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”

The Refrain Interview: Faint On Call

Faint On Call, the new project featuring former members of Counting Crows, Laundry, and Onesidezero has released its new single “Pearl” on streaming platforms recently. What began as a collaboration between friends during lockdown has now manifested into a nearly complete full-length album, in which “Pearl” is the first of new music to be unveiled. The single, along with the album, was co-produced, engineered, and … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Faint On Call

The Refrain Interview: minimum champion

Minimum champion is the solo act of STFLR frontman Nick Lopardo. The project is a study of one person’s drive to write the best songs that he possibly can.  An undying love for the craft and passion for creativity are the driving factors behind the music. We had the chance to ask minimum champion some questions as part of The Refrain Interview Series. Check it … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: minimum champion

Aliza Hava Releases ‘Emotion Tide’

Award-winning singer-songwriter Aliza Hava leads us on a deeply personal journey on her soulful new single “Emotion Tide,” which delves into the pain and subsequent healing that takes place when we allow ourselves to fully feel and express the heartache of a broken relationship. With intricate, genre-blended instrumentation, the track weaves the warm sultriness of Spanish guitars with the lush sensibilities of electric and acoustic … Continue reading Aliza Hava Releases ‘Emotion Tide’

Robbi Niles Drops Breezy “Venezuela”

Barbados-born talent Robbi Niles drops bouncy production “Venezuela,” with a summery reggaeton soundscape led by his floaty vocal delivery. Brimming with the vibrance of love, the R&B-tinged track unveils the story of how Robbi hopes to win the heart of the girl he is chasing, Venezuela. With an innate ability to captivate his audiences with a smooth combination of catchy melodies and a smooth vocal … Continue reading Robbi Niles Drops Breezy “Venezuela”

The Refrain Interview: Half Dizzy

Half Dizzy is a Melodic Punk Rock band hailing from Long Island New York. They blend hard fast rhythms with technical melodies and harmonies to make a unique and aggressive punk sound. The band is made up of Dizzy Doll on vocals, Dan on guitar and vocals, Mitchell on guitar, Nick on drums, and Brett on bass. Dizzy has a unique and aggressive voice that … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Half Dizzy

The Refrain Interview: Verse,Chorus,Inferno

Verse, Chorus, Inferno is a punk rock band from Como, Italy. The band started in 2007 as an “all star band” (with members from Staly Fish, Pankina and INhead) to fill in a tour that had been booked for another band. They played 10 gigs between Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and had so much fun, they decided to be a permanent band. The … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Verse,Chorus,Inferno

The Refrain Interview: Steady Decline

Steady Decline started when Oscar & Jack were both gigging as separate acoustic acts for years. Oscar’s old band All It’s Worth had just broken up, but songs were still pouring out of him so he booked some studio time and asked Jack if he wanted to come in and work on some new music. Shortly after, they joined forces, recorded their first EP Coping … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Steady Decline