Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
James Blake - βLife Is Not The Sameβ
James Blake, who we all know and love, is back with a second new single off his upcoming fifth studio album Friends That Break Your Heart! His new release, βLife Is Not The Sameβ gives the listener more of an introspect into the highly anticipated album. Being well known for his soothing, powerful voice, masterful production skills, and his reflective songwriting. That being said, it comes as no surprise that βLife Is Not The Sameβ is a tender and heartfelt track with R&B influences sprinkled upon the trackβIt's sure to tug at your heartstrings. Make sure to mark your calendars for September 10th to hear Friends That Break Your Heart that is set to feature amazing collaborations like SZA, Monica Martin, and JID & SwaVay!
Steve Bamidele - βYou Where Wrongβ
Steve Bamidele releases βYou Were Wrong,β a track oozing with soothing vitality but intense emotions. βYou Were Wrongβ is the first single released off Bamideleβs upcoming EP Uncrowded.
The Nigerian-British artist crafted his sound from inspirations like his motherβs church music and other influences such as Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, and Marvin Gaye. After his fatherβs death in 2019 and the raging pandemic nowhere near the end, Bamidele nearly quit music. However, after taking a step back, he began producing music again to take pressure off the constant self-examination of being a solo songwriter. As a result, Bamideleβs newest and upcoming releases deal with isolation, loss, and heartbreak.
Honeycraft - βLet You Goβ
With her beautiful vocals and a sweet melody, Honeycraft releases her single, βLet You Go,β a song made for a night full of feelings. Itβs about accepting, reflecting and doing what is best for you. Along with the meaningful feeling of the song, Honeycraft creates a sense of comfort throughout the song. Itβs a big hug of understanding that sometimes we need to hear. With songs like this, ones that touch through lyrics, youβll fall in love with Honeycraftβs music.
Elephant Castle - βFrench Foodβ
As the pandemic ensues life, this new track by Elephant Castle will leave you yearning for the day life can resume as normal. βFrench Foodβ has a glimmering retro indie feel that lays out a blueprint of must-doβs once the pandemic ends. βFrench Foodβ was released on August 20th and is Elephant Castleβs second single of 2021.
Influenced by listening to 50s and 60s music, Phil Danyew, A.K.A. Elephant Castle, would often steal his fatherβs tape recorder in his youth to write and record music. As a product of his inspirations, Danyew grew to love vintage synths, layered vocals, and dreamy sounds, all of which effortlessly shine throughout his work.
Idle Dream - βThe First Timeβ
With a sweet feel to it, Idle Dream release their song, βThe First Time,β a song about mixed emotions from being in your head while following what you love. In this song, the Dublin duo capture the sweet slow burn of being confused yet reflective. The song feels like a warm sunset with a fresh breeze. A hopeful and upbeat melody with an essence of anxiety in the lyrics. After listening for the first time, youβll be completely in trance with the warmth of Idle dream.
