The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. 21st Century Hippie – Bebe Wood (EP)
Residing in the United States, actress and singer/songwriter, Bebe Wood began her musical journey at the age of 15. Music for Bebe was a way for her to connect and found a deep love of music and songwriting inspiration through playing her favourite vinyl records of the Beatles.
Beyond music, Bebe Wood has been an actress since the age of 11, currently starring in Hulu’s series “Love, Victor,”, and also acted in The Real O’Neals and 30 Rock.
’21st Century Hippie’ is Bebe Wood’s six track EP and is a free spirited showcase that culminates all that Bebe has learnt along the way in her songwriting and vocal journey.
As you listen through the tracks, you are introduced to an intriguing soundscape that is both filled with a beauty and a fragility, along with a feminist passion and determination.. A polarity that comes together to create an atmosphere that will mesmerise you through the whole listening experience.
You can find more of Bebe Wood at:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/broadwaybebe
You can listen to ’21st Century Hippie’ below:
2. Stolen – Róisín O
Based in Ireland and having shared the stage with the likes of Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry, Snow Patrol, Brad Paisley, Hozier and Colin Hay, pop artist, Róisín O has been wowing audiences since she first debuted her music to the world, with album, ‘The Secret Life of Blue’.
For three years, prior to lockdowns, Róisín was performing as a part of the band, Thanks Brother. For Róisín, the pandemic became an opportunity to reflect on her journey and focus on creating new solo music, which led to her successful single releases, Heart+Bones, Still Gold and 2023.
Co-written by singer/songwriter, Gavin James and produced with Philip Magee (Kodaline, Script) and Cian MacSweeney (True Tides, Westlife), her latest single, ‘Stolen’ is the fourth single release from Róisín’s upcoming album.
“I wrote the lyrics to Stolen after bumping into an ex on the street and all the emotions I’d buried away came flooding back. Talking to him that day, knowing him so well, but at the same time not knowing him anymore, the reasons we ended the relationship became hard to recall. It felt like it had been stolen from us.” Róisín
You can find more of Róisín O at:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/roisinomusic
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/roisinomusic
You can listen to ‘Stolen’ below:
3. Prime Meridian – Taxiway
Nashville, United States based indie rock band, Taxiway began as a solo, bedroom pop journey for singer/songwriter, Mike Aurand, in 2020, during covid-19 lockdowns. In 2021, the band was formed with the addition of bassist Joseph Jared and drummer Caila Singleton.
“I think 2020 left us all with an anxious, simmering intensity that needed to be channeled by turning the volume down, rather than up.” Mike Aurand
Inspired by the sounds of The XX, The National, and Jeff Buckley, the band create a fusion of dream pop, post-rock, and Americana sounds.
Taxiway’s single, ‘Prime Meridian’ was written by Mike Aurand during the pandemic, as he dreamt of the ability to travel the world again, while his financial status doesn’t allow. The song forms part of the band’s album, ‘Absence’, which was released via Seven Plates Records.
“I initially planned to make instrumental music that resembled the songs on my travel playlist, songs to listen to while the plane taxied down the runway, the quiet, tense moment before take-off. When the pandemic hit, I decided to keep my mind occupied by writing real songs rather than just making instrumental loops. I began missing the thrill of traveling, which brought new significance to the name [Absence].” Mike Aurand
You can find more of Taxiway at:
Website – https://taxiwaymusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/taxiwaymusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD-wMgXQey2bmwWnsYcmEQg
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/taxiwaysongs
You can listen to ‘Prime Meridian’ below:
4. Lumination – Delta
Hailing from New York, United States, artist, Brandon Neuburger created Delta as a genre eclectic musical project that was created out of a need for exploration and expression through songwriting and collaboration with artists from all over the world.
Delta’s music is inspired by the sounds of everything from Gorillaz & Tame Imapala to Eddie Kendricks and Nile Rodgers.
Recorded in his home studio in New York, Delta connected, through a mutual friend, with saxophone player, Joe Natale for the creation of ‘Lumination’, in which he says, “Joe blew me away. He is amazing at what he does”.
Inspired by the electronic indie, ethereal pop, and alternative hip hop scenes, Delta has created a soundscape of dreamy and etheral lofi sounds, combined with a driving drum beat and catchy vocals, ‘Lumination’ was created, during the pandemic, as a part of his album, ‘Indigo Sun’.
“It was interesting creating this project because I was able to connect with so many different artists throughout the world in a time where nobody physically left their space. I think that is pretty notable because relationships were formed in a way that can be pretty long lasting.” Delta
You can find more of Delta at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/deltawav
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63NXiIZze4t0X_EKmpDZnA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/delta.wav
You can listen to Lumination below:
5. Stand Again – Josh Nuzum
Based in the United States, 19 year old singer/songwriter, Josh Nuzum creates a pop sound reminiscent of the likes of Shawn Mendez and Ed Sheeran.
Beginning his releasing journey in just 2021, with the debut of single, ‘Dance in The Starlight’, Josh has already begun turning the heads of both fans and the industry alike.
Recorded at PearlSnap Studios in Nashville, co-written by Josh Nuzum, Justin Morgan and Ben Damron and produced by Justin Morgan, his latest single, ‘Stand Again’ was written about a friend who was suffering with chronic illness and stands as an anthem for all that are struggling with physical illness, mental illness or depression.
The track was written, recorded, produced and mastered within 9 hours at a sync camp with Centricity Music, in which Josh was awarded a publishing deal with Centricity Music.
“After spending the last year writing out the things that are on my heart, I’m thrilled to start releasing all of my new music this year. I hope these songs can mean as much to others as they mean to me” Josh Nuzum
You can find more of Josh Nuzum at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/joshnuzummusic-100473932543752
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeX9FRJVo24FdMQduW1e4g/featured
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joshnuzummusic
You can listen to ‘Stand Again’ 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.