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February 12, 2019 Alternative-pop trio PLYA release live video for ‘Adrenaline’

Alternative-pop trio PLYA release live video for ‘Adrenaline’

Cinematic alternative-pop trio PLYA have released the live video for their storming single ‘Adrenaline’. Submerging listeners with their captivating style, the video invites you to witness PLYA exposed and real, in an intimate and honest performance.

‘Adrenaline’ was first released via underground Italian label Manifesto at the end of last year and instantly started making traction online, gaining over 700K steams on Spotify in a few weeks. And now with the video, PLYA return to the UK with a brand new headline show at London’s Thousand Island.

Emerging just over a year ago with the track ‘Thinking Of You’ the three piece immediately sparked attention with their artistic songcraft. Perfectly syncing electronica, rock undertones with atmospheric pop, PLYA, led by Julia Sykes, deliver a cosmic sound full of sonic tension and diversity, derived from Julia’s eclectic upbringing, drawing in aspects of London, Europe and Los Angeles.

Since debuting, PLYA were named BBC London’s ‘BBC Introducing featured artist’ in April 2018 and had their Hype Machine Top 10 single ‘Feast My Eye’ hand-selected by Sir Elton John for his Apple Music Beats 1 Radio show. They also played a sold-out headline show at London’s Camden Assembly, and supported the likes of Grammy nominated artist K.Flay, R.LUM.R, The Aces and The Night Game in the UK and Europe.

PLYA also joined the bill of upcoming talent at The Great Escape Festival 2018 as well as appeared at the sold-out three-day festival O Son do Camino in Spain, alongside headliners The Killers, Two Door Cinema, Martin Garrix and more.

In September PLYA simultaneously released the sensuous tracks ‘Innocent’ and ‘Addiction’, with ‘Adrenaline’ finishing off an exciting year for the trio. Now with new music soon to be announced, they will be headlining London’s Thousand Island on February 28th with Cronicle as support. Tickets HERE.

January 25, 2019 Eulene Holds Space With New Track ‘Momma’

Eulene Holds Space With New Track ‘Momma’

Up-and-coming pop sensation Eulene, recently released her debut track ‘Momma’ last year, accompanied by a video. A relative newcomer to the scene, Eulene has wasted no time garnering attention with her flamboyant stylings and stunning vocal work.

Her creative upbringing is evident in her music – Eulene comes from a long line of artists. Her grandmother’s photographic studio was situated at the famous Carnegie Hall, and her parents brought her up on a wholesome diet of music festivals and songs by Hank Williams Sr and Bill Monroe.

Both the track and the video for ‘Momma’ have been met with positivity, CLASH Magazine describing it as  “electrifying electro pop with an addictive edge.” 

“When I was writing this song, I jammed on my bass for a long bit, days really, searching for the truth and the cadence of being female. I’m one of five – the only girl –  so being female has been a prevailing theme of my life always. And a place of reflection for as long as I can remember..” she says.

The track has been described as “at times raw, intense and unapologetic” and is beautifully contrasted by the the video, which shows Eulene dancing  with balance, equilibrium, control and grace.

“The role of the Momma – so dominant, so powerful yet so delicate. The raw, the wild, the fully intuitive nature is what took hold and what drove both the writing and the production.  The ferocity of the momma-bear lives in the rap/sing style of the verse while the soft and gentle momma floats and soars in the chorus’. And finally, there is the primal call of the woman, heard in the bridge. All in a 3 min. snapshot. or, I should say…journey!”

As a debut, the track proves that Eulene really does exist in her own space, and ‘Momma’ is a fine example of her art – hopefully a harbinger of great things to come from the electro pop songstress.

January 25, 2019 Get real close, with MIO’s latest sensual music video for new track ‘Nude’

Get real close, with MIO’s latest sensual music video for new track ‘Nude’

Following on from an electrifying string of releases, enigmatic Swedish newcomer MIO shares debut EP ‘So what do we do now?’ released via Island Records UK

MIO’s fluid and accessible lyrics, matched by a genre-hopping style, combined with the fact that MIO could be any sort of artist (and arguably already is), all adds up to a feeling of total pop freedom. Debut EP ‘So What Do We Do Now?’ comes with a complementary visual project whose own narrative runs in parallel to the stories MIO explores through the songs. The series of short films follows the turbulent, passionate and ultimately doomed story of teens Muna and Luka, while MIO’s own story arc offers no shortage of drama. 

Previously released singles ‘High On Me’, ‘Lost’ and ‘Wasting Lies’ form 3 of the 4 chapters of the mini film, with ‘Nude’ its final act. The film is to be released in its entirety alongside the audio EP.

Watch “Nude” from the EP “So what do we do now”, here : 

December 17, 2018 Experimental Irish Neo-soul quintet, Shookrah, unleash neon-lit music video for latest dizzying single ‘Flex’

Experimental Irish Neo-soul quintet, Shookrah, unleash neon-lit music video for latest dizzying single ‘Flex’

Irish experimental neo-soul quintet Shookrah recently dropped their latestsingle, “Flex” and now, an accompanying videoto encompass on the track’s eccentric nature.Released viaBroken Records on November 30th, the single follows their last enticing single and hypnotic excursion, “Don’t Wanna Doubt You”, gainingShookrah extensive support from prominent publications such as Afropunk, CLASH Mag, Wonderland Magazine, JOE.ie, and many, many more,earning the quintet airplay on various radio shows such as BBC Ulster’s Across The Line. Reputable news source, The Irish Times have sincepraised the band, naming them “Best Irish Act of 2017”,as well as “50 People to Watch in 2018”,while GoldenPlec hadpreviously placed the band in their Plec Picks’ for 2016, furthering their soon to be explosive musical journey.

To date, the band have had the pleasure of performing headline shows at Quarter Block Party, Wigwam and K-Fest, and have gone on to support iconic and influential musicians such as Billy Ocean and Theo Katzman (Vulfpeck) on their Irish-based tours, respectively. Shookrah currently all reside in Cork, Ireland, although the experimental collective originate from a variety of different cities and countries, including Dublin, South Africa and more.

The latest single “Flex” was recorded with Brendan Fennessy (O Emperor), mixed by Michael Heffernan, produced by Emmet O’Riabhaigh and Diarmait Mac Cárthaigh of Shookrah, with mastering duties taken on by the prolific April Golden – is a surefire nod to RnB and Soul, before erupting into an immersive pop-rock section, gradually weaving between sparks of funk, electro and indie antics, driving the track to its full potential. The accompanying music video captures vibrant nightlife to its fullest extent; glowing neon lights surround the band as they flex, dance and express their innermost emotions on the dance floor.

Watch the official video for “Flex” by Shookrah below

Order “Flex” (Single) by Shookrah via iTunes

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