Toronto-based solo artist For Esmé has just released her brand new single, “Doubtmouth”, off her forthcoming record, Righteous Woman. Filled with the musings of the singer and a shaking off of tradition, Esmé brings a refreshingly unapologetic message with this single. She says that “Doubtmouth” is about “the doubt that chokes us, and the labels that shrink us, to find a voice and body that refuses to be quieted.” The track addresses these hard-hitting ideas in a fantastically organized production of music; Esmé has hit the nail on the head.
Says Esmé on her upcoming album: “My forthcoming LP, Righteous Woman, is a feminist awakening and excavation of the voices within. As I worked to uncover my own internalized misogyny and to interrogate the things I repress and overthink, I simultaneously researched”. Her single is already giving us a taste of her For Esmé’s upcoming LP, Righteous Woman will be released May 25th.
Who hasn’t wished to go back to the early days of a love?
Philly’s own Payson Lewis, now LA-based, is gearing up to release his single, “When Love Was Young” on March 9. Lewis was previously acclaimed for his Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Zayn Malik covers/mashups, landing him features on Mashable, Huffington Post and even Perez Hilton. Now, has his own music to put out. Having covered big pop stars, Lewis knows what works and now, utilizing this knowledge in the best way through his new release. “When Love Was Young” reminisces fondly on a past relationship along a perfect pop soundscape. Featuring Payson’s confident vocals and a catchy beat, “When Love Was Young” is a bop you’ve been needing to hear and didn’t even know it.
You’re gonna want to check out “When Love Was Young” today.
CRØW recently dropped his new single, “Feel Good” (styled as “feel l good”), a beautiful pop/R&B track featuring accompanying vocals from Miranda Glory, out via NYC record label Tommy Boy Records. Aside from “Feel Good”, CRØW has also released dozens of other singles, available on multiple platforms.
With a very on-trend beat that lends itself to a modern audience, “Feel Good” ticks all the boxes. CRØW’s dreamy vocals paired with Miranda Glory’s will leave you speechless. Along with soft percussion and smooth guitar, the lyrical content of “Feel Good” is #relatable. Who hasn’t wanted to ignore all their problems and just feel good? The singers vocalize what everyone feels from time to time.
This track isn’t one you’ll want to miss, so check it out today!
Berkshires-based Woodson Black is a swiss army knife of creativity: singer, musician, photographer, director, writer, videographer, designer, and producer. Under the name Haux, he released his debut EP All We’ve Known last year to great acclaim. Now, he’s back to bless the world with more of his multimedia skills, dropping a new EP, Something to Remember, on March 30. He’s just put out new single “Ricochet”, which encompasses his electronic-folk sound in a vulnerable and floating track.
After moving into an empty apartment with his girlfriend, Haux only had his prized Bechstein piano to fill the space. Recalling the sad history told by the woman who sold it to him of the piano being in her family for years until her husband left, Haux said, “That story hit me hard and was all that I could think about when I sang, “If I’m the rock, you’re the ricochet.”” This inspiration resulted in a stunning track, filling a soundscape of intrigue, emotion, and mellow instrumentals.
Haux’s sophomore EP, Something to Remember, will be out March 30, with an accompanying short film. Until then, check out “Ricochet” here:
Nevada-bred director, singer, and songwriter Nick Rattigan, styled as Current Joys, has just dropped his brand new visual album, A Different Age, out via Danger Collective Records. Now NYC-based, his fifth solo album is a special one since it features a self-directed music video for each song on the LP. As part of the punk band Surf Curse with Jacob Rubeck, Rattigan was able to explore the music scene as part of a duo; now, he also puts out solo material as Current Joys.
A Different Age’s multimedia approach allows fans of Current Joys to gain insight both visually and aurally into Rattigan’s creative psyche. With emotion-packed, vulnerable lyrics and vocals, Rattigan packs a punch into his record. A Different Age starts off with “Become the Warm Jets”, a track with a bittersweet vibe, soaring vocals, and a mellow, minimalistic, yet touching video to accompany it. Next up is “Fear”, a soft-rock featuring a red-themed lyric-style video. Featuring lyrics like “I don’t wanna be afraid/I don’t wanna live this way”, the track is an honest and emotional one. Following “Fear” is “Alabama”, nostalgic both as track and video, truly encompassing the title of the record.
