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Mild Minds delivers majestic debut album MOOD

Posted by Chris Graham on March 13, 2020

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Blood Orange reveals "Sandra's Smile" video

Today Blood Orange has revealed his new song + video for "Sandra's Smile" today, alongside the announcement of a special, one-off show at Harlem's famed Apollo Theatre on December 12th. All proceeds go to Opus 118 Harlem School of Music. You can watch the video below. It was directed & edited by Devonté Hynes, shot & edited by Jack Pearce - produced by Nick Harwood & Imogene Strauss.

JP Cooper shares video for "September Song"

Fresh off the back of his collaboration with Jonas Blue on the monster hit ‘Perfect Strangers’, the most in demand voice in music right now, JP Cooper is back with his latest single, ‘September Song', released through Island Records and currently on the Radio 1 Playlist, having been track of the day, earlier this month. The single has now had over 22 million streams worldwide, and is proving just why JP Cooper is one to watch - having been announced on the BBC Sound of 2017 poll. Now with an added visual, the single is moving from strength to strength; bolstered further by the haunting and romantic video, which sees two young lovers brought together against adversity - powered by memory and patience. It’s been a whirlwind 12 months of festivals and headline slots for JP, including Bestival and sup- porting Stevie Wonder on the main stage at British Summer Time, along with a sold out show at London’s iconic KOKO, and not forgetting his Platinum-selling #2 collaboration with J...

Summerhouse delivers a captivating debut single with "All I Know"

Hailing from Hackney, East London, Summerhouse - the project of producer and multi-instrumentalist Conall Hill - has released an incredibly strong debut single titled "All I Know". ... a sizzling, breakbeat-infused debut blending cinematic electronica with raw club energy. Featuring Blackbird on guest vocals, this song is a kaleidoscopic blend of breakbeats, cinematic synth-pop moments, and a psychedelic undertone that is certainly going to get a lot of new fans invested in the sound. Blackbird has 100,000 listeners, and with this being Summerhouse's first offering, I can see him also getting to that level rather quickly because, let's be honest, this track is absolutely sizzling. The production values on this are fantastic, with punchy electronic drums and some subtle trance notes blended in. It is a cut above the rest. With lots of subgenres represented here that are currently going viral on social media channels, I can see this song taking off in no time. Want...

Kate Solmara shares her stunning debut single, "Ease"

Phoenix, Arizona-based singer-songwriter Kate Solmara has recently revealed her strong debut single, "Ease". The debut single from Kate is a solid introduction to an artist who sounds like she is going to be going places. ... a breathtaking folk-pop debut with the soaring polish of an established superstar. The easy-listening folk-pop track blends indie tones with dynamic soft rock elements, all intertwined with organic sounds. I absolutely loved the cascading sounds before the initial chorus, and as this song consistently builds, you will feel more acquainted with Kate's incredible vocal tones. When the song reaches its peak at the halfway point, I had to just double-check to see if she was not an artist who already has millions of plays. To me, this sounds like the kind of track that tens and hundreds of thousands of people will have already loved and added to their playlists. But as this is a debut single, I am honestly astonished and amazed by how gorgeous it is. With...

Lark shares her impressive debut single, "Residue"

San Diego singer-songwriter Lark shines on her debut single, "Residue". Considering this is her debut single, it is quite the charmer. Opening with a delicate acoustic guitar tone before her gorgeous vocals come in, you will be won over within 20 seconds of the song starting. ... a delicate, guitar-led debut packed with raw emotion and cinematic Americana charm. The track is very folk-leaning and has elements that draw inspiration from her influences, such as Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift. Produced by Abbey Loren, it is a great entrance for Lark to come onto the music scene with. It blends folk tones with cinematic Americana and country vibes whilst keeping the track true to itself and keeping it raw, capturing beauty all along the way. As I mentioned earlier, this is her debut single, and with zero monthly listeners at the time of writing, I am sure that this is going to be in the tens of thousands in no time. Be sure to follow her on all social channels so you do not miss ...

