The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Glow – Irenic
Seattle, US based lyricist, Songwriter, Composer and Producer, Irenic began his musical journey at the age of just seven years old, playing the piano and composing his own music.
Irenic is inspired to create music from his own life experiences and the feelings felt surrounding those moments.
The latest single from Irenic, ‘Glow’ is the fourth single release from this talented artist and reads like a letter to those who feel like they need to do everything themselves.
“My song ‘Glow’ is for the people who think they can’t do anything alone and they need someone to be there for them! My songs motive is for them to believe the darker your life is the mire you shine!” Irenic
Written, recorded and produced in his home studio and featuring Vincent Ernst , the track begins with simple and effective piano chords and the distorted vocals, that begin to tell the story of a solo life.
As the track builds, you are introduced to a world of catchy beats, hooky melodies and soothing harmonies that will have you singing for days.
You can find more of Irenic at:
YouTube – https://youtube.com/channel/UCnAvvi1hmXk1ZqPch9_VQ-g
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/1renicmusic
You can listen to ‘Glow’ below:
2. It’s Fallen – Kristian Phillip Valentino
Another US based artist, singer/songwriter Kristian Phillip Valentino began his musical journey after life threw him a string of significant challenges.
In the summer of 2010, after his father passed away, he became homeless and his relationship ended all within a single month, he began a process of healing through writing his own music.
Influenced by artists such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Iron and Wine and Jason Isbell, Kristian has been dropping a single each month since March 2021, working towards the reveal of his full album, ‘For every thing, there is a season’.. A twelve song album that moves through the four seasons and was written over the course of seven days.
“The plot is a love story that starts in Spring and weaves through the other seasons leading to a breakup in the Winter”
‘It’s Fallen’, Kristian Phillip Valentino’s latest release, is the Autumn release and is about the revealing of a relationship falling apart. The melancholy song uses the falling leaves of Autumn as a metaphor for the falling apart of the relationship.
This emotional song, based over guitar and piano and filled with the intimate and captivating vocals of Kristian will have you reaching for the tissue box as you are drawn into the feels of the track.
You can find more of Kristian Phillip Valentino at:
Website – https://kpvsongs.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kpvsongs
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCCsDd76ARFHeIFd_TNQjjw/featured
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kpvsongs
You can listen to ‘It’s Fallen’ below:
3. Inner I – Aleksandra Denda
Born and raised in the Balkans and residing in Spain, avant pop, trip hop and nu-jazz artist, Aleksandra Denda has been featured on Grammy and Emmy nominated projects and albums, performed at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center and MoMA museum and shared the stage with artists such as Snarky Puppy, Antonio Sanchez, Herbie Hancock, Bilal, Patrice Rushen and Thana Alexa.
With a passion for creating an atmospheric feel filled with vulnerability and intimacy, Aleksandra creates a sound that moves between Neo Jazz, Singer/songwriter and cinematic electronic vibes.
The latest release from Aleksandra Denda, ‘Inner I’ addresses an archetypal inner journey of a hero, aptly named a ‘shero’, moving through unknown places, facing crisis, winning a victory and returning “home” transformed.
The music video, which you can watch below, was directed by SONY ambassador and multimedia artist Nemanja Maras and produced by LA-based Oscar winning film scorer Giosue Greco and “features different female characters that represent Carl Jung’s-inspired archetypes, while drawing visual inspiration from prolific female artists such as Frida Kahlo and Marina Abramovic.”
You can find more of Aleksandra Denda at:
Website – https://www.aleksandradenda.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/aleksandrasings
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/sandradenda
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sandeesoulsista
You can listen to ‘Inner I’ below:
4. The Last Goodbye – Nadia Moon
This is the second time I have had the opportunity to share the incredible music from UK based Motown, soul and jazz style blend singer/songwriter, Nadia Moon.
Nadia began her musical journey at the age of just four, playing keys by ear and the journey has brought her to the unique and personal style that you hear today within her music.
Nadia Moon’s latest single, ‘The Last Goodbye’ is the third single release from her EP, due to be released in February 2022.
With a theatrical and dramatic feel to the song, the track is a modern day tango which takes a dive into the emotions felt after a relationship break-up.
Listening to the track you will hear beats consistent with the tango feel, piano, brass and bass lines that are sure to have you wanting to dance around the room and the dramatic and alluring vocals of Nadia.
This tango style song is a great way to spice up your weekend playlist!
You can find more of Nadia Moon at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NadiaMoonMusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqMcfEq5_1PS2HkdAjxwMQ/featured
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nadia_moon_music
You can listen to ‘The Last Goodbye’ below:
5. Home – Alessia
Italian, London UK based pop-R&B singer/songwriter, Alessia creates music that blends the styles of modern day indie pop with aspects of electronic sounds.
Alessia’s love of music began at a young age through the joy of singing within choirs and her love of diving into the musical journey has brought her to the unique and dynamic sound you hear in her music today.
Influenced by artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Daughter, Beyoncè, Adele, and Halsey, Alessia has a passion for creating music from the experiences within her life and creating a sound with a sense of ‘realness’.
The latest single from Alessia, ‘Home’ begins by featuring stunning, yet powerful vocal harmonies that take you to somewhere magically heavenly.
As you move through the song, you are introduced to the beginning of the story, with Alessia’s percussive vocals, combined with a minimalistic drum beat to give the song a more indie-pop flavour.
You will be completely captured by the beautiful variations in Alessia’s vocals throughout the track, as she takes you on a journey from soft wispy and airy lines, to powerful strength.. from low range to high range.
Alessia is absolutely a vocalist and artist to watch.
You can find more of Alessia at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AlessiaTalpo95
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/alessiatalpo
You can listen to ‘Home’ 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.