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March 8, 2021

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Musicians Steven Rubin & Thomas Blondet release enigmatic downtempo EP, Sea Sons

The wait is finally over for the release of the latest downtempo EP Sea Sons by prolific musicians in their own right; Thomas Blondet & Steven Rubin. Speaking to the soul without saying a word, Sea Sons is an enigmatic experience that one should absorb whenever they deem fit. With the recent closure Eighteenth Street Lounge, an underground electronic club where Blondet had a residency for two decades, the DJ saw it fitting to release an EP inspired by his time there.

Stream /Download the Sea Sons EP

Thomas Blondet describes what the EP release means to him, “Sea Sons, to me, is an ode to Eighteenth Street Lounge. While making this album I felt it was something that would be played at ESL. I imagine sitting near the fireplace and sipping on some fine wine on a Saturday evening.”

The other mind to marvel at the direction of this album, would-be musician and fellow collaborator Steven Rubin. Steven brings a tinge of instrumental incorporating rock riffs into the downtempo landscape with finesse. Sea Sons is a collaborative EP where backgrounds collide and form a magical listening experience for all.

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March 3, 2021

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Electronic rock band The Hideaways collaborate with musician Tiny Dyno

‘Soho Bedroom Party’ is the latest single from electronic rock band The Hideaways. The release finds them teaming up with fellow Bristolians Tiny Dyno.

The collaboration started in December 2020 when Tiny Dyno began a rework of the song. “It was intended to be a remix but I’m too much of a pop fiend to endlessly loop intros and middle eights” remarked the track’s producer and Tiny Dyno guitarist Tom Kuras, “it quickly became apparent that this was something different for both bands”.

The single opens with a rush of rumbling bass and pummeling 4/4 disco rock drums. The sparse instrumentation continues as The Hideaways front man Danny Pugh asserts “tomorrow we’ll be astronauts, I promise nothing less”. The minimalism is sacrificed in the chorus. with the addition of kinetic percussion and glistening synths. Pugh is also accompanied by Tiny Dyno’s Emily Gardiner adding her powerful presence and eloquent delivery.

The collaboration results in a departure in sound for both acts. ‘Soho Bedroom Party’ finds The Hideaways eschewing the hard rock production of previous releases, luxuriating in the sounds and production techniques of the late 70’s and early 80’s. Their larger than life lyrics still remain as songwriter Danny Pugh instructs the listener to “Finish the hour, leave me to rest, run through Soho in your Gucci dress.” Tiny Dyno’s fetish for melodic pop and wall of sound production remains strong despite this being their first release without regular collaborator Robot Club (Massive Attack, Nick Cave, Tom Waits).

Mastered by Rik Dowding (Portishead, The Horrors, Primal Scream, The XX) ‘Soho Bedroom Party’ offers a glimpse of exciting things to come with individual releases scheduled for 2021.

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February 3, 2021

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Individualism celebrated in Russell Louder’s latest electro-pop single

Think of some of the strongest vocals you’ve heard – how have they impacted you as you’ve listened to them, kept them on repeat in your home throughout the years? Russell Louder presents the next single to add to your ever-expanding playlist – ‘HOME’.

Using gender-neutral pronouns (they/them), Russell Louder is at the forefront of the LGBTQ community, as they campaign for mutual respect. An avid supporter of the effort to end violence against sex workers as well as promoting the need for trans healthcare in their home town, the singer is constantly pushing for a better world. The artist draws on their experiences in life to create their startling unique sound – transforming difficult experiences into soaring pop laden melodies.

HOME’, premiered today and released tomorrow, is the foreshadowing of their upcoming EP – HUMOR which will be released on the 26th of February via Lisbon Lux Records. The EP will be available on all digital platforms but for the old-school fans such as ourselves, you’ll also be able to order it on both vinyl and CD. Aside from ‘HOME’, fans have been treated to the release of a few other singles from the album, one of our favourites being, ‘Light Of The Moon’. Catch the single below to get a fuller experience of Louder’s magical sound:

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December 14, 2020

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Electropop collaboration HOFFEY & producer Vincent exude joy with lyric video

Bridging the gap between pop and innovative dance music results in bangers like ‘GOOD THINGS ARE COMING’ by the duo HOFFEY and music producer Vincent. Vincent & HOFFEY have gifted current and future fans with an official lyric video to sing along to. With lyrics that speak on doubts and the negative ruts that one can find themselves in at any point in their life, the jovial and bursting bass drops make the weight of the lyrics from the beginning melt away from the abyss of negativity.

Stream/ download: Good Things Are Coming

Speaking about genre classifications and their current sound on ‘GOOD THINGS ARE COMING’ with Phuture Mag (read full interview), HOFFEY mentioned, “‘GOOD THINGS ARE COMING’ would be considered electro-pop! Having Vincent produce this track made it even more so exciting because he loves to think outside the box and push the limits just like us. It’s definitely an anthem of positivity and good vibes!”

Released via renowned record label Physical Presents, this single is a guaranteed hit. HOFFEY’s poised flair paired with Vincent’s daring electronic range sets fireworks alight in one’s mind.