New Track: Sunshine – District 11

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DISTRICT 11 duo, singer/songwriter Melinda ‘Mel B’ Burns and producer Isaac Reid, released a brand new single entitled Sunshine.

The almost three-minute hypnotic smoothie documents the account of inspiration as the story is told on top of pleasing instrumentation, making it easy for listeners to experience a palpable sense of hope and optimism throughout the entire song. Forms the initial spark to the last note, the Michael Jackson -esque lyrics embody a calm tranquil energy that carries raw emotion through every measure.

So it’s time to iron out your stress…have a listen to Sunshine.

New Track: At Night – Liz Elias (Ft. Flo Rida)

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Nickelodeon’s singer / actress LIZ ELIAS joins forces with Flo Rida for her new single, At Night.  Using a sample from the Ghost Town DJ’s, My Boo, the smooth banger is her first release since signing with Ted Lucas’ (CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records) new imprint, 305 Music and his partnership with Atlantic Records.

The promising performer from Florida found her passion for acting and singing at the age of 5, taking acting/dancing classes at several local companies. Didn’t take long, as she started developing her passion for the arts and wanted to pursue a career in acting and singing.

In 2013, she scooped a guest star role on the web series, Hit Streak, as Lourdes, directed and produced by Eric Foster, before landing the role of Mia, on Nickelodeon’s award winning show TV-series, Every Witch Way in 2014.

Now 2016 sees Liz taking her singing career to new heights by working with 305 Music and Atlantic Records with this brand new project, which showcases her unbelievable vocal range – go and check it out!

New Track: Something Special – Slowes

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Danish duo SLOWES present the next iteration of their psychedelic-pop with new single Something Special,  released through the US (Californian) label Noon Pacific.

The three-and-a-half laid-back production displays the perfect combination of floating synths and the melodic presence of the piano, with vocals dripping with sonic emotion. Their previous release, I Need You generated support from Indie Shuffle, Clash and Idolator and gained over 80k hits on Soundcloud and exposure across BBC Radio, with support from Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart and Nemone.

Taking advantage of the summer season by touring extensively, the synth poppers have performed at Trailerpark Festival and Ideal Bar in Copenhagen, Inversus Festival and Tape in Aarhus and The Shacklewell Arms in London.

Striking a balance between organic pop and ‘chillwave’, Jack Kilburn (vocals) and Anders Hamann (drums) formed SLOWES in 2015. Something Special is now the second single from the pair ahead of their debut EP set for release early next year.

Go on, have a bump free Monday; have a listen SLOWES‘ latest effort.

EP Review: Chirality – XamVolo

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If you heard of XAMVOLO then you’ll certainly heard his leading soulful/jazz number, Down…and if you dig the single, well you’ll be in for a treat with his four-track EP, Chirality.

The laid-lack set is, by large, a continuation of Down – a hazy juxtaposition of the aforementioned genres, which showcase a Sade-level of class – and that’s REALLY hard to top.

With irresistibly hypnotic pieces that can be hailed as modern classics, this (clever) cool cat has positioned himself as a promising and timeless artist who will have music fanatics, all from generations, buying his future projects blind. If you’re not convinced, hit that play button.

Must Listens: Down, Gold Leaf