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Sutton brothers Osaze & Marcus are continuing their rise with the official release of their viral breakout single, “Splendid.” Already surpassing one million streams, the melodic Afroswing track became a social media sensation after a dance challenge took off on TikTok, reaching No. 2 on the UK TikTok Chart, No. 5 on Spotify’s UK Viral Chart and No. 1 on Spotify’s Nigeria Viral Chart.Blending Afrobeats with rap influences, the duo have steadily built a reputation through energetic live performances, sharing stages with artists including Tion Wayne, Russ Millions, B Young, Not3s and Geko, alongside appearances at R.U.M In The Sun…
Credit: Claudia ChurchIt is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the help of producer and husband for seven years, Brian Ahern. From the start of her career, it was obvious that Emmylou Harris had a great ear for new songs to cover. Indeed, her major label debut, Pieces of the Sky, included songs written by the Louvin Brothers, Merle Haggard, Lennon and McCartney, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and a young Texas songwriter who…
Hailing from Alexandria, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.) is pop-infused Americana three-piece Franklin Gotham. Their new song, “Lisboa”, is a shimmering indie-pop tune which sounds like it has been written for the current weather that is basking all over Europe…. ashimmering, sun-drenched indie-pop anthem that serves as the perfect soundtrack for the summer.This is one of those out-and-out Sunkist epics, with guitar tones that remind us of Vampire Weekend and Foals’ upbeat tunes. The song is also rather hazy in terms of its guitar effects, but this is all balanced off with those upbeat drums and hooky vocal tones.If you are…
New York producer and DJ BLKSMIITH steps into a more physical, rhythm-led chapter with his forthcoming album NEW TYPE. Built around jungle, Chicago house, French house, electro, and the heavy ambience already central to his sound, the project marks an evolution rather than a full reset. After breaking through during the isolation of COVID, BLKSMIITH now pushes outward — toward clubs, cities, travel, friendship, movement, and real-world experience.With monthly Spotify listeners approaching half a million and tour dates across North America and Europe, NEW TYPE finds him sharpening his identity around dancefloor energy without losing the atmospheric detail that made…
Credit: Mark SeligerIt would be strange to start things off by actually introducing Lucinda Williams, so let’s begin with a justification instead: Williams has been at it since her 1979 debut Ramblin’ Woman, though she only truly broke into a larger scene with her 1988 self-titled release, following that up by consistently releasing successful records in the 90s and keeping it up steadily since. That’s about 20 releases under her belt, depending on how you count them. And while her signature blend of styles hasn’t quite changed in the last decades, Williams’ back catalogue ranges from foot stompers to slow,…
Originally published in Uncut Take 155 (April 2010 issue)… “When you come up with a line like, ‘You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you,’ there’s a facile, crunchy quality about it,” says Carly Simon, of one of pop’s most famous put-downs. “It’s there in your pocket and you say, ‘Oh, how clever. Oh yeah, of course, that’s right, that’s what he was like.’ He was also fascinating and great and brilliant. But I couldn’t forsake that phrase. And by the time the record was finished, it came out very imperatively, where it had started out more……
A brand-new contender for England’s ultimate football soundtrack is here with the release of The Time Is Right Now, the latest single from Bassline Lions – already being tipped as “The song of the Summer. The song of the World Cup” by Olly Murs! Packed with energy, pride, and an undeniable sense of unity, The Time Is Right Now captures the spirit of a nation rallying behind its team. With an infectious melody and instantly memorable hook, fans are already singing along. Blazing Minds caught up with Fenton Gee of Bassline Lions for a chat… What’s the story behindThe Time…
EP ReviewDIVILI (aka The First Three Songs EP)Divil/ApolloDL / Streaming onlyOut nowExceptional new band from Ireland – Debut EP – Grief, cancer, catharsis and friendship as a form of survival – Ged Babey rarely reviews new bands based on press releases, but makes an exception for DIVIL – because the songs are stunning, the back-story is emotional and you rarely get a band with crossover-potential and cathartic authenticity like this. The band are three childhood friends who hadn’t been in a room together in nearly a decade. They only reconnected after the death of the singer’s father, and then, within…
The world’s No. 1 techno artist, de Witte is currently touring her astonishing ‘The Resistance’ audiovisual show to great acclaim, but when it arrives at Belgium’s Rock Werchter festival on July 3rd, lucky attendees in The Barn’s 20,000-capacity tent will witness something unique – an XXL version, if you will. Now, three weeks out from the show, she shares footage from early ‘The Resistance’ performances as a taste of what’s to come. For the show’s jaw-dropping immersive visuals, de Witte worked with Johanna Jaskowska, digital artist and creative technologist, renowned for pushing boundaries between technology and visual culture. Her work…
The summer music festival season is in full swing, with live events happening all over the world featuring some of the biggest bands around. But, as you’ll be well aware, there’s no Glastonbury this year with the Worthy Farm festival having a fallow year, with the plan for it to return in 2027.With the weather finally sorting itself out, have you thought about creating your own festival experience at home to fill the gap?You and your friends can avoid the inevitable downpours, the massive queues at the bar, the pricy food, the late nights and the hassle of pitching a…
It’s everything they could want and more. The reaction to every song is feverish from the beginning of the album to the end, even though the singles – particularly Welcome To The Black Parade – are bound to raise the temperature even higher. Every deep cut is beloved, but they all very much pull their own weight, from the soul-stirring The End to the velveteen drama of Sleep, while Cancer feels like an existential Bohemian Rhapsody. The song that arguably flourishes most in this theatrical realm, of course, is Mama, a wicked slice of dark yet bonkers vaudeville that’s unafraid…
Chicago-based house and techno artist Ōsé continues his rapid ascent with the release of “Genie In A Bottle,” via his own imprint, 5150 Records. Having established himself as one of the underground’s most exciting rising talents through electrifying live performances and forward-thinking productions, Ōsé brings his signature blend of house and techno influences to a fresh reimagining that balances nostalgia with modern club energy. Known for his fiercely independent DIY approach, Ōsé has built a strong reputation through releases on respected labels including Arcane, Relief, RDA, and Trick, while earning support from some of electronic music’s most influential tastemakers, including…