LISTEN: Zelha – ‘Player One’

Pop artist Zelha has just released new single ‘Player One’, taken from her debut EP which will be released over the course of the next year.

A melancholic ode to someone who’s just out of reach, even when they’re holding your hand, ‘Player One’ is an instant alt-pop earworm. Zelha, with soulful and rich tones, laments a lover who is more focused on winning the game and levelling up than on connecting with others, as subtle drops and rhythmic synths flow throughout. A heartfelt sonic gem, ‘Player One’ puts us into a longing space, watching someone we love slip away right between our fingers.

Born to Beligan and Mexican parents, Zelha takes her unique perspective straight into her songwriting. Citing influences like Dolly Parton and Lorde, the singer/songwriter infuses her music with honest, emotion-strewn storytelling.

Aisha Kasmir
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Track Of The Day: Feral Five – ‘Get A Grip’

Having most recently beguiled our ears with last single ‘EGO’, and with vibrant live shows with Black Grape and Miss Eaves under their belt, long-term faves Feral Five are back with an enticing new single.

A song for when enough is enough, ‘Get A Grip’ doesn’t hold back as it builds in tension, propelled by glitchy throbbing beats, whirring electro-fused hooks and a fierce driving energy. As the soaring Debbie Harry-reminiscent vocals of Kat ooze shades of ’80s pop, these collide with an innovative futuristic musicality and captivating psychedelic allure to create an utterly immersive and impressively unique sonic delight from this forward-thinking duo.

 

Mastered by Katie Tavini, ‘Get A Grip’ is out 27th November on all platforms.

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LISTEN: Elaine Malone – ‘You’ (1000 Beasts Remix)

A captivating, blissfully lo-fi new offering from two of Cork’s freshest talents, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Elaine Malone and electronic artist & producer 1000 Beasts have shared ‘You’, a re-working of Malone’s debut single.

Led by Malone’s original beguiling vocals and lullaby-esque lyrics, 1000 Beasts has tentatively transformed the track with his distinctive percussion and reharmonizing of each verse, and the result is a magnetic soundscape that acts as an aural tonic for testing times.

“I first discovered ‘You’ way back in 2018, when Elaine first released it ahead of her debut EP Land,” 1000 Beasts explains. “It always struck a chord with me so I reached out to Elaine to see if I could get my hands on the stems and experiment with the track. Thankfully she agreed & then Covid came along and finally gave me the time and the opportunity to sit down and give the piece the attention it deserves – it’s probably one of my favourite remixes to date.”

Listen to 1000 Beasts remix of Elaine Malone’s ‘You’ below.

 

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Track Of The Day: Serena Isioma – ‘Stop Calling The Police On Me’

A hazy, genre-bending tune that gently demands the right to freely express yourself without persecution, Chicago-based musician Serena Isioma has shared their latest single ‘Stop Calling The Police On Me’. Taken from their upcoming EP The Leo Sun Sets, the track is an intoxicating blend of Isioma’s dreamy vocals, defiant lyrics and sultry R&B inspired beats.

“‘Stop Calling The Police On Me’ is about searching for peace outside of the society that doesn’t understand you,” Isioma explains about the single. “There was a heavy police presence in my household growing up. It was very toxic. Eventually, I stopped coming home altogether. I was much happier hanging out with my friends.” Isioma, a first generation Nigerian-American, neutralizes these hostile memories via ambient guitars and honeyed vocals.

Isiomia delivers candid lyrics with a swift grace, making the repeated line “Stop calling the police on me / this is not the help I need” all the more affecting. “With a life like this I’ve got so much to prove” Isioma sings, but with their effortless vocals and genre-blending sound, it seems Isioma has already proved their talent for writing intensely memorable and emotive tunes.

Listen to ‘Stop Calling The Police On Me’ below.

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Kate Crudgington
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