Some songs were made for a montage. This one was. Hannah Nicholson’s latest single ‘How’s the Weather?’ could have come straight from a Christmas TV ad, and I dig it. It’s warm, not gushy. It’s simple, but not bare. I love it, and I think you will too.
We love ourselves a little LYRA here at Bitter Sweet Symphonies, so the news of new music from the Irish chanteuse got us very excited.
‘This Love‘ is the second release from South-East Londoner Alice Barlow (aka. Arlo Day), who since the start of this year has begun to carve herself out a niche as one of the more innovative singer-songwriters to watch out for in 2019. Having gained comparisons to the likes of Conor Oberst and Julien Baker, in […]
London-based artist Vivienne Chi is on fire this year, with each new single we are falling more in love with her as an artist, latest release ‘Hard To Get‘ is a perfect example of Vivienne’s writing smarts, how to combine intricate, personal insights with a catchy beat.
After falling in love with their last single ‘Mirror,’ we were so excited to learn Manchester’s VALA released new single ‘Summer Air;’ a ’60s dream pop haven filled with gushing guitar melodies and hypnotic harmonies.
Sometimes, you don’t get the song. But that’s why you keep listening. Tom the Lion is a curveball in musical terms. The first time I listened to ‘Tanks’ I couldn’t figure it out. But give it a second listen. You might find something you like. I did.
What’s the true test of a band’s quality? Is it being phenomenally likeable? Is it having wild energy intravenously fed into every performance? Is it having great ideas packed with musical intricacies? No. The true test is showing the band’s track to a friend and seeing if they’re humming the melody after only one listen. […]
‘Fallible‘ is the second release from London based singer-songwriter Gillian Maguire, aka. MAGUIRE. Following on from her impressive debut ‘Behind The Screen’ back in April, and with more material on the way in 2019, she is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, who’s been writing and performing since aged 16, and recently supported Ry X on his […]
London based five-piece Yawwn return to the music scene with their first new material since last year’s ‘Mercy’ – and it’s a tantalising taste of the band’s growing sophistication within the indie canon. ‘New Life‘ is an edgy, guitar-heavy song with soft intricate tones and plenty of lyrical punch.
We all want to take a break from real life sometimes, get some air. Luke De-Sciscio shows you to the exit and holds the door open until you’re back. He’s released another single, ‘R.O.B.Y.N,’ an intimate, delicate song that will make you forget the day before you know it. Your own musical stress-ball.
London-based artist Grace Gillespie had a stellar 2018, releasing her debut singles on independent label Kaleidoscope, whilst gaining praise and exposure from the likes of Spotify, Apple Music and NME. Setting off on this strong footing, she now returns with her first new material for 2019, ‘Human (Heart).’ Set for release digitally on April 12th, […]
Brighton-based Porridge Radio’s new single ‘Give/Take’ is an interesting lo-fi track, made up of a dreamy, shoegazing ethereality on top of a sturdier, rock backbone, overlaid with gentle, stream-of-consciousness vocals.
Hot on the heels of their previous single ‘Simpatico People,’ Manchester’s W. H. Lung swiftly follow up with their new track, ‘Second Death Of My Face.’ It’s yet another tantalizing taster from their forthcoming debut album Incidental Music, set for release on Melodic Records.
Before this week, SHELLS (the adopted moniker of singer-songwriter Sarah Sheldrake) hadn’t released a new song since the winter of 2016, so it’s with a celebratory yelp that we introduce new single, ‘Heart Beating.’ And it’s a stunning vocal-led beauty which places the artist’s’ songwriting in prime position, as a meaningful track that explores the […]
I first crossed paths with RUNAH at Manchester’s inimitable Three Minute Theatre, where she gave a truly bewitching performance and later pressed ornate envelopes entitled ‘do you like magic?’ into the palms of audience members.
We all get reminiscent now and then. Hurricane Roses must have missed being a band. After four years away, they have reunited. They dream about what things were like before in their new single. ‘Best Dress’ (a cover of the Damien Jurado song) is a longing call to a time long-gone, and I’m curious to […]
Building on the low-fi feel of their previous releases, Junodream’s newest offering ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’ is a brilliant blend of post rock and melodic pop. Though the title is a bit of a clumsy mouthful, the track is jam-packed with wicked riffs, sardonic lyrics, tight, memorable production, and a hook so fiery it […]
Some have it, some don’t. Some artists force themselves to write dark and moody songs. They think it makes them look mature, or enigmatic, or rounded. But some bands write dark and moody music because that’s who they are. It’s what they do. Galli is one of those acts. Their debut single ‘Sabika’ was released […]
‘Sun Skin Air’ is latest single from the fast-rising London collective SUN SILVA. It is the follow up to last year’s debut single ‘Blue Light,’ which was received with great praise across the board and picked up by the likes of Radio 1 and BBC Introducing
London-based dreamy guitar pop band Swimming Tapes have done it all over again with their latest single ‘Pyreness;’ a delightfully dreamy mix of jangly guitars and serene vocals. Opening with intricate guitar melodies and addictive drum beats, singers Robbie Reid and Louis Price’s refreshing vocal tones add an extra allure to the already atmospheric song.