DATE ARCHIVES : April 2020

GREYFIELD WOODS – ‘Soulless (feat. CliveTV)’

GREYFIELD WOODS is the solo project of Sam Holloway, raised near Bristol and based in South London.

Taking its name from a woodland near where he grew up, GREYFIELD WOODS create ominous pitch black soundscapes that blend atmospheric post-dubstep and deep grooving trip hop as evidenced by latest single ‘Souless’. Lifted from the album SANKTA LUCIA – inspired by the martyred Saint Lucy, and the Swedish tradition of honouring her to bring light to the dark winter months – it is suitably murky, eerie and subterranean. Stark, minimal production and haunting repetition creates an eerie vibe for a murmuring malaise of beats to usher vocals from CliveTV (Clive Browne) to the fore. That song itself, and vocals thrive amid the sparse, scorched earth tone of the barren atmosphere. ‘Soulless’ is bone-chilling, ominous but also utterly captivating.

Check out ‘Soulless (feat. CliveTV)’ below.

CIEL – ‘Same Old Times With U’

CIEL are Brighton-based, Dutch dream-pop trio fronted by Michelle Hindriks (also of Sväva).

Together, the trio concoct a heady brew of starry-eyed dream pop with shoegaze, psych and indie brushstrokes – demonstrated exquisitely by new single ‘Same Old Times With U’. Lifted from the forthcoming debut Movement EP, it is less uptempo than its predecessor ‘Days’ but chock full of lush guitars, soft vocals and dreamy synths. Drifting gracefully along with an otherworldly charm and marked by an air melancholy and nostalgia, as Hindriks’ stunning voice takes centre stage and carries the song forward while guitars jangle amid a woozy wonderland below.

Another sumptuous single from their debut EP which is out now. Listen to ‘Same Old Times With U’ below:

Campfire Social – ‘Speak Louder

North Walian five-piece Campfire Social trade in lavish, heart-melting folk-tinged indie-pop; a sound brimming with charm, sweet seduction and heavy on hooks you could hang your hat on.

The brand new single ‘Speak Louder’ clearly and concisely parades the endearing nature of their charming, country tinged jangle. Abounding with colour, charm and melodic sweetness, beautiful lilting vocals and soaring choruses glide above the hazy meander, whisking us away on a sojourn to warm and swooning sliding guitar-led alt-country world of lush sunshine, carefree abandon and end of summer sweetness. ‘Speak Louder’ is colourful, charming, super sweet and bursting with passion – and utterly irresistible.

Listen to ‘Speak Louder’ below, you will not be disappointed. Also, check out ‘Isolation Song’ (Lockdown Session 2020 aired on BBC Radio Wales) over here – it too, is sublime.

Michael Clark – ‘Winter Song’

UK musician Michael Clark has shared ‘Winter Song’, half of a double A single that will be released in its entirety on May 1.

‘Winter Song’ is a gentle, woozy wander, that strolls along meandering melodies and whimsical wondering, through a hazy and melancholic atmospheric world. A gently glistening strum, snappy snare and twinkly synth are intricately woven through the cloak of swirling mist while lilting, heartfelt vocals depict rich vein of imagery. Clark’s stripped-down, folk-inspired compositions create an enchanting sound that bewitches from the rumble of the first note – beautiful.

You can listen to the wistful enchantment of ‘Winter Song’ below:

Nia Wyn – ‘Who Asked You’

Hot on the heels of her debut EP Love I Can’t Ruin, released in February, London-based Welsh artist Nia Wyn has returned with a stunning new single ‘Who Asked You’.

‘Who Asked You’ is a soul rich jam that swaggers along with attitude amid a sea of lavish warm brass, seductive groove and dusty hip-hop beat. This deeply alluring backdrop provides the perfect canvas for Wyn’s rich, soulful and unmistakable voice to thrive and take centre stage as she directs a middle finger to unsolicited opinions and judgement. It is defiant, rousing and of course, soulful and irresistible – par for the course when it comes to Wyn. We’ve been keeping an eye on Wyn for a while now and she has done nothing but impress time and time again – a huge talent – long may it continue.

Tune in to ‘Who Asked You’ below:


The Pickled Onions – ‘Habbit Holes’

Dublin outfit The Pickled Onions aka Paddy McGovern has quite a knack for bright, breezy and joyous bouts of effervescent indie-pop.

McGovern already has two wonderful EPs under his belt – The Woods & The Mines – and he is back with a new (and equally enchanting) single called ‘Habbit Holes’. It is sweet and charming three-minute escape to a woozy world of peaceful tranquility. Radiating a floaty, carefree and daydream vibe, lush hazy vocals drift over a gentle strum, playful melody, colourful tones and psych brush strokes – while the rhythm is seductive and delivered with a pillowy soft fluffiness. A soothing and breezy tune, marked with hint of wistfulness and nostalgia, but filled dreamy vibes an irresistible charm – simply divine.

