During the pandemic, KELLIE LODER reconnected with an old lover and discovered that she felt the same things for her that she felt years ago.
The reconnection evoked the Juno Nominated singer/songwriter to pen her latest single, ‘When It Comes To You’. The imitate guitar-led piece, soothed over by Kellie’s featherly heartfelt vocals, reflects that certain connections never stop offering inspiration.
Kellie Loder says of her latest release: “I intentionally took a softer approach when delivering the vocal because I wanted it to feel like I was next to her singing it to her and only her. Sometimes it’s just a little louder than a whisper in the chorus.”
A first-runner-up on Canada’s Got Talent (2022), Kellie has co-written with household names such as Alan Doyle, Steven Page, The Good Lovelies, and Grammy award-winning musician and producer, Greg Wells to name a few. Her empowering anthem, ‘Fearless’ was used as the soundtrack behind the CBC’s Tokyo Olympics coverage.
Here’s your chance to check out the emotive ‘When It Comes To You’ below…
Anonymous EDM Artist HANDSHAKE IN SPACE has become a force to be reckoned with in the music world with its unique musical style and ability to create atmospheric soundscapes that capture the listener’s imagination. Through his anonymity, the artist has created a mystique and a strong relationship with his audience, who eagerly await new musical experiences.
‘I Need You Right Now’ is an emotional and dynamic single that goes on an emotional journey. With hypnotic melodies and pulsating rhythmic elements, Handshake in Space creates a perfect harmony between music and emotions. The song’s lyrics touch on themes of longing, love and loss, putting into words the feelings we can all relate to.
Covering themes of love, breakups, female empowerment and community unity, paired with a warm glow of nostalgic 90s-esque soul that runs fluent throughout the collection, The EP includes the previously released single, ‘Believe It’, which was well received from radio stations across the UK.
Alongside the release of the EP, 5 Weeks has also unveiled the remix of the fourth soulful offering from the EP, ‘Better Day’. 5 weeks has teamed up with Brighton’s producer Wax Roar to turn the single into an immediately infectious old-school dance banger. “Wax Roar was an absolute vibe,” Alexandria said about her time working with the producer.
5 Weeks started out as a duo, consisting of DJ Outbreak and soul singer Alexandria, who shared a mutual respect for Reggae, Hip-Hop and rare groove. After DJ Outbreak left the group to concentrate on some personal challenges, Alexandria took time out to deliberate the future of the band which also allowed her time to complete the first year of her PHD inCriminological Social Work/ Policy.
Alexandria decided to front 5 Weeks, completing the EP alone. Recorded at Audio Mango, where Alexandria said she had the time of her life recording the project with Wax Roar, ‘My Psalms’ EP kept in line of the act’s modern twist on 90’s – esque soul, where she takes inspiration from the likes of Karen Wheeler, Lisa Stansfield and Mica Paris, Moonchild, VanJess or Allen Stone, Tom Misch and Anita Baker.
Being brought up in a musical family, many influences came from her mum being in a reggae sound system in the seventies and eighties, Alexandria has been singing and songwriting from a young age and later picked by Sony for a publishing deal.Alexandria’s undeniable passion for music is makes up a fraction of her multifaceted life.Now aPHD graduate in Criminological Social Work/ Policy,she is a lecturer in health and social care, and an advocate for young people specifically in harmful sexual behaviour. As a prominent member of the community in her hometown in Brighton, Alexandria took part in Brighton’s half marathon to raise money for Sickle Cell. Alexandria is also donating 30% of the proceeds from My Psalms EP to BARCO, a Brighton-based charity that fights against anti-racism.‘Better Day’ (Wax Roar Remix) and ‘My Psalms’ EP are out now on various music outlets.
x5 time award nominated certified pop-star JAMIE-LEE SEXTON‘s single, ‘Lock It Down’ possesses a real sensual fusion of Pop and Afropop, which invites the listener to be part of a dance between two lovers. Led by smooth vocals, a killer hook that is undeniably catchy and an alluring sound that flows into the pop genre where Jamie-Lee feels at home in her sonic shoes.
“Besides singing, my second most favorite thing in life is to dance. I wanted to make a song that I’d love to dance to. A sexy song for lovers all around the world. Lock it down. Get down.” Jamie-Lee says.
‘Lock It Down’, is the fourth single from the South African pop songstress in 2023. And with number one radio hits and topping the iTunes charts, this is the beginning for Jamie-Lee who has her eyes on some interesting collabs and future sights…have a listen to ‘Lock It Down’ below…
“Lessons of life be the sketches I write/deep depression/seek perfection/not reflection I like” – spits the lyricist known as MERCY as he introduces us to his latest work of art titled, ‘The Artist’.
Backed by a beautiful canvas of production provided by Lebanon Don, MeRCY goes to work detailing portions of his life that have made him who he is today. Each bar and rhyme blend together perfectly like when mixing colors to create another, as the artist takes us on a trip through his mind & past self. He grabs a mic that acts as a paint brush in order to create the picture of MeRCY. From seeing his older brother deal drugs, to run ins with the law but also trying to avoid disappointing his mother even while being out in the concrete jungles, it all plays a part in the ever growing picture of ‘The Artist’.
MeRCY starts off the second verse by saying “The artist who drew the hardest of hardships/with my tears on the canvas/bloodstains on my garments/written in blood no kisses and hugs”. Merc’ doesn’t mask any pain but shows it off in full because in his words “This is God’s work from all the hard work/beauty is pain my n***a/I’ve made it artwork”. Truly embodying himself within his raps is how we find the Florida native on this record, not being afraid of showing vulnerability but embracing it in order to create a special track that serves as the first single to his upcoming album ‘Michaelangelo’. If the single wasn’t already great, Tone Spliff adds some scratches throughout to top it off and ensure the greatness of ‘The Artist’. Have a listen below…
