REFRAIN TAKEOVER: Project Vela

Every now and then, we like to know what music drives the artists we love here at Refrain.Musi.Blog. With that in mind, we’ve asked Project Vela to take over our Spotify Playlist and curate it with their favorite tunes. First, let’s start off with a little about Project Vela, for the uninitiated. The melodic hard rock duo bridges electronic, pop, and alternative elements to create … Continue reading REFRAIN TAKEOVER: Project Vela

Celebrate sad girl autumn with Freya Beer’s track “Honeymoon Eyes”

Stepping into her newest Gothic-disco era is Freya Beer, who presents the exciting new single “Honeymoon Eyes” featuring indie expert Tom Saint. Their union produced a memorable anthem tackling the theme of doomed relationships. It is sad girl autumn after all, so what better way to celebrate it than with a good alt pop song?! This track has rightfully been described to encase a vampish … Continue reading Celebrate sad girl autumn with Freya Beer’s track “Honeymoon Eyes”

Italian Indie band Eugenia Post Meridiem share sensational second single ‘around my neck’

Introducing the talented Italian Indie band Eugenia Post Meridiems second single along their album journey – ‘around my neck’. Representing a kaleidoscopic medley of flavours, breakdowns, switch ups and builds, ‘around my neck’ is an incredible demonstration of EPM’s exceptional taste and chemistry. With just enough variation to keep listeners hooked all whilst remaining seamlessly cohesive and mellifluously fluid. Following on from 2019’s full length … Continue reading Italian Indie band Eugenia Post Meridiem share sensational second single ‘around my neck’

“Do It Now” closes The Horn’s stellar debut EP

Coming in fresh and hot with a tenacious beat and guitar theme, The Horn begin their newest track “Do It Now” with signature sounds we have become so happily accustomed to. Landing as an earworm right from the very first second, this number is an intricate design where the instruments englobe the listeners’ senses.  Embellished with quirks left and right, the track personifies the eagerness … Continue reading “Do It Now” closes The Horn’s stellar debut EP

Nicki Wells releases the song of dreams “Carry On”

Our dreams came true! We have found music that sits at the crossroads of Hans Zimmer’s magic and Enya’s power: Nicki Wells is a force of nature with her ethereal single “Carry On”. Representing the soothing dynamic of nature’s flow, this track is a gentle touch, a snug embrace.  Embellished with the most endearing vocals, “Carry On” is an ode to individuality and fearlessness. Written … Continue reading Nicki Wells releases the song of dreams “Carry On”

Listen to common goldfish’s new psychedelia and Britpop single “I Don’t Feel Today”

Tapping at the crossroads of psychedelia and Britpop, “I Don’t Feel Today” by common goldfish is our new favourite tune from the top-tier Tottenham producer. This track is a social movement, a manifestation – it is important. The colourful number gives a time and space to learn and reflect on our current lives and how certain advancements have hindered human connection.  In “I Don’t Feel … Continue reading Listen to common goldfish’s new psychedelia and Britpop single “I Don’t Feel Today”

The Refrain Interview: The Conduit

The Conduit is a math metal composer creating music from Orlando, Florida. The sound is designed for listeners who desire complexity and a distinguished melodic profile. Most songs are comprised of Fibonacci rhythmic motives and meticulously head bang-able time signatures. Many songs are written with subliminal hypnotic scripts and include tempos that correspond with various planetary orbit speeds, most notably “Hiraeth” from the Abraxas Shrine … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: The Conduit

“Golden Days” by Sam Himself is all you need this autumn

Intimate yet monumental, “Golden Days” by Sam Himself has got us weak in the knees. It is not everyday a song can satisfy your every need. “Golden Days” is here to serve just that! Are you needing a boost of serotonin? This one’s for you! Do you fancy a nostalgic listen? You know what to do. Are you looking to ponder on your questionable life … Continue reading “Golden Days” by Sam Himself is all you need this autumn

“Broken Pieces” by Leyla Diamondi is a poignant heartbreak song

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

Keith Heart Drops “Serial Heartbreaker”

North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Brady Keith Gearheart, better known by his stage name Keith Heart, has just dropped the upbeat yet eerie dance-pop number “Serial Heartbreaker.” The track is led by his soulful vocals, founded on a smooth fusion of genres, twinkling synths, and heavy bass, and creates a contradictory atmosphere that feels carefree and joyous but with something sinister lurking at its corners.  Lyrically, “Serial … Continue reading Keith Heart Drops “Serial Heartbreaker”

Things get political in The Horn’s ‘Power Show’

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’

Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

Singer-songwriter, producer and performer Lucy Dye has released her euphoric yet melancholic avant pop single “Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”. Musically, the track is rooted in dreamy synths, hazy beats and Dye’s husky vocals. With a powerful voice founded on vulnerability, the track weaves an atmospheric tale of the beauty of the restless club culture she discovered on countless encounters through the nightlight of various cities … Continue reading Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”