Showing posts with label pop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pop. Show all posts
Jul 27, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
Johanna Samuels • Sorry, Kid • 2026
“Before making this record, I was feeling the furthest from myself that I ever had.” Reflecting on her forthcoming album Excelsior!, Johanna Samuels continues, “There was a lot of cognitive dissonance—wanting to pursue my music while also being able to feel good about who I am as a person. This record is a lot of me identifying what I don’t want to be.”
Sep 18, 2025
Eternity's Children • Debut LP and Timeless Vinyl Reissues • 2025
High Moon Records has announced the long overdue vinyl reissue of two landmark LPs by sunshine pop legends, Eternity’s Children. Originally released in 1968 and never before reissued on vinyl, Eternity’s Children and Timeless – the latter album’s first-ever U.S. release – will be available on Friday, October 31. Both LPs include detailed historical notes and exclusive interviews with the band by noted producer, musician, and archivist Steve Stanley. https://linktr.ee/highmoonrecords
Sep 10, 2025
The Cords • 2025
WHEN YOU SAY GOODBYE is a heart-rending pop song: it’s deeper, heavier and more immersive that the first two singles, but somehow it’s just as catchy. Grace and Eve Tedeschi may be young, but this is the sound of a band who are already totally accomplished at writing pop classics.
Their first show was with The Vaselines, and since then they have played with Camera Obscura, Belle and Sebastian, BMX Bandits and others, while also sharing stages with the new generation of indiepop stars: the Umbrellas, Chime School, Lightheaded.
Jul 1, 2025
iftibeyourwill S05E26 • Marble Sounds
Pieter Van Dessel takes us on an unexpected journey from law student to the creative force behind Marble Sounds, revealing how serendipity and persistence shaped his musical evolution. When his wife received a grant to work in Montreal in 2005, Pieter's planned sabbatical transformed into musical opportunity after landing a position at a recording studio. This fortuitous circumstance provided both equipment access and creative community, allowing the first Marble Sounds EP to take shape with help from Canadian musicians.
His evolution as a performer stands as perhaps the most compelling aspect of Pieter's story. With disarming candor, he admits never aspiring to sing or front a band, making his growth all the more remarkable. "I wasn't a born entertainer," he shares. "I really had to learn it." Through countless live shows and persistence, he gradually developed the confidence that studio work alone couldn't provide. The key lesson? Rehearsals only help so much—real growth comes from repeatedly facing audiences.
For Pieter, songwriting remains his natural strength, with musical composition flowing more easily than lyrics. He chases that elusive creative spark—"the best feeling in the world"—that signals something special is emerging. Recent albums showcase distinct artistic approaches: the self-titled 2022 release employed self-playing pianos in deliberately limited arrangements, while 2025's "Core Memory" embraces 80s influences and childhood musical touchpoints like Phil Collins. Looking ahead, fans can anticipate "More Memory" featuring outtakes from recent sessions, while Peter already contemplates his next full album for 2028. Subscribe to hear our conversations with other fascinating musicians whose unexpected paths led to creative breakthroughs.
Feb 26, 2025
Miya Folick • "Felicity” • 2025
It is the only song which was not originally written on acoustic guitar. Instead, Miya wrote it in collaboration with Jared Solomon (Remi Wolf, Lola Young), and layered synths and woodwinds atop of traditional instrumentation. The song points to the lesser-known definition of the word felicity: “finding appropriate expression for one’s thoughts,” which, Miya says, is “a cornerstone of the album: putting language to how I feel, which I didn’t do for so long because I didn’t know it was a feeling I was allowed to have.” Apt articulation, “Felicity” suggests, promises to bring us into closer connection with those we love, and with ourselves.
Folick is both audacious and hauntingly profound on Erotica Veronica, her psychosexual, psychosensual masterstroke: a kaleidoscopic portrait of self-realization and integration. There is a dilemma that haunts the record. There is a partner on the receiving end of these confessions. The song and the album seem to wonder: what is the right thing to do when your desires are more complex than the narrow channel our culture allows? “The album is about being queer within a heteronormative relationship structure and within a heteronormative society, but it’s also just about desire and eroticism in general. I don’t think we give each other enough room to explore freely and figure out our own right paths,” she says. FEMM
Oct 27, 2024
ifitbeyourwill S04E12 • Namra Beatrix Saleem of Crybaby Claire
Namra Saleem, better known as Crybaby Claire, shares her inspiring journey from a small Norwegian town to the bustling streets of Oslo, and how a spontaneous moment at a "nachspiel" with the Talking Heads blaring sparked her passion for music. Without formal training, Namra's determination led her to pick up the guitar and bass, form a band, and explore the energetic realms of punk and Riot Grrrl music. Her story is a testament to the power of DIY artistry as she eventually took an Ableton course to create music on her own, crafting a distinct sound that combines nostalgic elements with raw emotion.
