Song of the Day: Rituals – Bite The Boxer

BITE THE BOXER‘s latest single ‘Rituals’ marks a new genre and direction for UK-based producer, this time going deeper and darker than before…

‘Rituals’ evokes an unsettling atmosphere with a slight glimmer of hope and light shining through the darkness. Within the music there are hints of horror movies and early first-person shooter games such as Quake, the latter of which was scored by a long-time influence on the music of Bite The Boxer, Nine Inch Nails.

What started off as an anonymous synthwave project in early 2020, as a way of sharpening his music production skills during lockdown, Bite The Boxer has transformed into a multi-genre, single-person, DIY production project spanning industrial altpop, synthwave, cyberpunk, ambient, chillwave, lo-fi.

His debut album The ’86 Sound was released in August 2020, followed by a glut of singles and the breakout EP – ‘A Stream Becomes A River’, released on 15th October 2021. On the back of the success of A Stream… Bite The Boxer moved to a slightly more commercial, yet alternative sound for widely-praised single, ‘Forgotten’, in April 2022 and Like ‘A Ghost’ in June 2022. Many of these singles received international radio airplay, as well as being picked up by BBC Introducing.

Check out the video for ‘Rituals’ below…

Listen To Hermez’s Sensuous New Single, ‘Militant’

Nigerian R&B/Afro-fusion sensation HERMEZ unveils ‘Militant’, a smooth and sultry R&B cut that serves as the first release of 2023 for the Atlanta-born star.

Following the success of his debut album ‘OASIS’, which featured Suté Iwar, AYLØ, Tim Lyre, and MOJO AF and garnered close to one million streams, Hermez continues to impress. ‘Militant’ showcases a new silky sound serving as a heartfelt confession and ode to a lover. With his undeniable talent and upcoming releases being readied, Hermez remains a captivating force in the R&B/Alté realm, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next musical offering…

Check out ‘Militant’ below…

Song of the Day: Close and Personal – Rée Celine

Close and Personal’ highlights soul songbird RÉE CELINE‘s artistic evolution, whilst encapsulating her unique signature style that melds nostalgic elements with a modern, youthful aesthetic. Her compelling
duality — being both new and familiar, sensual and substantive — pervades the track. This aspect of her artistry has previously earned her significant acclaim and widespread play on Capital Xtra, BBC 1Xtra, and Reprezent radio.

‘Close and Personal’ is a testament to her success and has already been added to Spotify’s editorial playlists: “We Move,” “R&B UK,” and “Just Dropped.”, following her two previous singles, ‘Downlow’ and ‘Good Without U,’ as well as her debut EP, which launched earlier this year. As Rée continues to make waves in the UK music scene, she underscores her mission, stating, “My music is a safe space to connect with inner thoughts, emotions, alter egos, reflections, and manifestations. It’s important to connect with every ounce of ourselves in our bodies.”

Have a listen to the sultry number below…

Song of the Day: Filtered Reality – Ellie Burke

Liverpool-based singer/songwriter ELLIE BURKE‘s latest single, ‘Filtered Reality’ invites you into her world anxiety and insecurities caused by social media, documenting how it affected her negatively due to the filtered images and narratives that lead to unrealistic lifestyle and expectations.

Ellie Burke wrote ‘Filtered Reality’ as part of her university dissertation. She took an educated approach by researching and speaking to individuals who were struggling from mental health problems from cyberbullying and self-comparison to the filtered realities portrayed online.

“A girl spoke about how social media exasperated her eating disorder due to the negative content that was easily accessible. Another account discussed how cyberbullying ruined their mental health and well being. This is where my idea of ‘Filtered Reality’ came from,” says Ellie.

Have a listen to ‘Filtered Reality’ below…

Song of the Day: Pretty Girl – T.Boogie (ft. Bucky Malone)

After the release of his previous two singles ‘Heat’ and ‘Magic Trick, T. BOOGIE is back with some more new music produced by Kilobumpin. The song, titled ‘Pretty Girl’, features Bucky Malone, out of Virginia and is an ode to all the pretty girls of the DC, Maryland and Virginia metropolitan area. Definitely a soundtrack for the summer…why not check it out below…