The great music just keeps coming!
Below is an eclectic mix of five new releases that we are vibing with right now.
1. Fool – Jaw Talk
Based in Los Angeles, United States, four piece rock outfit, Jaw Talk is made up of Oliver Roman (lead guitar and vocals), Mason Summit (guitar and BGVs), Evan Myaskovsky (bass) and Lucas Bidran (drums).
Heavily influenced by psych-rock of the 1960’s and soul music, the band have had music featured in television shows including, Shameless, The Good Doctor, Animal Kingdom and Brooklyn 99, played and produced music for other artists such as Ali Angel and frontman Oliver Roman has engineered music for the likes of The Foo Fighters, KT Tunstall, Wolfmother, The Cribs and Lamb Of God.
Produced by frontman, Roman, Jaw Talk’s latest single, ‘Fool’ is a story of a new love and the feelings and experiences felt and lived through the beginning of a new relationship.
The track airs a laid-back and vintage soothing groove, with the sounds of the acoustic guitar strums and driven drum beats, combined with the understated harmonies and captivating vocals of Roman.
‘Fool’ is a mid tempo vibing track that has a certain charm that leads the listener into a dreamlike, hypnotic state.
You can find more of Jaw Talk at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/jawtalk
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgkAmPGxNKwCE1ih5yzbyQ
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jaw_talk
You can listen to ‘Fool’ below:
2. Breathe – Matt Gombau
Residing in Brussels, Belgium, 27 year old singer/songwriter, Matt Gombau creates music influenced by the nature he explores and his dreamlike reveries. Matt has a love of the great outdoors and has adventured through the great north with his skis and tent, as well as expeditions of mountaineering, climbing and bikepacking.
Inspired by artists such as Thom Yorke, Damien Rice and Eddie Vedder, Matt creates an indie folk, acoustic sound of music that draws the listener into a dream world that Matt creates.
Mastered by Equus mastering studio, the latest release by Matt Gombau, ‘Breathe’, was created in collaboration with guitarist and producer, Mathieu Grillo, who recorded and produced the track in his home studio.
‘Breathe’ is all about the desire to escape the society we live in and get out into a space where we can refocus and just ‘breathe’. An all too familiar desire for so many of us living busy lives.
“When we met with Mathieu Grillo at his studio to start recording a new song, we first worked a few hours on a completely other song, but without being convinced by it. By the end of session, I jammed with my guitar and started playing something else. Mathieu liked what I was playing, so I stayed a bit longer to put some structure to it and record a maquette. Ten sessions later, we gave birth to what is now my new single “Breathe”.” Matt Gombau
The track has will draw you in with it’s sense of freedom and simplicity. Matt’s voice is warm and raw and combined with the light instrumentation, tells a story of a much needed sense of re-catching your breath.
You can find more of Matt Gombau at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mattgombau
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjXndV349y8
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mattgombau
You can listen to ‘Breathe’ below:
3. I Got Caught – Jeremy Engel
French born and Dublin, Ireland based singer/songwriter, Jeremy Engel, creates an array of raw and emotional, storytelling musical soundscapes with a unique sound, inspired by the likes of Leonard Cohen, Damien Rice and Rory Gallagher.
Jeremy Engel has a deep passion and intrigue for language, speaking French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian and working as a translator for the United Nations and has met personalities including the Pope, Barack Obama and Kofi Annan.
The musical releasing journey began for Jeremy in early 2020, when he released his debut single ‘I Don’t Want To Stay’ Accompanied by a multi-award winning music video as has begun a journey filled with expression and passion that is creating a beautiful musical career.
Jeremy’s latest single, ‘I Got Caught’ tells a story of deeply reflecting on the effects of a suffocating relationship.
Instrumentally, the track features the combination of guitar and strings that intensify the emotive highs and low of the feelings within the story of the relationship.
You can find more of Jeremy Engel at:
Website – https://www.jeremyengel.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theengelsshare
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAihiJjFTyr09OzK-Iw7VCw
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theengelsshare
You can listen to ‘I Got Caught’ below:
4. Club 27/Cutting Contest and Sticks – Charlie Steady (A/B Side Release)
United States based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Charlie Steady started his musical career, backing up various local bands in his hometown, playing bass and performing backing vocals.
With the help of songwriter, Seth Craig, in 2018 he launched his solo music career, releasing his genre eclectic debut album, ‘Tenderfoot’. Since that time, he has become well known for his eclectic live performances and creative music videos that contain colour schemes of red, yellow, and blue.
Charlie Steady’s latest release, ‘Club 27’ and ‘Cutting Contest and Sticks’ is the 3rd A/B side single that he has released in the leadup to his upcoming second album, ‘Magpie’.
The tracks both relate to the adventures of the main character on the album, a Magpie, who is on a journey of musical fame and fortune within a large city. The rock/pop punk track ‘Club 27’ focuses on the recognition and idolisation of famous artists that die young; whereas, the rock track, ‘Cutting Contest and Sticks is about a guitar faceoff that the Magpie has with another famous musician.
The creativity and drama in the concepts that Charlie pours into his music and the surrounding art is absolutely unique and will stop you in your tracks in the most amazing way.. This is one to really take the time to absorb.
You can find more of Charlie Steady at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/sethandcharlie
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGNeG7lDu1g2O90v98ouzg
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sethandcharliemusic/?hl=en
You can listen to Club 27/Cutting Contest and Sticks below:
5. Living For Two – More In Luv
United Kingdom four piece outfit, More In Luv had a huge year of sold out gigs and exciting releases throughout the year of 2021.
For fans of Years And Years, Larkins, The Lottery Winners and Fickle Friends, More In Luv are a band that is likely to tickle your musical fancy.
Their latest single release, ‘Living For Two’ speaks of a journey that the band have taken, that has led them to where they are now, tackling topics such as love, struggle and money.
“‘Living For Two’ was written about being from a place where you’ve never felt protected by the people hired to do exactly that, and despite it all, all you want to do is build a good life for yourself and the people you love.” More In Luv
Previous songs from More In Luv feature sounds infused with the feelings of summer, however, Living for Two slows things down with a more relaxed vibe. You will hear the sounds of guitar infused with hip-hop beats, which create a more unique sound to the track.
Website – https://www.moreinluv.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MOREINLUV
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB32BuvLVoYpv5ZR191_lbg
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/moreinluv
You can listen to ‘Living For Two’ 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.