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Take note! Brighton newcomer Simon D James has a global vision he wants to share…


For Fans Of...Vance Joy, The Lumineers, The Paper Kites


Dearest Lovely World was written whilst Simon D James was volunteering in the refugee camps of the Calais Jungle, where he recognised that “regardless of colour or creed we are all bound together by the common threads of love, loss and the need to find community in an ever more fractured world” - Preach!



Some more lovely words...


• Dearest Lovely World premiered exclusively on Americana UK.
• Simon has worked with various artists across the globe, such as Californian singer-songwriter Kate McSherry and British poet Peter Moore.

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Posted Wed, 21 Feb 2018 in Simon D James

Treat your eyes and ears with Victoria Celestine’s ethereal, uplifting gem…

"... she's cracked the code to pop music" - Pop Dust


For Fans Of... Zella Day, Florrie, Ellie Goulding


Victoria Celestine has now shared the video for her sparkling, electro-pop single, Can You Hear The Echo?. Exploring themes of love and empowerment, it's a vibrant, synth-pop delight.



We can hear the echo...


• The new video for Can You Hear The Echo? premiered on Pop Dust.
Can You Hear The Echo? initially premiered on CelebMix.
• As well as being an esteemed singer-songwriter, Victoria Celestine also runs her own recording studio where she regularly produces music for other artists.
• Celestine has previously received praise from the likes of The Line Of Best Fit, Clash and Songwriting Magazine.

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Posted Wed, 21 Feb 2018 in Victoria Celestine

Nûrnbear deliver meaningful Scandipop on ‘Words (Can Tear Down Walls)’

"Flamboyant, politically charged pop..." - Clash


"Far from mindless synthpop..." - Atwood Magazine


For Fans Of...Liss, OUTLYA, MØ


Blending politically charged lyrics with an upbeat, flamboyant pop sensibility, Nûrnbear's Words (Can Tear Down Walls) oozes glitchy beats alongside smooth, catchy hooks; it’s another instantly infectious slice of electro-fused pop from the Danish band.


Bringing people together...


• Singer Emil Wahlberg describes the song as follows: "It’s sort of like a sudden chill on a sunny day. The feeling that something is totally wrong. I feel that we live in a time where people focus on achieving individual goals. I would really like to contribute to gathering people together again. To remind everyone of a sense of unity”.
Words (Can Tear Down Walls) premiered on Fame Magazine.
• Previous single Isolation premiered on Clash.
Words (Can Tear Down Walls) is available to stream on Spotify and is out now via We Are Suburban.

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Posted Mon, 19 Feb 2018 in Nûrnbear

Dream team Maria Kelly and Ailbhe Reddy are about to pull on your heartstrings…


"...an immersive experience, inbued with honesty and enthused with youthful exuberance. We love it." - Wonderland


"... stunning..." - The 405


For Fans Of...Daughter, Lucy Rose, Fleurie, Laura Doggett


After a co-headline tour in May 2017 and regularly sharing music between themselves, Maria Kelly and Ailbhe Reddy decided to join forces for their first release of 2018. The captivating and impressively raw single Threads is out now.


Well I never...


Threads premiered exclusively on acclaimed Irish site Nialler9.
• Maria Kelly has previously supported the likes of James Vincent McMorrow, KT Tunstall and Billie Marten.
• Between them, Kelly and Reddy have received praise from various online publications including Consequence of Sound, Earmilk, Wonderland, Mahogany, The Line of Best Fit and Radio X.

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Posted Mon, 19 Feb 2018 in Maria Kelly

Tackling sexual violence head-on, The Violet Kind are putting their foot down.


"...it’s a powerful song which is equally powerful in its musicality, knowing exactly when to hold back and when to go for it, all guns blazing..." - The Skinny


For Fans Of... Paramore, Sløtface, Death Cab For Cutie, Foals


In a brave endeavour to tackle a heavy subject, Scottish rockers The Violet Kind show a sensitive and powerful regard to survivors by championing those who are brave enough to speak out and standing with those who aren’t able to. The video for their latest single Speakeasy is out now.


Pushing boundaries...


• The video for Speakeasy premiered exclusively on The Skinny.
• The single originally premiered on Punktastic .
• Their captivating concept EP OXTR is out on 16th March 2018.
• The Violet Kind have also already received support from the likes of PRS’ M Magazine, The National and Tenement TV.

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Posted Mon, 19 Feb 2018 in The Violet Kind