The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Wind, Hail, And Snow – Kristian Phillip Valentino
This last December, we introduced United States based singer/songwriter, Kristian Phillip Valentino and his incredible story that led him to create the music that he now shares with us.. You can read the article here.
Music for Kristian has been an incredibly healing process and as you listen to his tracks, you can feel the deep and reflective emotion expressed throughout.
Inspired by artists such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Iron and Wine and Jason Isbell, his music crosses the genres of indie folk, singer/songwriter and americana.
Produced by Claas P Jambor, Kristian Phillip Valentino’s latest single, ‘Wind, Hail and Snow’, is a part of his larger, upcoming debut album, ‘For every thing, there is a season’, for which he is releasing a song each month.
The album is based on a love story, moving through the four seasons of the year. ‘Wind, Hail and Snow’ is the beginning of the winter season and sets the scene for the beginning of the breakup.
‘Wind, Hail and Snow’ is a deeply emotional ambient soundscape that provides spaces for you to get lost in the depth and the pain of the story that Kristian is singing about.. You will be deeply moved by this 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 ‘Wind, Hail, And Snow’ below:
2. Hope – Young Astronaut
London, United Kingdom based four piece outfit, Young Astronaut, began their music journey in 2012 as brothers, Chris and Pete Boakes joined forces. Over the years, the band has developed, incorporating bassist, Paul Meeson and drummer, Alex Esp.
Young Astronaut have played at venues all across the United Kingdom and toured internationally within Beijing, Chengdu and Hong Kong.
The latest release by Young Astronaut, ‘Hope’, is the first single from their upcoming EP, ‘Pirouette & Fall’ and focuses on “accepting failure and moving on while battling with feelings of apprehension and ambivalence”.
The indie rock feel track begins with an energetic introduction that sets the scene with synthesizers, drum rhythms and guitars.. As the vocals kick into the track, they glide across the soundscape, beginning to tell the story.
‘Hope’ will have you mesmerised until the end and will have you wanting to listen over again.
You can find more of Young Astronaut at:
Website – https://youngastronaut.co.uk
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/youngastronautband
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/youngastronautband
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/youngastronautband
You can listen to ‘Hope’ below:
3. Carry You – Dan Zimmerman
Residing in Brooklyn, United States, independent singer/songwriter, Dan Zimmerman uses music as a therapeutic exploration of life as a young LGBTQ+ adult within the city of New York. He explores themes such as lust, loss, and loneliness.
In ‘Carry You’, the latest track by Dan Zimmerman, he moves away from the electropop feel that has been delivered in his more recent singles. ‘Carry You’ is a heartfelt, deep and reflective piano and vocal ballad that was inspired by the passing of a close friend and songwriting partner, from cancer at the age of 26.
The track was release on the significant date of February 3rd, which was her birthday and as a chance to celebrate her life.
The moving and emotional vocals and piano in the track, combined with the subtlety of the strings will draw you into a world, reflecting on your own loved ones and the values you place on these relationships.
You can find more of Dan Zimmerman at:
Website – https://danzimmermanmusic.com
Facebook – https://facebook.com/danzimmermanmusic
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/danzimmermanmusic
Instagram – https://instagram.com/danzimmermanmusic
You can listen to ‘Carry You’ below:
4. Escape – Screentalk
United Kingdom based five piece indie rock band, Screentalk is made up of Sean Currie (Vocals), Sam Varney (Guitar), Stuart McNaughton (Keys/Synth), Gianpaolo Carnevali (Bass) and Dan Moore (Drums).
Influenced by the likes of The Killers, White Lies, Muse, Radiohead and Foals, Screentalk has been seen playing gigs all across the UK, including venues such as Jimmy’s and The Jacaranda in Liverpool, Hope and Anchor in Islington, London and Halton Music Festival.
Recorded by Kurran Karbal, Screentalk’s latest single release, ‘Escape’ is all about the eerie things of the night that make us feel unsafe.
The track features an electropop feeling soundscape with soft synth and a steady rhythm, and is fused together with inviting vocals that explore the uneasy feeling of the night. As the song builds, you are welcomed by on point harmonies that almost make you feel like you’re in an eerie movie.
‘Escape’ is an entertaining track that will take you on an exciting adventure, not to be missed!
You can find more of Screentalk at:
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/SCREENTALKBAND
YouTube – https://youtube.com/channel/UCZ9Il3GxQIs6HVEkGpqyd8g
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/screentalk_band
You can listen to ‘Escape’ below:
5. Lost It – Cam Coda
Los Angeles, United States based producer, singer and pianist, Camille Shrager is the woman behind the musical project, Cam Coda.
Inspired and raised with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Halsey, Lorde and Billie Eilish, Camille began her musical songwriting journey at the age of 13, however it was at the age of 21 when she was first introduced to the world of production in Ableton.. as they say, ‘the rest is history’..
Self written, recorded and produced during lockdowns, in her childhood home in Palo Alto, California, and mastered by Saif Bari at Fixed Mastering, the latest single by Cam Coda, ‘Lost It’, was inspired by two tracks, Vincent’s track “Breathe 2.0” and Halsey’s single “Nightmare”.
“What honestly inspired the lyrics was a tumultuous time during my life where I was out partying and doing drugs deep into the night for many nights in a row and I wondered if I was spiralling out and losing control. At the time I had been hypomanic (a part of being Bipolar 2 which I struggle with) and coming down off of that experience with drunken angry rage fuelled nights of being hyperactive made for a tumultuous experience that inspired the lyrics of the song.” Camille
Listening to the track, you will be captivated by the dynamics between the soft heartfelt emotions and the powerful strength portrayed in the vocals.. The soundscape really tells a story of moving through the turmoil experienced during this challenging time.
You can find more of Cam Coda at:
Website – https://www.camcodamusic.net
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVGkdeeCTUcGA0LtXoIvo0g
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camjamms
You can listen to ‘Lost It’ 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.