Track Of The Day: Hoshino – ‘Stars (In The Night Sky)’

Having received acclaim from the likes of BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1, as well as wowing crowds at Secret Garden Party and supporting Fickle Friends on tour, Essex band Hoshino are back with a brand new single.

Soaring with the sweeping, soulful power of Elloise Rosemond’s vocals, ‘Stars (In The Night Sky)’ oozes an infectious groove as funk-fused beats flow alongside glitchy hooks. With the emotion-strewn splendour of the likes of Erykah Badu, a sultry electro soundscape is created with an eclectic fusion of sounds – with even some rap thrown in the mix -, resulting in a bewitching sonic delight.

 

‘Stars (In The Night Sky)’ is out now.

 

Mari Lane
@marimindles

 

 

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Track Of The Day: Anushka – ‘Hitman’

A breezy “offbeat pop song” about the type of guy who thinks he’s “God’s gift”, Brighton duo Anushka have shared their latest single ‘Hitman’. Formed of Max Wheeler and Victoria Port, Anushka combine soul, house, jazz and hip hop to create sounds their upbeat and smooth new sounds.

“The track is about that one guy at school or uni, at work, or in your circle who thinks they’re something special – but really they’re not saying much at all,” Anushka explain about the single. “We’ve all met those ones. We’ve all dated those ones. This is a song for those ones.”

The band’s forthcoming EP will be announced soon and they’ll be touring in March and April with further dates to be announced.

Listen to ‘Hitman’ below and follow Anushka on Facebook for more updates.

Anushka UK Tour Dates 2018

March:
Fri 9th Patterns – Brighton
Thurs 15th Vega – Copenhagen
Fri 16th Headrow House – Leeds
Wed 21st Reading Rooms – Dundee
Thurs 22nd Hug & Pint – Glasgow

April:
Thurs 12th The Pickle Factory London
Fri 13th Rough Trade – Bristol

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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Track Of The Day: Half Waif – ‘Keep It Out’

Brooklyn based Nandi Rose Plunkett writes, records and performs under the name Half Waif and she has released an impressive output of sophisticated electro-pop fused with Celtic melody. Her music embodies introspective lyrics and exploratory musical soundscapes in an endeavour to reconcile a sense of place.

‘Keep it Out’ is the first single and video from the upcoming album, Lavender. It begins with a light electronic beat like the sound of an elastic band being stretched as her voice drifts in – “Keep it Out, Keep it in” – reflecting the tautness of the situation as the Self begins the dance for autonomy.  

The question is posed “If everybody is searching for the same shelter, why does anyone think it is theirs to know?” as we reach the first chorus where Plunkett’s voice becomes more emotional, the pace picking up as the song progresses. 

As we approach the build up of the next chorus, the sounds fill out, reaching the emotional climax. The second chorus is more resolute and defiant than the first, ending with “I don’t have the energy to suffice, watch me while I disengage.” The song then fades down slowly, with a clean ending and – finally – silence, perhaps reflecting the end of a relationship.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day! You will not get this song out of your head as it works out these themes in just over three minutes of pure perfection.

Lavender is released on 27th April via Cascine. Half Waif is currently on a European tour with Iron & Wine.

Fi Ni Aicead
@gotnomoniker

Photo Credit: Tonje Thilesen

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Track Of The Day: Bamboo Smoke – ‘To The Waves’

A dreamy, ambient offering that gently tugs on the heart-strings, Bamboo Smoke have shared their latest single ‘To The Waves’. Brought together by their shared love of soul, hip hop & jazz, Bamboo Smoke prefer to keep things “fairly loose and unpolished”, trying to retain “as many raw qualities” from each recording as they can.

“Can you hold my heart, without falling apart?” questions vocalist Louise on ‘To The Waves’, as instrumentalist Tom creates a hazy soundscape to reflect on such an intimate thought. We’re swept away by the bands efforts on this new track and think you will be too.

Listen to ‘To The Waves’ below and follow Bamboo Smoke on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

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