Track Of The Day: Feral Five – ‘EGO’

Having previously wowed us with their unique, vibrant live show at The Finsbury, and more recently this year at Cro Cro Land, London/Kent based duo Kat and Drew, aka Feral Five, have now shared an innovative new track.

A take down and take over of monster egos everywhere, ‘EGO’ is propelled by throbbing, pulsating beats and glitchy hooks alongside its buzzing chip tune sounds and part German lyrics. A disconcerting, whirring soundscape that builds to an ’80s inspired electro-punk anthem, oozing an immersive, driving energy and seductive allure. 

Listen to ‘EGO’ here:

 

The EGO launch show is on 29th September on the Tamesis Dock. Presented by ArtHertz at the Totally Thames Festival, it features Feral Five live, a live AV ambient set by Richard Norris (The Grid / Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve), and the Tamesis Trilogy I short film premiere – directed by Dennis Da Silva.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Track Of The Day: SASSY 009 – ‘Thrasher’

“​My music has never been a reflection on happiness​” explains SASSY 009, but her sound is far from melancholy. On new single ‘Thrasher’ she combines enchanting vocals, jagged synth textures and dense beats to create a transient, anti-party anthem.

Accompanied by a beautifully shot video directed by Andreas Bjørseth, SASSY 009 delves in to loneliness and uncertainty on her new track. Speaking about her creative process, she explains: ​”I am allowing myself to explore different directions without making too many decisions on the way. That’s how I find peace in where I’m at in my life right now. My music is absolutely an extension of that.”​

This extension is something quite remarkable, as SASSY 009’s sounds are both introverted and extroverted: they’re hard to ignore on a dance floor, but at the same time, her emotionally driven lyrics mean her tracks will linger for longer in the memory.

Watch the video for ‘Thrasher’ below and follow SASSY 009 on Facebook for more updates.

Photo Credit: Andreas Bjørseth

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Track Of The Day: Screaming Toenail – ‘Sever’

Having first been introduced to London’s anti colonial queer punks Screaming Toenail when I was completely blown away by their live show supporting Petrol Girls last year, I was happy to discover that they’d shared a new video with the world yesterday.

Taken from their upcoming new album, ‘Sever’ is propelled by a dark, visceral drive as jangling hooks and the impassioned vocals of Jacob V Joyce envelop the ears with stirring resonance. With shades of the anthemic, emotive energy of The Cure, it’s a poignant slice of post-punk. A compelling and affecting offering that demands multiple listens. Of the track, the band explain:

“‘Sever’ is written in response to the never ending saga of getting your hair cut as a gender non conforming person. Or is it our response to the displacement so many of us feel as black and brown people in the diasora? Or maybe building queer community and resisting shame...”

Filmed in Trinidad (by Arnaldo James) and London (by Nichola M J Davis), watch the new video for ‘Sever’ here:

Catch Screaming Toenail live:

19th September – Pop, Brixton (AFROPUNK Battle Of The Bands)
13th December – The Finsbury, London (for Get In Her Ears – we can’t wait!)

 

Mari Lane
@marimindles

 

 

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Track Of The Day: REYKO – ‘Lose Myself’

Intoxicating, slow beats and hushed, soft vocals permeate ‘Lose Myself’ the latest single from London-based duo REYKO. Originally from Spain, the pair now create their atmospheric, tentative tracks from their home studio here in the UK.

Consisting of vocalist Soleil and producer Igor, the duo began making music together on the final project for Igor’s masters degree in music production. Since then, the pair have been busy creating REYKO’s sultry sounds by mixing numerous styles together, including elements from genres such as electro, indie, and trap.

‘Lose Myself’ is the pair’s second single, following on from their first official release ‘Spinning Over You’, which became a viral hit in 2018 in Spain and resulted in the band receiving a nomination for Best New Spanish Artist at the LOS40 Awards. With tracks as dreamy as this, 2019 looks set to be another successful year for this talented new duo.

Listen to ‘Lose Myself’ below and follow REYKO on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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