Promoting and Supporting Women in Music
This week, Mari was joined by special guest co-host, WRTW’s Beth White. They played some awesome new music from the likes of Gold Baby, Lazybones, Alessi’s Ark and Pip Blom.
They also had the super lovely Night Flowers in the studio for a little chat and a beautiful acoustic live track!
Listen back here:
Feel good lyrics, infectious guitar riffs and crashing cymbals collide on Rews‘ latest single, ‘Can You Feel It?’. Mixed and mastered by Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Don Broco, Lower Than Atlantis) the song is in intensely catchy anthem about overcoming heartache, accompanied by a brand new lyric video.
Rews’ (comprised of guitarist & vocalist Shauna Tohill and drummer Collette Williams) feet have barely touched the ground since they released their debut album Pyro in 2017. The pair have been gigging non-stop, and are currently supporting American rock band Halestorm on their UK tour, and are set to play Brixton Academy tomorrow night (Sept 28th). They duo will also be playing a string of headline shows in November (see below for details).
Speaking about the new single, Shauna explains: “‘Can You Feel it?’ is a song that takes a positive spin on hurt feelings. It encourages the listener to “let it out”, “dance”, “sing”, and not be afraid to explore how they feel in order to better themselves & learn to love again. It was inspired and written during a period of heartbreak and describes the stages of grief that we endure.”
We’re glad we’ve got Rews’ infectious garage-pop songs to get us through these tough times. Listen to ‘Can You Feel It?’ below and follow the band on Facebook for more updates.
Rews 2018 UK Headline Tour Dates
10th Nov – Manchester, The Castle – DHP
11th Nov – Bristol – The Louisiana – Metropolis/Live Nation
14th Nov – London – Sebright Arms – DHP
15th Nov – Sheffield – Record Junkie Metropolis/Live Nation
17th Nov – Birmingham – The Flapper – Metropolis/Live Nation
Photo Credit: Tom Pullen
Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut
Having first fallen in love with East London’s Gold Baby upon hearing their debut ‘Feed It’, they then went on to become solid favourites, charming us with their twinkling charisma and catchy offerings live at The Finsbury. And now our love for them continues to grow with new single ‘What Party?’.
Reflecting on self-induced boundaries and the limits we often place on ourselves, ‘What Party?’ is propelled by a scuzzy, sparkling energy. Flowing with the smooth, luscious vocals of Siân Alex as layers of jangling guitars are intertwined with the sweeping harmonies of Siân and Sam Asbury, a sunny, uplifting sense of joy oozes, showcasing once again Gold Baby’s ability to create shimmering slices of utterly infectious indie-pop.
Catch Gold Baby live at their single launch show on 5th October at The Shacklewell Arms. Details here.
Mari Lane
@marimindles
Photo Credit: Keira Cullinane
With last single ‘Roamer’ reaching #23 in the Spotify Viral Charts, Berlin-based international band Varley are following its successful footsteps with the luscious sounds of their latest offering.
Reflecting on the ever-growing demands of today’s society from the effects of social media and the pressure this puts on a whole generation to “be something”, ‘Lonely Were The Days’ is an instantly infectious slice of dreamy alt-pop. As pulsating beats propel the track alongside the shimmering splendour of front woman Claire-Ann Varley’s vocals, a captivating soundscape is created, leaving you no choice but to bask in its glorious, glistening glow.
Catch Varley playing for us live at Notting Hill Arts Club on 1st December alongside Alyss, Elsa Hewitt and Temples Of Youth!
Mari Lane
@marimindles
Photo Credit: Daniel Eisenlohr
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