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dollhaus debuted their dream-goth potion of hell-hath-no-fury vindication, The Devil Makes a Sale

Posted on 12 April 2023

Two superlative staples of the London alt-scene, Katie Green & Rob Alexander, joined reverent post-punk forces to forge the new two-piece outfit dollhaus; the debut single, The Devil Makes a Sale, will leave you questioning, Siouxsie who?

Rhythmic hypnotism constructs the whirling dervish of a prelude before the guitars contort into angular prisms of kaleidoscopic colour as the basslines add dark depth around the harbingering percussion that punctuates the dreamy layers Katie Green’s glassy vocals filter into.

Chewing up and spitting out the archetypes attached to the dream-pop, post-punk, goth, and art-rock genres enabled dollhaus to effortlessly establish themselves as one to watch in a saturated scene. If anyone can appetise an apathetic alternative audience, it is dollhaus with this inordinately magnetic manifestation of pure songwriting talent that drinks like a potion of hell-hath-no-fury vindication.

Stream the Devil Makes a Sale on Spotify & Bandcamp.

Follow dollhaus on Facebook and Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

What Is Fake Or Real: London’s Ultrabloom drop hugely relatable phone-filled debut single Doomscrolling

Posted on 10 April 2023

All about a story where the addictive phone is in control and the hours just fly by, Ultrabloom brings us into a new era of understanding and fuels all speakers with an elevating single which will make many think a bit deeper on Doomscrolling.

Ultrabloom is a 3-piece London, UK-based indie rock band who perform with radiating passion and crisp inventive energy to uplift any situation.

”Singing about digital dilemmas with a backdrop of New Romantic nostalgia, Rachel, Matt & Marti (aka Ultrabloom) blend existential lyrics with vintage synths, rocky riffs, and soaring vocals infectiously creating the soundtrack to a quarter life crisis.” ~ Ultrabloom

With an uncanny knack for unwrapping the truth from the plastic bottles which cruelly pollute our innocent oceans, Ultrabloom might be the fresh start we all needed. Crisp in context and advancing our mindsets to what is actually happening, this is a rather entertaining story sung and performed with heightened belief.

Doomscrolling from London, UK-based indie rock band Ultrabloom is a breath of fresh air to help calm a suffocatingly intense world. Honest to the core and with lyrics which are intertwined deep into modern-day society, we find a cellphone-packed story which should enlighten many to take a little break from screen time.

Lighting up our imagination one scroll at a time, this is a hugely worthwhile first track from the loveable London crew Ultrabloom.

Turn this up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Angry and Depressed: Silverhours puts the weapons down on Doldrums

Posted on 10 April 2023

Released from the debut LP named Madeleine Moment, Silverhours attempts to soothe all worries away as the burnout days loom larger on the must-listen melodic wonder that is Doldrums.

Silverhours is a London, UK-based alternative musician who is comprehensively inspired by the dark sounds of the Scottish electronic duo, Boards of Canada.

”His artistry features an eclectic mix of sounds, influenced by both jazz and electronica, intricate arrangements and catchy melodies.” ~ Silverhours

Class personified and swimming deeper within our own reflection, Silverhours guides us towards where the steel-forged tenderness really is. Delighting our frayed speakers and showing us the power of time and reflection, this is a rather splendid track and Doldrums might change the view for many.

Doldrums from London, UK-based alternative musician Silverhours is an augmented reality-avoiding single made with maximum skill and quality. There are ear-splitting breaks and so much to swim inside, on a track with vocally enlightening melodies that shall enrich all listeners due to its rather marvellously constructed core.

Avoiding the dark light within is the mission we all face during these weird times.

Listen closer on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kinda Scared: HANA IRENE eases all worries away with the atmospheric stunner, Alien

Posted on 29 March 2023

After lighting up our emotions on 2019s hugely memorable for the night drive, HANA IRENE returns with a rather magnificent single to open up minds no matter the galaxy on Alien.

HANA IRENE is a London, UK-based indie alternative music producer and singer-songwriter captivated by the escapism-feel of the space age and retro comic books.

