Track Of The Day: Maya Lakhani – ‘The Line’

In a loud and driving new single that has as much grit as it does sophistication, Maya Lakhani’s ‘The Line’ is a cathartic release that rings out like a staple alt-rock anthem. From the moment the track dawns, chunky bass and overdriven guitars swell ‘The Line”s mix and sets the scene for a grungy instrumental. 

Crisp, hard-hitting drums keep the song grounded while Maya’s sharp and compelling vocals grab attention and never let go. “I’m always drawn to the darkness, things that rack my mind”, Maya sings with a purging tone. She alludes to the addictiveness of our personal demons with teasing lyrics and words of reflection. ‘The Line’ becomes transformative, however, as Maya describes that the tune is about learning to “set healthy boundaries and about starting again.” 

This personal evolution is depicted emotively through both Maya’s words and the track’s speculative instrumental. With a thick heaviness reminiscent of ’90s bands such as Garbage, and the enticing solitude of PJ Harvey’s vocal performances, Maya Lakhani has curated a modern rock tune that feels DIY, yet is polished with a contemporary edge. ‘The Line’ is a taste of something new, served on a nostalgic platter.

‘The Line’ is out now. Listen here.

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Track Of The Day: Aislinn Logan – ‘Never Stay Low’

An atmospheric pop gem that gently dismisses the weight of unfair expectations, Belfast-born, London-based artist Aislinn Logan has shared her latest single ‘Never Stay Low’. Mixed by Kristofer Harris (Ghostpoet, Belle and Sebastian, Emmy The Great), the track is a breezy, melodic offering full of lush vocals and shimmering synth sounds.

“There is so much pressure on us to do things a certain way, from such a young age,” Logan explains about the context of her new single. “Intangible pressure, words that slip into conversation, glances, the atmosphere in a room. There’s a fear that if you don’t conform to expectations you’ll be deficient in some way, when the opposite is true. I wanted to create something about rejecting the fallacy of expectations, and the pitfalls if you don’t.” Through her affirming lyricism and tentative vocal delivery, Logan encourages listeners to “Look the other way / If you have you” when it comes to dealing with those who try to cast a shadow over your creative efforts.

Inspired by the sunny melodies of ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, as well as Phil Collins’ percussion (a favourite in Logan’s childhood), ‘Never Stay Low’ is an encouraging nod to those who need a bit of extra support to be their authentic, carefree selves. Listen to the track below.

 

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Kate Crudgington
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Get In Her Ears w/ Bitch Falcon 10.12.20

Kate and Tash were back in the Hoxton Radio studio for the first time since Lockdown 2.0 ended in the UK, with a FULL playlist of new tunes from women & non-binary artists. Kate also caught up with Bitch Falcon’s vocalist & guitarist Lizzie Fitzpatrick to talk about lockdown life in Dublin, the band’s debut album Staring At Clocks, how much she loves Lady Gaga’s Chromatica and Bitch Falcon’s upcoming live-stream gig in collaboration with ‘Together With Electric Streams’ on 27th December (info and tickets here.)

Listen back:

Tracklist
Cyndi Lauper – She Bop
Dead Naked Hippies – Curiosity (Dawn)
CIRCE – Dancer
Bicep – Apricots
Tierra Whack – Peppers and Onions
Serena Isioma – Stop Calling The Police On Me
Miss Grit – Dark Side Of The Party
Elaine Malone – You (1000 Beasts Remix)
Biig Piig – Feels Right
Lime – Fever
About Bunny – Special
Amaroun (& Jung Mergs) – Highest Head
ZAND – Slut Money
STRAIGHT GIRL – Limón
Bitch Falcon – Gaslight
**Bitch Falcon – Interview with Lizzie Fitzpatrick**
Smoothboi Ezra – My Own Person
Magic Island – Easy Babe
Nervous Twitch – Tongue Tied
Big Joanie – Cut Your Hair
Charmpit – Bad Attitude
Maria BC – Adelaide
Nilufer Yanya – Crash
pink suits – Fake Great Britain
Petrol Girls – I Believe Them (Solidarity Not Silence)
Zola Jesus – Krunk
Kin – Wander & Lost
Party Fears – Time in Space
Taylor Swift – Blank Space

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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Pearl Harts – ‘Pullin’ My Brains Out’

Full of raucous guitar riffs, thudding beats and hefty vocals, London-based duo The Pearl Harts have shared a video for their new live single ‘Pullin’ My Brains Out’. Taken from the band’s new EP Live At The Drive-In, which they’ve released today (11th Dec), the single is accompanied by a monochrome video shot during the band’s post-lockdown drive-in show earlier this year.

The Pearl Harts – like most bands – were hit hard when the covid-19 pandemic put a stop to live music in March. As a band who have spent years cutting their teeth on the live circuit, the idea of performing from their bedrooms via Zoom didn’t feel quite right for Kirsty and Sara. So, once Lockdown 1.0 was lifted, the duo decided to put together a “dystopian drive-in” gig in South London. Teaming up with their friends VC London – the UK’s only all-female motorcycle crew – they set up a stage in an industrial yard and unleashed their raucous rock and roll sounds on to a socially distanced crowd.

Whilst recording this new EP briefly quenched the band’s thirst for playing live to an audience, The Pearl Harts are hoping that in 2021 things will be a little different. “[While we were] no longer able to write and play together in the same space, we embraced technology [which] allowed us to write songs remotely for a new album that we’re really excited about,” the duo explain. Here’s hoping we’ll be hearing this new record in the flesh as soon as it’s safe to do so again.

Watch the video for ‘Pullin’ My Brains Out’ below and listen to Live At The Drive-In here. 

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Kate Crudgington
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