The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Freckles – Kimberly Walker (EP)
London, UK based singer/songwriter, Kimberly Walker creates a vibe of music that contains a mix of soul, pop and jazz with a relatable lyrical rawness and vulnerability.
Having received great attention from radio and media outlets, Kimberly Walker shares her latest five track EP release, ‘Freckles’.. A personal reflection on her own journey of letting go of the past and giving into new love.
“It follows the ups and downs of a new relationship, and exposes the different sides of my personality. From my most insecure, vulnerable moments… to feeling confident, sassy and empowered, this body of work captures a period of change in my life where I began to allow myself to open up and fall in love again.” Kimberly Walker
The tracks on the EP take the listener through the depths, the lights and shades of the journey.. from the highs of experiencing new love, to the lows of struggles with mental health and to the empowerment of reclaiming inner power.
Listening to the tracks, you will be captivated by Kimberly’s sultry vocals and the simple yet effectively intentional instrumentation.
You can find more of Kimberly Walker at:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7ICFYWxhMmHW8e1x0fzuA/videos
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kimberlywalkermusic
You can listen to ‘Freckles’ below:
2. Usual Sad – Maijah
US based singer/songwriter Maijah grew up with music running through her veins.. Inspired by her late father’s deep passion for drumming and performing, Maijah’s own musical journey began in elementary school, when she began writing her original music.
Influenced by artists such as Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Adele and Lana del Rey, Maijah creates music with a deep sense of raw authenticity and creates her own magic with references to astrology, spirituality and fantasy.
Maijah’s latest single release, ‘Usual Sad’ is a vulnerable look into the feels of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and explores the experience that many of us face with depression and mental health.
With the haunting instrumentational feel of cello, piano and guitar, combined with the warmth of her vocals, Maijah creates a ballad soundscape that shows a side of her music creation that is very different to that of her past releases.
If you can relate to that all too common feeling of “it’s a little bit more than my usual sad this time.”, this track is sure to resonate.
You can find more of Maijah at:
Website – https://www.maijahmusic.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/maijahmusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/Maijah
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/maijahmusic
You can listen to ‘Usual Sad’ below:
3. Where Do We Stand – Class Vee
With a Dominican background, US based singer songwriter and producer, Class Vee began her solo music career after her chapter with band, Soltrio came to a close.
Class Vee is passionate about exploring the sound and feel of many styles and is heavily inspired by the sound of 80’s music.
With a humble, yet empowering self belief of ‘I am not the greatest, but I am the greatest that I have ever been.”, Class Vee has released her latest single, ‘Where Do We Stand’.. A pop track filled with hooky vocals and a vibrant synth production.
The track is a relatable and emotional story of a woman trying to understand her relationship and her future. Is her partner on a lifelong journey with her or is it more of a fling.
The vocals in this song, combined with the strength of the lush instrumentation will draw you deep into the emotions and the journey taken through ‘Where Do We Stand’.
You can find more of Class Vee at:
Website – https://classvee.com/music
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheClassVee
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjU2PJuugGLjxQG2lGAYwFQ/featured
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/classvee
You can listen to ‘Where Do We Stand’ below:
4. Lets Make A Fire – Noah Solt
US based artist, Noah Solt creates music with an eclectic range of influences, ranging from styles of classic rock, modern pop, Americana folk and world music.
In 2019 and 2020, Noah was attending Berklee College of Music in Spain until Covid-19 hit. The pandemic led him to begin a journey, where he sailed halfway across the world.
In this time, he created his debut single release, ‘Let’s Make A Fire’, as he was sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.
“I was very far from the people that I love and I was feeling the distance. People are the spice of life in my opinion, and this song is a celebration of that… The song was recorded in my friends’ apartment. I lived on his bedroom floor for a month and we produced the track together.” Noah Solt
The track is about the idea that there is only one chance to make a first impression.
Recorded while sitting on a yoga mat, in his friends apartment, the song features the authentic sounds of acoustic guitar, light percussion and the warmth of Noah’s Vocals.
This is absolutely a track that will make you ponder your own first impressions.
You can find more of Noah Solt at:
Linktree – https://linktr.ee/noahsolt
You can listen to ‘Lets Make A Fire’ below:
5. Daybreak – Willow Woodward (EP)
At just 18 years old, US based artist, Willow Woodward has achieved much success to date with her music career, with her single ‘For The Love’ hitting the charts at number 122 and collaborating with an all star cast of Nashville musicians.
Willow Woodward has been playing and writing music for as long as she could speak, having grown up within a musical family and creates music with a multitude of influences including pop, dance, country, and indie.
Her latest six track EP release, ‘Daybreak’ shares a journey of introspective storytelling and leads the listener through a series of vulnerable ballads with an electropop feel.
“During lockdown, I think we all went through periods of melancholy, and at these times I found myself looking more to my guitar rather than piano for creative outlet. I’d been listening to a lot of great country music, and found the guitar and the storytelling framework of country songs to be a good match in expressing my musical ideas.” Willow Woodward
The EP is the perfect daytime addition while you are sitting enjoying a coffee or relaxing after a long day.
You can find more of Willow Woodward at:
Website – https://www.willowwoodwardofficial.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/willowwoodwardofficial
You can listen to ‘Daybreak’ 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.