Track Of The Day: Olivia Nelson – ‘Hideaway’ (ft. Jarreau Vandal)

Start your weekend right with the majestic, soulful sounds of London song-writer Olivia Nelson. The 21-year-old stepped on to the scene last year sharing her sound on singles ‘Cleopatra’ & ‘Up All Night’, and now she’s revealed her latest single ‘Hideaway’.

‘Hideaway’ is a buoyant R&B infused tune that proves this “millennial soulstress” is set for big things in 2018. With production from Soulection’s Jarreau Vandal, Olivia’s ability to bind her smooth vocals with her love of contemporary pop, funk & soul arrangements makes her stand out from the crowd.

Listen to ‘Hideaway’ below and follow Olivia Nelson on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: Kid Wave – ‘Twenty Four’

‘Twenty-Four’ is the new single from London-via-Sweden outfit Kid Wave. Evolving from the dusty, grungy shoegaze from debut Wanderlust, ‘Twenty-Four’ has a shimmery pop vibe. Throughout the track, Lea Emmery tiptoes between disillusionment with youth and its accompanying quandaries. Opening lyric “tell my friends I’m going to leave this town/because I’ve been looking for a sign” speaks for Lea’s time spent in LA while writing and recording this song and the song continues as lyrics are crooned over the bold guitar-strewn instrumental. The contrast between ‘Twenty-Four’s danceable beat and the soft, melodically emotional vocals from Lea mark the track out as a gleaming alt-pop delight. 

Produced by Lewis Pesacov (Best Coast, FIDLAR), and released via Heavenly, the (fingers crossed) second album from Kid Wave is sure to be another spirited slice of deceptively reflective pop.

 

Catch Kid Wave at Birthdays, London, on 26th January. 

 

Erin Bashford

 

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Track Of The Day: LUCIA – ‘Melted Ice Cream’

Discovered whilst busking in the streets of Glasgow, LUCIA‘s career has taken a remarkable turn since she released her debut EP Best Boy via indie label Dead Beet Records last year. The singer has supported Black Honey, The Big Moon and The Undertones on tour, and her sound has been described as encapsulating the “bubble-gum aesthetic of The Ronettes with the seething punk attitude of Bikini Kill”.

She’s set to release her new single ‘Melted Ice Cream’ tomorrow on Jan 12th, and she’ll be celebrating alongside her band tonight at The Old Blue Last with a headline show with support from Chemtrails and HUSSY (RSVP here). Listen to the track below and make sure you head down to the gig tonight to support her.

LUCIA 2018 Live Dates

11th January – Old Blue Last, London
25th January – Camden Assembly, London with Milk Disco

Follow LUCIA on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: The Pearl Harts – ‘LARA’

Having formed in 2014, rock duo The Pearl Harts have already toured with the likes of Skunk Anansie and Garbage, and received acclaim from the likes of NME, Clash and Kerrang. Now, set to release their debut album next month, they’ve treated us to an attitude-filled new video for their latest single.

Oozing the band’s raw, raging power, ‘LARA’ is riotous slice of desert garage rock in the vein of American duo Deap Vally. Filled with instantly catchy hooks, heavy-duty pummelling beats and gritty, impassioned vocals, it immediately hits you with its intense wall of sound, blasting out a seething, empowering energy. Just one listen of ‘LARA’ and you’ll be hooked; hooked on the huge, soon-to-be-stadium-filling sound of The Pearl Harts.

Glitter & Spit, the upcoming debut album from The Pearl Harts, is out 23rd February.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

Photo Credit: Jim Eyre

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