”She likes to mix 60s sultry vocals, soft rock and guitar with contemporary beats, basslines, and synths, with each EP or Album having a different theme and sound almost to reflect an aspect of that time. Her musical influences include Elvis Presley, The Ronettes and The Beatles but also Lana Del Rey, Beach House, and Frank Ocean.” ~ HANA IRENE

Taken from her new 7-track release called Space Station 98, HANA IRENE is rather spellbinding and shall alleviate our apprehensions away with this fearless effort to behold for its beauty.

Guiding us away from the bad energy and only flying toward where true romance shall blossom, this is a rather lovely single to cuddle with all night long.

Alien from London, UK-based indie music producer and singer-songwriter HANA IRENE is one of the more planet-hopping singles to get excited about in 2023. Showing us where the goodness is and asking us to get away from all polluted air, we find something rather inspiring to hold on tightly with as an angelic wonder transmits only pacifying vibrancy.

Listen up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

London indietronica artist Lily Juniper is anxiously auspicious in her narratively dreamy single, All Mine

Posted on 26 March 2023

After a successful debut in 2022, Lily Juniper enriched the London indie electronica scene with her dreamily dance-leaning sophomore single, All Mine.

The ethereally warm vocals inject as much soul into the production as the softly tensile looped progressions as they wrap the vibrant texture around the affectionately uncertain lyrics, which project the compulsion to solidify a relationship when it is in its early stages of romantic hesitation.

We’ve all been there, not wanting to go all in for fear our vulnerability will lead to our greatest fears. But there’s nothing bittersweet as this Four Tet and James Blake-ESQUE soundscape. All Mine is as rich as Musk in its artful beguile, making the deeply evocative context of romantically anxious edge all the more intoxicating while the indietronica poetry in motion is auspiciously unravelling.

Lily Juniper said:

“All Mine is a song about new love and the nervous energy that it brings, about seeing someone you like at a party and then going home alone, about overthinking everything you said and did, reading into every word and look. All of the best (and worst) moments that humans can experience.”

Stream All Mine via Spotify.

Connect with Lily Juniper on Twitter & Instagram

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

Unstoppable: London rockers Compound Radius tries to find the peace within on Victim of our Minds

Posted on 23 March 2023

Gripping our hungry core with a ravenous soundtrack to wake up the neighbours, Compound Radius ravage innocent ears with something rather hardcore and slides all the worries away on Victim of our Minds.

Compound Radius is a London, UK-based indie rock band that smartly submerges funk, folk, soul, electronica, metal and world music into their hard-hitting creations.

‘‘Arnab Datta, aka Radius, is their lead singer, lead guitarist and composer whose songs are multilingual, English, Bengali, Hindi ,Sanskrit Afrikaans etc. His similarly multi-talented wife Aditi provides ideas and female vocals. On drums is the energetic Rajib Chakraborty and on bass the brilliant Dan Mackrill. Compound Radius have been gigging since September 2021 and played their first big show in July 2022.” ~ Compound Radius

Powering in with a weighty harmony with much might and significance, Compound Radius are that all-pro act who doesn’t care what anyone thinks. They impress from all angles on Victim of our Minds and shall take many breaths away with a dragon-like fire.

Victim of our Minds from London, UK-based indie rock band Compound Radius is a rather explosive track which might raise the temperature a tad higher than before. Actually, this will probably burn all plastic away and sends us into a wondrous universe which might slice the doubt out of millions on this thunderbolt.

Turn this up on SoundCloud.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Steal My Dreams: London’s Lord Vanger drops excellent single Why

Posted on 17 March 2023

Combining digital sampling with analogue recording techniques for the betterment of the planet, Lord Vanger wonders why the love is still there after many moons via his spectacular music experience that is Why.

Lord Vanger aka Anthony Vanger is a London, UK-based indie pop artist/music producer best known for his tracks being featured in well-known tv shows all over the universe.

”Previously, Vanger worked under the name Operatica and was signed to label Emagine Music, releasing three albums in the US selling over 300,000 copies. Songs from the series, which combined opera with electronica, reached #9 on the US Billboard Dance Charts, #5 on the US Crossover Charts and #1 on iTunes.” ~ Lord Vanger

After working as a drum engineer for Macy Gray and on the classic New Radicals album Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too, Lord Vanger stuns yet again and cements his name as one of the best in the game. Each layer has been made with precise timing and a consistently excellent beat which shall glow souls back into shape again.

