The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Vicinity – Lucy Burke
With an eclectic, genre diverse sound and inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Norah Jones, Portishead, Avicii, Ed Sheeran and Eva Cassidy, Sydney, Australia based singer/songwriter, Lucy Burke has a passion for creating music that tells a story.
Lucy Burke is well known across the Australian music scene, having been a feature artist at the Australian Songwriters Awards and playing at the Sydney Football Stadium. She has also sold out shows at venues including, Factory Theatre, Camelot Lounge, Lazybones and Foundry 616.
Her latest single release, ‘Vicinity’, is a catchy dance pop track, with a key message of ‘Go hard or go home’.
“It explores a desire to collaborate with others who share a similar vision – to join forces with people who can see beyond what’s in front of them and dream big.”
Listening to the track, you will be swept away by the catchy beat and the way that Lucy’s vocals draw you in.. You’ll be up and dancing in no time!
You can find more of Lucy Burke at:
Website – https://www.lucyburkemusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LucyBurkeMusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEoielNtICObeG_H67__43A?view_as=subscriber
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lucyburkemusic
You can listen to ‘Vicinity’ below:
2. Out Of Nowhere – Ellie Madeland
Swedish born and London, UK based singer/songwriter, Ellie Madeland began her creative and musical journey at a very young age. Her musical father educating her in everything from songwriting to playing guitar and piano.
After performing a the singer of synth-pop duo Island Empire between 2018 and 2020, the pandemic that shook the world, forced the pair to take a break.. This was the break that Ellie needed to consider beginning her solo recording career.
Working remotely with producer and multi-instrumentalist, Gentle William, who Ellie has never met in person, Ellie began to create the sound you hear today.
Ellie Madeland’s debut single release, ‘Out Of Nowhere’ fuses the vibes of an emotive and folky feeling, drifting track with an ocean of electronica sound. You hear the soothing sound of Ellies vocals that emit a desperate pleading, as she tells the story within the track.
‘Out of Nowhere’ is a great track for chilling out and relaxing, whether curled up in your loungeroom or sitting in the afternoon sun.
You can find more of Ellie Madeland at:
Website – https://www.elliemadeland.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/EllieMadelandMusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYqrLuVITvWnUqU-ku4loA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ellie.madeland
You can listen to ‘Out Of Nowhere’ below:
3. Miss Him The Most – Abby London
Seattle, United States based singer/songwriter, Abby London was destined for music to be a part of her life, beginning to play music for imaginary audiences at the age of 5 and dreaming of making the stage her reality.
It has been quite a journey for Abby to get to the creative space she is currently in, moving past difficult challenges, including addiction, physical ailments and self doubt. While the road has been windy, the challenges have led Abby to find healing and to share her experiences within her creativity, touching the lives of her listeners and leading them through a number of all senses, immersive shows.
Abby London’s latest release, ‘Miss Him The Most’, was written to honour the love she had for her beloved long, black haired feline, Kronos, that she had rescued from an ex-boyfriend in 2014.
“I went through so much with him,” says Abby. “I remember one New Year’s Day, I laid in bed with a horrible hangover binge-watching Christmas movies and he cuddled with me. He was a huge comfort and support. He put up with a lot from me in those times.”
Mixed by Jakael Tristam and mastered by Rachel Field at Resonat Sound, ‘Miss Him The Most’ is a stunning and emotive piano and vocal ballad that will have you looking to the love you share with your own beloved pets.
You can find more of Abby London at:
Website – https://www.abbylondonmusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abbylondonmusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/abbylondonmusic
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/abbylondonmusic
You can listen to ‘Miss Him The Most’ below:
4. Take Me Around – Gabdez
Sicilian born and Milan based DJ and Producer, Gabdez has spent his musical career building his collaboration with clubs around Italy and growing his base across the globe.
Gabdez has been a resident a clubs such as Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda, Terrazza Duomo 21 Milan, Plaza Ateheé Paris, Annex Beach Cannes and The Roof Milano, played in clubs in Oslo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Tokyo and Mykonos, and has opened and closed shows for the likes of David Guetta, Claptone, Ingrosso and Purple Disco Machine.
His passion lies in creating a dance party style of music, combining the influences of the sounds of house music in Chicago, the French touch and the Italy disco scene.
The latest single from Gabdez, ‘Take Me Around’ portrays a feeling of the need to escape and to get out and see the world.. Gabdez describes the track as the perfect song to travel with.
The song begins to set the scene with a declaration, ‘This world is a beautiful place to live..’. Throughout the song, there is a sense of freedom through the atmospheric soundscape that Gabdez creates, that will have you imagining roaming and dancing across the globe.
You can find more of Gabdez at:
Website – https://www.djgabdez.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GabDez
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqAtpVXx7sSO0qgriG1s7w
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/djgabdez
You can listen to ‘Take Me Around’ below:
5. Only Limit Is You – John Long
Kansas City, United States based singer/songwriter and producer, John Long is not afraid to humbly share the parts of his life that are important to him.. John is firstly a father and husband, a worship leader for Revive church and a singer/songwriter.
Despite his humble demeanour, John Long has had some large successes when it comes to his musical journey, which began at the young age of 10. In 2012, John was a part of the American musical show, American Idol.. Since that time, he has been sharing his honest and authentic music, which has been shared on some very large YouTube channels, with audiences across the world.
“I always try to keep my music positive and inspirational. I grew up experiencing more tragedy than anyone should. I found an unexplainable joy in music and it kept me going.” John Long
Self produced and co-written with a Saudi Arabian friend, the latest single release from John Long, ‘Only Limit Is You’, is a song reflecting on the limitations that we put in our own ways.. The song is aimed at encouraging listeners to break through their barriers and limitations.
“Through the many highs and lows that I have walked though, music has always been my diary. The music I release is an invitation into my beautiful little world.” John Long
You can find more of John Long at:
Website – https://johnlongofficial.com
YouTube – https://youtube.com/c/JohnLongOfficial
Instagram – https://instagram.com/johnleslielong
You can listen to ‘Only Limit Is You’ 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.