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The Chairman reveals new single ‘Masquerade In The Radio’!
“...a lucid, engrossing, and highly
personal piece of work."
- Clash
"... a track filled with impassioned soul and an uplifting grace."
- Gigslutz
Danish electro-pop artist Lucas Berner, AKA The Chairman has unveiled his latest single Masquarade In The Radio, taken from his lucid sophmore album The Strange Life, out 29th September 2017 via
Danish Music Entertainment (DK).
Masquerade In The Radio, combines elements of old school soul with electronic production, premiered on Fame Magazine and is now available to stream on The Chairman's Soundcloud page.
The Chairman has also released a lyric video to accompany the track which is available to view on his YouTube channel now.
Masquarde In The Radio follows the release of singles Dandelions, which premiered on Gigslutz and Animate, with the video for the track premiering on Clash Magazine's website. This was Lucas’ first foray into the UK music scene garnering instant acclaim from the likes of Amazing Radio. The Chairman’s deep, affecting soulful vocal range is what marks him out from his contemporaries, evoking memories of singers from the smooth-soul era of R&B music such as Al Green, Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers. Elevated further by the grand sweeping electronic production, as well as the addition of gospel-like layers of backing vocals, The Chairman has produced another dreamily exquisite electro-pop single.
First introduced as a bedroom project, Lucas found writing music as a cathartic release from the anxiety and depression he suffers from and, along with producers Mathias Bang Madsen and Jakob Løkkegaard, has continued to expand and develop The Chairman’s sound year on year. His debut album 2064, was unveiled to critical acclaim in his native Denmark, with the record receiving a huge amount of national airplay. Now, having recently released three singles, and with The Strange Life due to drop later in September, The Chairman is aiming to continue to pick up even more recognition here in the UK and beyond.
The Strange Life by The Chairman is out on 29th September 2017 via Danish Music Entertainment (DK).
The Anatomy Of Frank release new album ‘South America’!
"... a breathtaking and intimate
exploration of life, love, travel and
being..."
- Atwood Magazine
"... a melancholic folk-rock masterpiece."
- The Line Of Best Fit
"Some of the most inspiring melody arrangements & progressions."
- Impose Magazine
Virginia based folk-rock trio The Anatomy of Frank explore nostalgia, relationships and mortality with the release of their latest album South America, out now via Polar Islands. You can buy the album via Bandcamp and stream it on Spotify now.
To celebrate the release, the album premiered on Atwood Magazine and you can also listen to it via The Anatomy of Frank's Bandcamp page now.
Taken from the album, emotive single Holy Mountain premiered on The Line Of Best Fit and is also available to stream on the band's Soundcloud page now.
Having formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2010 as a five-piece, in 2015 the band found themselves in a state of disarray with the departure of two members. As a result, Kyle Woolard (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Bullis (keyboards) and Max Bollinger (drums) decided to re-orchestrate their sound and breathe new life into the band’s identity.
The band had a valiant ambition to record an album on all seven continents and South America is the result. With a combination of brass, keys, strings, solid harmonies and rich melodies throughout, this album is an instantly immersive experience. The first single, La Llorona, focusses on the complexities of relationships when desire becomes self-destructive. Lead singer Kyle's soft, warm vocals and his intricate guitar plucking weave together effortlessly before a soaring choral line is introduced, shifting the song into an ethereal soundscape. Each offering on South America shows a different side to the trio, whether it’s the instantly catchy indie-rock style of The Sunken Coast or the intimate musings of ‘Viteri’, this album captivates immediately with each starting note.
The band were set to begin recording in Ecuador, however the loss of a loved one inevitably affected their work. With support from family and friends, the trio found their strength and used their pain to produce their most poignant album to date. Now, The Anatomy of Frank are ready to spread their wings, performing at a number of festivals over the summer including Wilderness Festival and Camp Bestival to name a few.
South America is out now via Polar islands and is available to buy via Bandcamp and stream on Spotify now.
Laura Elvin shares new video for ‘Wonder’!
"...newfound discovered botanicals of limitless beauty."
- Impose
Idiosyncratic singer-songwriter Laura Elvin is preparing to bewilder and enlighten with the release of her forthcoming single Wonder, out on 15th September 2017.
The enchanting video for Wonder is available to watch now via Laura's YouTube channel.
Wonder is also available to listen to via Laura's Soundcloud page.
The overall theme is one of empowerment. Wonder questions whether, as we grow, we have left behind our imaginative nature and how Laura’s imagination was re-inspired. Performed on a custom built music box, Elvin’s haunting, operatic vocal takes centre stage from the offset, sounding akin to the likes of Florence Welch or Kate Bush’s powerful, unique tone. The use of the music box introduces a intricate simplicity to the song, allowing Elvin to create something truly spellbinding.
