Bliss Williams releases new neo-soul bop ‘The Sequence’

London-based BLISS WILLIAMS’ first memories of music are the tapes of 60s pop and soul his parents kept in the car when he was little. This early introduction to timeless songwriting from the likes of The Beach Boys, not to mention all those Motown classics, left an indelible mark. A few years later, he received a guitar for his birthday, starting a lifelong love affair with music-making.

Fast-forward to 2023 and Williams is releasing soulful songs on Colorama Records, a small independent label run by Paul Weller bassist Andy Crofts. His tunes have been championed by John Kennedy on Radio X and Gary Crowley on the BBC, while recent single ‘A Thousand Times Before’ (featuring Weller drummer Ben Gordelier) was playlisted by Spotify.

Now he returns with new single ‘The Sequence’, an seriously infectious neo-soul head-bopper with a soft psychedelic twist. Check it out below…

Watch Jessica Wilde’s Video, ‘Freak Out’

JESSICA WILDE‘s video for latest single, ‘Freak Out’, mirrors the song’s message of stepping into your power and following the call of spirit.

Musically, the track sizzles with bass loaded, rhythm inflected dirty alt-Hip hop / pop vibes, with Wilde’s candid and intelligent rap lyrics weaving around infectiously. Produced by Wilde herself, with atmospheric snappy percussion flourishing and quirky vocal samples scattered throughout making a truly unique sound with the distinctive finishing touch of co-production by Tom Maine (WU-LU, Kid Cruise).

‘Freak Out’, which has been picked up for plays on BBC 6 Music’s New Music Fix and BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists, is the first single of a powerful forthcoming album project from Wilde, which features some of the most insanely talented artists on the rise- Josh Barry (Nile Rodgers / Rudimental), Zoe Kypri (Black Coffee) and James Newman (Writer of Brit award winning song ‘Waiting all night’ by Rudimental’).

So let your inner freak out and watch the video below…

Alt-pop songstress April Jai unveils single, ‘Morally Grey’.

Alt-Pop songstress APRIL JAI‘s new single ‘Morally Grey’ shows her exploring the complexities of affection for fictional morally ambiguous characters, showcasing her artistic depth and creativity.

April Jai made the following statement about the track: “I wrote “Morally Grey” mainly for my fellow book girlies who fall in love with fictional bad boys, it might be a red flag in real life but in the fictional world it’s perfection”

Bringing a fresh perspective to the alt pop genre, infusing it with a unique take that is all her own, ‘Morally Grey’ promises to be a captivating addition to April’s growing discography, solidifying her position as an artist to watch. Listen to ‘Morally Grey’ below…

MAYCE shares heartfelt single, ‘The Man That I Met’

MAYCE releases her first single since her rebrand launch and is ready to open up about how it feels to release music since her exit from record label, EMPIRE and her long-term management. A seasoned artist, highly-respected vocalist, songwriter, notable and coveted live performer, MAYCE decides on ‘The Man That I Met’ for her debut track drop. Although the record takes us down-memory-lane, in a melancholy, dreamy state of nostalgia, there is a striking shift in the MAYCE sound that showcases we are listening to an evolved, empowered female artist that we were not confronted with before.

‘The Man That I Met’ stems from a time where MAYCE uprooted the complex life she was living in Los Angeles to build a much simpler existence in Utah. Accompanied by alternative and western influences, whilst holding a pop edge with her trademark power vocals, the song lives as a time capsule of the good things about a certain person despite how bad it ended, finding yourself wondering how things could have been had the circumstances been different.

MAYCE says of her new single, “I wrote ‘The Man That I Met’ based on a relationship that ended in so much pain but I didn’t let that feeling blind me from remembering all of the good things about that person. When something ends in hurt, it usually leaves a bad taste in our mouths, causing us to forget that those moments highlighted the worst versions of ourselves. This song brings maturity to light, especially once a relationship comes to a close. To recall someone for their light in this world instead of the dark shows growth, and I’ve never been more proud to release a song.”

As anticipation builds for the release of ‘The Man That I Met’, MAYCE continues to tease her following on social media with new visuals and content from this new chapter. Her socials showcase sneak peaks and tease clues for what MAYCE is planning on dropping next…for now, listen to ‘The Man That I Met’ below…

John Alone tackles love and isolation in highly-anticipated album, ‘No one is coming to save you’

With radio and editorial support from the likes of Jamz Supernova of BBC 1Xtra acclaim, US publication Ones To Watch, NTS, Dummy, KissFM, Wordplay Magazine and Wonderland, it is clear that the eyes and ears of the music industry are firmly on the nascent R&B superstar JOHN ALONE . After over a year of teasing and speculation, the trailblazing alternative artist has finally released his latest full length effort, ‘No one is coming to save you’.

The 18-track collection goes on the journey of love and isolation, loss and salvation, while proudly answers the cry for uniqueness and individuality in a sea of ever evolving musical norms that will be appeal to fans of Frank Ocean and The Weeknd.

‘No one is coming to save you’ is as multi-layered and unfiltered as the artist himself. John has left no stone unturned, no feeling unexplored and no theme undiscussed, choosing to bare it all for his growing fanbase. Why not check it out below…

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