We are back again to share with you, five new artist releases that we are so incredibly excited about!!
Great music is something we can never get enough of and when we find something truly great.. we want to share it with you.. so it’s time to get listening, saving and connecting with these great artists.
1. Shadow – Abi Mia
London based, artist and singer/songwriter, Abi Mia is a music career to keep a close eye on right now.. She writes music that is empowering and uplifting with a feel, mixed with pop, ballad and inspiring story-telling.
As you listen to her music, there is something deeply intimate as you can sense the feelings and meaning behind the words and expression that she is sharing with us.
Abi’s single, ‘Shadow’ is no different from this.. The song begins with stunningly beautiful piano lines that immediately take you to a place of deep thought and reflection.
As the song progresses, soulful and storytelling vocals begin to tell a conversational story of someone who we can sense is giving to everyone around them, however, not giving to themselves and becoming ‘a shadow’.
How many people do you know who live like this?
If you love great story-telling, beautiful piano and vocals and stunning orchestral soundscapes, this is a must-listen track.
You can find Abi Mia at:
Instagram – www.instagram.com/abi__mia
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qBPgN9Qgy6yHAEHgGtJ2A
Facebook – www.facebook.com/abimiamusic
You can listen to the track below:
2. Waiting For An Answer – Sun Affair
Sun Affair is the fun and feel-good project of Sydney based songwriter, Wesley Stormer.
Wesley prides himself on creating music, collaborating with an eclectic range of artists and songwriters, with the goal of creating something new and exciting for each track released.
‘Waiting For An Answer’, produced by Tim Coggins, is the latest and second released single that will become an EP, ‘First Sign Of Light’.
The track begins with an energetic, yet simple piano based feel introduction. You are then quickly faced with the smooth, warm and intriguing sound of Blake Daniter’s vocals.
As the song progresses, you can backing vocal sounds with a distinct feel of an energetic gospel choir, which then moves into a nostalgic 1970’s vibe.. You can’t help but start to dance around the room as this soulful track builds into full swing.
This is a great track to listen to when you’re looking to feel great, light and happy in the moment!
You can find more of Sun Affair at:
Instagram – www.instagram.com/sunaffairmusic
Facebook – www.facebook.com/sunaffair
YouTube – https://youtube.com/channel/UCKgPps2DorrZhMY4L-lQXLg
You can listen to ‘Waiting for an answer’ at:
3. Raise Your Voice – December Rose
United States, Montreal based artist, December Rose, joins us with her latest Album release, ‘Raise Your Voice’.
December’s music is deeply passionate and reflective, as she bravely explores the challenges that she has faced in her own life surrounding abuse and mental health, and the journey that she has taken as she has grown and developed her courageous voice to speak out without shame.
To help her fans understand more about the back journey to her journey in growing up with abuse and mental illness, December has also released a 6 part documentary by the name of ‘Up Close And Personal‘. The documentary is raw and open and truly shows how far this inspiration woman has come.
As you listen to December Rose’s album, ‘Raise Your Voice’, the first two aspects that hit you are the beautiful, well trained vocals and the deep emotions that are present through every song. They are the kind of emotions that come from a truly personal place, that one can only express if they’ve lived those experiences.
Listening to the music and the lyrics within the songs, you are sure to have tears welling in your eyes.. both from the sadness that comes from sharing those experiences and from the joy of knowing that those same experiences have provided December with the courage to share music that can help someone else along their own journey.
You can find more of December Rose at:
Website: www.decemberrosemusic.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/decemberrosemusic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/decemberrosemusic
You can listen to ‘Raise Your Voice’ at:
4. Innocence – Rebecca Sichon
Aged just 19, Canadian based artist, Rebecca Sichon has already released a whopping 11 singles and an EP and regularly performs at shows around Canada.
As you listen to Rebecca’s music, knowing her age, you are struck with the strength and maturity of her voice, as well as the incredible level of self awareness and longingness for self discovery.
Her latest single, ‘Innocence’ is a perfect example of this, with the focus surrounding on a feeling of inadequacy.. a feeling that so many of us face every day. Rebecca speaks about the raw emotion expressed within the song, being a tool that helped her learn about herself and her insecurities and hopes that the listener may be able to take some learning away from the song as well.
The song starts with beautiful piano, combined with the emotive, yet powerful vocals of Rebecca Sichon. As you move through the song, it begins to grow in power through the addition of the percussive feel and the more pop feeling style of vocals.
I know that as you listen to the track, you will be captured and intently listening until the end.
You can find more of Rebecca Sichon at:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebeccasichon
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rebeccasichonmusic
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC1IZ9ih-NGZhqXiuYiAPX9w
You can listen to ‘Innocence’ at:
5. Better – Sam Handy
UK based singer/songwriter, Sam Handy, has a background in American dance music and rock and has created a sound for his music, which he has based on his childhood heroes.
His latest single, ‘Better’ is a track that he has established as the perfect balance of funky and laid-back, in a true and honest reflection of his personal lockdown experience in the UK.
When beginning to listen to ‘Better’, it brings the feelings that you start to feel as summer is starting.. when you’ve come out of those cold winter days.. spring has sprung and you’re getting ready for summer holiday groove vibes.
What better vibe to experience as you’re focusing on the feelings of isolation and anxiety after experiencing lockdowns.. it’s a feeling that you’re bouncing out of lockdown with a greater appreciation of your ability to experience freedom.
This song is fresh, funky and you will enjoy dancing around to this amazing full band groovy tune as at least here in Australia, we are moving into our summer holidays and out of lockdown!
You can find more of Sam Handy at:
Website: www.samhandy.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/samhandy_
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SamHandyMusic
You can listen to ‘Better’ at:
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.