Song of the Day: 11:11 – LUCI

Following the critical success of her debut EP Juvenilia released at the end of 2022, ’11:11′ marks a triumphant return for North Carolina raised/New York based artist LUCI.

A year since LUCI’s debut release Ash & Dust, ’11:11′ elevates the artist to the next level with an uplifting summer hit contender that sparks joy in every listen (think Kaytranada meets Santigold). Heralding a new sound and chapter in her life she finds herself in a place of great comfort and ease as she confidently aims for the mainstream with a track comprising alarmingly catchy lyrics and beats.

On the track, she says: “I was laying on the vocal booth floor of Lou’s studio (lineage studios in LA), listening to him and Elias chop it up, bonding over drums and chords. I was hunting for melodies and searching for words. We knew we wanted to make something different from the rest of our work together, that’s for sure.”

The accompanying video, directed by Emily Garlund, is a feel good offering shot across New York City and showcases queer love with the artist as the main character, LUCI adds: “I’ve laid eyes on a beautiful woman in a local bar and somehow coerced her into enduring the joys of the evening with me. I’ve got this dance I am trying to teach her and get her to loosen up and play with me. While shy at first, she gives in and it turns into a glorious night.”

Check out the video for ’11:11′ below…

Song of the Day: Blowing Kisses – Lucky Iris

Coming off the back of their BBC1 play on Nels Hylton’s Future Alternative with previous single ‘oh no (i guess i did it again)’, vocalist Maeve Florsheim and instrumentalist Jasper Exley- better known as LUCKY IRIS– shared their latest single, ‘blowing kisses’, which was met with the same level of acclaim…

With a fusion of the soft backdrop and rumbling industrial bass – all soothed over by Maeve’s delicately heartfelt vocals – ‘blowing kisses’ also received support from Nels Hylton on his BBC1’s Future Alternative show – and was on featured on ITV’s reality show, Love Island!

‘blowing kisses’ is the final single from their EP, coming out 11th August…but for now, have a listen to this mesmeric summer bop below…

Song of the Day: L.E.D – Sofia Gillani

West London talented singer-songwriter SOFIA GILLANI‘s latest track titled ‘L.E.D,’ is an introspective journey that explores the concept of perceiving the world through one’s own lens, free from the filters of others.

The song invites listeners to let go of external opinions and the pressures imposed by society’s expectations, symbolized by the “LED light” metaphor. It encourages individuals to embrace the beauty of allowing time to pass without the fear of capturing every moment, fostering a sense of appreciation and gratitude for life’s blessings. Have a listen below…

Charlie Dane IDALIS & Thalia Kabbani Delivers Playful New Track, ‘Malibu Barbie’ + Video

Three badass artists and college friends – CHARLIE DANE, IDALIS and THALIA KABBANI – came together to write a catchy, playful track dedicated to Malibu Barbie. The song was released the same days as the Barbie Movie came out (21st July). Yesterday (28th July), the video for the single was released via YouTube (check it out below…)

Quad Zerimar Pays Homage To Cyprus With New Single, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’.

UK rapper QUAD ZERIMAR takes another step on his world tour, this time to melodically describe his experience in Cyprus with single, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’.

A vibrant, dreamy fusion fusion of pop and hip-pop, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’ references the infamously amazing cypriot sunsets, local gastronomy and Quad Zerimar takes a relaxing, but deep dive into the aquatic life of the island. The cover art is inspired by the film ‘Avatar – The Way of Water’ and the catchy hook of the song narrates a vision of the underwater life in Cyprus… one reminiscent of the Metkayina clan in Avatar.

The follow-up to his single, ‘Madeira’, which pays homage to the island, ‘Cyprus / the Way of Water’ has been recognised by Cyprus tourist websites and shared to accompany videos of the island. The melodic single has gained over 350 followers on Spotify and was chosen for a playlist with over 145,000 listeners. Have a listen below…