First Listen: Monolithe Noir – Askre
Monolithe Noir has today premiered their new single titled 'Askre', from their new album 'Rin', also releasing today. Given a stoic sound of dark reflection and introspection, 'Askre' is one of those songs that can put you ion a trance. Think mid-eighties The Cure or Sigur Rós with a heaping dose of originality.
First Listen: KiKi Holli – Play To Lose
KiKi Holli has today released her new single titled 'Play To Lose'. That slow climb to the top musically with a soulful voice leading the way, 'Play To Lose' is one of those songs...
First Listen: Natalie Duncan – Found Myself + Remix
Natalie Duncan has today premiered her new single titled 'Found Myself'. With a remix and instrumental, you get a gamut-spanning musical trinity of a song that signifies the transition of an artist and the progression of an art form.
First Listen: Leezy – Cocaine Kisses
Leezy has released her new single titled 'Cocaine Kisses'. Dark with deep introversion and retrospection, 'Cocaine Kisses' is a song from someone who lived it. The life is in the lyrics, and they are real. Beautifully crafted with music that sets the mood. I feel the song bursts through near death to find life waiting in the wings. Finding that secret place in all of us and telling us we need to embrace it to let it go.
First Listen: Kate Bond – We Just Want To Be Loved + Q&A
When first listening to Kate Bond, it’s easy to get stopped in your tracks. The Bradford born now Newcastle based soul songstress reignited her passion for music when moving to the North East for university, and since her first single ‘Beauty Sleep’ last year, has been played on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6, with her debut also featuring on BBC Radio 1’s Best of 2021 Introducing show.
First Listen: mUmbo – Don’t Even Mind The Rain
mUmbo has released their new single titled 'Don't Even Mind The Rain'. Subtle with a hook yet powerful in that musical stance and layered instrumentation under an angelic vocal track, 'Don't Even Mind The Rain' is one of those songs that grow on you over time. The kind you miss when it's not there to quench your thirst. The kind you listen to parts of over and over again and wonder how everything was so nicely pieced together.
First Listen: Satin Jackets (ft. Tailor) – First Thing
Satin Jackets has today released the new single titled 'First Thing' featuring Tailor from the double LP 'Reunion', dropping August 26th via Eskimo Recordings. That feeling of smooth soul and suave songwriting, Satin Jackets (a.k.a. Tim Bernhardt), gives summer its dance and the music its rhythm with that feeling of transition from lockdown to throwdown.
First Listen: Miles Hewitt – The Ark
Miles Hewitt has released his new single titled 'The Ark' from his upcoming album 'Heartfall' dropping August 26th.
First Listen: Garrett Paknis – Bad Behaviour + New Video
Garrett Paknis has today premiered his new single titled 'Bad Behaviour' from his upcoming EP. Sexual freedom and liberation have a new anthem with a cheeky naughtiness and subtle snark found in the best artists; the kind that are not afraid to say what's in their mind.
First Listen: Hamid J – ain’t thinkin bout U
Hamid J has today released his new single titled 'ain't thinkin' bout U'. Delightfully decadent disco hits the earbuds and asks the question 'Why the f*ck are you listening to this with earbuds?!?'.
First Listen: Sleepy Tom – Time and Time Again(feat. Hotel Mira)
Sleepy Tom has today released his new collab with the band Hotel Mira titled 'Time and Time Again'. Disco-deca-dance-able with funk in the feeling and grandiose in the groove, two artists create a dynamic duo with heart and soul and a beat that never lets up.
First Listen: Cosmopolis – Pushin’ Too Hard
Cosmopolis are set to release their new single titled 'Pushin’ Too Hard' this Friday (August 5th). Gritty between the beat with a bit of dirt sprinkled about for a bit of hair on the...
First Listen: Jamie Beale – King Godzilla
Jamie Beale has released his new single titled 'King Godzilla'. With a more percussive and somewhat funkier tone than it's predecessor, 'King Godzilla' channels the likes of vintage Stevie Wonder with a modern flair and a clear story to behold.
