London born, Manchester based Singer/ Songwriter Rosie Charles uses her breath of self taught musical talent with honest lyricism to define her Soul and R&B inspired sound, taking influence from the likes Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Rosie has gained unmissable streaming success on her single ‘Lonely’. The self – released track has so far reached over 146K Streams on Spotify and has gained radio support from BBC introducing across both Manchester and London. “We had to give it a spin!!” – DJ Roesh As well as hoarding an impressive following on TikTok, Rosie has also gained notable TV support and has previously performed live on MTV and BBC One. Now signed to Liverpool based label Modern Sky, Rosie is set for big things in 2022.
REGENT have announced the latest of their fruitful offerings… LET’S GO OUT
Reminiscent of hazy nightlife and the romance that can spark from it, Let’s Go Out is the ferocious new offering from Southampton rockers REGENT. Beginning with thundering drums and powerful guitar riffs, the track doesn’t hold back in its velocity, making for a release that grabs you instantly, and kicks off 2022 in style.
“The track is about falling in love with a woman and wanting to take her out and show her the goodlife,” says the band’s frontman Ben Rooke. We recorded the track in The Patrick House studios in Millbrook Southampton. It’s a brand-new studio, and I’ve known the recording engineer for years, so it felt right to record there!”
The single comes at a crucial time in the band’s history. With their music being featured on Sky Sports Darts, across the Premier League and Wolves F.C promotional material, the group’s success has continued to skyrocket. This powerful new offering only ensures their continued growth, coming with enough depth, dynamism, and energy to see them to the very top.
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My new single, “Marsupial,“ is about how you can be so closely bound to someone and show them the ways of life, only for them to just leave and betray you.
The lyrics are taken from a poem of the same name by my good friend, Leonard Corcuera, reinterpreted to explore how a close relationship that is bound like the relationship between a mother and child can evolve into something harmful.
“Marsupial“ captures a longing for something you once had, translated through dark and melancholy instrumentation and vocals.
We shot the song’s music video in the Bucegi Mountains of central Romania to capture the loneliness of this track. You feel so small among the mountains and plateaus of this place, which is incredibly beautiful yet isn’t well known globally.
I hope that you find both comfort and catharsis through listening.
Laurence DaNova
Cloe is starting 2022 off strong with the release of her new single “We’re Not Special,” co-written by her and produced by Sam Nicolosi. Cloe has mastered her natural talent and continues to write earthy and melancholic songs while maintaining relatability. Cloe discovered her love of music at a very young age and began to thrive when she started taking piano lessons at four years old. She now has learned how to play the guitar as well. Cloe is incredibly hands-on in terms of her vocals when writing songs and has found a vibe that really works for her. Her voice is beyond her years and she has been able to show the passion she holds for creating music on her YouTube channel.
More recently, Cloe released her debut EP Teenage Lullabies, which featured the single “I Wanna Be Alone With You,” co-written and produced by Sam Nicolosi. In 2020, she premiered the song “Crying When I Shouldn’t,” mixed and mastered by Grammy Award winners Rob Kinelski and John Greenham (Billie Eilish), and co-written and produced by Eric Scullin (John K., RZA). And that same year, she also released another single, “You & Lonely,” co-written by Cloe and produced by Jayme Silverstein (Alicia Keys, Miguel, Estelle).
Cloe’s much anticipated single “We’re Not Special” is now available on all major streaming platforms. Currently, she is working on a new album, which is slated for release later this year.
DBMK – the Nashville-based alt-pop project of Kyle Knudsen (vocals) and Colton Ward (drums) – share their new single “Chains.” Variance Magazine premiered the new track, calling it “a welcome listen at the start of a year with plenty of possibility.”On “Chains,” DBMK deliver a message of hope for a generation who feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders. “We’re a generation facing what feels like another apocalypse at the start of every day and live on the cliche ‘we’re here not for a long time, but a good time,’” the duo explain. “But while this may be true, we don’t have to spend that time alone and we can even dress up and make it a party along the way.” Delivering brutal honesty through driving drums and soaring vocals, DBMK find a way to turn the truth into something you can sing along to without fear.DBMK constantly push the boundaries of their eclectic alt-pop sound, crafting songs that explore the complex layers of the human experience — change, love, loss, joy, misery, triumph, disappointment — with compassion and curiosity. With support from their dedicated fanbase – the “KULT” – DBMK have quickly emerged as one of the most exciting alt-pop projects out there. They’ve sold out numerous shows in their home state of Florida and have managed their own DIY tours all across the country. Despite the touring limitations of 2020/2021, the now Nashville-based duo persevered and released a 6-track EP titled ‘Jump in the Dark.’ The EP performed impressive streaming numbers, reaching new audiences and resonating with their longtime fanbase. “Chains” arrives on the heels of “Tough,” DBMK’s infectious 2021 single that addressed the frustrations of feeling stuck in life. With tastemakers like Ones To Watch and idobi Radio already showing the band love, DBMK are ready to step into the next era of their ever-evolving and genre-defying sound.