Born in Camden to classical music aficionados, Laura grew up hearing the timeless tones of the living room piano mingle with the edgier sounds coming in through the window. After steadily gaining support over the years, Laura has gone on to become a fully autonomous artist and producer. Fusing elements of jazz, classical, pop and rock, her multiple talents soon began to capture the attention of music heavyweights and she now counts Island/Mercury Records' CEO David Massey among her biggest backers. After spending a number of years living on a sustainable farm, Elvin has now moved to Shoreditch where she can emerse herself in the London live scene once again.
With Wonder, Laura wants to combine her love of poetry, music and mystery to captivate and surprise old listeners and new.
Wonder is out on 15th September 2017.
Best Girl Athlete shares new track ‘Baby Come Home’!
"…groove-riddled folk-pop...”
- The Line Of Best Fit
"... assured artistry..."
- Clash
"... an incredibly talented songwriter..."
- The Skinny
"...a stunning piece of cinematic drama..."
- The Revue
Following the successful release of debut, Carve Every Word in 2015, Katie Buchan - aka Best Girl Athlete - returns with another cut from her forthcoming new album, the self-titled Best Girl Athlete, out on 2nd October 2017 via Fitlike Records.
Latest track 'Baby Come Home', which premiered on The Skinny, is a fusion of soulful melodies, and Katie’s assured vocal, juxtaposed with the fast-paced rap of Jack Hughes.
The song is now available to stream on the Best Girl Athlete Soundcloud page.
'Baby Come Home' follows the previously released single 'In Your Head', which premiered on The Revue ,and is also available to stream and download from Best Girl Athlete's Soundcloud page now.
Having written the album prior to reaching the age of eighteen alongside her musician father, Charley, Katie continues to establish herself as a mature singer-songwriter with a creative vision that, not only surpasses expectations but, confirms the young musician as a prominent and original talent, justifying her host of admirers including Richard Hawley and Simone Felice.
A collection of songs each telling a story that connects with the individual, Best Girl Athlete combines an eclectic range of influences bridging pop with elements of folk, electronic and Americana, while Katie draws on themes of melancholia, abandonment and fear laced with a message of resilience and hope for the future. Best Girl Athlete’s diverse sound is encapsulated on tracks ranging from the Mark Ronson-esque horns of the aforementioned 'In Your Head' and the dark, swaying Americana of Vetiver on ‘Sometimes’ to the electronic soundscapes that ooze on the anti-establishment themed ‘In The Morning’, while forthcoming single 'Lucy' soars with uplifting strings, offering a brand of cinematic pop reminiscent of Lana Del Rey.
Best Girl Athlete has been born out of the non-conventional manner in which many people now consume music; collecting individual offerings, rather than whole albums. Consequently, each song stands alone as a single offering with lyrically intriguing, musically accomplished depth appealing to audiences from across the board.
By the age of sixteen, Katie Buchan had already toured the U.S and Europe and released an album that was nominated for a Scottish Alternative Music Award. Carve Every Word was named the second best Scottish album of 2015 by Ravechild and received acclaim from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, Folk Radio, Artrocker, The Sunday Herald and BBC Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway and Roddy Hart. Now, with a self-titled sophomore album on the horizon, Katie’s innovative sound is sure to propel her even further forward into the minds of the music loving public.
Best Girl Athlete, the eponymous new self-titled album, is due for release on 2nd October 2017 via Fitlike Records.
Steal The City reveal video for ‘Beating Heart’!
Forming back in 2014, Sheffield-based rockers Steal The City have released their debut single Beating Heart, out now via Redemption / Dharma Records and available to buy and stream on iTunes and Spotify.
The band have now revealed the video for Beating Heart, which premiered on IDIOTEQ and is available to stream on Steal The City's YouTube channel now.
Stemming from the idea that you should make the most of life, and not settle for second best, Beating Heart is a high octane punk-rock anthem fuelled by thrashing beats, angst-driven vocals and meaty riffs. Oozing a power akin to the likes of Rise Against and propelled by a rowdy energy, it’s an instantly infectious track seething with intense passion. The audio for Beating Heart is also available on Steal The City's Soundcloud page now.
Steal The City have spent the last few years building a reputation for their ferocious live sets. With memorable performances at Tramlines Festival and O2 Academy Sheffield already under their belts, the quartet are ready to unleash their riotous sound on the rest of the UK and beyond.
Beating Heart, the debut single from Steal The City, is out now via Redemption / Dharma Records and available to buy and stream on iTunes and Spotify.