We last spoke with Ayelle over two years ago, so we are especially excited to share her new single with the Dutch live-act and producer, Feiertag.
The dark pop track loops sensuality as it takes over our minds with a predictable yet exciting energy.
The single is out now via Majestic Casual Records.
Sounds like: Maribou State, Banks, 4AM, Wet, IYES, The XX, SOHN
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Gundelach – Control
Having just signed to Terrible Records (Blood Orange, Porches, Le1f), Norwegian producer and artist Gundelach shares the imaginative ‘Control’.
It is taken from the forth-coming ‘Baltus’ LP, and showcases Gundelach’s Nordic-noir sensibilities, using delicate synths, pulsating beats and his effortless falsetto voice to tell a story of deep personal depression.
Sound like: Ásgeir, Bon Iver, Honne, Boxed In, RY X, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, The Presets
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Great News – You’re Mine
Time for something to lighten the mood from our favourite band of 2018, Great News.
‘You’re Mine’ is a shoe-gazer fan’s dream, a super colourful sonic nod to the 80’s and 90’s, a theme that runs throughout their debut LP ‘Wonderfault’.
Sounds like: Ten Fé, Bruce Springsteen, Sea Girls, SWIMM, Lean, Tame Impala, DIIV
Benjamin’s Brother – If I Could
We are excited about Benjamin’s Brother – an interesting indie-pop band from Tel Aviv.
Discussing topics such as violence, death, desire and love, and citing influences across several genres including Arabic, American folk and techno, it’s no surprise that their sound is expansive, yet tender.
Watch their video below, which was shot by Indy Hait, at the Tel Aviv Museum Of Art, on a 16mm film.
Sounds like: Tame Impala, SAMA, Mumford & Sons, Solomon Grey, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Aquilo
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CUT_ – It’s On
Dutch electronic duo CUT_ share ‘It’s On’, a song about the denial towards the demise of a relationship.
But they don’t just write about internal issues found in human nature, but also discuss topics on mass psychology and by analysing these aspects of our society, CUT_ attempts to find a way of coping with the messed up world we’re living in.
Sounds like: IYES, Massive Attack, Kllo
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JOHN.K – Best Of Me
JOHN.K‘s electronic driven pop always catches our attention and ‘Best Of Me’ is no exception.
‘Best Of Me’ is JOHN.K’s fourth single and demonstrates another layer of maturity and artistry. Speaking of the track, he explains,
“‘Best of Me’ is about evolving through young love, admitting to past mistakes and committing to giving someone the best possible version of yourself.”
Sounds like: Sam Smith, Justin Bieber
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Lalibelle – Balance
Stockholm-based producer trio Lalibelle share their breezy pop track ‘Balance’.
Breaking the silence on mental health, the song tells the story of the childhood experience of having a suicidal parent.
Sounds like: Paperwhite
Timothy – Fly
We don’t know a great deal about Swedish singer/songwriter Timothy, but have really enjoyed listening to his second single, ‘Fly’.
Timothy explains, “The song is a long battle with a ghost of his, he interpreters his own song with a self-written poem. Wanting the listener to create their own story, rather than giving it all away.”
Sounds like: Bon Iver, Alex Vargas, Ry X, The xx, Keaton Henson, Matt Corby
Klune shares ‘Hold On’ featuring IVYE. It follows on from the release of ‘Nocturnal’, another magnetic pop number from the Italian band who formed in 2014.
Speaking about the track, the band say,
“Unlike our previously released single ‘Nocturnal’, ‘Hold on’ is one of the latest track we recorded for the LP and certainly represents a watershed, compared with the original sonorities of our project. Even with those changes, there is still a search for depth and space, two elements that strongly characterize most of our productions. The track sees the presence of Italian singer Ivye (Francesca Pianini). Her voice perfectly matches with the mood of the song adding to it a powerful combination of visceral moments and elegant vibes.”
‘Hold On’ will be released in January 19th via Factory Flaws.
Sounds like: Joe Goddard, The xx, Kudu Blue, SAMA
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There are sweet whispers in your ear, inviting you to a ‘Late Night Ball Game’. Would you go?
Of course you would – you can guarantee it’s gonna be well hell of a ride. Well, a HANDSOME Joyride to be exact, from two unique and creative artists in their own right.
The film clip below follows five friends leading the queer revolution in a sequence of raw ‘This Is England’ scenarios.
HANDSOME’s debut EP ‘NO HAT NO PLAY’ will be out in 2018.
Sounds like: The xx, SOAK, IDER, Mura Masa
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Tessa Dixson may have roots in Belgium, but she also has ties with the UK and California, which might explain her broad cultural style.
