Following their single, ‘Travesty Of Justice’, which speaks up for the US citizens over the corrupt conduct of the Trump administration, brothers Keith and Wayne Cousin – aka THE OPTICAL ILLUSION – returns with something on a lighter note…
Headed by Keith’s tranquil, David Bowie-esque vocal performance, ‘Shine So Bright’, encourages each and everyone of us to be the best versions of ourselves, no matter what obstacles may come our way. Have a listen below…
After a lengthy period away from the limelight, brothers Keith and Wayne Cousin – aka THE OPTICAL ILLUSION – are back with their boldest message to date…
‘Travesty Of Justice’, raises major concerns about the corrupt conduct of the Trump administration. Their latest single was written to inform the people and lend a voice to the masses that the citizens of the US deserve better. Check it out below…
Singer/songwriter Yvonne Han, the brainchild of Leeds-based experimental indie-rock project THE SOUND OF MODESTY unveiled her second single ‘Stalemate’, released last Friday (5th June).
Showcasing a simplistic yet haunting melody and writhing cymbal screeches that slink into the track, ‘Stalemate’ tells the story of a mother and son ravaged by war, as they spend their final night together stuck in silence.
After being in an alt-indie band, Once A Week Won’t Kill You featuring on drums, Londoner Yvonne started creating as ‘The Sound of Modesty’ in 2018, developing her own exclusive songwriting style, influenced strongly by not only experimental female artists like Mitski and Bjork, but also electronic pop artists like Egoist and T.a.T.u, whilst crossing over with softer pop such as Sleeping At Last and Regina Spektor.
Yvonne went on to independently release her debut EP; Eye, The Cauldron of Morning (2018) which feature her previous soul-stirring single, ’Metamorphosize’, released under Yamcog. Yvonne currently studies songwriting at Leeds College of Music and is currently finishing off her debut album alongside her band for release in 2020.
Have a listen to ‘Stalemate’ below…
Mert Yıldız, the brainchild behind project RAIN TO RUST, continues to provide – and I quote from the man himself: ‘miserable music for miserable people’ – through his latest album, ‘Stillborn Flowers’.
Showcasing hazy and downtempo post-punk, which occasionally takes on the most sinister form of Darkwave (listen to ‘Died’ and ‘Dead Violets Night’) and 90s-style German Gothic rock influences (in ‘Marbled Sunlight’), ‘Stillborn Flowers’ also features remixes of singles (For When It Hurts, A Farewell With Regret and Time and Time Again) from previous album, ‘Flowers Of Doubt’ (2019). Originally an easy listening combo of soft pop/rock spanning of the 80’s, arguably similar to the seductive styling of Bryan Ferry, ‘For When It Hurts’ (TSU Remix) adopts a crisply light electro-pop tones, possessing the same tranquil tempo of the original.
With ‘Stillborn Flowers, Rain To Rust doesn’t fall short of filling the gap for those who yearn for the post-punk/new wave era. He also potentially leave his fans wanting more with dishing up something new with the remixes. Well I, for one, is left hanging for more as I now see him more than just a figurehead of the underground post punk/rock scene in his native Turkey.
Have a listen to ‘Stillborn Flowers below….
Must Listen: Died, Dead Violets Night, For When It Hurts (TSU remix)
With raising guitar riffs and soaring vocals giving off a metal/grunge sensation 3MIND BLIGHT‘s latest single, ‘Breaking Down’ is begging to be heard…
The experimental piece also has a touch of urban influences, with the rapid-fire flow giving the boastful arrangements a run for its money.
‘Breaking Down’ is now available on all major download/streaming sites…check it out below if you dare!!!
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