The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Slow Thinker – Noralyn (Album)
Brisbane, Australia based alternative-pop singer-songwriter and pianist, Noralyn, is known for the way she expresses her vocals and her captivating piano melodies.
Noralyn is joining us with the release of her album, Slow Thinker, which contains nine tracks of music that is deeply introspective and emotionally reflective.
As you listen to ‘Slow Thinker’, Noralyn takes you on a journey.. winding you through nine tracks that vary from gentle and fragile ballads to more powerful indie pop songs.. from stunning vocal wonders and beautiful piano interludes.
While sharing the fragility of inner reflectiveness, Noralyn also expresses her own unique and quirky style throughout the songs, which has been rounded off with an atmospheric orchestral style production and combined with more electronic sounds.
This is an album that you will definitely want to listen from start to finish to avoid leaving the story unfinished and you will feel completely in awe of the diverse abilities of Noralyn as you move through the tracks.
You can find more of Noralyn at:
Web – https://www.noralynmusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NoralynMusic
YouTube – http://youtube.com/noralynmusic
Instagram – https://instagram.com/noralynmusic
You can listen to ‘Slow Thinker’ below:
2. I Miss Me – Ellis Newman
Inspired by Scandinavian pop artists such as Dagny or Astrid S, 25 year old Dutch artist, Ellis Newman has a passion for turning authentic and emotional lyrics into upbeat and danceable songs.. She has an eclectic feel to her music but describes her style as relatable-for-Zillenials-pop.
While an introvert, Ellis uses her music as a tool to dive into her deepest depths and share her vulnerable feelings of discomfort with her listeners.
Ellis Newman’s third single release, ‘I Miss Me’, was co-written with artist, Elin Namnieks (Namelle), during the pandemic over Zoom calls.
This pop song relates to those moments where you feel like you have lost yourself, but finding comfort in the feeling of knowing who you are and that you will find yourself eventually.
“It’s funny how song lyrics can become a prophecy sometimes; I lost myself a few times during the creative process of this song, doubted myself yet persisted and found myself again. That’s exactly what this song is about. A lot of versions later, it’s still not perfect – but nothing is. So I find it worthy enough for it to see the light of day and for the world to hear it”
You can find more of Ellis Newman at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ellisnewmanmusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUjxxOAlL6MPi1eataZ2g-A
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ellisnewmanmusic
You can listen to ‘I Miss Me’ below:
3. Kryptonite – Sahara Beck
Queensland, Australia based, Sahara Beck is well known for the strength in her powerful voice and her natural entertainment skills.
Alongside winning many world renowned songwriting competitions and playing at festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Blues Festival, The Falls Festival and Bigsound, Sahara has supported acts such as Bishop Briggs, The Rubens, Kim Churchill, Ball Park Music, The Cat Empire and Ocean Alley.
Produced by ARIA Award-nominated Tony Buchen, Sahara Beck’s latest single, Kryptonite is all about running away from reality, rather than facing it head on.
The subject of the song is intensely personal and talks about a difficult subject, however, talented songstress, Sahara has expertly woven the feel of the song to sound upbeat, vibrant and seductive.
“I realised I was doing a lot of bad things to avoid feeling and processing what I was going through at the time,” she reveals. “Instead, I was always dancing, always smiling, trying to make other people feel good. I didn’t want to take anything seriously because that means dealing with it. Then you soon realise you’re falling in love with the things that are slowly killing you.”
You can find more of Saraha Beck at:
Website – https://www.saharabeck.com.au
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/saharabeckmusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SaharaBeckMusic
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/saharabeck
You can listen to Kryptonite below:
4. Stay Right Till The End – Finn Forster
UK based indie pop rock singer/songwriter, Finn Forster, has been described as the love child of Paolo Nutini and Caleb Followil.
While covid-19 has been a challenging time for artists, Finn has no intention of slowing down and expresses his gratitude to his fans for the direction in which his music is heading:
“Everything is falling into place since the whirlwind we all endured in 2020, for people just discovering my songs, as well as my fans who’ve witnessed my progression as an artist from the start, it’s without a doubt the most exciting time to date for all of us.”
Finn Forster’s latest track, ‘Stay Right Till The End’ is his biggest track to date and was born out of the life of gigging and partying after a difficult breakup. Finn had spent a lot of time partying and having the time of his life but found that the life was not sustainable long term.
This talented artist works his magic with the mix of electric bass and acoustic guitars, along with vibrant drums to give the track a indie rock anthem feel.
Paired with the melodies in Finn’s vocals, the track is an indie rock fans dream!
You can find more of Finn Forster at:
Website – https://finnforstermusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/finnforster
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79DZaS5FDpDzCv_LTxIwsg|
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_TD9H3BhHv
You can listen to Stay Right Till The End below:
5. Moonshine – Fifth Whiskey
Influenced by artists such as Lana Del Rey and Bruce Springsteen and brother of renowned Australian experimental electronic/pop/rock artist Running Touch, the indie/folk artist, Fifth Whisky gives you the feel of intimate, dimly lit bars.
This Sydney, Australia based artist has performed over 1000 gigs around his home city and has spent a decade writing, recording, producing and honing his skills.
Fifth Whiskey’s latest track, Moonshine, is written from the perspective of a guy sitting at the bar, who is interested in the girl that is with him.. it addresses the mixed feelings of emotions of hopefulness, along with feelings of reservation of what might be.
As you begin to listen to the song, you immediately get the sense of being in a bar, with people speaking all around you and feeling the atmosphere.
When Fifth Whiskey begins to sing, you are drawn into the smooth feel of the song and the evocative and fun lyrics that are almost mischievous in nature.
You can find more of Fifth Whiskey at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/fifthwhiskey
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjeOf9UkghRSg-fUNl7VHA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fifthwhiskey
You can listen to Moonshine below:
Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.