Why from London, UK-based indie pop artist/music producer Lord Vanger is a splendid single made with timeless in mind. It feels like this is a track which will be appreciated for years to come, as there is so much to be amazed by here. There is quality in droves and each lyric has been seemingly made with pure intentions, in a world which needs more authenticity.

Wondering why for too long will only boggle the mind after all,

Hear this fine song on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Going Insane: Gary Mictian swims deeper away from the disappointment on I Die Every Night

Posted on 16 March 2023

Taken off the fascinating 5-track Vertigo EP, Gary Mictian yearns for that special touch to summon his whole heart to scintillate with a flourishing blend of brilliance again on I Die Every Night.

Gary Mictian is a London, UK-based electronic pop music producer and songwriter who makes expressive music to soothe all sad souls into better waters.

”When explaining his approach to song writing Gary says “My philosophy is to always push boundaries and capture honesty and personality. I love writing songs that have a surrealist tone contrasted with moments of introspection and humility.” ~ Gary Mictian

Asking for a chance to be the one, we find a hugely motivated soul in top form here. This is a do-you-want-me-too mission to a much better place, as Gary Mictian sings with that extra love and care needed to make a monumental impact.

”This is the story of my journey coming to terms with my inability to accept love from the people in my life, and growing out of my emotional unavailability. This is the acceptance of my past, the discovery of my self-worth and choosing unreserved honesty.” ~ Gary Mictian

I Die Every Night from London, UK-based electronic pop music producer and songwriter Gary Mictian is a rather unique single with expressive lyrics so many of us can truly be invested inside. Brushing away the self-made barriers and stepping freely again to love wholeheartedly, we find a truly superb release to learn from.

In a cold world, working out who you want to be warm with, has never been more important.

Listen up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Floating on The Wings: Mirko Sangrigoli waited so long for that special moment on Never Enough

Posted on 8 March 2023
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With his focus back on writing songs again and sensing the right time to get his compositions out into the world, Mirko Sangrigoli demonstrates to us the power of a chance collaboration with Never Enough.

Mirko Sangrigoli is a London, UK-based indie singer-songwriter who is a true muso and shines a light on underground tracks made from the soul.

“I remember always mucking about with any instrument I could get my hands on. The first thing I ever played was my father’s drums. It quickly developed from there, and the next thing you know, I was writing songs about everything I could think of on a toy keyboard. Growing up, I didn’t have fancy equipment, so I learned to get creative with what was available.” ~ Mirko Sangrigoli

Sinking in the dark all alone and waiting for the kiss that might never arrive, Mirko Sangrigoli is in top form and shows us where real quality is in this watered-down world. This is a class personified and ultimately a fine effort.

Never Enough from London, UK-based indie singer-songwriter Mirko Sangrigoli is a real stunner of an experience for anyone who’s waited so long for something, to ultimately feeling like it was a complete waste.

Projected so eloquently and soaked in a ray of hope, that perhaps the feeling will change, even though deep down, the defeat is rather close.

Meaningful music with impact will always sound a bit better than most. Mirko Sangrigoli has just proved this notion with some aplomb.

Hear more on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Make It: Kem .SoL hopes for the romance to blossom on 1 Day

Posted on 7 March 2023

Wanting so much more and sensing that the formally fragmented pieces are finally plunging together, Kem .SoL shows us an unbelievable new creation on the superb 1 Day.

Kem .SoL is an American indie alternative artist who is now based in London, UK and makes a sterling blend of vividly descriptive soundscapes to love forever.

Hoping for love to stay strong despite the strong winds and taken as the 2nd track off The Only Way Is Up, Kem .SoL sends our gaze right into better days. Vocally smooth and drifting with some impact, this is a rather splendid experience to love for its kind energy.

1 Day from the London, UK-based indie alternative artist Kem .SoL is a tremendous single to turn up loud and with some velocity. This is a strength-packed song when you need to keep that hope strong, that two loving humans may stay close despite all the temptations lurking. Lathered in magnificence and calming our ears, we are treated to something so honest and caring when needed most.

When you speak your intentions, the road suddenly clears.

Turn this up loud on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen