INTERVIEW
DEMOS WE WANT YOUR MUSIC!
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DEMO OF THE MONTH
Yung Lotus - Outta My Mind Yung Lotus, Sunderland born and bred, describes his music as “hip-hop infused with psychedelic melodies” which it most definitely is. Outta My Mind hits you with an instant feeling of lightness; airy layers contrast a deep beat and bass, and an
Groovebox Adam - Thirst Trap
The product of a new series of collaborations by Groovebox Adam, Thirst Trap lives in a strange land somewhere between jazz and alt. rock. With a clear, strong bass line and drums running throughout, the track is infused with a soft male voice speaking somewhere under Bernie Christie’s easy, calming vocals. Topped with a subtle electric guitar played by Morris Ford, the whole piece has a strange hypnotic quality to it. Although it’s not the style of music I would usually go to, if you are into jazz fusion I think you’ll find this one highly enjoyable. www.grooveboxadam.com
Don Coyote - Fresh Start
A light soft rock piece, hinting at a bit of jazz, Fresh Start is an easy-on-the-ears song with a great bass line and funky guitar riff. Telling story of a breakup and the lingering
infectious chorus. Outta My Mind reminds me of summer holidays sitting at a swim-up bar or a breezy hot night out in a club. One of Yung Lotus’ aims with his music is to make the world that little bit brighter through what feels like constant dark times, and this track did that for me within seconds of hitting play. www.linktr.ee/YungLotus
awkwardness of an old relationship and where that relationship sits now: “And now we can talk again, we don’t need to pretend that we’re really friends”. I would have loved to hear this really take off at the chorus, the verse teases something bigger but never quite gets there. www.instagram.com/d0n_coyote
LadaLive Lullabies - Soul Boy
Soul Boy is the story of a woman who loves Northern soul music, frustrated at what she has become, and wanting to go back to her youth to be a soul boy. With a driving folk country guitar strumming, the tale is carried by a vocal lead full of tension and drama. It’s an arresting track, hanging between the folk music of the North East and traditional country. All the emotion of the story seems to be carried in the tone of the voice, with
succinct, tight lyrics hinting at a soul wandering, looking for something. www.soundcloud.com/ladalive-lullabies
Igg - Identity Politics
Igg is a rapper and producer from the North East who describes his style as meta boom rap, characterised by loud drums, dense vocal samples and abstract lyrics. Identity Politics has all of these traits, building in layers and intensity as the song goes on. The theme deals with the absurdities and overreach of identity politics in modern society. The rapping and lyrics become much more addictive and powerful later in the song, and it would have been good to see that at the beginning of the track, possibly with a shorter intro and lead up. www.soundcloud.com/iamigg
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