The fourth track on A Different Age is “Way Out Here”, The video features a second-person POV at a carnival, following around Rattigan. “No Words” comes around as the middle track on the record, and as the name implies, is instrumental. The video is simply a clean, black-and-white shot of a woman sitting on a bed, just breathing. The song is one of Rattigan’s most experimental, featuring high-pitched psychedelic sounds alongside a mellow folk melody line. “In A Year of 13 Moons” brings lyrics back to the album in a thoughtful manner, accompanied by acoustic guitar. The video for this track is Rattigan playing guitar and singing while an artist draws on his face.
The title track of the album, “A Different Age” comes next. A different spin on the traditional “musician playing instruments and singing the song” cliche, Rattigan uses shadows to create a fresh take on this common theme. “My Nights Are More Beautiful Than Your Days” is the penultimate song on the record. A sweet video that is half-styled as a home-video, half as regular filming, follows two young lovers around their day.
Closing out A Different Age is “Fox”, which comes full circle with a video somewhat reminiscent in its style and content to “Become the Warm Jets”. A Different Age’s songs and videos display Rattigan’s flexibility and creativity at its finest, so don’t miss it!
London-based KYLPSO has just dropped their debut single, “Deep Blue”. The three-piece band, consisting of Tom Greenwood, Hugh Fothergill and Rudi Falla, has been honing their craft through distinctive live shows in London clubs throughout the past year. Now, they are sharing their first single, “Deep Blue”. A groovy track, “Deep Blue” pulls the listener in with a unique, slightly psychedelic sound. KYLYPSO manages to capture a live, authentic sound within a studio recording.
Says KYLPSO of “Deep Blue”:
We loved the idea of the colour deep blue to represent the “ideal” you hold someone to at the beginning of a relationship. The song sits in a moment where reality is eroding this image, but it is a beautiful thing to fight for. We also wanted to bring in some ideas of living in the moment and diving into things fully, even with risk of being hurt. Musically, we took this idea to try to write parts of the instrumental to a “blue sky” or “deep sea” theme, almost approaching the song visually. We love the idea of approaching a song at these kind of angles.
Though new to the scene, KYLYPSO is one to watch, so stay up to date with this new project.
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Molly Moore has just released “Tough Love”, the first single off her upcoming EP, Third Eye High. Moore has worked both as a part of the duo Cosmos & Creature as well as solo, as well as penning songs for other artists, including Lea Michele. “Tough Love”, created as part of her solo project, clearly displays her individuality and unique sound. Filled with tight beats and synthy backing vocals, “Tough Love” packs multidimensional aspects within a few minutes. Anyone who’s ever felt that no outsiders understood their relationship will resonate with this song; it’s the ultimate significant-other-or- nothing type of song.
Says Moore of her songs, “Dealing with human emotions isn’t always easy but I do think that we innately want to help each other. I want my music to leave people with hope amidst the ‘reality’ we are faced with.” Throughout “Tough Love”, Moore’s dedication to expressing difficult emotions authentically is evident.
Molly Moore will be dropping her brand new EP, Third Eye High, on May 11th. Until then, check out “Tough Love” for a taste of what is to come.
Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Matthew De Ver has dropped his debut single, “The Gift & the Wound”. It is evident that talent runs in his family; Matthew is the son of poet and author Shel Silverstein. As is shown through his music, Matthew utilizes song to express a variety of emotions through layered symbolism and mellow tunes. “The Gift & the Wound” will appear on Matthew’s upcoming album, Surface Tension (A Tincture for Integrating Shadow). If the title of his forthcoming record is any indication, Matthew puts meticulous detail into the creation of his music, especially this album, which encapsulates the years of his life surrounding the passing of his father, specifically, his teenage years. “The Gift & the Wound” is a culmination of the artistry that has resulted from this time. Anyone who has an appreciation for attention to detail will take a lot from this track.
Matthew has also released a slightly trippy and highly symbolic music video for “The Gift & the Wound”.
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Monogem (aka Jen Hirsch) has released a brand new single,“Get You High”, off her new EP, following the success of her self-titled 2015 EP. Hirsch’s stage name is modelled after a Monogem Ring, the leftover sparkling bits of an exploded star. If this gives you any idea of what her music is like, Monogem will not disappoint you. A slinky, moody track, “Get You High” might just be the musical drug you’ve been looking for. With smooth vocals, Monogem creates a groovy, sensual listening experience. With a hint of nostalgia while remaining modern and fresh, “Get You High” forms a unique and enjoyable soundscape.
Co-written with Sydney Wayser and Ryan Levine, “Get You High” is truly an auditory journey.
Says Monogem of the track: “‘Get You High’ is my outlet to see through the haze, it’s a vibe filled with analog dreams and organic performance. It’s amazing how a new song can breathe life into a new creative path.”
