Track Of The Day: LibraLibra – ‘Animali’

The first single from vocalist Beth Cannon and multi-instrumentalist/producer Joe Caple – aka LibraLibra – ‘Animali’ is a vibrant and dynamic listen. Having just returned from touring with Simon Raymonde’s new venture, Lost Horizons (Bella Union), Cannon has received praise throughout her career, with comparisons to the likes of Kate Bush and Bjork, whilst Caple’s mastery of rhythm transcends simple percussion, as he creates majestic layers of sound.

A truly uplifting offering, ‘Animali’ oozes a ferocious power as a frenetic tension builds throughout. With shades of the likes of tUne-yArDs or MIA, the soulful splendour of Cannon’s vocals flow alongside tribal beats and a soaring, frenzied soundscape. A sheer sonic delight guaranteed to reinvigorate the senses on first listen from this exciting new project.  

Of the track, Cannon explains:

“‘Animali’ is an unapologetic war song in which I am ready to fight for equality. Since I can remember equality has been at most fleeting, if never fully achieved… I feel a shift in society right now, people’s eyes are opening and, now, more than ever, I feel a sense of community that we are ready to fight, ready to admit that the way we are perceived and treated can’t be our reality anymore.”

‘Animali’ is the first in a set of unique singles from LibraLibra to be released over the next year, with the debut album due to land in 2019.

Mari Lane
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LISTEN: KTEE – ‘So What’

Having amassed over 97,000 views for her music videos along with successfully qualifying for The Voice, Austrian pop star KTEE brings her fresh, empowering pop sound to UK shores with her latest single ‘So What’.

‘So What’ is KTEE’s message to women everywhere that even when life kicks you down, you don’t have to stay there. A danceable riff takes us into the catchy pop track as KTEE oozes determination through effortless vocals akin to Katy Perry. The punchy, catchy chorus defies you not to sing along to its message of self-growth. And, in case the listener is too busy dancing along to catch the message (easily done with the track’s contagious rhythm), KTEE takes advantage of the bridge to eliminate any doubt – “… as long as your heart beats, there’s nothing to lose” she reassures us.

With its funky bass-line and catchy riffs layered beneath the singalong chorus, ‘So What’ is a track reminiscent of feel-good summer days filled with freedom. Each element to the single combines perfectly to make ‘So What’ the pop anthem which women everywhere need to be singing from the bottom of their lungs.

‘So What’, the new single from KTEE, is out now.

Nicky Lee-Delisle
@Nicky___Lee

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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
@KCBobCut

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LISTEN: DIDI – ‘Fast And Furious’

Following GIHE favourites ‘Sorry’ and ‘Back Off’, ‘Fast And Furious’ is the fourth single from DIDI, aka producer Lauren Deakin Davies. Having received acclaim from the likes of BBC 6Music and Amazing Radio, DIDI has only been writing her own music since March last year, but is already making plenty of waves! 

Having wowed us with her sparkling, uptempo pop-punk live at one of our nights at The Finsbury last year, DIDI is an accomplished songwriter and producer, who showcases her impressive vocal range with this new offering. With its twinkling alt-pop melodies and soaring, emotion-strewn splendour, ‘Fast And Furious’ is an utterly infectious sonic delight.

Find out more about DIDI and her new single in this exclusive video:

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‘Fast and Furious’ is being self released on 9th February. And catch DIDI live headlining The Finsbury in London on 6th February for Zoe Konez͛’s ‘Stop Look Listen’ event, and with her full band at The Workshop in Shoreditch on 15th March.

 

Mari Lane
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