Immerse yourself in the colorful world of Crybaby Claire, where deeply personal lyrics meet upbeat, danceable rhythms. Namra shares how her influences, from Le Tigre to the DIY spirit of Molly Nilsson, shape her music-making process, which often begins with the beat before the melody finds its place. We explore her creative journey, focusing on the authenticity and simplicity that drive her art, and how she captures the raw essence of her first vocal takes to preserve genuine emotion.
The path to a solo career is paved with challenges, but Namra's story is about overcoming fears and finding joy in self-expression. A turning point came when life circumstances prompted her to embark on a solo project, using a cassette player for her first gig's backing tracks and planning to incorporate her cultural heritage into future works. As we anticipate her upcoming EP and live performances, this episode celebrates the courage of a DIY artist stepping into the spotlight, marking the start of an exciting new chapter that promises to resonate with listeners and music lovers alike.
With "Baby You Can Hold Me", Crybaby Claire delivers a track that perfectly strikes the balance between melancholy and playful electro pop. The song captivates with its atmospheric synths and carefree vocals, reminiscent of the lightness of the 80s. The minimalist structure and the simple but effective lyrics make the song catchy and ensure that it gets stuck in your head. electrozombies
Sep 19, 2024
p:ano • ba ba ba • 2024
‘ba ba ba’ is made out of unwieldy observations about these kinds of changes - impressions about being alive with friends and family and loved ones from the vantage of a very different time, and filtering it all with a sense of bewilderment and gratitude for the here and now. All in its own funny way, and most notably, all for love.
Jul 14, 2024
Katie Malco • Fatal Attraction feat. Laura Stevenson • 2024
Deeply impressive - a work of real tenderness and stark honesty that finds Katie Malco in full command of her artistry." | ||
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"A soaring string of marvellous, ever-grander choruses." | ||
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“Katie Malco captures the zeitgeist of a generation lost” 4* | ||
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"Phoebe Bridgers if she was from Peckham… [Katie can] capture fleeting beauty and resilient war with brilliant flair" | ||
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"Trembling and raw" | ||
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Jun 30, 2024
Chappell Roan • Tiny Desk Concert • 2024
Roan’s marvelous debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, came out last September — just in time to fit into the window of eligibility for the 2025 Grammys, hint hint wink — and it finds the singer toying confidently with a persona inspired in part by drag performers. Flanked by a pink-clad band, she wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity to serve up an absolute look, complete with white makeup and a towering wig (bolstered by a wadded-up trash bag tucked inside, as well as an assortment of stubbed-out cigarette butts), which now sits comfortably atop a skull Cypress Hill left us.
It’s only appropriate that Roan would forever alter the Tiny Desk. Because, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, this is a stunning set: Performing five songs from Midwest Princess, Roan worked through songs of youthful heartache (“Casual”), queer liberation (“Pink Pony Club”), mournful alienation (“California”) and two decidedly different forms of chaotic seduction (“Picture You,” “Red Wine Supernova”). In every mood and every song, she’s utterly commanding — witty and whip-smart, vocally assured and charismatic beyond words.
She didn’t just leave her wig; she left a mark.
SET LIST
“Casual”
“Pink Pony Club”
“Picture You”
“California”
“Red Wine Supernova”
Jun 6, 2024
ifitbeyourwill S03 E33 • Annabel Gutherz
Introducing the effervescent Annabel Gutherz! Born and bred in Montreal, Annabel's musical journey intertwines seamlessly with the vibrant tapestry of her hometown. On this episode we chatted about Annabel’s familial roots nurturing her love for storytelling through music to her transformative songwriting odyssey, Annabel's creative essence radiates through every chord and lyric. As they delve into her artistic process, collaborative endeavours, the stage is set for an enchanting exploration of Annabel's musical world. Enjoy 🎙️
Annabel Gutherz is a singer-songwriter hailing from Montreal, Canada. Combining her compelling and diaristic storytelling with honeyed melodies, distinct vocals and her keen musical ear, Annabel’s songs take listeners on a heartfelt journey packed with raw honesty and emotional conviction. SoundCafe
May 11, 2024
Annabel Gutherz • Shame • 2024
Canadian singer and songwriter ANNABEL GUTHERZ‘s latest single, ‘Shame,’is an open-hearted single about acknowledging and overcoming relationship insecurities. Underscored by full-bodied instrumentation, Annabel wields her sharp lyricism and sonorous vocals to explore anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt.