Her debut single ‘Prayer’ has an accompanying video that oozes cool swagger tainted with teenage angst.
Speaking about the track Tessa says, “I have tried to evoke a depth in my lyrics combined with a melancholic melody to mirror the complexity of relationships. Even though there is a certain dark quality to the song I still wanted the sound to be fresh and soulful.”
Sounds like: The xx, Kllo
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Elektrisk Gønner – Money
Well, this is a cool story about Elektrisk Gønner.
The project was originally formed in 2010 when producer Benjamin Løzninger teamed up with a young unknown Danish singer named MØ to record an album remotely over the course of 12 days from either side of the Atlantic Ocean.
As we know, MØ then went on to be signed to Sony, following which Benjamin relocated to Brooklyn and recruited singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and model Skyler Cocco for the new Elektrisk Gønner line-up.
One of the new tracks is called ‘Money’ and it’s out now via Kaleidoscope / Nordic Records.
Sounds like: Ladyhawke, Austra, Goldfrapp, Karen O
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Kill Paris – Red Lights
The summer keeps giving this year, thanks to Kill Paris‘ new number, ‘Red Lights’ featuring vocals from animal right’s lover, Dotter.
The track is a dynamic, nu-funk laced one with a floor-filler attitude, lovingly grounded by Dotter’s down-to-earth vocals.
It’s out now on Lowly Palace.
Sounds like: Sofi Tukker, Dotter, Zella Day
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Daniella Mason – Cruel Summer
We absolutely love Daniella Mason and everything she stands for.
Her video for ‘Cruel Summer’ will sweep you off you feet with its vibrant and colourful approach to a pool party, courtesy of the all female cast and crew.
Sounds like: Dagny, Evvy, Carly Rae Jepsen
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Ryne Norman – Stranger Things
More pop from Nashville (via Phoenix), this time courtesy of Ryne Norman.
Unlike the series, ‘Stranger Things’ is a light-hearted 80’s inspired song with hints of desire in the lyrics. Listen below.
Sounds like: The 1975, Haim, Ryan Adams
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Australian duo Kllo share the piano-laden ‘Nylon’.
It’s a grown up sound and a song they admit is the most minimal from their upcoming debut album, ‘Backwater’, which is full of sincere pop accounts about coming of age.
‘Backwater’ is due out on 20 October. Pre-order here.
Sounds like: The xx, Jamie xx, Jessie Ware, Kudu Blue, Disclosure, Jorja Smith
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Kllo is an electronic pop collaboration between Melbourne cousins Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam.
Despite the more mature direction than earlier material, you can still expect to hear fusions of R&B, UK garage, and 2-step, as perfectly showcased in new single, ‘Virtue’.
Expect their debut album ‘Backwater’ to be out on 20 October via Different Recordings.
Live Dates
November
12 – Madrid, ES – Costello
13 – San Sebastian, ES – Dabadaba
14 – Barcelona, ES – Sidecar
16 – Paris, FR – Supersonic
17 – Rotterdam, NL – V11
20 – Amsterdam, NL – The Sugar Factory
23 – London, UK – XOYO
24 – Bristol, UK – The Louisiana
25 – Manchester, UK – The Soup Kitchen
27 – Glasgow, UK – Broadcast
28 – Edinburgh, UK – Sneaky Pete’s
29 – Leeds, UK – Headrow House
30 – Nottingham, UK – The Bodega
December
03 – Berlin, DE – Badehaus
04 – Cologne, DE – Yuca
05 – Hamburg, DE – Haekken
Sounds like: The xx, Jamie xx, Jessie Ware, Kudu Blue, Disclosure
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Wildlife Festival returns for its third year at Shoreham Airport. Headed up by Disclosure and Black Butter Records, expect this be the most fun year yet, not just because you now have an excuse to take the Friday off, but because the line up is quite simply awesome.
We’ve picked out our favourites, so you don’t have to. Check them out below.
ANNE-MARIE
Wildlife Stage, Friday 9th June
Essex-born artist, Anne-Marie, has had numerous hits over the last couple of years. With her sweet vocals (she performed in Les Miserables when she was younger) and urban swagger, we expect her performance to be very special indeed.
Sounds like: Zara Larsson, K-Stewart, Kiiara, Mabel
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CLEAN BANDIT
Wildlife Stage, Friday 9th June
We’ve been following Cambridge collective, Clean Bandit since they began, so it’s with great excitement that we see them playing the big stage Wildlife Festival this year.
They have gone from strength to strength with their collaborations, including a couple of other Wildlife artists.
Sounds like: RAC, AlunaGeorge, Disclosure, Bondax
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DISCLOSURE
Live DJ set. Location & Date TBC.
Reigate brothers, Disclosure, are running the show at Widlife.
