
Synthwave to Marry Progressive Trance
- by Adam Bailey
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Synthwave meets progressive trance with hot vocals. ear popping candy coming your way soon.
Synthwave meets progressive trance with hot vocals. ear popping candy coming your way soon.
Irish singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Cian Ducrot has released his latest single 'Part of Me', following the success of his previous two singles, 'I'll Be Waiting' and 'All For You'. The two singles have combined more than six months in the Top 40 of the Official Singles Chart and have garnered over 300 million total streams to date. Additionally, Cian has two Top 10 singles in Ireland, Top 20 hits in Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway, and has impacted Spotify's global Top 200 after charting in 18 markets.
The Sherlocks have just released a new single titled 'Don't Let It Out'. The song is an indie anthem with a shout-along hook, pounding beats, and squalling guitars that are sure to make it a crowd favorite at festivals and on the radio. The lyrics express the desire for something more in life, with a relatable story of living for the weekend.
The 51st Festival, a celebrated UK music festival, has announced its full lineup for 2023, taking place on August 5th at Copthall Playing Fields in London. The event, which has a reputation for bringing together classic and emerging dance music, is known for combining nostalgic, iconic acts with cutting-edge new music. It is also renowned for its inclusivity, celebrating house music across its many genres, including soulful, classic, tech, Afro, garage, disco, RnB, dancehall, soca, Amapiano, drum & bass, and more.
Singer-songwriter Dave Hause is currently on his European tour to showcase the upcoming release of his album, "Drive It Like It's Stolen," due at the end of April. On his latest release, the punk rock turned Americana artist delves into a more fictional type of storytelling to create what he terms "post-apocalyptic Americana."
Jeff Hartman, a New Jersey singer-songwriter and recording artist, has just released his latest album "Austin Jag". With over 2.5 million streams to date, Hartman has been writing guitar-driven, soulful soft-rock ballads for over thirty years, incorporating Spanish lyrics into some of his releases. Raised in a musical family, Hartman met his mentor, Philadelphia rhythm and blues legend Joe Jefferson, by chance on the tennis court while working as an English and Spanish teacher and tennis coach. Together, they collaborated on the tracks "Young Love" and "Guilty."
Tom Santa is an Australian producer who has been releasing music for just under a year. During that time he has received critical acclaim, making some groundbreaking music that has received some very positive reviews.
Lewis Capaldi may have only been around for a short time, but it would seem strange to imagine a music world without him. With his big personality and comical persona, he has won the hearts and minds of many musical generations. He has the ability to be a performer with real passion and write some wonderfully soulful pop songs.
With one of the most distinctive voices and songwriting styles in popular culture over the last 50 years, Yusuf / Cat Stevens has influenced and inspired generations with his music. Since his period of devotion to his faith, taking his time away from creating music from 1977 to 2006, he has been back producing more of the soulful music his fans have craved in his absence.
The 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist has been a significant fixture of the music scene since 2016. With outstanding talents as a songwriter and performer, she has broken new ground with her material and has amassed a wide range of followers during that time.
British recording artist Katie Melua has released her ninth studio album titled "Love & Money" on March 24. The album, which was recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios while she was pregnant with her newborn son, features tracks that delve into the challenges of motherhood, being a woman in the music industry, and balancing a career and family life.
Linkin Park has just unveiled another hard-hitting track titled "Fighting Myself" ahead of the 20th-anniversary edition of their GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum landmark sophomore LP, Meteora. The band's members found the instrumental for the song while going through their archives, and Mike Shinoda was surprised to discover vocal stems of himself and Chester Bennington. After mixing the multitrack, the song emerged as what Shinoda calls "a definitive Linkin Park track." It boasts incisive verses by Shinoda and a chorus by Bennington declaring "Fighting myself I always lose," with bruising distorted guitars in the background.
Relentless Hope Music, a husband and wife rap duo, has just released a motivational song that is sure to inspire anyone who listens. Titled "DDPY Warrior (Rise&Grind)," the track is all about how DDPY Fitness changed their lives and how it can do the same for others.
The British rapper Slowthai made a name for himself in 2019 with his politically charged work, particularly around the controversial topic of Brexit and the then Prime Minster Theresa May’s leadership of the country. With a steady release of singles and gradual climbing up the charts, the popularity and reach of the Northampton born artist is now getting to much wider audiences.
It would be hard to write a review of a Hozier song without a reference to the sensational Take Me to Church, that well and truly put Hozier on the international music map, back in 2013. The Irish born artist enthuses styles that have influenced his musical journey, with blues and jazz traditions certainly appearing to shape some of the structures and melody lines. However, he isn’t just a one hit wonder, as he is steadily building up a strong body of work that Eat Your Young will add to.
Denver-based experimental psych-rock band The Drood has dropped their latest single and music video, "Hallow," on March 7th. Released on Emergency Hearts Records, the song explores themes of self-awareness and the search for hidden knowledge. With a driving industrial-esque rhythm and a rolling, almost hip-hop beat, the song is an eclectic mix of garage-rock, shoegaze, and industrial genres.
Livin’ Joy vocalist Tameko Star is set to share an exclusive playlist filled with her favourite 90s and 2000s tracks this Wednesday on SiriusXM’s Utopia station, as part of Women’s History Month.
Rising artist Tamar Mitchell is making waves in the music industry with the release of his latest extended play record, SAMOs RETURN. The record tells the story of Tamar's personal journey dealing with the cycles of life that can be both good and bad, and how difficult it can be to break free from them.
Adequate Records today announced the imminent worldwide release of Dylan Seeger's fifth album, Moon House, due on Thursday March 23.
The Swedish-born star, who started her career at the age of 10, has made a huge impression on the world of music since her debut in 2008. Now, at the still-tender age of 25, she is releasing hit after hit. Her most recent offering, "Can't Tame Her," was released in January of this year, but this latest release showcases an acoustic version of the song that deserves to be celebrated as a wonderful creation.