Horologica drops the stunning new single, "Siren Lullaby"

Following on from the EP earlier in the year titled "I Want It More Than Anyone", London-based artist Horologica strikes it big with yet another solid effort. The new track is titled "Siren Lullaby" and is a strong vocal-driven track that highlights the rawness and emotions within the vocals, especially. ... an enchanting, folk-tinted dream-pop lullaby that wraps raw emotion in pure majesty. Built upon an acoustic guitar with dream-pop elements flowing throughout, it blends in a lot of folk-led moments as well and is certainly a dreamy offering that helps you drift off into its majesty. It is no wonder the song is called "Siren Lullaby", as you will feel so at ease when listening to it, almost like a lullaby. Recorded alongside a Grammy-winning production team, "Siren Lullaby" is an enchanting effort from an artist who is surely going to be strikingly big if this is the kind of content that they are dropping. Having started off from a piano riff ...

Camens return with a solid new cut, "Anything To Win"

Stoke-on-Trent indie rockers Camens have sensationally returned with a vengeance on "Anything To Win". Following on from their epic debut album, "Work/Life/Balance", the band went back into hiding to write some new tunes, and the first single to be released is titled just below. ... an arena-ready indie belter packed with grit, raw drive, and anthemic UK rock swagger. It is a straight-up indie rock belter at three minutes long, giving you an easy gateway into their sound. Trust me—considering I have been listening to this band since their early days back in 2017 and 2018, I can safely say that this is one of their strongest cuts to date. With the band slowly refining their sound with every release, it is no wonder that they have landed on this rather cinematic, arena-filling track. Vocally, this is awesome and once again highlights Scott's vocal range. With grit, raw hooks, and a serious drive behind it, Camens are certainly one of the UK's most resilient an...

Adria Dinev shares her new EDM single, "You Said Forever"

London-based singer-songwriter Adria Dinev is back with a new single, "You Said Forever". The latest track is her first since 2025's "Freedom" came out, and this new cut opens up with a very cinematic sequence before her infectious vocals come in. ... a festival-ready electronic banger that blends cinematic drama with nostalgia-tinged 2010s synth hooks. When the track drops, it steadily builds back up before a powerful drum beat comes in, eventually turning into a full-on EDM banger. The chorus reminds me a lot of Avicii and those artists who were also quite prominent in the 2010s. Produced alongside Peruvian producer Paul Cora, the track pairs Dinev’s striking female vocals with dynamic and infectious tones. With a collection of singles stretching back to 2010, she is certainly an artist who has been working hard on her sound. If you like what you hear, be sure to check this out and delve into her back catalogue, as there is a great collection of tracks and gen...

Joe Caruso returns with his charming new song, "Waiting on the Wind"

Washington, DC-based artist Joe Caruso is back with his delightfully addictive track, "Waiting on the Wind." The new single from Joe is his fifth of the year, and it starts off with a charming guitar sound before some organic percussion comes in to warm things up. ... Joe Caruso blends warm acoustic rock with Americana, Country and Latino touches for a beautifully laid-back listen. As soon as his vocals hit your ears, you know that you'll be sticking around for the long haul on this one, with the song seemingly getting better as every second goes by. There are some tremendous moments within the song, with some sliding guitars in the background later on giving you this subtle Americana vibe hidden amongst the acoustic rock-pop tones. I did appreciate the finger-picking guitars on this as well, with a slight Latino vibe, which struck a chord with me. It's certainly no more unique than other tracks within this genre, and with a back catalogue that has tens of thousands o...

Sonnen Blume returns with the alternative pop single, "Ghost."

Staffordshire, England's Sonnen Blume has recently revealed their tender new song "Ghost". The track is the lead single on their double A-side release "Ghost/Apple Pie, and Moon" and is the first to be released since their album "Home" came out earlier this year. ... an ethereal, acoustic-led gem that captures memory and emotion with breathtaking cinematic warmth. It is once more a classically driven track with vocals that are sure to get you leaning in. Musically speaking, this track is filled with wonderful moments, from a smattering of percussive tones to acoustic guitar and a cinematic chorus in the final third that feels like the kind of track that can soundtrack anyone's happy moment. Featuring ethereal vocals, the track explores memory, absence, and the lingering residue of past relationships. This is an artist that has to be breaking into this scene, and we feel like it could be at any moment. Want us to hear your music? Click here to s...