Citing a range of influences from classical, rock, funk and soul, their sound is a forward thinking amalgamation of the aforementioned genres.
They will be doing a DJ set at Wildlife.
Sounds like: MNEK, Sam Smith, Gorgon City
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JESS GLYNNE
Wildlife Stage, Friday 9th June
Was ‘Hold My Hand’ the best song of 2015? Quite possibly, but regardless, it was definitely the song that put Jess Glynne on the global map, with a number of remixes secured with some key contenders in the dance industry.
With her stunning vocal tone and energy, Jess will be headlining the festival on Friday. Bring it on!
Sounds like: Clean Bandit, Anne-Marie, Ella Henderson
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JOE GODDARD
Tropical / Sounds Of The Future Stage, Saturday 10th June
Fresh off the release of his album, ‘Electric Lines’ (out on Greco-Roman/Domino Records), UK producer Joe Goddard is set to play Wildlife Festival.
Joe Goddard is the founder member of electronic legends Hot Chip and ½ of DJ duo The 2 Bears, so expect a stellar performance in a similar vein!
Sounds like: Roosevelt, Hot Chip, The xx, Four Tet, Caribou, Jamie XX
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LIV DAWSON
Wildlife Stage, Saturday 10th June
Lovely Londoner, Liv Dawson, is one of our favourite newcomers from 2016.
The sound and emotional depth of the late teen prove that she is undeniably wise and confident beyond her years, and it’s therefore no wonder that she’s been picked to play Wildlife amongst such other great acts.
Sounds like: Beyonce, Banks, Jorja Smith
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MURA MASA
Tropical / Sounds Of The Future Stage, Saturday 10th June
Electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alex Crossan is Mura Masa.
He has a huge fan base (most, if not all of his singles have been used in various clothing adverts) and he is renowned for his glitchy production that incorporates Asian instruments, as well as incredible live shows.
Sounds like: Flume, Cashmere Cat, SBTRKT, FØRTE, The Knife
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RAYE
Wildlife Stage, Saturday 10th June
BRIT School attendee and South Londoner, RAYE, has been making waves with her unique take on R&B.
RAYE has received support from the likes of Years & Years, Charli XCX and Jonas Blue.
Sounds like: Years & Years, Louisa Johnson, Jess Glynne
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RUDIMENTAL
Live DJ set. Location & Date TBC.
With a knack for choosing great vocalists, Rudimental are known for their bold, bassy and brassy sounds. In a massive contradiction to their name choice, this four-piece are anything basic.
They will be doing a DJ set at Wildlife.
Sounds like: Alex Clare, John Newman, Will Heard, MNEK, NIMMO, Leo Stannard, Oli Hannaford
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SHY LUV
Tropical / Sounds Of The Future Stage, Saturday 10th June
Shy Luv is the project of Manchester based Karma Kid and Armeria.
‘Time’ follows on from their ‘Shock Horror’ EP, but it’s live where the duo showcase their diverse range of influences including LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys, Metronomy and Friendly Fires.
Sounds like: Honne, Disclosure, Tame Impala, Hot Chip, Jagwar Ma, SG Lewis, LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys, Metronomy, Friendly Fires
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ZARA LARSSON
Wildlife Stage, Friday 9th June
It doesn’t seem that long ago since social activist and Swedish electro-pop singer, Zara Larsson hit our screens with the video for ‘Lush Life’.
She later teamed up with MNEK for ‘Never Forget You’, and is now set to get the crowds pumped on the Wildlife Stage.
Sounds like: Rihanna, Tove Lo, Dua Lipa
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Fyfe is the musical project of Paul Dixon, and he returns with a seriously strong new track called ‘Belong’, featuring Kimbra.
It is the first single taken off Fyfe’s second album ‘The Space Between’, which is released on 9 June. The concept behind the album is it begins in a hospital ward and ends at a funeral home.
‘Belong’ was written following Paul’s experience with the separate and sudden deaths of two young friends, then his grandmother passing away, and very quickly a family friend, but also him becoming an uncle three times.
Fyfe describes ‘Belong’ as,
“the desire to find purpose in a transient life. A relationship can be helpful or a hinderance in terms of understanding who you are and ‘Belong’ is documenting someone starting to pose those questions, rather than providing the answers…Kimbra is a real creative force. Our voices are presenting the same narrative rather than a conversation between two members of a relationship.”
Fyfe will be playing a headline show at London’s Omeara on 4 May.
Sounds like: RALPH, Miike Snow, Boxed In, James Blake, Childish Gambino, SOHN, The XX, Ellie Goulding, Bombay Bicycle Club, Death Cab For Cutie, London Grammar, Foals
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