She elaborates, “‘Shame’ is about the ruminations that can arise about your partner’s former relationships and the invasive fears that often emerge as a result.” NLM
Jul 31, 2023
Tele Novella • Broomhorse • 2023
“For those that might not have seen one of the greatest love stories of all time- Harold and Maude- this video is a direct tribute. The 1971 cult classic sure caused a lot of controversy when it first came out, and I’m sure it still does today. Yet our intentions from the beginning were to honor life, love and death and a film that makes us all more human. After receiving the terrible news of the loss of the member of our community- we gave a week in respect. Thank you for understanding.
Apr 12, 2023
Fred again..: Tiny Desk Concert • 2023
SET LIST
"Kyle (i found you)"
"Roze (forgive)"
"Adam (interlude)"
"Me (heavy)"
"Berwyn (interlude)"
"Delilah (pull me out of this)"
"Faisal (envelops me)"
Sep 28, 2022
Lo fi Hero • No Appetite • 2022
Lo-fi Hero is modern music made on analog gear: old and new, loop-based and performed, to create a new sonic landscape. Our project is based on taking live performances, then turning them into samples, and resampling the parts in inventive ways.
The track “No Appetite” was recorded, then exported to an MPC, then sampled back into the DAW. It should feel like longing, and a foreboding heartache.
Jun 22, 2022
Sidney Bird • On Brand • 2022
Sidney Bird is a southwestern darling making a name for herself in New York City. Born and raised in Arizona, Bird holds her own in the western pop scene, alongside artists like Kacey Musgraves and Leon Bridges. A true crossover act, she feels a strong creative impulse when home in Arizona, writing all of her songs there before fleshing them out with producers in Brooklyn. “I grew up listening to Barenaked Ladies, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell,” says Bird. “Then became obsessed with Katy Perry, Britney Spears––all the popstars.”
Feb 8, 2022
heavenly creature records • Death By A Thousand Covers • 2022
DBATC is a collection of taylor covers by artists across the globe. all proceeds go to Refuweegee.
Refuweegee is a Glasgow based community-led charity that aims to provide a warm welcome to forcibly displaced people arriving in Scotland.
'In order to be able to respond flexibly to the needs of those arriving; to raise awareness of refugee rights in the local community; and to host events that bring old and new Scots together, we rely on your cash donations.'
they've just moved into new premises in the city centre and i would love to give them a big donation so pls give what you can
refuweegee.co.uk
Scottish Charity Number SC046843
Feb 4, 2022
YOVA • An Innocent Man • 2022
Taken from the debut album ‘Nine Lives’, ‘An Innocent Man’, was recorded by the London based via Northern Macedonia YOVA pair of Jova Radevska (vocal / lyrics) and Mark Vernon (music / guitar) together with arrangements by PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi & Marianne Faithfull collaborator, Rob Ellis (musical box, Ondes Martenot, glockenspiel, celeste, piano, string arrangements, backing vocals), Anna Phoebe (violin) and Nick Holland (cello).
The video was produced by award winning animator Jess Cope of Owl House Studios, who was part of Tim Burton's animation team for Frankenweenie and has previously worked with Metallica, Steven Wilson, Opeth & Passenger.
Nov 18, 2021
Field Guide - Parachutes ft. Begonia
"Parachutes is a retreat to earlier times, when inspiration was most transparent and palpable"
- American Songwriter
"The entrancing song barely reaches one minute in length, but its beauty stretches far beyond"
- Cool Hunting
"Revolves around beautiful harmonies and a stripped back guitar line"
- Indie88
"Infused with originality and charm, the track gives us a glimpse of the cozy, intimate vibes that transform the classic Coldplay record into something more comforting and atmospheric."
- EARMILK
- American Songwriter
"The entrancing song barely reaches one minute in length, but its beauty stretches far beyond"
- Cool Hunting
"Revolves around beautiful harmonies and a stripped back guitar line"
- Indie88
"Infused with originality and charm, the track gives us a glimpse of the cozy, intimate vibes that transform the classic Coldplay record into something more comforting and atmospheric."
- EARMILK
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