First Listen: The A.M.s – Ignite The Sky
The A.M.s have today released their new single titled 'Ignite The Sky'. Deep alt-folk with substance is what I hear when I press play. Best to listen to this track while in a state of transition. This will be your guide. That subtle friend with a warm hand on your should letting you know that you are not the only one while pointing you forward. Isn't that what music is about?
First Listen: The Barefoot Bandit – At The River (ft. Charlene Soraia)
The Barefoot Bandit has today released their new single titled 'At The River'. Originally a track by The Groove Armada, The Barefoot Bandit takes that song and makes it their own with a different bit of soul and a different kind of groove.
First Listen: My Brothers And I – Anger & Grace (Acoustic)
My Brothers And I have today premiered their new single, which is an acoustic version of their song 'Anger & Grace'. A more intimate version for a closer setting, the song isn't given a new life so much aas a different life. A reimage, in a sense. The acoustic version really shows the dynamic and soul of the song while it also showcases the vocals and lets the true talent of each band member shine in ways you may never have known had you just heard the original version. That original version, however, is a gem in it's own right. Think bookends of genius.
First Listen: Pinky Perzelle – No Games (ft. Ede Eren)
Pinky Perzelle has just premiered his new single titled 'No Games'. Electro-soul-cosmo-funk is the term that first hit my mind when I got that first listen. I have no idea if I made that up, but it fits like a glove. If this is Pinky's first single, I can't wait to hear what's next.
First Listen: Casii Stephan – Trust Fall
Casii Stephan has today released her new single titled 'Trust Fall'. Fresh from the juggernaut of her last single 'Already Gone', Casii delves deeper into the self and soul with a slow burn for summer with the sounds of emotion of the last four decades culminating into what we have now. A peak into pure originality. Wide and varied music flowing free just under Casii's earnest vocals.
First Listen: The Black Skies – Save My Soul
The Black Skies are set to drop their debut single titled 'Save My Soul' this Friday (July 22nd). Roots rock with rebellion and a whiskey soaked soul gives that guitar grit and outlaw attitude for good measure. This song has that feeling you get in your gut when you've had enough and realize your worth with that fuck-all attitude that more of us need to get what needs done done.
First Listen: Alex Rohan – blurry. + Exclusive Q&A
Alex Rohan is an independent songwriter from Springfield, Massachusetts. He takes inspiration from everything from rap to reggae to metal and more. He has a unique, polished style of guitar playing and a versatile voice. Rohan aims to pay homage to all genres with his music.
First Listen: Chris Baluyut – Winter, Wait
Chris Baluyut has today premiered his new single titled 'Winter, Wait' on jammerzine.com. It's been a minute since we last heard Chris on Jammerzine and it is so pleasing to hear him back with a new song.
First Listen: Murdocco – Breaking Away
Murdocco is set to release her new single titled 'Breaking Away'. Consider this track a sign that Murdocco is at a crossroad in her musical journey. Starting off with a simple guitar and a feeling of dread and longing. I found it brilliant at how this song actually starts. Almost as if it doesn't want to. Like it does not want to convey what it is about to say. The music emotionally follows the message. I found that totally amazing. It's against the norm.
First Listen: San Pedro Collective – Night Cruising
San Pedro Collective have released their new single titled 'Night Cruising' via Funky Si Records. Galactically funky and retro-esque-ly fun, 'Night Cruising' captures that moment when motion collides with emotion and makes you forget...
First Listen: Nicotine Dolls – 2 Weaks
Nicotine Dolls has released their new single titled '2 Weaks'. Putting a subtle soundscape to a set of emotions that all of us relate to, we get the sense of self within the track and that slow evolution of healing within the lyrics.
First Listen: Anou – Strange Goodbyes
Anou has today released his new single titled 'Strange Goodbyes'. Disjointed and gloriously dark, 'Strange Goodbyes' is as much a sonic soliloquy as it is cinematic requiem. Bound to stir up individual feelings and...