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Nightcars are dancing by themselves in their indie-soul-pop-rock amalgam, On My Own

Posted on 9 June 2023

With swathes of sugar on the vocal lines as they soulfully cut across the angularly sharp guitars and scintillating synths, the latest single, On My Own, from the Venezuelan powerhouse, Nightcars, is a reinvention of 80s nostalgia you will undoubtedly want to savour.

Adding to the amalgamated mix of indie, soul, pop, and rock are the deep funk-carved groove pockets that give the addictively affectionate release a distinctive dimension, setting Nightcars easily apart from the indie landfill fray.

On My Own is Grammy-worthy for the lyric, “should I pop another pill or is this how I should feel”. In such an evocatively succinct capacity, Nightcars encapsulated how we over-medicate human emotion to stop ourselves from feeling anything at all. If you needed any inspiration to rawdog your heartbreak, there it is.

It comes as no surprise that the band’s former releases have enabled them to build an international fanbase. Away from the conflict and turmoil in Venezuela, Nightcars now safely reside in Madrid, where they are working on their upcoming third EP, Extended Play Vol. 3, which is set to release later this year.

On My Own will officially release on June 9th. Check it out on Spotify and the artist’s official website.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Take A Stroll: Madrid artist Bonjour Madame wants to spend the night with her on ‘Naked’

Posted on 5 June 2021

Formally known as Reyes and SoDC, Bonjour Madame charmingly slides the lights down real low on his sensually stimulating new single that has your mind alive on ‘Naked‘.

Adrian Reyes aka Bonjour Madame, is a respectful Mexico City-born, Madrid, Spain-based, French, English and Spanish-speaking indie pop singer-songwriter/music producer. He makes a rare blend of stylish music which has you feeling relaxed and highly motivated again.

You feel his wide smile brighten up the suddenly warm speakers as his love for her is so deep, you just know that he wants them to work no matter what it takes. This is the story of showing your cards and hoping that you get the royal flush, that you are ideally hoping for.

His vocals are tender and kind, with an honest tone which is straight forward but never sleazy. The romantic flow is fresh and rather breezy – full of life and and a cheeky grin attached for good measure – as he pours his simmering heart out into hers.

‘Naked‘ from the motivated Madrid-based multi-instrumentalist musician and student Bonjour Madame, is a lights-down-low track that is all about wanting to be with that person, who you have had a heart-filled crush on for so long. You know exactly what you want now and hope that this is the moment that you have desired all along.

Stream this sexy new track on Spotify and see more via his IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Reclaiming that broken heart: Annie Balmori shows her incredible vocal ability on ‘Requiem’

Posted on 7 February 2021

Released off her latest exquisite EP called ‘Unafraid‘, Annie Balmori is absolutely captivating on the new single ‘Requiem‘, that will have you reminiscing about previous heartbreaks in your life and the struggle to overcome this painful obstacle.

Annie Balmori is a Madrid, Spain born and raised drama graduate and opera-trained soprano singer-songwriter, who is now based in sometimes-sunny London, England. She is the type of flamboyant artist that puts her heart and soul into every lyric and note that she elegantly drops.

With music that makes you close your tired eyes and sing joyfully within, she is a truly classy musician who performs with that world class feel to her.

This is the story about staying strong even through you have been broken down into a million pieces. You are slowly getting better and don’t need that person that brought you down anymore. The love is gone like the wind and you have packed your bags, ready to get out of this sad situation that you have felt too many times before. Moving on quickly, is the only way to claim back your much-needed strength again.

With a spirited performance that has your whole body shivering with her during this passionate song, that shatters windows close by, you feel like you are listening to a phenomenal talent- who can do absolutely anything with her amazing vocals.

‘Requiem‘ from the wonderful soprano-voiced angel Annie Balmori, is quite the magnificent single from a soulful singer who hits the high notes with seemingly effortless flair and determination, to give us her passionate perspective on this extremely relevant story.

Hear this glorious soundscape to sooth all worries away on Spotify and see more on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alt Metal instrumentalist Jorge Gomez has made his debut with the ‘Beyond Blackened’ EP

Posted on 27 December 2020

Madrid-residing Spanish musician, Jorge Gomez, has made their solo debut with the EP ‘Beyond Blackened’ which serves thrashy furore while fervently stamping down his signature sound on the Metal scene. There’s very little chance his imprint will go unnoticed for much longer.

The 4-track release, which was recorded at the legendary Alex Cappa’s Metal Factory, shows just how much nuance can be packed into a fast-paced offering of blackened instrumental Metal. In the absence of vocals, there’s definitely no absence of feeling as you wrap yourself up in the progressively transfixing soundscapes which are consistently leading you into another facet of Jorge Gomez’s dynamic elemental style.

The build-ups from the melodically tender Rock intro’s, especially with track 3, Hollow, is a journey you’re going to want to take time and time again.

There really is no overstating the level of skill exhibited in Beyond Blackened. It’s so much more than just technical ability. The artist’s talent when it comes to hooking you in from the intro and toying with your emotions and rhythmic pulses and psyche in equal measure right until the outro makes Beyond Blackened one of the most promising debuts we’ve heard in 2020.

You can check out Jorge Gomez’s EP for yourselves via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sultry beats emanate from Ale From SummerClub’s ”Sabanas”

Posted on 18 June 2020

Vocalist, Producer and part of Thenasa8, Ale From SummerClub is one busy musician. He alternates between London and Madrid. Ale makes really good music too and this is his time to shine as a solo artist.

”Sabanas” means ‘sheet’ in Spanish. We all know where this is going. This is a stupendously sexy song that makes me want to comb my hair and put on a new shirt. Sadly I have no hair and my washing is in the dryer so I’ll let Ale From SummerClub do his thing.

This is summer house all the way with quite possibly the naughtiest song of 2020. The beat hypnotizes you and you just want to remember those fly dance moves you might know. This is love music with lots of groovy beats to make your crush blush all night.

With the single coming off the ”LUCKY13” EP from the 1st June 2020, the timing couldn’t be better here for a party release. With the world slowly opening up, it would be surprising not to see this song pushed on radio and clubs.

This is quality party music to wash your ”Sabanas” for.

To hear this beat with so much charm, get your fingers clicking on the Soundcloud link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen