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July 25, 2024

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The 2024 Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ were announced on Thursday 25 July on BBC Radio 6 Music from 11am by Tom Ravenscroft (standing in for Mary Anne Hobbs).

The 2024 Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ are:

Barry Can’t Swim ‘When Will We Land?’
BERWYN ‘Who Am I’
Beth Gibbons ‘Lives Outgrown’
Cat Burns ‘early twenties’
Charli xcx ‘BRAT’
CMAT ‘Crazymad, for Me’
Corinne Bailey Rae ‘Black Rainbows’
corto.alto ‘Bad with Names’
English Teacher ‘This Could Be Texas’
Ghetts ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’
Nia Archives ‘Silence Is Loud’
The Last Dinner Party ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’

BBC Music continue their long-standing broadcast partnership, which sees programming on BBC Four and 6 Music, celebrating all 12 albums.

The Mercury Prize recognises and celebrates the ‘Albums of the Year’, establishing a reputation for highlighting the work of both exciting emerging talent and more established bands and artists. The 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ are chosen by an independent judging panel and recognise artistic achievement across a range of genres. Albums by British and Irish artists with a UK release date between 15 July 2023 and 12 July 2024 are eligible for the 2024 Prize.

The 2024 Mercury Prize judges are: Danielle Perry – Broadcaster & Writer; Jamie Cullum – Musician & Radio 2 Broadcaster; Jamz Supernova – 6 Music Broadcaster & DJ; Jeff Smith – Head of Music, Radio 2 & 6 Music; Lea Stonhill – Music Programming Consultant; Mistajam – Songwriter, DJ & Broadcaster; Phil Alexander – Creative Director, Kerrang!/Contributing Editor, Mojo; Sian Eleri – Radio 1 Broadcaster & DJ; Will Hodgkinson – Chief Rock & Pop Critic, The Times; Sophie Williams – Music Writer & Broadcaster. The Chair of the judging team is Jeff Smith.

The overall winner of the 2024 Mercury Prize will be revealed in September with the Prize’s broadcast partner BBC Music providing exclusive television and radio coverage as well as online and social media support as part of the wider media and retail engagement around all the 12 albums. This year, other extensive promotional activity will replace the usual live performance event element of the Mercury Prize – details to be announced closer to the time.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting UK recorded music, renowned British premium audio brand, Bowers & Wilkins, continues as long-term official audio partner of the Mercury Prize. At the forefront of music creation for over 40 years, it is uniquely placed to help the Mercury Prize celebrate the album format and the creative achievements of the 12 artists.

Nina Nesbitt Announces UK Headline Tour and New Album ‘Mountain Music’

Jimmy Mavroudis

July 24, 2024

Nina Nesbitt - Photo Credit Wolf James — Nina Nesbitt - Photo Credit: Wolf James

Having just completed a dream tour as special guest to Stevie Nicks which included BST Hyde Park, Nina Nesbitt now announces details of a UK headline tour this October. The tour will be her first in support of her new album ‘Mountain Music’ which comes out on September 27th, and includes her recent releases ‘I’m Coming Home’, ‘Mansion’, ‘Pages’ and ‘On The Run’. Public demand for tickets is sure to be huge after her previous solo show at Camden Assembly sold-out within a minute.

Nina says, “I’m unbelievably excited to announce some UK tour dates for my new album, ‘Mountain Music’. I can’t wait to bring these songs to life and see the faces that I know!”

Fans who pre-order ‘Mountain Music’ from Nina’s official store will receive access to a pre-sale for tickets. The pre-sale will open at 10am next Wednesday, July 31st and will run until remaining tickets go on general sale HERE at 10am on Friday, August 2nd. Physical formats include two different vinyl versions, CD and cassette, while bundles include new merch designs, bumper stickers and a Mountain Map designed by artist Sarah Obtinalla.

