Percussion enthusiasts are in for a treat with Medium Douce’s latest video. The French electronic-percussion act’s video shows the band doing what they do best (creating rolling grooves sprinkled with digital and traditional elements) in a live setting, creating a window into their fascinating creative world.
Established in 2016 Medium Douce compose all their songs themselves, writing music for a unique array of percussive instrumentation (marimbas, vibes, drums, etc.) and synthesizers. They are Maxime Buffel members (synths, DAW), Manon Duchemann (Marimba), Justine Feuillette (Vibraphone) and Johann Feuerstoss (Drums)
They are currently signed to acclaimed French record label Uppwind Records, who are host to a string of talented acts including Uppermost, satin Jackets, Digitalism.
Mattia Cupelli is an ambient-electronic producer and film score composer based in Italy. He’s recently released a string of singles from his upcoming EP Underneath,and has now shared a video for the track ‘Onwards.’ Cupelli is already an internet sensation, boasting 25 million plays on Youtube and over 10 million Spotify streams. He has scored several Soundtracks and has been releasing music since 2014, blending modern and traditional sounds.
In the video for ‘Onwards’ he showcases his ability to match visuals with sound, reminding us of the ease in which he creates film scores. The video is both beautiful and poignant, with shots of everyday things we often take for granted. Max Nonnenbruch’s ‘Flora’ painting is used as a focal point, a visual blend of a traditional element to contrast modern visuals. Watch below:
Bristolian singer-songwriter RVBY returns with the official video for her latest single ‘Hanging On’.
Reflecting the youthful, teenage love elements of the track, the visual is a nod to RVBY’s passion for football. For a while, it was football, rather than music, that dominated RVBY’s field of vision. From joining the boys’ team in primary school she progressed through Bristol Academy then Somerset Academy, briefly going professional with a stint in Yeovil Town Ladies.
Inspired by the empowering noughties movie Bend It Like Beckham, the ‘Hanging On’ video follows a strong-spirited female protagonist (RVBY) as she balances her preparation for a big football match and her growing feelings towards her coach. Much like the film, the ‘Hanging On’ video has a motivational message for aspiring women, with a fun, lighthearted tone.
With an unmistakable Swedish pop sensibility, ‘Hanging On’ pairs RVBY’s impressive vocal range with a shimmering, massively uplifting backing beat. It marks the first time RVBY has worked with producer Toby Scott, who has previously written material for Little Mix, Girls Aloud and Call Me Loop.
Speaking on the idea behind the video, RVBY shares “Football has been such a huge part of my life. With the recent World Cup inspiring so many women to get into the game, I wanted to create something that would impact this even more. If you remember Bend it Like Beckham then this will also act as some amazing nostalgia! The concept is inspired by love, heartbreak, but most importantly 100% girl power!”
Fresh from Australian support slots with Joan As Police Woman, Bonniesongs, aka Bonnie Stewart, is pleased to reveal a ghoulish new video for her latest single ‘Frank’—an ode to the reanimated monster from Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
‘Frank’ is the latest track to be taken from the Australia-based Irish art-folk virtuoso’s forthcoming debut album Energetic Mind, set for release on Small Pond Records in the UK on 6th September 2019. Aussie experimental music label Art As Catharsis will be handling the release Down Under.
In support of the new record, Bonniesongs has also just announced a rare run of September 2019 UK tour dates supporting labelmate Natalie Evans (see below for full listings).
“I’m just trying to portray honesty, and imagination,” says Stewart of the often metaphysical inspirations behind her songwriting. “I’m someone who is led by heart not head. I’m a very emotive doer and thinker and I think this complexity of processing emotions comes out through my music. Where I might be singing about things like monsters or zombies, there’s a dark and deeper feeling that is more complex—whether that’s a sense of place, missing home, being misunderstood and underestimated, or nostalgia and old memories.”
Commenting on the hair-raising new video—which sees Stewart quite literally lose her head in a series of gruesome laboratory experiments before shuffling off around town as a zombie—she says: “It’s been so great to make music videos for a couple of the tracks. I’m a pretty visual person, so even when I’m writing lyrics, I’m usually picturing a scene or image. I particularly enjoyed making the video for ‘Frank’. We got to fulfill our lifelong destinies to dress up as zombie monsters and it was the best thing ever!”
The album’s lead single ‘Ice Cream’ (also out now) picked up international radio plays from Amazing Radio, Triple J, FBi Radio, and RTRFM, with press coverage from London In Stereo, Paste Magazine, The 405, The Line of Best Fit, CLASH, Crack in The Road, For The Rabbits, Nialler 9, Joe.ie, The Thin Air, Tone Deaf, Everything Is Noise, A Closer Listen, Overdrive Magazine, and a whole host more.
Energetic Mind is released 6th September 2019 via Small Pond Records (UK) and Art As Catharsis (AUS)
Bonniesongs live w/ Natalie Evans:
18.09.19 – Leicester – The Cookie 19.09.19 – London – The Islington 20.09.19 – Bristol – Cafe Kino 21.09.19 – Cardiff – The Dojo, Pontcanna 23.09.19 – Leeds – LS6 24.09.19 – Canterbury – Bramleys 25.09.19 – Brighton – Nowhere Man
