Finland’s hottest hip-hop export VIEW makes an icy return with his new single, Coldest Season, released last Friday via VILD Recordings.
With its icy-entrancing beats and introspective wordplay, Coldest Season is a darker offering compared to the previous single, Lace feat electro duo LCMD, which was supported by The 405 and The Line Of Best Fit. The single is taken from View’s upcoming debut album which will be released later in the year.
Following the success of his debut EP Avalon, Helsinki based View – real name Juuso Ruohonen – has already made a name for himself in his homeland with his own brand of darkly hypnotic beats and introspective lyrics. Favouring minimalism and low-toned sounds, the 23-year-old focuses on personal issues such as depression and identity, giving his music a rare and poignant honesty.
The Coldest Season is now available via iTunes…but for now, check out the black and white visual to the single.
If you’re longing for a smooth end to a trying week, duo ELLE DEVA‘s new acoustic/soulful single, Take It All will, do just that and no doubt will become instant favourite.
Forming eight years ago, when Italian guitarist Michele met singer/songwriter Lauren, the two have been working together ever since, taking inspiration from their diverse musical backgrounds and their strong Christian beliefs. Having lived in Italy for a while, they decided to record some of their work in London to collaborate with producers and session musicians that would help them reach a new market with their catchy acoustic songs.
The duo released their debut EP Rain Roses back in October 2014 and since then have gone on to build their reputation and their profile within the music industry having had press coverage in Italian newspapers as well as gaining radio exposure.
Take It All is out now from upcoming EP Familiar Ground, set for release on 11th March 2016…look out for that! For now, watch the captivating video to the single.
Coming on the back of support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra, GRM Daily and Link Up TV for his previous releases, Neva Switch Sides and RckPprSxxrs/Love, TOPS MAFIOSO returns with his first single of 2016 titled Be Alright.
Produced by Gravez, Be Alright gives an insight to the South London rapper’s life in the inner city and his journey for artistic freedom. The soulful and vibrant production is topped off by the 21-year-old’s lyrical dexterity.
With a collaborative EP with producer Code-E, a solo debut project, and visuals in the pipeline, this upriser won’t be off on holiday anytime soon as he determined to make 2016 his year.
STICKY BLOOD return after an array of quality music in 2015 that turned the heads of the major music tastemakers. The Blood is Stickier Than Water E.P, written and recorded at the Red Bull Studios, featured One Bar In ft. MC’s Coco & Snowy and Balance, which put the production duo on the map garnering support from Monki, Toddla T, Mistajam, Jamz Supernova, Complex, Clash and excitement through the indie music scene.
Following hot on its heels and showing exactly why they’re in such high demand with artists waiting to work with them, Sticky Blood dropped the infectious Valium featuring singer Gaby Henshaw.
The title Valium is used by the production duo as a metaphor to show the desire to be asleep where you can experience something away from reality and where things are unassuming. Like the description, the production follows its movement; it develops and builds as the tracks deepens with punchy club style drums mixed with anthemic style synths in the build-ups, and contemporary sounds in the drop and switch. It’s confident in its sound, and in the second part we see saturated bass and stuttered patterns. The twists and turns in their production style constantly surprise and highlight their diversity and intricacy.
The cinematic visuals match the portrayal from the lyrics and the beat with Gaby Henshaw depicting a girl up in the hills away from everything, but searching for something. It’s very much open to interpretation as to where, why and how, but shows desperation, and leaves the viewer considering and asking all types of questions.
Andy Nicholson and Jamie Shield have created a striking and unique sound that can move people emotionally working with established singers such as Terri Walker and Tom Prior, but also create Grime tracks at a 155bpm with up and coming MCs. They are fresh and innovative and continue to bring an exciting, rule-breaking sound to 2016.
Following the success of a string of projects and receiving support from DJs including DJ MK (KISS 100), Adele Roberts (Radio One), Huw Stephens and Giles Peterson, SAVVY now resides at the forefront of the hip-hop scene. The owner of Saving Grace Music label comes back harder with a brand new video to his knock-out track, Refreshment. download FREE via SoundCloud.
