, she is the master of commanding atmospheric, instrumental beats, taking you on a journey that’s almost tangible.
Get to grips with Madison Paris right here….
19-year-old songstress BREANA RAQUEL returns with the release of ‘Q&A’, a catchy slice of sizzling R&B, setting the young songwriter in a league of her own. Having built a loyal online following over the last year, which currently stands at over 30,000 followers on Instagram and over 10,000 on TikTok, Breanna is making huge waves right now, making ‘Q&A’ her biggest release to date.
Best known for her guest-star role on Criminal Minds, as well as her recurring role on CBS’ Seal Team, Breana is also an actress that is taking over televisions around the US. The multi-talented star is taking advantage of every opportunity that comes her way and her success has not gone unnoticed.
The Maryland native has been quietly building an organic buzz with golden R&B sensibilities over the last year, with the release of her debut EP ‘Beginners Love’ back in February.
When asked about the new single, Breana stated: “I wanted to release a song that was closer to the style of music I listen to now. I wrote a lot of the tracks on my EP when I was 16/17, and I wanted to introduce everyone to the 19-year-old Breana Raquel.”
Well here she is! Check out her sizzling hot joint below…
