The new tune from The One-Man Disco Band (by composer and percussionist, Eamonn Watt) lands in the form of ‘Flirty Sally’.
This track combines elements of reggae and funk in the first few bars, incorporating aspects of all kinds of soul - neo-soul, retro-soul as well as nu-disco.
Have a listen and allow the instrumental track to take you on a journey.
‘Dreaming’ is the latest and fourth release of 2019 by Australian Born Singer, Songwriter and Musician, TASH.
Tash broke the Australian and LA scene after meeting Mark J. Feist, multi-platinum record producer and songwriter for Beyonce, Mary J. Blige. He discovered her on her Instagram where she once posted many acoustic covers.
Both released this year, ‘Dreaming’ and ‘Everybody’ are expressed through deep groovy basslines, uptempo beats and chilled soulful vocals throughout. Take a listen…
Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in a small town in upstate New York, Hunjiya (hun-jee-yah) got her start in the arts by learning from her visual artist mother.
Hunjiya’s music combines memorable, yet confessional storytelling within the elements of indie-pop, r&b, and folk. Her sound is a blend of delicate vocals dipping in and out of soulful touches and a combination of electro beats and instrumentation. Add in a hooky chorus and you’ve got her latest single, ‘SAID’.
Hunjiya’s upcoming EP Look After August is on the horizon to drop later this year.
With the release of their first single ‘Horizon’ back in February of this year, UK soul sensation GEEJAY caught our attention and have held it tightly ever since. Fresh onto the music scene and already boasting supporting gigs with Plan B and Joel Baker (not to mention an unforgettable performance with us at The Soul Tree this Summer), Gina and Jacob are absolutely killing it with their live performances and late-night jam sessions. Their on-stage chemistry is a must-see for all you music lovers, but for now we are happy to introduce you to today’s ‘Pick of the Week’, FLOWERS, which you can feast your ears on without catching a live show.
The track is an innovatively-reworked classic, and the result is a blossoming ballad packed with powerful vocals and vintage melodies. Sweet Female Attitudes ‘Flowers’ is sampled, stripped back and infused with elements of neo-soul, modern jazz and urban hip-hop in a way that only the most talented of musicians know how, and the unique rendition works absolutely perfectly.
Just seconds into the track we are introduced to bouncy beats and old-school intrumentalism that is typical of Jacob’s intriguing style of production. Gina’s vocals are both powerful and beautifully controlled from kick-off and remain so throughout, at times becoming raspy in all the right ways. Catering to a wide audience yet maintaining authenticity, ‘Flowers’ hold a perfect balance between attitude and romance. The combination of lyrics, melodies and vocals are a match made in heaven, highlighting the pairs unique talent and undeniable chemistry.
In ‘Flowers’, the pair work together to create a groove that is unstoppable, and a track that is unmissable. Catch it here
Our One To Watch radar is tingling this week as we excitedly present to you RnB and Neo-Soul artists, Hablot Brown - an all-male group consisting of Linus Hablot and brothers Austin & John Brown. These guys are full of funky freshness and we were more than happy to uncover the many layers to their music.
What started simply as a hobby whereby three musicians sent one another tracks and dabbled in live performances, led to a decision to drop out of college and dedicate everything to the formation and establishment of ‘Hablot Brown’. A decision that we, for one, are most definitely on board with.
Since their debut singles "Gone" and "Just Called" were released in 2017, the band have managed to secure over 7 million streams on Spotify as well as landing a gig as the opening act for fellow soul brother, Tom Misch.
Much of the group’s success lies in their ability to flaunt a musical maturity that demands respect while also rocking a down-to-earth style that keeps them raw and relatable. Clear from the band’s work to date, is an impressive group dynamic where lyrical insights are greatly complemented by soulful rhythm and refined melodies. With a sound that is clean and polished, the young trio succeed in blending some vastly different genres and proving their worth as unique and credible artists.
We'll be right behind them with open ears as they continue this musical journey, and if the last 12 months are anything to go by, we are too enthused to hear what's next.
Written by Aoife Chaney
JAEL is a singer-songwriter and UK-based wordsmith with a soulful voice amongst jazzy and Afro-beat instrumentation. Her music is a mixture of soft and upbeat, intertwined with a clear and soothing voice which makes Jael an artist suited as 'anytime music'.
Here is a snippet of her performing a version of Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love’ which played at the We Welcome Party back in March earlier this year.
Jael can also be found featuring on Boadi’s track, ‘Grow’ which is well worth a listen.
Her debut EP ‘ODYSSEY’ will be out on all platform in the coming days! For more, follow JAEL at @jaelthevoice.
This Monday, Oíche’s ‘pick of the week’ comes to you in the form of a bold and demanding ballad called ‘RIVER’ by British, Indie-pop and alternative rock songstress, Bishop Briggs.
‘River’ is that kind of song that gets easily stuck on the brain, not because it has a superficial melody or a campy hook, but because the sound smacks you right in the face. It starts off with a whipping percussion, transitioning into an explosive chorus and highlights Briggs's fierce and soulful-rocker vocals. Imagine a sound like Florence Welch, a vocal range like Adele and then for rawness, throw in a hint of Cat Turner. This track has been lingering all over our replay button and it looks like it is here to stay!
