The Blondes are a five piece band that are in their early stages of the music business. With a united passion for music, some obvious talent for songwriting and musicianship, they have a bright future ahead of them.
When I first listened to the track, I was not aware of the ancestry of Lola Lennox, which, in her defense, is always helpful, because when your mother is Annie Lennox, you may often find yourself living in that shadow. Lola Lennox has been forging her own career in music over the last few years. Yes, her first appearances and recordings are with her mother, but as she has matured, there is a definite sound that makes Lola Lennox unique.
The Canadian born artist has been gradually building his fanbase over the last 9 years, releasing EPs in 2014 and 2015 before his first full studio album in 2017. His rise to global stardom has come quickly, with many prestigious nominations and wins to his name. His latest release comes from his third studio album, Never Enough.
City and Colour has returned with a new release, an album about dealing with the loss of a friend, ‘The Love Still Held Me Near’. The album is full of wonderful tracks with beautiful lyrics, and the song ‘Hard, Hard Time’ uses a twangier sound to tell the tale of one’s skepticism of the other side.
You may not have heard of Boygenius yet, but you probably know the three artists that make up the band: Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus. They had previously worked together as solo artists on tours but came up with the idea of collaborating after realizing that they had great chemistry. The name is a reference to the frustration they've experienced when working with some male egos in their separate careers. Despite this, it has given them a name to operate under, and we should be grateful for that because the sound they create is exceptional.
In 2023, some of the band members of McFly might be familiar to audiences through other media channels, such as The Voice Kids, Strictly, and their work as children's authors. However, the group has been a mainstay of pop music for 20 years, earning a massive following and impressive gigs along the way. No one has ever questioned their musical talent, and their latest album, Where Did All The Guitars Go?, is a great showcase of it.
For over 20 years, The National has been releasing material for our enjoyment. The Ohio-based five-piece has proven to their worldwide fan base that they are not just a great recording band, but also a wonderful touring band. With clear Democratic political leanings, they have often given their support to candidates in the last four primaries, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Nell Mescal is a young Irish born singer, with a very musical background. Whilst she has a famous brother in Paul Mescal, she is very much making her own name as an artist. With her debut releases earlier this year already gaining her critical acclaim, it is probably fair to say that she will continue to be involved in the music business for many years to come.
Wimborne, located in Dorset, England, is renowned for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal. However, it is also the birthplace of Roo Panes, whose new song, Fairy Falls, is the latest release from his fifth studio album, The Summer Isles. Upon researching Roo Panes, whose real name is Andrew Panes, one discovers that Roo is a tribute to the Winnie the Pooh character, who suffered a similar fate of falling in a river, resulting in the nickname sticking!
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.
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.
