Track Of The Day: Bamboo Smoke – ‘To The Waves’

A dreamy, ambient offering that gently tugs on the heart-strings, Bamboo Smoke have shared their latest single ‘To The Waves’. Brought together by their shared love of soul, hip hop & jazz, Bamboo Smoke prefer to keep things “fairly loose and unpolished”, trying to retain “as many raw qualities” from each recording as they can.

“Can you hold my heart, without falling apart?” questions vocalist Louise on ‘To The Waves’, as instrumentalist Tom creates a hazy soundscape to reflect on such an intimate thought. We’re swept away by the bands efforts on this new track and think you will be too.

Listen to ‘To The Waves’ below and follow Bamboo Smoke on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
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WATCH: Pillow Queens – ‘Favourite’ (acoustic)

Irish indie band Pillow Queens have shared an acoustic version of their recent single ‘Favourite’, proving their gentler musical arrangements can still pack an emotional punch. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming EP State of The State, which is set for release via Specialist Subject on 16th March.

Pillow Queens’ charm and energy still flows through this softer rendition of ‘Favourite’ and it permeates the sound on their upcoming EP too. The band worked with Producer Peter Ashmore to finalise their musical explorations of “emotional highs and lows”, including the “frustration of trying to succeed in post-recession Ireland” and the toll that can take on your mental health.

Pillow Queens will be touring Ireland and the UK in April, so make sure you learn all of the words to ‘Favourite’ before you head along to one of their shows.

IRELAND & UK TOUR:
April 5th – Galway, Roisin Dubh
April 7th – Cork, AMP
April 9th – Bristol, Hy Brasil
April 10th – London, Sebright Arms
April 11th – Guildford, The Boileroom
April 12th – Brighton, Prince Albert
April 13th – Leeds, Chunk
April 14th – Manchester, Night & Day
April 15th – Glasgow, GLAD Cafe
April 19th – Clonakilty, Debarras
April 20th – Limerick, Dolans
April 21st – Dublin, Workmans Club

Follow Pillow Queens on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
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Track Of The Day: Let’s Eat Grandma – ‘Hot Pink’

Following the success of their wonderful debut album I, Gemini, childhood friends Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth – aka Let’s Eat Grandma – have now returned to grace our ears with a sparkling new single.

Produced by SOPHIE, ‘Hot Pink’ is somewhat harder-hitting than previous offerings. Addressing gender politics, it’s filled with glitchy ethereal vibes as a sweeping electronic soundscape soars alongside the subtle power of the duo’s distinctive playful vocals. Complete with immense pulsating beats and dance-pop hooks, in addition to their trademark twinkling musicality, Let’s Eat Grandma’s latest offering showcases how they’re honing their sound to continue creating something truly innovative.

Of the track, the duo explain:

“‘Hot Pink’ is about the misconceptions of femininity and masculinity and the power of embracing both of them. It’s about self-expression and appreciation for an underrated colour.”

‘Hot Pink’ is out now. And you can catch Let’s Eat Grandma live at Vauxhall’s Lightbox on 8th March.

Mari Lane
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LISTEN: Soirées – ‘Borderline’

Filled with “dreamy R&B soundscapes and bouncy alt-pop rhythms,” South London duo Soirées have shared their latest single ‘Borderline’ via Parisian label Kitsuné. Following a series of collaborations on their respective projects SB and Blueyes, the duo spent a year immersed in songwriting sessions at their South London studio.

Inspired by the “cultural melting pot” of their surroundings, Soirées’ understated production and ethereal vocals blend together with harmonious ease. Speaking about their new track, Producer/songwriter Sam Bartlett explains: “‘Borderline’ gives an insight into someone striving to achieve a personal milestone, who hasn’t quite got there yet.”

Vocalist Bronagh added: “Sam and I just wanted to get back to having fun with music without thinking too much about it. After a few months, we were sat on a pile of songs that we loved too much to keep to ourselves, and that’s where the idea to form Soirées came in.”

Listen to ‘Borderline’ below, and follow the band on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
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