Consisting of Thyra Hilden (lead vocals and lyricist), Lucas Caddeo (Bass and production), Martin Drago (Guitar), and Bernado Batalla (Drums), THYRA continues their creation of dreamy pop from EP, ‘Lucid Dreampop’ (which claimed the #2 spot on New Lease Music’s Top Ten Albums of 2023) with latest body of work SENTIMENTAL. The similarity between the two albums ends with what the band calls ‘Existential pop’, as SENTIMENTAL possesses lighter and carefree feel to the downtempo genre, designed to take us on a rollercoaster of emotions.
The band is fronted by Visual artist Thyra Hilden, educated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Denmark, has previously been interviewed by the BBC, CNN, AP, Reuters, Euronews and others for her spectacular visual art. Despite a strong career in visual arts, she turned to music in 2021. Now, just a few years later, she debuted as a musician she has already landed two singles on NEW MUSIC FRIDAY as well as performing with her own dream pop band THYRA.
Speaking of the latest album 51 year old Thyra says, “Lyrics and energy on this album SENTIMENTAL are full of melancholic teen spirit. Danish focus track ALT OG MER is about difficulties to choose direction in life, no matter your age. My album is a tribute to all who wish to stay young by mind”
SENTIMENTAL is now available for you pleasure across various music platforms. Have a listen below…
Like she just swallowed whole the book of Eckhart Tolle’s ‘Power Of Now’, an influential work cited often by Madonna and Kendrick Lamar, and then went on a trip on P-Funk’s Mothership with Prince and Bootsy Collins strapped in for the ride; highly acclaimed and much-loved singer, songwriter, rapper, producer and South London native JESSICA WILDE is back with a thought-provoking new single ‘Here Right Now’, as she turns up the heat for her highly anticipated new album project dropping this summer, which has already gained heavy support from BBC R1 taste makers Jack Saunders and Jess Iszatt who said ‘We get excited every time we get a new track in our inbox from Jessica Wilde’.
“‘Here Right Now’ is a song for the times, in an age of everyone glued to their screens, missing the beauty of life all around, this is an anthem to wake and shake us up, to bring us back to the now!” exclaims Jessica Wilde.
Inspired by a tube ride where Wilde tried to catch eyes with a cute guy across the carriage but noticed how, “he’s too busy looking at devices, missed my eyes when they were telling him they liked him”, to then provoking her to write on the current state of the world, greedy politicians who have lost touch with reality, consumerism and a hustle mentality that has us chasing material gains, only to feed the ego and leave the soul empty, whilst we miss the true joys of life that only exist in the present moment.
The track follows her recent singles ‘FADE’ co-wrote with multi-platinum selling writer James Newman, who wrote Rudimental’s Brit award winning song ‘Waiting All Night’ with Ella Eyre, ’Freak Out’, ‘Feathers’ with Zoe Kypri and ‘Love Like This’ with Josh Barry, also from the forthcoming new album. The previous singles stirred up some serious heat, with multiple spins on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Artists’, BBC Introducing, plus a recent in studio interview and live performance on BBC Radio London with Carrie and David Grant, airplay from John Kennedy at Radio X and editorial playlist support across the board from Spotify, Apple, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Pandora plus features in CLASH, Complex, Wonderland, The Independent and more.
Not only will Wilde’s artistry continue to impress music lovers and tastemakers alike, but so will her ‘PxSSY PWR’ platform which she created as a response to the disparity between support for male artists over female. The residency at Hootanany Brixton has become a hub and major platform for some of the most exciting underground female and non-binary artists, including sold out shows with the likes of Etta Bond, IYAMAH, Zoe Kypri and Tamaraebi to name a few.
‘PxSSY PWR’, which is fronted by Wilde’s fierce, unapologetic, comedic, pink wigged and biro smoking alter ego, ‘ya gurl Charlene’, also has its own Radio show, clothing line in collaboration with FAME Magazine and this summer ‘PxSSY PWR’ returns to Secret Garden Party Festival to take-over the Noir Organics stage.
