Pop duo Chain of Islands have released their debut EP, ’Ochre’. The pop rock driven EP features a collection of familiar singles such as, ‘Shelter’, ’Foreign’, ‘Pink Hotel’, ‘Homesick’, ‘Maybe It’s You’, and two new tracks, ‘It’s Obvious’ and ‘Good Love’. From electric guitar driven tracks to soothing ballads, ‘Ochre’ is an EP that showcases the different sounds Chain of Islands is influenced and inspired by in the world of pop music. The duo is excited to finally share their

New York City 4-piece Dakota Jones have delivered a modern blues rock masterclass on their feisty debut album 'Black Light', harnessing timeless groove and magisterial queer black power. In an age where artistic merit is awarded to those who shout the loudest,Dakota Jones pride themselves on an unwavering ability to leave a lasting impression. Spearheaded by Tristan Carter-Jones fierce and unashamedly uncensored songwriting, the band’s fast-growing reputation as formidable li

20 year old indie-pop darling Ellur has released her brand new single 'Moments', her first release with independent Leeds label Dance To The Radio. Glistening synth lines and glimmers of authentic and wholesome indie-pop sets the backdrop for 'Moments'. Lyrically, the track speaks about reclaiming power after heartbreak and growing from the experience with a powerful and rebellious chorus and passionate blend of melodies. A luscious fusion of modern and nostalgic, both bold a

Following the more melancholic 'It’s Alright, Let Me Go', Friends At The Falls return with the upbeat lead single 'Like We Used To', lifted from their new EP 'Be The Change'. The synth-heavy track is bursting with nostalgia and a feel-good euphoria, showing off Friends At The Falls at their very best. Layered instrumentation of bright and uplifting synths and slick drum beats set the backdrop for a mesmerising vocal performance which boats strong harmonies and state of the ar

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After recently hitting 2 million listeners KC Lights follows up two B2B R1 daytime playlisted, ‘Cold Lights’ & 'Girl' with another surefire winner; ‘Share A Little Love’, featuring Lowes on vocals. The anthemic piano house jam has already seen playlist support from both Spotify and Apple Music, and it's no wonder that listeners can expect something big from this team up as they both continue to deliver effortlessly good music to the forefront of their genres. Lowes' stunning

Following their first breakthrough as Butterfly last year, The Taylor Twins - made up of brothers Ollie (vocals/guitar) and Eddie Taylor (vocals/bass) - released their debut single, titled 'Lost All The Summer' earlier this year, and more recently, 'Still Play Your Game.' Their debut single brings to life guitar-based harmonies, with a classic mix of layered vocal harmonies, captivating melodies and a tinge of a 1960's guitar sound. Lyrically, the track explores the feeling o

Rising alt-pop artist Beren Olivia has dropped her brand new single 'Red Ripped Sweater', alongside details of her hotly anticipated debut EP titled 'In The Early Hours of The AM', due for release 20th August. The third and final single to come ahead of the five-track record, 'Red Ripped Sweater' was produced by Dylan Bauld and is a heart-on-sleeve admission of the difficulties faced when letting someone leave your life. Boasting her incredible skill for writing universally r

Teaming up with producer Steven Moella, GUS has released his latest single 'Lies' via Cadence Recordings, following the release of '19' which has over 150K streams to date, and was added to Spotify’s Pop Sauce, It’s a Bop, New Music Friday, as well as Apple Music’s New In Pop, Breaking Pop and New Music Daily playlists. Resulting in one of GUS' most striking arrangements to date, the artist / producer pairing was one of utter brilliance. With an impressive vocal range and coo

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Fun, edgy and uplifting, London based brothers FOUNDRY13 have returned with their latest single ‘Wild // Child’ and it is not to be missed. Blending together genres from alt-pop, rock and even a splash of punk, FOUNDRY13 have nestled into their own intricate brand of feel-good music that you can’t help but play on repeat. Taking a playful, lighthearted approach to their lyricism, ‘Wild // Child’ is the perfect track for summer 2021, with the single marking a stellar return fo

Danish pop artist Gustaf has just released his second single 'Young Love', following his debut 'lose u.' back in May. We had a chat with Gustaf as part of our Introducing series where we talked about the new single and much more... Introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you! "Hello The Lowdown! I’m Gustaf and I’m a 27 year old alt-pop artist from Denmark. I have a bachelor degree in theology, but quit a year ago to pursue a career in music. Oh, and I love watching rom-com

South Texas artist J-Minu$ has released his highly anticipated debut project 'maybe we got it all wrong'. Shedding light on various themes around perseverance, struggle and heartbreak, the project showcases the unique style that is becoming known as J-Minu$' signature sound of alt-pop which pulls influence from different styles and scenes such as early 2000's pop punk and more modern elements of hyper-pop, bedroom pop and hip-hop. Releasing 3 singles earlier this year, includ

17 year old singer / songwriter Amber T continues to build a highly impressive catalogue of songs which belies her young years with new indie pop offering 'Get Me'. Photo: Adam Titchener Taking a rockier edge, 'Get Me' was written by Amber and recorded at RYP studios with Producer Michael Smith and mastered by ‘Hippy’ Baldwin at Metropolis Studios. Live drums are courtesy of Joey Walker and guitar/vocals from Amber and Michael who added bass/keys. This year she has released