Her latest release is a slight change of pace for Lily Hain, revealing a more upbeat and sassy side in ‘IMYJ’. The North Carolina-raised singers’ silky-smooth vocals stand out on this track which reflects on a dream she had about a girl she had a crush on.
Read more“Getting to explore my own music through the visual and production approaches of some of my favorite (and honestly, iconic) artists and music videos from my childhood has been such an awesome mindf***.”
Read more“Demons was one of the many songs I made during a trip I took to make new music. After a few long nights of partying and making music, I was feeling very empty and thinking about how my life used to be, comparing and contrasting it to now and contemplating if the things that I’d always wanted were worth the price I would have to pay. That’s what inspired me to make this song.”
Read moreThe new single continues in their quest to combine elements of funk, synthwave and disco in something that’s uniquely their own.
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“Summer at 16″ is about the reflections on young summer love. The lyrics guide the listener through the feelings of first romance and the longing to go back in time once more.”
Read more“This song began from a reversed organ track. A nice kick drum and percussive elements were then added. The mandolin line really made the track feel full. The lyrics are ultimately about the process of learning to love and respect yourself after experiencing many obstacles and knowing that the best lies ahead of you. Feeling at peace and love with everything. The track was mixed by Sidharth Gupta of Shoals who I collaborated on my last song with.”
Read more“‘Not Out of the Woods’ is a look inside of my mind and personality through sound. Creating music that my younger self would be proud of. Completely produced, written, mixed and mastered by me.”
Read moreStarring the trademark soulful voice of Jo Williams alongside simmering synths and a lyrical Lucas Polo guitar line, Alara drives itself through genres, whilst all the time keeping rooted in classic pop.
Read more“I went through a period of time where I was away from my wife for the longest time we had ever been apart. This is the story of the nights I spent sleeping on my own, the days I spent drinking trying to pass the time and all the things I did to try and be closer to her. It was written on one of my first cruise ship contracts as a guest entertainer where I was flying all over the world to different cruise ships performing my show, Kings of the Keys.”
Read more“I wrote ‘Fool’ from the perspective of my inner-critic. I wanted to create an anthem that I could sing to take the power back from anxiety. Personifying this once paralyzing feeling has helped me through moments of overwhelm and it’s pushed me to grow as a songwriter, producer and artist.”
Read more“If you follow the lyrics, it tells a pretty violent story” ShojiZero explains, “There’s a shooting involved, drug dealing, and some pretty graphic stuff. My overall purpose with this song is to warn younger people of becoming too confident.”
Read moreThe single encompasses everything we’ve all been feeling in 2020 / 2021 and is a stunning Stranger Things soundtrack-style pulsating electronic gem. Emotive moods sweep in Jonas’ vocals and the synth soundscapes as the track get hooked under your skin.
Read moreThe song Two To Tango is about the desire to be excited by someone, to have a crush, so to speak. The song is very energetic and playful, but it also has a wicked, sexy side. It is also ideal as a warm-up song before a party.”
Read more“Production-wise, I’ve never worked on a song for as long as this one,” explains Wolf. “I really took the time to develop it and allow it to reveal itself to me. The song itself reflects how I felt at the time of writing and has kept me going because in the end you just have to keep going.”
Read moreSuite Bittersweet is my debut EP inspired by the nightlife here in Berlin, the city I come from. I wanted to give these four songs their own space to live in, which is Suite Bittersweet.
Read moreA lushly strong single, full of vibrant energy and vigor. A much-needed dose of pure joy and zesty spirit.
Read more“Clique is about that energy you get when you’re feeling good and are hyped up about something. Whether it’s going to the gym or making some money. It’s the song you play in front of the crow and they jump up and down with you”.
Read moreAs part of the remix package for this song, Allegra has not only caught the ears of renowned celebrity DJ, R3HAB, but also the Tik Tok sensation Tayler Holder. “Show me your best ‘I’m over you’ look!” says Tayler Holder before strutting down the runway to the tune of Allegra’s Used To Miss You, as remixed by R3HAB.
Read more“With this mixtape, I’m holding out real pieces of my heart and hoping people see themselves in it. I’m not the only one that feels these things, and I want the ones that get it to know that as well! I want them to feel understood.”
Read more“‘Waiting’ is a song about becoming completely lost in someone, consumed by them almost. First and foremost, it is a love song but it also explores the darker elements of a relationship. It is about being unashamedly vulnerable to a person, even if that person is careless with that vulnerability. I’m generally less interested in writing about the emotions that lie on the periphery of human experience and Waiting doesn’t feel like an exception.”
Read moreMelleefresh and Princess Superstar drop ‘Let’s Do It Together: The SuperFresh Mix’: “It’s two crazy bitches doing their thing during these crazy times”.
Read more“Carnival Night is a song about running wild and surrendering to magic and desire. It’s a special song for me because it’s my first release as an independent artist”, explains NINA. “Coming up with the theme and creating this track was the perfect way to emotionally escape the confines of the pandemic; we wanted to create a world and get lost in it.”
Read more“I wrote this song in my apartment after a video of me dancing and twerking went viral on TikTok and Instagram. Twerk Song is really about self-love and being unapologetically yourself no matter who is watching.”
Read moreSomewhere is a vibrant modern record that takes inspiration from contemporary singer-songwriters such as David Gray, Ray LaMontagne and Damien Rice.
Read more“Dreams is about people who are aspiring beyond what seems attainable to them and who envision better for themselves than their current reality. It discusses the physical and mental battle that we go through in life to see our dreams fulfilled.”
Read moreThis is it, folks! Pride month has come to an end, and you may have noticed that all things rainbow and Queer have begun to disappear from shop windows (and advertisements in general. However, there is much to be said for the sheer volume of fantastic content that has been created especially for, and during, this oh-so-special celebratory season. Have a listen to some of 2021 Pride’s hottest tracks from a few of FM’s favourite LGBTQ+ artists.
Read more“It’s interesting, sometimes bizarre and most of the time quite difficult to work in China.”
Read more“This track was a pivotal one in my evolution as an artist, especially as a vocalist and lyricist. I remember around that time period I was really struggling to write lyrics in a way that intrigued me. When I paid too close attention to the poeticism or emotional accuracy of my own lyrics while writing them, they always seemed to fall short for me.”
Read moreHaving started her career on YouTube covering artists like Sabrina Claudio and Frank Ocean, she brings varied influences into her work and is able to convey stunning messages.
Read moreA fusion of R&B, soul, electro and the traditional Persian sounds of her cultural heritage that proves why she is one of this year’s most intriguing up-and-comers.
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