Johannesburg, South African alternative rock artist Chenél No.1 has released her latest single, “Save Me”. The track is an alternative rock song with driving guitars and emotive riffs that give it an edge of pain merged with a fierce vulnerability. We had a chance to Chat with Chenél No.1 as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Chenél No. 1
While we do love summer and all the jolly music that comes with it, there’s nothing quite like a sad piano ballad to exemplify our state of mind coming into autumn and winter. Leyla Diamondi has created the track we are craving after a hot season of exuberant love songs and party tunes. “Broken Pieces” is a dramatically poignant offering illustrating emotional frailty and self-empowering … Continue reading “Broken Pieces” by Leyla Diamondi is a poignant heartbreak song
Cutting through with yet another marvel of a song, The Horn have us in the palm of their hands to play on the tragically common mis-use of authority. ‘Power Show’ is the band’s brand new statement manifesting exhaustion towards egotistical power fights. You know a song is packed in passion and frustration when things get political! The Horn have devised a brilliant formula to showcase … Continue reading Things get political in The Horn’s ‘Power Show’
We’ve been top fans of Asha Gold since her debut, simply because she’s the gift which keeps on giving. She’s made a comeback in preparation for her EP release at the end of this year with the zesty track ‘Up To Me’. This time she joins forces with Bamily’s Louis Fulford Smith on production to produce an effortless yet intricate number. The track is about … Continue reading Asha Gold unveils rich pop candy ‘Up To Me’
Hailing from Brooklyn, Swiss-born artist Sam Himself risks another shot at hope with passionate new song “Never Let Me Go’” With tangible passion, Sam paints a soundscape exploring ethereal tones and gloomy textures. The track marks a period of professional recognition for Sam, developed in parallel with personal upheaval that caused him great distress and worry. The light at the end of the tunnel came … Continue reading Sam Himself’s “Never Let Me Go” is art at its finest
It is no surprise to hear yet another masterpiece from The Horn themselves, hot on the heels of their outstanding release ‘Passion’, they have gone and done it again with fresh new tune ‘Always Late’. While still maintaining its signature sound, the band reveals an entirely new side of its identity, showcasing vulnerability and reflection. This refined number evokes an essential tranquility, it is understated … Continue reading Masters of songcraft The Horn offer ‘Always Late’
“So Much Love is my very first love song, can you believe it? I thought it was about time!” Continue reading Calista Kazuko has stolen our hearts with extravagant ‘So Much Love’
Toronto based, accomplished R&B songstress Jayd Ink makes a welcome return with her smooth, meditative and self-reflective new single ‘Queen St’. Showcasing her undeniable calibre and artistic prowess which is perfectly encapsulated through her velvet vocal and liquescent tone, every note cascades with precision; tumbling onto a bed studded with soft, relaxed, chill-hop style beats. ‘Queen St’ emanates an air of serenity and sensuality, much … Continue reading Jayd Ink makes royal return with ‘Queen St’
“This was one of those songs that didn’t take a lot from me in the studio to cut out. Another day, August Ingram and I just hit the studio, listening to records and passing around instruments, riffing off – I came up with the little guitar loop, and started humming what ended up becoming the hook.” As a musician, there’s nothing that puts you on … Continue reading Johnny Kulo’s spontaneous new single ‘Loyal’ is a summer delight
‘Passion’ takes us back to a passionate time in one mans’ life with new indie rock band The Horn. Continue reading The Horn’s ‘Passion’ is the new musical popcorn
Toronto grown alternative hip-hop artist Tremayne, known for his prolific performances and universally respected for his visceral songwriting, began his career under the moniker T-Mayne, a nod to his birth name (Before T-PAIN was a thing). Deciding to keep his real name as his performance name was a subtle nod to the type of honesty Tremayne brings to his music. Known for wearing his heart … Continue reading Tremayne reveals the emotion fuelled ‘Daddy Issues’ ft Backxwash and Charlie Noiir
Traversing the endless spectrums of genre within the realms of R&B, Soul and Hip Hop, Charlie Noiirs music is utterly limitless. Never one to colour within the lines, his expression cannot be contained and as such remains an untainted and infinite portal to his artistry. With his likeable nature and personality shining through every song, listeners find themselves drawn to his incredible aura. From energetic … Continue reading Charlie Noiir Releases ‘On My Sleeve’
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