Embracing Pain With BANNERS’ 'Hurts When It's Healing'

BANNERS, the moniker of Liverpool-born indie-pop artist Michael Nelson, has gifted listeners with yet another emotionally resonant single, ‘Hurts When It’s Healing’. 

This track serves as a poignant start to the release of an extended deluxe version of his latest album ‘All Back to Mine,’ which was unveiled earlier this year. Whilst initially intended to be a part of the album on release, the artist himself teased on social media platform X that “maybe it’d be cool to release later”. And indeed, the positive reaction from fans confirms that it most certainly was a welcome surprise. 

‘Watchtower’: A Pensive Yet Hopeful Fight Between Daylight And Shadows

Debuting in 2018, Charlie Freeman never fails to provide his fans with an authentic, infectious sound that captivates listeners worldwide. After the release of this first album ‘Truth’, Freeman was named the BBC featured artist of the week and he simply catapulted from there, creating more tracks and gaining appreciation in the world of music. 

As a man of many talents including acting in Netflix and short films, Freeman has this unique sense of self that floods each and every endeavour he partakes in, something that is reflected above all else in his music. No matter the track, no matter the album, there is always a strand of himself within his instrumentals and lyrics allowing for an original, indisputably excellent piece of music. 

JADE Is Trailblazing Into The Year Of The Pop Girlie

In 2024 we have seen the resurgence of the pop girlies, with artists like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Addison Rae making big moves in the industry. One artist in particular, however, had already cemented herself as a pop phenomenon in Little Mix, but now is establishing her unique style in the solo-scene. 

Jade Thirwall has proven her extraordinary singing abilities in the X-Factor formed girl-group and now is proving herself as one of the it-girls of the year with singles ‘Angel of My Dreams’, ‘Fantasy’ and ‘Midnight Cowboy’ taking the genre to new places and sounds.

Meat In Space’s ‘Tangerine’ EP is a Noisy, Confident Debut

Call it, if you will, an early Christmas treat: after a couple intriguing singles teasing a distortion-heavy, unrepentantly noisy yet well-rounded sound, the debut EP from Meat In Space has finally landed. Behind the moniker is Bay Area songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Stedman, the sole mastermind behind this project.

The general atmosphere of the weeks running up to Christmas is inevitably full of softer sounds and cosy vibes, so those who like their music with a harder, sharper edge will find in this EP a welcome place of refuge from the wave of saccharine feelings. Not that ‘Tangerine’ is gloomy or depressive in mood: on the contrary, this is a record that is in many ways uplifting – it just chooses to be so through a hefty dose of guitar noise.

The Fundamentals of Being Twenty-something: Ashley Elle and Her Debut EP ‘Say Something’

Pop singer-songwriter Ashley Elle unveils her debut EP, ‘Say Something’, where she delves into the raw, emotional experiences of a twenty-something navigating lust, love, heartbreak, and pain. Told from an intimate yet anonymous perspective, the EP forges a deep connection between Ashley and her listeners, offering shared moments of vulnerability and self-discovery.

Ashley Elle, originally from a small town in Wisconsin, took a bold leap and now calls Los Angeles home. In 2019, she signed with Given Entertainment, a pivotal moment that allowed her creativity to flourish. This sparked a wave of emotional vulnerability, channelling her feelings into infectious tracks that capture the highs and lows of life.