Dante Matas is a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. He began by writing music at a young age before forming his first band at Etobicoke School of the Arts where he majored in visual art. In university, Dante studied philosophy and completed an MA in the field. Today, Dante combines his wide-ranging interests to make his own unique brand of new wave bedroom pop, psychedelic folk, and lo-fi electronic music. Dante’s music tends to have a contemplative and introspective character to it, but never at the expense of a catchy melody.
After releasing multiple albums and singles between 2017-2019, Dante is steadily putting out new songs each month in 2021 and 2022. The singles are grouped into several EPs spanning different genres, moods, and musical landscapes. The first EP is called The Place I Want to Be and was released on July 16, 2021. It is inspired by lo-fi and psychedelic folk music. The second EP is called Avoid Discipline. It’s a very different record inspired by hyper-melodic synth pop with a new wave twist. The first single from that EP is called Fear of Losing and is out on August 20, 2021.
“The Eye Of Freedom 2” is due to release worldwide on January 21, 2022 and will be available on all digital streaming platforms (ITunes, Amazon Music, Google Play, Spotify, etc). Messiah demonstrates his lyrical creativity and develops a unique niche with his poetic eloquence of expression. This five track EP includes his anticipated hit single “Stronger Together” https://youtu.be/XZtxqksj3Ko , featuring Singer/Songwriter Funsho. Stronger Together embodies unity, a call-to-action for change, while embracing black love. Based in NYC, native of Trinidad and Tobago, this hip hop artist is set to bring fans on a retrospective journey through the lens of Messiah Ramkissoon.“This project is inspired by the concept of physical, mental, and spiritual freedom; freedom from the confines of street life and all that comes with it…freedom to be ambitious and excellent despite obstacles, doubts and struggle…freedom to be authentic and real yet connected to our roots..freedom to come together and create a better existence for present and future generations”. – Messiah Ramkissoon.Messiah is on a mission to bring quality back to hip hop. He has been an active artist for over a decade and continues to raise the bar. Messiah was discovered at Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater, where he became a 3X consecutive champion on national television.
Hannah Stone is originally from Cape May, NJ, and this is her first independent release as a solo artist. Stone also sings in a side project called Painted Pale and they just had a single featured in the newest season of ‘Emily in Paris’. The music on her EP God’s Against This, echoes feelings of love, loss, and the amazing thrill of being alive and living in the present. Fans of Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief and Elliot Smith will flock to this exciting, genre-bending sound. “It’s Raining” foreshadows the re-release of Hannah Stone’s debut EP God’s Against This, as well as introduces her to the world ahead of a new EP, which is currently in the works.
Get ready for another epic music experience inside Fortnite! I’m reaching out today to share some exciting news about Fortnite’s Soundwave Series – a celebration of breakout music and artists from around the world.
Building on the success of the first Soundwave Series with Egyptian singer Mohamed Hamaki, Australian superstar Tones and I will be showcasing songs from her debut studio album ‘Welcome to the Madhouse’ in Fortnite from January 21 at 6pm ET.
A few highlights from the announcement:
- The show will repeat non-stop for 72 hours
- To jump in, players can enter the SOUNDWAVE SERIES: TONES AND I tile (or enter the Island code 4161-9206-0181) starting Friday, January 21, at 6 PM ET.
- Additionally, this event brings Tones and I’s Cloudy Day Lobby Track and Dance Monkey Emote to the Fortnite Item Shop, both available starting on Wednesday, January 19, at 7 PM ET.
- Over the coming months, Fortnite will showcase other artists from around the globe – check out the line up here
- Tones And I said, “The Madhouse experience in Fortnite is sick and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”
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