Magic Wands sprinkle Angel Dust to Illuminate
A taste of the forthcoming new album, ‘Illuminate’, the video for ‘Angel Dust', the new single from Magic Wands, was made in the Hollywood Hills this Summer.
Read MoreHOT NEW TUNES - Vol: 1.
A pick of this week’s HOT NEW TUNES brought to you by End of the Trail’s Kelly Munro.Kate Boothman - My Next Mistake:
Family Mart - For Eric:
Limón Limón - Long Distance:
Somersault Queen - Lounge:
Tralala - Out of Line:
bobsled team - You're so Cool:
Johnny Levett - X Y Springs:
Wings Of Desire - 001:
SilverTwins of Funk ft. M-Rock - FEEL REAL:
The King's Parade - How Long?:
Nicky William - Pathetic Fuck:
Michelle Ray - Chasing Shadows:
Skinner Project - Celebration:
Port Lucian - Keep My Knees Safe II:
WE R OK - Rolling Stoned:
Got tunes, want featured?
To Dystopia, defiantly
TheZineUK collective cast and crew have documented Broken Britain’s creative buzz for Six Years. Their “Fertile Environment” is blooming against the increasing odds, researched proof that creative industries ARE viable. #WeMakeEvents
Read MoreWe're Locked (Down) with Charlie Steel.
For Fans of: The Streets, Sonny Green, Kate Nash.
During the lockdown, creativity has begun to spurt from the roots of many of the musicians in our woven tale. Not that you truthfully declare a ‘good thing’ to come out of a global pandemic, but certainly it has been a time for some of our creative friends to manifest their anxieties and terror into an anxious challenge of themselves and how they use their art. We are inundated with brilliant recorded-at-home masterpieces at the moment, which is making OUR lockdown all the more bearable.
Charlie Steel is another artist who, having been furloughed, has spent his lockdown in creativity, and as a result, has his next five singles all recorded at home and ready to be mixed and mastered.
You’re in for a treat.
Recently released (and aptly named) Locked is gaining some media attention at the moment, and the use of lo-fi synth really showcases Charlie’s dedication to not being tied to any one genre. Lyrically, as with all of Charlie’s releases showcases a real talent to story-telling.
You’ll find the hook stuck in your head for days…
Talking of hooks, Poverty Porn from debut EP Not Industry Standard is a release highlight. The 80’s synth caught my little evocative ears. Lyrically Charlie is observational, insightful and (importantly) politically alert - musically he defies genres with Lo-Fi indie sensibilities…
Other noteworthy songs include: “Staying In, Going Out” , searingly honest “Up all Night” and proper indie-politick bopper “Knocks”.
Charlie Steel is still evolving but he is fast becoming Glasstone Records’ secret weapon and trust me, we’re going to hear a lot more from him in the future…
Words: Dizzy Spell
Sam Brockington - 'Best Friend'
With previous support from BBC 6 Music (Freshnet w/ Tom Robinson) & BBC Introducing in The West
Sam Brockington - 'Best Friend'
Released 4th Sept 2020
For fans of: Jeff Buckley, Matt Corby, Matt Maeson, Florence & The Machine
Listen On Spotify
Sam began his solo career as a busker while travelling in Australia, where he was able to develop a distinctive folk inspired singer-songwriter style influenced by the likes of Matt Corby. Upon returning to the UK and relocating to Bristol, Sam began to focus on shaping his sound and amassed over 1 million Spotify Streams whilst became a regular in the festival circuit, with highlights including Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds. Inspired by the pace and diversity of the city, Sam’s music has now matured into a fusion of alternative indie whist still preserving that earnest and warming singer-songwriter edge.
ABOUT THE SONG
Best Friend is a song written about unrequited love for someone you consider a close friend and the strain that takes on two peoples friendship, ultimately ending in the breakdown of the relationship full stop. It's a common occurrence for most people at one point and although there are some very personal references within the lyrics, I believe it's a song that many people can relate too. It was recorded at J&J Studios in Bristol with TJ Allen, who has produced for the likes of Bat for Lashes.