‘Here Right Now’ is out on May 17th through Absolute Label Services.
Taken from the fourth single from her eagerly anticipated album ‘Behind The Mask’, KAREN HARDING‘s new single, ‘Invisible Stranger’ rages with emotion, as the Australian singer-songwriter deftly dramatizes the familiar moment of feeling the warmth of acknowledgment…only to realise it’s for another, not for oneself. Teamed with the mesmerising sounds of the piano and richly layered vocals, Karen sings with an amalgamation of a soulful bluesy essence and a style of pop’s signature.
‘Invisible Stranger’ comes on the heels of the talented production of Daniel Nieberg, bringing to life Karen’s introspective lyrics and songwriting, written back in the 2021 Covid Lockdowns in Melbourne.
Karen Harding entered Melbourne, Australia’s vibrant music scene when she released her debut single, ‘I Didn’t Realise,’ released May 2021. Since then she has explored uncharted sonic waters by teaming up with artists and producers internationally.
Notable awards earned by Karen in recent years include winning the 2021 Bendigo Bank-sponsored Radio Eastern Songwriter Talent Show; being nominated as a Top Ten Winner at World Songwriting Awards in September 2021 and Best International Artist at Crags Radio Independent Artist Awards held February 2022.
Karen Harding’s enchanting new single, ‘Invisible Stranger,’ was released last Friday,17th May across various music platforms. Why not listen below…
MUJA & DUB SONATA enlist Tragedy Khadafi for a truth dart session with ‘Break The Stereo’. The aggressive track scores the MC’s raw diatribes with stern drums and ominous instrumentation, creating a chance for minds to be opened all over the globe.
Minneapolis-based Muja was named the city’s best hip-hop artist by City Pages in 2009, named in VIBE’s “51 Best Myspace Rappers” list, and picked as one of URB’s “Next 1000”. He can be heard on a number of Atmosphere LP’s, and has an EP titled Saran Rap, fully produced by Roc Marciano, which dropped on Man Bites Dog Records in 2017.
Dub Sonata has produced for Jidenna, Rhymefest, Sage Francis, Nature, Vordul Mega, Guilty Simpson, & more. His own releases have received accolades & critical praise from the likes of URB & Okayplayer, with the latter calling his Nights In Cuba LP “as relevant musically as it is politically”.
You can listen to ‘Break The Stereo’ right here, below…
Rising alternative artist ASHWIN, formerly known as The ATG, shocks the industry with the release of his latest single ‘Regret It,’ a poignant and introspective track that showcases his unparalleled talent and innovative approach to music. Hailing from the industrious streets of Detroit, Ashwin has carved out a unique space in the music world as a beacon of creativity and artistry.
At the core of Ashwin‘s artistic vision is his pioneering of the “Cinematic Hip-Hop” genre, a fusion of symphonic orchestration and urban hip-hop beats that sets him apart as a true trailblazer in the industry. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical influences, from the cinematic scores of Hans Zimmer to the genre-defining beats of Dr. Dre, Ashwin‘s sound is a reflection of his rich musical tapestry and deep connection to his Detroit roots.
With a discography that showcases his versatility and innovation, Ashwin‘s tracks like ‘Outside,’ ‘Twilight,’ and ‘Regret It’, demonstrate his ability to navigate a spectrum of emotions and storytelling styles. Each song in Ashwin‘s catalog is not just a musical offering but a chapter in an ongoing saga of artistic evolution, inviting listeners into a world where music transcends the auditory and becomes a vivid narrative journey.
‘Regret It’ is a powerful addition to Ashwin‘s repertoire, promising to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and thought-provoking lyrics. This single further solidifies Ashwin‘s position as a rising star in the alternative music scene, blending introspection with dynamic vigor in a way that is uniquely his own. Why not have a listen below…
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