TRACKS
ANTHONY PEARS WORLDWIDE EP Words: Lizzie Lovejoy If you’re ready to shed off the heavy air of winter, then take a listen to the experimental electronic EP Worldwide by Anthony Pears. Consisting of four bass-heavy dance tracks, you’ll not be able to resist moving to the beat. Opening the EP, Amsterdam lets us know exactly what we’re in for. Anthony Pears gives us a different kind of dance music by mixing audio from very old TV programmes in with a classic pulsing bass beat. Continuing through the tracks, Bass Is Loud provides a darker and more intense soundscape, a pattern which continues throughout the release. Even if it’s just you vibing in your own kitchen, these songs will make you feel like you’re enjoying a late night with your friends in the club. Released: 02.02.22 www.soundcloud.com/anthony_pears
JRM FEAT. KV$HNOODLE GET IT RIGHT Words: Michael O’Neill The explosion of singular and innovative artists and producers emerging from the North East’s rap scene in the last few years has been profound, and Get It Right is a brilliant representation of the diverse and refreshing sounds that have emerged in that time. Acoustic guitars, 808s and floating hi-hats provide a bedrock for Blyth-hailing JRM’s fantastically melodic, heart-on-sleeve approach to Northern rap, with a brilliant guest turn from Kv$hnoodle. It’s raw, packing a lot of emotion and talent into a breezy two-and-a-half minutes that demands repeated listens. The production fantastically serves the song, with the melodic backing vocals and the lo-fi atmosphere being a phenomenal fit to the heart-broken yearning within the lyrics. Essential. Released: 27.01.22 www.linktr.ee/jrmne
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AXLS FAHRENHEIT 104 Words: Hope Lynes There’s nothing but pure synth goodness in the new AXLS track. Fahrenheit 104 is an ode to 80’s danceability with a modern vocal twist. With a backing track that will sweep you off your feet into a groove like no other, and an extremely catchy vocal piece that harmonizes into the synth background. Lacing itself addictively into the listener, you can tell the sound was written with the purpose to dance. With a soundscape of a modern The Human League and the pop vocals of Grimes, this electro piece caters for an audience looking for a fun audio escape. Energetic, funky and old school, Fahrenheit 104 is a classic in the making and showcases all the experimental band have to offer. Released: 03.02.22 www.axlsmusic.com
EVE SIMPSON I CAN SEE A FACE Words: Hope Lynes Eve Simpson is taking the ‘new year, new me’ motto to the next level. Admirably wiping her back catalogue for a fresh start, the singer-songwriter’s new track shows a rich maturity to her work. I Can See A Face speaks of a longing for escapism, from what we don’t know, but it seems as though Simpson is breaking free. With a beautifully melodic tone, and vocals which are sad and humbling, her silky notes lace together a wonderful and well-produced folky track. The vocals reign throughout, delicate and layered to harmonised perfection, to create a loving atmosphere which leaves the listener feeling full. I Can See A Face heralds a mature and refreshing new start for the local artist, which I for one will be looking forward to seeing develop. Released: 18.02.22 www.facebook.com/evesimpsonmusic