Listen to  ‘Habbit Holes’ below: 

Swimming TV – ‘Airtaste’

Swimming TV is a producer from Dortmund, Germany who displays a penchant for woozy and transfixing late-night lullabies.

These downtempo electronic excursions embrace an eclectic blend of deftly woven genres, resulting in a lush, expansive and cinematic sounds – and capturing this aesthetic perfectly is ‘Airtaste’. Lifted from a compilation of recently formed collective ‘Dortmund Dance Division’ – a wonderfully named collective of under the radar multi genre producers from Dortmund, Germany – ‘Airtaste’ is utterly divine. It washes over you with an easy as lush synths, warm tones and twinkly keys trickle along, lulling you into a sated state of blissful escape before harder edged synths and crunchy beats emerge, and engulfed by a rising tide of swelling atmospherics conspiring for a cinematic crescendo. It is a massive track, one that can be dreamy and ethereal yet cinematic in scope and scale, and revels in its epic, expansive and lofty ambitions.

Listen to ‘Airtaste’ below and find more from the ‘Dortmund Dance Division’ here


Justy – ‘Love Letter, Pt.3’ (feat. Huas)

Justy is an independent musician & singer/songwriter from Staten Island, New York inspired by the likes of J Dilla, Amy Winehouse, NoName, and Lauryn Hill.

Recorded between 2017-2019, debut album Soul Food is a culmination of soul searching, heartbreak, loss, self-awareness, and renewal embodied in a musical composition which captures both the artistic and human growth – a journey that began 10+ years ago when she began writing music at the age of 12. The record is a smooth, soulful and lush blending of hip hop, R&B, soul, jazz and pop, and latest single ‘Love Letter, Pt.3’ (feat. Huas) is very much of the same variety and encapsulates all that Justy has to offer in three minutes. It is a slick, smooth and super soulful marrying of lush hazy tones with seductive grooves. ‘Love Letter, Pt.3′ smoulders with emotion and drips with rich melodies as a gentle languid strum joins dusty beats, distant fading parps of brass amid a dusky air. Amid the woozy vibes and hushed melodic cooing in the back, the composed, smooth and honeyed vocals add a layer of melancholy alongside Huas’ contribution. A stunning intro to both Justy and the new record.

Listen to ‘Love Letter, Pt.3’ (feat. Huas) below:


Fold – ‘Concrete Things’

With every given opportunity, Leeds-based Hip-Hop/Trip Hop outfit Foldhave excelled themselves, and proving to be a more than reliable source of incredible music – two LPs, Fold (2015) & We’re The Ones (2019), and a string of singles and EPS are testament to.

Fold are back with a brand new single ‘Concrete Things’; a tribute to African-American playwright Lorraine Hansberry (the first African-American to have a play performed on Broadway back in 1959). ‘Concrete Things’ comes “in defiance of these dark times…in case it might bring joy to anyone,” and sure we all know a wee bit of joy wouldn’t go amiss right now.Featuring vocal samples of Hansberry, ‘Concrete Things’shuffles along seductive union of infectious funky groove and pillowy soft beats amid a lavish blend of glistening strings, warm brass and smooth, soulful vibes. It is bursting with warmth, richness and joyful vibes and it casts one hell of spell upon our ears. Never afraid to speak their minds, they blend a powerful social consciousness with an enviable creativity to mold something thoroughly powerful, unique and memorable; and the new single is no different – simply magnificent!

You can listen to ‘Concrete Things’ below now. And…. Fold’s  back catalogue comes highly recommend so, if you haven’t done so already, you can check that out here.

Junk Drawer – ‘What I’ve Learned / What I’m Learning’

Junk Drawer have been creating unruly blasts of sonic fury since 2016 but the Belfast quartet are releasing their debut album Ready for the House this coming Friday (April 24th) via Art For Blind.

Ahead of the album’s arrival comes new single, and the album’s opening salvo, ‘What I’ve Learned / What I’m Learning’. Mixing it up with brush strokes of psych, post-punk, 90s indie, shoegaze, psych and post-punk Junk Drawer deliver a sprawling 7 minutes of relentless, frenzied delirium. Opening with a meandering array of slowburning guitars and riffs that melt the heart before subtly drifting away as rampaging rhythm, caustic guitar lines and barrage of relentless roar of searing riffs emerge through a swell of distortion, feedback and psychedelic drones. It is a raw and caustic thriller, an unrelenting electrifying juggernaut of a jam that screeches through serrated layers of sonic energy, squealing distortion and spiraling fuzz. As was previously stated, this is the album opener, and oh my, does this get you in the humour for the album. Yes sir. 

Taken from Junk Drawer’s debut LP Ready For The House, out April 24 via Art For Blind Records.