Premiere: Baby Raptors – ‘Time Is Money’

A collaboration between Brooklyn artist Tora and producers John Young and Evan Marien – aka Party Supplies -, Baby Raptors have already achieved Top 40 UK dance chart success with previous single ‘I Am My Only Love’, which drew comparisons to the legendary Madonna. Now, following the acclaim of last year’s self-titled EP, Baby Raptors are about to head out on a huge US tour supporting pop duo Time Flies, and have treated our ears to the luscious sounds of their brand new single…

An uplifting and infectious slice of glitchy synth-wave, ‘Time Is Money’ flows with Tora’s rich, soulful vocals and a sparkling energy. An instant dance-floor filler, it’ll stick in your ears on first listen and leave you wanting more of Baby Raptors’ irresistible, feel-good offerings.

Listen to ‘Time Is Money’ here:

 

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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LISTEN: Cat Turner – ‘Waster’

Don’t you just love it when you hear something new and exciting, coming from an unexpected place? This is what you’ll get when you hear the Irish alt-electro-pop artist Cat Turner for the first time. Based in Galway, she brings something fresh and slightly twisted to the genre with her unique crafting of ‘goth pop’, featuring angst-ridden lyrics delivered with raw emotion, and a clever crafting of seductive synth.  

Self-producing for just a year, her new single ‘Waster’ is the taster track from her forthcoming debut EP, Contrast. The song showcases the contrasts that a young woman faces as an internal battle between the strong driven part of the ‘self’ opposes the weaker side. These themes are also prevalent in the music, powerfully expressed through Cat’s bruising, raw vocals (like a female Kurt Cobain);  an immediate contrast to the classic ’80s/’90s sound of the synth which spiral you into the song. You’re being lured in, and then spat out as the song unfolds.

Intensity rises in the first verse as the stronger side addresses the weaker side – “Can you stand up, please try because you’re wasting time/ Take a backseat, I’ll drive.” You can almost hear Turner spitting in anger through the vocal delivery, more suited to a rock song than an electro song; and again this is another powerful contrast.

The pain of the struggle is evident – “It’s breaking my back, creeping into my spine” – as, towards the middle of the song, the weaker side has ‘dug her grave’. The pace of the music slows briefly before building up once more in an intoxicating rush of synth-filled drum beats and emotion.

Contrast, the debut EP from Cat Turner, is out now.

 

Fi Ni Aicead
@gotnomoniker

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LISTEN: Hvmmingbyrd – ‘Papillon’

Having charmed our ears with previous single ‘Gozo’, Irish duo Hvmmingbyrd are back with an exquisite new offering.

Exploring the ebb and flow from creative euphoria to self-doubt, ‘Papillon’ is a soaring slice of ethereal electro-pop. A poignant and reflective creation, it’s hard not to fall in love with ‘Papillon’s sweeping, luscious harmonies, captivating musicality and dreamy allure. Of the track, the band explain:

“Creating music can be incredibly joyous and life-giving, but when it consumes you, sometimes you can lose a little bit of yourself.”

Listen to ‘Papillon’ here:

 

‘Papillon’ is out now.

 

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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LISTEN: HAWK – ‘Keeps Me Out’

Having won our hearts over the last couple of years with the politically charged grace of tracks such as ‘Can’t Explain’, ‘Below’ and ‘Sin’, GIHE faves HAWK return to charm our ears with a brand new single.

Oozing the twinkling majesty and subtle power of frontwoman Julie’s celestial vocals, ‘Keeps Me Out’ is filled with whirring hooks and exquisite harmonies, with a shoegaze-inspired haze reminiscent of the likes of Joy Formidable or Cocteau Twins. Exuding a swirling sense of euphoria, it’s another completely spellbinding offering from the band.

Listen to ‘Keeps Me Out’ now:

 

As well as loving her music, we’re also huge fans of Julie Hawk’s wonderful ‘Female Fronted Drawn Together’ project – a project through which she has created a playlist of admirable female bands/musicians and created an illustration to accompany each song.

Catch HAWK live at the following dates:

28th March – Whelan’s – Dublin, Ireland
5th May – Birdies Bar – The Local – Liverpool Sound City

Mari Lane
@marimindles

 

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