Song(s) of the Day: Destiny / Spiral – Cid Poitier x Sheba Q

The collaborative releases recorded between London and Tanzania, sees renowned junglist goddess SHEBA Q announcing her foray into 140 dubstep terrain by joining forces with Sub: Clef label boss CID POITIER to deliver two deep and soulful cuts that blend hypnotic vocals, stripped-back minimal dub and UK Sound System Weight.

Sheba Q treat us with her seductive storytelling skills. A combination with a unique blend, dubbed Sub: Soul, which provides a deeper exploration into the core of Sub:Clef ethos of Groove, Bass and Soul.

Let’s not forget the B-side which features two instrumentals for whose who like their meditation unguided…

‘Destiny’ and’ Spiral’ are now available for your pleasure across various music platforms. Why not check them out below…

Connect with Sheba Q via:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamshebaq/

Connect with Cid Portier via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cidpoitier/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cid_poitier/?hl=en-gb

Source: Sub: Clef Records

Song of the Day: House Wife – Emili

EMILI’s self-written/produced single, ‘House Wife’ – out now across various music platforms – started as a fun idea from a funky beat she made.
 
Emili’s former day-to-day life could be described as a dutiful housewife, spending her time cooking and cleaning while steadily growing her music career. She once joked to a friend: ‘What about go for a walk, quick coffee shop, no 9-5 but the work never stops’? The quick witted line formed the first verse of ‘House Wife’.
 
With a gleeful fusion of jazz, funk and pop, ‘House Wife’ evolved into a playful anthem about loving the ‘housewife’ lifestyle – but when producing the single, Emili was conscious of the fact, while she enjoyed being a housewife, the role may be viewed as outdated and sexist by today’s standards. This prompted Emili to look into the typical life of a 1950s housewife, which inspired her to add a bridge to reflect the 50s ideals, and the ending as a little nod to how it was sold as ‘the dream’.  Among the feel good vibes and humorous lyrics, there is an underline statement to the single: being a housewife is only a pleasant experience if it’s a choice.
 
‘House Wife’ serves as a teaser to Emili’s work-in-progress album set for an early 2026 release, and marks new chapter of incorporating humour in her music, bringing her closer to her quirky retro sound.

Counting Sabrina Carpenter, Adele, Michael Bublé, and Silk Sonic as her biggest Influences, Emili’s passion for music started in high school musical theatre in her native Australia, where she fell in love with storytelling and performing. She continued with acting after school, until her husband encouraged her to pursue music—despite feeling nervous she might not be good enough.
 
Emili quickly banished her nerves aside and went on a mini tour in Australia in 2024 called Wacky Wonderland. In the same year, Emili released her debut single ‘Vanity’ which she produced entirely on her own. The easy listening ballad was the second song she’d ever written; ‘House Wife’ is the third song she’s written.
 
First generation Australia, ethnically Macedonian/Serbian, Emili moved to the UK in 2025 to pursue a music career. She’s currently working with Hot Vox and War Child UK to combine music with meaningful causes. Her tour profits went to charities that support children in unfortunate circumstances.     
 
A graduate in Theatre and Music, Emili is becoming force to be reckoned with. A true powerhouse, she has done everything herself—from designing posters and merchandise to writing and producing her songs, and even directing and editing her own music videos.  Emili’s other passion are chickens—so much so that her logo is a chicken. She has a chicken tattoo, and her chicken mascot, Steve, features throughout her brand.
 
To date, Emili’s tracks have accumulated approximately 30,000 streams from building her fanbase through open mic nights and from the firm support of family and friends sharing her music.
 
As Emili is currently finalising her album for an early 2026 release, she teases us with the infectious single ‘House Wife’, out now for your pleasure across various music platforms.

Connect with Emili via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/emilimilo/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/emili_milosevska/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilimilosevska

Song of the Day: LLaw – 101 Mix – 9Bach

9BACH has deservedly earned their flowers as one of the most acclaimed acts to come out of Wales. Known for fusing traditional Welsh musical heritage seamlessly with a contemporary, cutting edge feel, the band quickly gained popularity beyond their native borders, performing across various countries, including Spain, Holland, Canada, Aotearoa, Vietnam, Australia and the Middle East.

After taking a five-year hiatus, the band enters new grounds and collaborated with artist/producer Andy Gangadeen – who has worked with leading bands, among them, Chase & Status and Lava La Rue – for their single, ‘LLaw – 101 Mix’, exclusively available on Bandcamp. Inspired by Lisa and Martin’s love for the acid house movement from the 80’s and 90’s, ‘LLaw – 101 Mix’ immediately draws you in with a mesmerically smooth electronic drive, with Lisa’s vocal performance in Welsh adding the ultimate euphoric and liberating touch to the production.

9Bach was formed in 2005 by lead vocalist Lisa Jen and guitarist Martin Hoyland, followed by bass guitarist Dan Swain, vocalist and pianist Mirain Haf Roberts and producer Andy Gangadeen. The band name is a play on numbers and words: 9 is as in Nain, (pronounced nine), which means grandmother in the North of Wales; Bach means little and is also a term of endearment in Welsh. In one language 9 is something so mundane as a number, but in Welsh Nain is a cozy, family-orientated, lovely thing – all the qualities that’s associated with a grandmother.

As well as being the lead vocalist and founding member from one of Wales’ most innovate band, Lisa is also a long-term vocal collaborator with Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals: she featured on the Candylion album, and sang live on the Candylion/Hotel Shampoo tour dates. Along with fellow 9Bach vocalist Mirain, Lisa also featured on Gruff Rhys’ albums, Seeking New Gods and Bablesberg. In addition to her extensive work with Rhys, Lisa also lent her voice to Public Service Broadcasting’s Every Valley album.

Now they’re back from a lengthy break, 9Bach enters a new chapter, exploring even more innovative sounds. Their collaboration with Andy is sure to solidify position in the Welsh and international scene.

‘LLaw – 101 Mix’ is out available on Bandcamp. Have a listen below…

Follow 9Bach via:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/9BachMusic/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/9bach
Website: https://www.9bach.com/

Natty Boi Zoe drops two track project, ‘Black Renaissance’

New York’s street Poet NATTY BOI ZOE returns with mini project titled ‘Black Renaissance’, out now for your pleasure across various music platforms.

His latest offering features smooth spoken-word cuts, title track ‘Black Renaissance’ and ‘Memory Lane’. The music video for the title track claimed the blog’s Music Video of the Month back in April.

‘Black Renaissance’ follows Natty Boi Zoe’s 2024 album, ‘I Am Who I Am 2’. Why not check out the conscious EP below…

Follow Natty Boi Zoe via:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nattyboizoe/
X: https://x.com/KingRob25th

Producer Jason Griff returns with rapper Alaska for Gerasco EP

Following up on the wildly popular 2021 LP, Human Zoo and 2023 EP Pop Songs for the Apocalypse, JASON GRIFF and ALASKA have teamed up again, with five-song EP, ‘Gerasco’, out now across various music platforms.

The album title, Gerasco is a Greek word, meaning “to age or get old.” Rather than run from it, Alaska and Griff embrace the progression of time with open arms, sharing wisdom and lessons learned over the years in the form of banging beats and slick rhymes.

The EP features guest appearances from Alex Ludovico and Seth Bohn, as well as additional vocal contributions from Akrobatik, Zilla Rocca, Jesse the Tree and Nicey Most.

Why not check it out below…

Follow the guys via Insubordinate Records:
IG: @Insubordinateinc
X: @INSRecords

Must Listens: Lean in to the Curve, Loose Threads

Source: Insubordinate Records