The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Drawing By Design – Mother Culture
Melbourne, Australia based brothers, Darcy and Spencer Ward are the musical creators of the independent music project, Mother Culture.
The pair work harmoniously together to self create their music, everything from the writing of the song to recording and producing.
Following their 2020 success of their debut EP release, ‘To Be Frank’, Mother Culture have released their upbeat third single, ‘Drawing By Design’, which explores a vibrant indie pop/rock vibe with a hint of psychedelia.
Pulling on the heartstrings of the listener, the poetic lyrics within the track explore the emotional pain and doubt that comes with the ending of a relationship and portrays the feeling of having been in a relationship with someone who often acts without thinking.
Listening to the track you will be surrounded by the feel good sounds of rhythmic guitars, cheeky bass lines and percussive drum beats, along with vocals that will have you exploring your inner self, while grooving to the catchy tune.
You can find more of Mother Culture at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wearemotherculture
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUzDL7G1JZeq2XCNYOE0bg|
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wearemotherculture
You can listen to ‘Drawing By Design’ below:
2. Vintage – SKiPPER
New York City, USA based acoustic/electro pop duo, SKiPPER, feel a calling to express an element of feeling within their music.
Likened to artists such as HAIM, Kacey Musgraves, MUNA, Troye Sivan, LEON, Lorde, and Taylor Swift, the duo is made up of artists, Corinne and Mason, whose backgrounds and passions with pop music have led to the catchy poppy sound you hear in SKiPPER’s music today.
After hitting the music scene with their debut cover release, the Legally Blonde hit “Perfect Day” by Hoku, SKiPPER have now released their third single, ‘Vintage’, which combines a sound of acoustic vibes with the warm feel of electro synth sounds.
The track brings a new twist on the exploration of the isolation that Covid-19 lockdowns brought across the world.. the exploration nature that many of us had the opportunity to begin to open to during this time.
Corinne and Mason were craving getting back to the fields of grass and Blue Ridge Mountains in their home US state of Virginia and would get through by imagining two lovers running through a field with sun beaming on their faces.
“If you close your eyes long enough, you can set the scene too. The lovers hear birds chirping. They feel the crisp air and the grass between their toes. They are at peace and more importantly they are in love with a soul they’ve known before in another lifetime. That’s what Vintage is all about – the lucky ones who find their twin flame/ soulmate.”
The upbeat rhythm of this track, combined with the alluring vocals and harmonies within the song, will have you picturing the nature that you love and get you dancing your way straight to the outdoors!
You can find more of SKiPPER at:
Website – https://www.weareskipper.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPaoAczLqCO5cRL2kd11yg
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chipperskipper
You can listen to ‘Vintage’ below:
3. The Greatest Gift – Tina Loeffler
German based Tina Loeffler, creates all her music, from writing to production in her home studio, located in the woods of her home town, in the North of the Black Forest in Germany.
Often inspired by a poem, a thought or a picture that captures her interest, Tina develops her music as a tool to create calmness and to understand herself and her surroundings and sees her music as a work of art.. she loves the process of creating not only the music, but also the artwork that surrounds it, such as the cover art and videos.
“There is a lot of movement in the world and I always try to focus on one thing, instead of many. Not only it is soothing and brings you calmness, it also helps to get a better understanding of yourself and your surroundings. Especially nowadays, in times of isolation and Face Time, moments we share together at one place are so valuable, but often rare. Moments which can settle and nourish us. That’s why I wrote ‚The Greatest Gift‘, to remember how important these experiences are.“
Tina Loeffler’s latest track, ‘The Greatest Gift’ is a Christmas song.. more specifically the Christmas Eve feeling, when you know that you are coming home to see loved ones.
With the sound of piano chords, acoustic guitar and light percussion, combined with the soothingly sweet and airy voice of Tina, the folky feel song has similarities to the feel of Joni Mitchell or Bon Iver.
The track reminds us what is important at christmas.. that so often we get swept away with the busyness of the season or the festivities.. Tina takes you back to your raw and authentic feel of christmas as a child.
You can find more of Tina Loeffler at:
Website – https://tinaloeffler.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tinaloefflerofficial
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEV7Sly5qlhGk_r2IrA8Kg
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tinaloeffler
You can listen to ‘The Greatest Gift’ at:
4. Tell Your Friends – The Hillties
Canadian six piece indie alt-rock band, the Hillties, consists of Mark Barnard (lead vocalist), Sam Mathews (lead guitarist), Rahj Levinson (pianist), Eric Sasaki (drummer), Phill Woodward (vocalist/chapman stick), Craig Beauchamp (electric ukulele/guitarist and vocalist).
The band have received awards such as the Kootenay Music Award in 2018 for “Best Reggae Song” and a second award in 2019 for “Best Jam Band”, as well as played many festival line-ups including KAMP Festival (Arrow Lakes, BC), Frog Fest (Rocky Mtn House, AB) and Sasquatch Gathering (Edmonton, AB).
The Hillties latest track, and second single for the 2021 year, ‘Tell Your Friends’ dives into the yearning of a deeper connection with people around us, within a world that has been consumed by the culture of distancing through the use of technology.
‘Tell Your Friends’ reminds us of the need for this connection through the introspective and laidback feel of the song.
“In a world where it’s easier than ever to stay distant, this song is about taking a stand for what we want in life and not
putting up with subpar relationships. It’s about valuing ourselves and creating the life we truly want.” Mark Bernard (Lead vocalist)
As you listen to the laidback groove in the song, you will find yourself absorbed in the sentiments and masterful lyricism of the song.
You can find more of The Hillties at:
Website – https://www.thehillties.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thehillties
You can listen to ‘Tell Your Friends’ at:
5. Caught In The Middle – Peak Low
Manchester, UK based Peak Low, sees music as an opportunity to explore individualism, self growth and conscious awareness, in a way that extends well beyond the physical realm and dives into spirituality.
Spending 25 years of his life as a Jehovah’s Witness, Peak Low took the step of moving away from the church and finding his peace within his passion of music.
Inspired by artists such as Radiohead, Nick Cave and John Grant, Peak Low finds inspiration for his music within creativity itself and loves the discovery of sound through new chords and melodies.
Within the height of the pandemic, Peak Low’s experience of chaos and uncertainty found him wanting to share his sounds an ideas with a world in need, with his exploration of the highs and the lows of life’s experiences.
Recorded at Magic Garden Studio by indie producer Gavin Monaghan, who also produced Ocean Colour Scene, The Twang and The Blinders, ‘Caught In The Middle’ is Peak Low’s debut single and is a catchy, high energy pop-synth stream of consciousness that explores many of the daily features that we all see in everyday life.
You can find more of Peak Low at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PeakLowMusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJBheqY2oi4
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/peaklowmusic
You can listen to ‘Caught In The Middle’ 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.