Track Of The Day: Aisha Badru – ‘Bridges’

As the new year dawns bright, New York singer-songwriter Aisha Badru’s first UK single ‘Bridges’, and its accompanying video, are a great start.

‘Bridges’ has a lush, enveloping sound; featuring Aisha’s soft, soothing vocals like sparkling ripples on water. It is a positive song, offering hope in a powerfully subtle way, as it explores the persistence required in relationships. It’s a song about not giving in, despite differences – “There’ll be oceans for us to tread, There’ll be bridges for us to mend, But I’ll stick to it”.

The delicate voice and lyrics blend folk and electronica with violins and piano keys in a beautiful orchestration of feeling, making the listener stop and absorb the lyrics and message: a universal one of unwavering love despite the obstacles – “We were worlds apart, so I fell from the stars, I travelled long and I travelled far.” A song that begins with lyrics as beautiful as these will capture your heart, and start a quiet revolution. Often the greatest obstacle that we face is ourselves, and this song offers transcendence of limitations. 

‘Bridges’ is the lead single on Aisha Badru’s forthcoming debut album due this year, via Nettwerk Music Group.

Fi Ni Aicead
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Photo Credit: Neda Bridgeman

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Track Of The Day: Night Shades – ‘Caveman Crawl’

Formed back in 2014 when Shaun Blackwell and Clare McNamara arrived in London from New Zealand and met drummer Niall Kavanagh, Night Shades released their Evil Dreams EP in October last year, and have now treated us to an epically eerie live video.

Filmed at the EP’s Halloween launch party at The Shacklewell Arms, ‘Caveman Crawl’ is a raw, explosive blast of grunge-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Fuelled by an angst-driven, seething energy and raging ferocity, it oozes an infectious, gritty power as slick riffs race alongside urgent, thrashing beats. A hauntingly alluring offering that leaves us excited for what this promising band have to offer in 2018.

If you too are seduced by the alluring darkness of Night Shades, check out their Evil Dreams EP at their Soundcloud page now.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

 

 

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Track Of The Day: MIRI – ‘Tinsel Tree’

Having previously wowed us with live sessions both on Get In Her Ears radio and at our live night at The Amersham Arms this year, London-based singer songwriter MIRI is back to grace our ears with a twinkling festive offering.

Flowing with delicately plucked guitar melodies alongside MIRI’s distinctive raw vocals, ‘Tinsel Tree’ oozes a warm emotion and impassioned charm. Combining a sparkling romanticism with a subtle, gritty power, it makes for a perfectly comforting accompaniment to a night curled up by the (tinsel) tree, presents wrapped, something mulled in hand.

 

If you haven’t yet heard of MIRI, she is not only a talented songwriter and unique vocalist, but a great pioneer for LBQT women in the industry. Check out her monthly ‘Blue Monday’ nights at The Boogaloo in Highgate – a night of live music that endeavours to bring people from all communities together in a loving environment.

 

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Track Of The Day: Amaya Laucirica – ‘All Of Our Time’

If you’re having a stressful day, take comfort in the sweet sounds of Australian musician Amaya Laucirica‘s latest single ‘All Of Our Time’. Taken from her forthcoming album Rituals, which is set for release on 2nd March 2018, the track is a gentle, melodic reminder to take a deep breath and let life and love develop at its own pace.

Speaking about the relationship narrative aspect of the single, Amaya explains: “The weakness is that the spontaneity disappears and the fire needs to be reignited over time. The strength is that their love has the patience to endure.”

Rituals is Amaya’s fourth album and it follows on from her critically acclaimed 2008 debut Sugar Lights, 2010’s Early Summer (which saw Amaya supporting acts such as Blonde Redhead and Mark Lanegan) and 2014’s Sway.

Listen to ‘All Our Time’ below and follow Amaya on Facebook for more updates.

Rituals will be released on March 2nd 2018 via Opposite Number. The album will also be supported by a UK tour including dates to be announced in England, Scotland & Ireland.

Photo Credit: Lauren Bamford

Kate Crudgington
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