The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Animal – Matt Saxton
Based in Sussex in the United Kingdom, rock-folk singer/songwriter Matt Saxton releases his latest single, ‘Animal’ off the back of his previous success with ‘Seabird’, ‘Greeneland’ and ‘I Wasn’t Looking For Love’.
Within his latest track, ‘Animal’, Matt Saxton paints a picture of wintertime in the UK.. An image of the leaves falling off the trees.. animals hibernating.. birds migrating here to the south and that feeling of winter blues that can rush into your system.
‘Animal’ is the first single to be released from his upcoming album, which is set to come out in 2022.
For Matt, this song is deeply personal and vulnerable and dives right into the heart-strings in a subject that many of us can relate to.
Within the song, you will hear the sound of powerful piano lines and a simple drum beat, combined with his raw and emotive vocals and the effective backing vocal background. The song creates space to allow you to picture the image of the story, as you emerge into the winter setting.
You can find more of Matt Saxton at:
Website – http://www.mattsaxton.co.uk
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mattsaxtonmusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/mattsaxton
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mattsaxtonmusic
You can listen to ‘Animal’ below:
2. Victory – Natalie Nicole Gilbert
Producer, vocalist, and songwriter, Natalie Nicole Gilbert is based in Los Angeles, USA and to date has had an impressive music career, with a number of collaborations with film producers and fellow musicians and having released 14 solo albums and a further 17 singles.
Natalie is also known for her 10 years in radio, as a radio host and the commercials that she has been involved in, including advertisements for McDonald’s, Cadillac, Quiznos, and other well-known brands.
For her latest release, ‘Victory (Music Video Mix)’, Natalie came together with Maja Vasilj to recreate a song from her album, ‘Recovery’, which featured the likes of GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter/arranger Jarrett Johnson Michael Bublé, David Foster, Alicia Keys, Take 6) and songwriter David Blair (The Voice, Germany).
‘Victory’ is about vulnerability and resilience and dives into Natalie’s personal accounts of physical healing and the emotional healing from trauma. It explores the experience of facing change and loss.
The track features the sound of stunning piano lines, combined with the beautiful, yet powerful and emotive vocals of Natalie Nicole Gilbert.. As the song builds and we are introduced to the stunning vocal ranges of Natalie’s voice, you hear the subtle drum beat and the sound of strings that will have you completely absorbed.
You can find more of Natalie Nicole Gilbert at:
Website – http://natalienicolegilbert.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NatalieNicoleGilbert
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nngmusic
You can listen to ‘Victory (Music Video Mix)’ below:
3. Citylights – Marianne Engebretsen
Norwegian pop artist, songwriter and producer, Marianne Engebretsen’s career began to soar six years ago in her season of the Voice, Norway, where she performed her way to the semi finals.. Since that time, she has not slowed down with a loyal following and much success with her releases.
Inspired by the ocean and and ever changing climate of the west coast of Norway, where she grew up, Marianne is looking forward to her song being feature in Norwegian blockbuster, ‘Nordsjøen’ this coming Norwegian Autumn.
Marianne Engebretsen’s latest release, ‘Citylights’ was written late at night on a Florence, Italy balcony, with co-producer, Thomas writing the guitar lines and Marianne writing the lyrics to the song.
“Citylights is a description of how I so often let the feeling of loneliness deceive me into thinking that I need something other than what I have and who I am. It’s a kind of self-portrait and an acknowledgment of how much I need people in my life to help me look beyond myself” Marianne Engebretsen
The catchy song, features sixteen tracks of vocals, over a stunning guitar line that will have you in awe of the sound that Marianne has created.
You can find more of Marianne Engebretsen at:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZmlxObR9mm_o43As-0eMw
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marianneengebretsenofficial
You can listen to ‘Citylights’ below:
4. We’ll Build Something New – Ayrton Jimenez
British singer/songwriter, Ayrton Jimenez embraces his roots with a Colombian heritage, creating music full of authentic vulnerability.
With a style blend of singer songwriter and the energy of Latin American music, Ayrton’s music is a tool that helps him to express and share subjects of love, growing up, and self-image.
Beginning his musical journey as a child, playing flamenco guitar, you can find Ayrton playing the circuits of Buenos Aires or via his YouTube channel that has amassed a large following through the releasing of his cover music and original songs.
Ayrton Jimenez’ latest release, ‘We’ll Build Something New’ is a melancholic love song that is sure to pull at your heart-strings.
The track, featuring stunning guitar lines and the warm, inviting tones of Ayrton’s vocals, tells a lyrical and intimate story of what it is like to fall in love for the first time and the feeling of truly caring about someone in a loving relationship.
This is a stunning song that is sure to leave your heart feeling warm and a tear to slip down your face.
You can find more of Ayrton Jimenez at:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG44o_ex-MAPIH_QJo96c4g
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ayrtonjimenezmusic
You can listen to ‘We’ll Build Something New’ below:
5. Is It Ok – Honey&Eve
Berlin based pop duo, Honey&Eve create a moody and alternative style of pop music with a cinematic amosphere.
Influenced by artists such as Lana del Rey, Lorde, Hans Zimmer and Max Martin, the pair met in the beginning of 2020, as the world was first heading into the pandemic period. Honey&Eve was created with the intention of boosting the pop scene within a tough time.
“We call the genre of our music ‘Cinematic Dark Pop’ and would love our sound to be like the music you hear in movies. We hope that the collaboration with the cellist gets us a little closer to our dream“.
‘Is It Ok (Cinema version)’ is a reinvigorated version of their original, ‘Is It Ok’ and talks about the experience of a toxic and abusive relationship.
For the track, the pair brought in a cellist to create a soundscape with a more orchestral and cinematic feel.
The song’s landscape is filled with percussion and orchestral sounds and the vocals in the track create a sense of emotional urgency.
‘Is It Ok’ is a great addition to your weekend playlist.
You can find more of Honey&Eve at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HoneyEve-114212473704604
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Yq8r_HC5GgenRTRAaa4vQ
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/honeyandeve
You can listen to ‘Is It Ok’ 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.