Monday, 18 November 2013

Free Download: Charlene Soraia - 'Standing Stone'



South London, singer-songwriter, Charlene Soraia may be a name are familiar with but could possibly be scratching your head as to why you know that you know it, but you don't  really know the reason as to why you know it. Her touching vocals, however will most certainly resonate with you on a stronger level, for she is the lady behind the stunning cover of  The Calling's 'Wherever You  Will Go' which featured on the first of  the Twinings animated "Twinings Gets You Back To You" TV adverts.

'Standing Stone' is Charlene's newest single available for free download HERE . Taken from her upcoming album 'Love Is The Law', the song itself is a beauty of a ballad whose lyrics are full of  heart warming hope, expressing the relatable notion that even when times get tough, well - especially when times get tough,  the friendship/relationship/romance between the narrator and the  narratee will still remain strong. It's basically about always having someone to rely on and be strong for you, through thick and thin, and we all need to feel  that  level of loyalty and reassurance sometimes, don't we? Give it a listen below, it's a nice one, that.




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Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Video: Marika Hackman - 'Itchy Teeth' (acoustic)


With her 'Sugar Blind' EP release date set for 9 December 2013, Marika Hackman has revealed another intimate performance video of a second track taken from the upcoming EP. Following on from 'Cinnamon' is 'Itchy Teeth' which stripped back is full of sorrow as Marika's vocals reach raw and wailing heights.

There is an enigmatic and open beauty to Marika's music and delivery, that is almost heart wrenching, especially when listened to acoustically. Check it out below.




Live dates

December
Tuesday 10th – The Hope, Brighton
Wednesday 11th – Lexington, London
Thursday 12th – Portland Arms, Cambridge
Friday 13th – Gullivers, Manchester
Saturday 14th – The Birdcage, Bristol


Pre-order 'Sugar Blind' iTunes
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Thursday, 7 November 2013

Video: Ryan Vail - 'Free' ( Directed By Giles Labarbe)


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Ryan Vail (Ryan Vail and Katie Cosgrove) are a Dark Melodic Electronica Duo from Derry whose single 'Free' was released on November 8th via Champion Sound Recordings. Combining experimentation and classical musicianship, Ryan Vail are a formidable duo creating ambient electronic at it's most enthralling, so much so that we are championing them as ones to watch for 2014.
 
Below we have the accompanying video to the track, which was shot by Belgian director Giles Labarbe, and  tells  a tale of loneliness and introspection. Enjoy!



Buy || 'Free' || iTunes
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