Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”

London-based Ghanaian artist psykhi has released his latest single “Dry”, a lo-fi piece that showcases his unique mix of punk and rap sensibilities. The track is a powerful exploration of escapism through creativity, touching on the role of imagination in distancing oneself from frustration and planting seeds of dreams for the future. The song features poetic lyrics, fuzzed-out guitars, raw vocals, and an uplifting chorus, … Continue reading Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”

Litvar’s new single “Alone (Not Lonely)” showcases their sarcastic yet relatable indie-rock sound

Litvar’s latest single, “Alone (Not Lonely)”, is a sarcastic love song that brings together indie-pop and alt-rock in a unique blend that has quickly garnered the band a growing audience of sincere fans. The trio, Rex Thurstan, Violet Falkowski, and Joe Lemieux, who hail from the unassuming town of Willimantic, Connecticut, have become known for their genre-blending sound, which is a reflection of their experiences … Continue reading Litvar’s new single “Alone (Not Lonely)” showcases their sarcastic yet relatable indie-rock sound

Bold creative Tycho Jones shares new single “Risk To My Reward”

London-based artist Tycho Jones recently released “Risk To My Reward,” their first single in over a year. The track showcases a new sound that is less serene and more genuine, with instinctual frontman delivery and a confident mix of percussion, bass, and rock-tinged guitars. Jones took a break from releasing music to focus on their mental health and to build a new band for their … Continue reading Bold creative Tycho Jones shares new single “Risk To My Reward”

Lorelei Marcell returns with Hardcastle to reveal acoustic rendition of ‘Flashbacks’

Written exactly one winter ago, rising pop darling Lorelei Marcell brilliantly captured one of her loneliest moments in an upbeat yet refreshingly nostalgic collaboration with fellow pop star Hardcastle. “Flashbacks” delivered a relatable sentiment and suitable synergy between the two artists whilst offering hints of angst-driven guitar behind mainstream pop melodies. Stemming from real life events, they return now to deliver a gorgeous new acoustic … Continue reading Lorelei Marcell returns with Hardcastle to reveal acoustic rendition of ‘Flashbacks’

Nicki Wells’ “I Have Longed To Be Here” simmers with curative power

Singer, songwriter and composer Nicki Wells followed her 1st class honors degree in Music touring as a featured vocalist in Nitin Sawhney’s band. She has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues from London’s Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House to Glastonbury’s main Pyramid Stage. Her voice has contributed to a number of films including Andy Serkis’s Mowgli, Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children, … Continue reading Nicki Wells’ “I Have Longed To Be Here” simmers with curative power

Spotify Takeover: MESSMAKER

Every now and then, we like to know what music drives the artists we love here at Refrain.Music.Blog. With that in mind, we’ve asked MESSMAKER to take over our Spotify Playlist and curate it with their favorite tunes. First, let’s start off with a little about MESSMAKER. Aggressively catchy melodies pair with soul-filled lyrics in MESSMAKER’s refreshing take on indie rock. Lighting up stages as a power … Continue reading Spotify Takeover: MESSMAKER

Seethe Mixes Nu Metal Past With Trap Core Present On “Mute”

Pittsburgh, PA trap metal project Seethe has just released a new single, “Mute”. For those uninitiated, Seethe is the side project of 9 Stitch Method vocalist Patrick McElravy The track is released on DI Records, was written and performed by McElravy, and features production from Prod. Slaughter. “Mute” opens with a low-end rumble with some metallic scrapes and clangs. These serve well to announce what … Continue reading Seethe Mixes Nu Metal Past With Trap Core Present On “Mute”

Spotify Takeover: Pretty Pretty Awful

Every now and then, we like to know what music drives the artists we love here at Refrain.Music.Blog. With that in mind, we’ve asked Anthony from Pretty Pretty Awful to take over our Spotify Playlist and curate it with their favorite tunes. First, let’s start off with a little about Pretty Pretty Awful. With a mean-spirited garage-esque sound, a darkly clever lyrical flair, and a rallying … Continue reading Spotify Takeover: Pretty Pretty Awful

Eugenia Post Meridiem Share phenomenal new album ‘like i need a tension’

Eclectic Italian quartet Eugenia Post Meridiem are ready to reveal their sophomore full-length record, the gloriously kaleidoscopic, dazzling celebration of sound like i need a tension is out now! Placing its roots somewhere in the mystical universe of Hiatus Kaiyote, Christine and the Queens, PYJÆN and Tame Impala.  Eugenia Post Meridiem’s sound holds an intrinsic synergy, refreshingly intangible, allowing space for the listener’s own interpretation … Continue reading Eugenia Post Meridiem Share phenomenal new album ‘like i need a tension’

Prince Woods Turns Dreams Into Reality On “Butterfly”

Demonstrating his eclectic music style, Prince Woods has just dropped his newest single release “Butterfly.” Inspired by the notion of turning dreams into reality and enjoying the journey that comes with being a producer, the artist proudly showcases a track that will shed light on his musical roots, creative abilities, and artistic versatility.  About the single, Prince Woods said “After taking some time off to … Continue reading Prince Woods Turns Dreams Into Reality On “Butterfly”