The dates are:

OCTOBER
16th – London, Scala
17th – Manchester, Academy 3
18th – Glasgow, Old Fruitmarket

The first release under her own independent label Apple Tree Records, ‘Mountain Music’ represents the start of an exciting new era for Nina. Exploring her love of US folk and Americana, it’s the most authentic album of her career and explores the perspectives that have come in different chapters in her life: the naivety and ambition she had growing up in a small village of Scotland; the tumultuous experiences of spending her twenties in London; and the calm and deeper reflection that comes from her new home in the countryside. She produced the album with Peter Miles, who mixed and mastered the set at his Middle Farm Studio in Devon.

‘Mountain Music’ will be the fourth album of Nina’s ever-evolving career following ‘Peroxide’ (2014), ‘The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change’ (2019) which has exceeded a billion streams, and Älskar (2022). Nina has been championed by Taylor Swift, and has played huge shows as special guest to Coldplay.

Morgan Wade Releases New Single ‘Total Control’

Staff Writer

July 19, 2024

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As she prepares for the release of her third major label album, Obsessed, Morgan Wade gives fans a last tantalising preview with new release ‘Total Control’. Listen below.

The album opener, ‘Total Control’ sees Wade relinquishing her composure in favour of an all-consuming love. With previously released sneak peeks ‘Halloween’, ‘Moth to A Flame’, ‘2AM in London’, and ‘Time to Love, Time to Kill’, anticipation grows for Obsessed, which Rolling Stone calls “a songwriter record that is stripped down, primarily acoustic, and a powerful showcase of Wade’s dynamic vocal capabilities.”

An entirely solo-written 14-track collection, Obsessed was produced by her touring guitarist Clint Wells and showcases Wade at her rawest and most vulnerable. She writes with incredible force about the ache for home and the emotion of being reunited with loved ones, of feeling dangerously preoccupied with someone, and of being in situations that society might consider outside the norm.

On Obsessed, Wade also does a thorough examination and inventory of her journey as a person, not sparing any ugly details when she’s been the one at fault. The project arrives on August 16th and follows her celebrated second album Psychopath, which was named one of 2023’s best albums by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more.

Ahead of her new album release Morgan Wade is continuing to tour arenas across America with Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett. The tour finishes in Los Angeles on August 10th.

Obsessed tracklisting:
1. Total Control
2. Department Store
3. Time to Love, Time to Kill
4. Obsessed
5. Juliet
6. 2AM in London
7. Hansel and Gretel
8. Spin
9. Reality
10. Walked on Water (feat. Kesha)
11. Halloween
12. Crossing State Lines
13. Moth to a Flame
14. Deconstruction

JESSIA Presents New EP, ‘Okay With Every Part,’ & Announces Headline Tour

Jimmy Mavroudis

July 19, 2024

Canadian pop singer & songwriter JESSIA presents her new EP, Okay With Every Part, and announces her first headline tour across North America. The Be Here Now tour begins on October 22nd in Los Angeles and includes stops in Vancouver, Toronto, New York, Montreal, and more. Tickets will be on sale on July 26th.

The tour announcement arrives alongside her independently released EP, Okay With Every Part. Wielding her sharp lyricism and powerhouse vocals, the 6-track project takes listeners on a journey of growth and change.

JESSIA opens up about the new EP: “Losing a label and a relationship within the span of 3 months shook me. I felt shame, rejection, anger, frustration, but also freedom, adventure, passion, and resilience. As much as I didn’t want to, I had to learn to accept and move through these new obstacles. Each song on this project represents a pivotal moment in my journey to finding peace and confidence again. This EP represents me accepting the good and bad parts of life so that I can look back and say, I’m okay with every part.”

With over 375 million collective global streams, JUNO Award-winning pop songstress JESSIA has taken the music industry by storm, capturing the hearts of fans across the world with her raw talent, dazzling pop melodies, and heart-wrenching lyricism. She made her explosive introduction in 2021 with the viral single, “I’m not Pretty.” Racking up hundreds of millions streams and views, the single caught the attention of Grammy-nominated artist Bebe Rexha, who later joined JESSIA on the track remix. She kept the buzz going with the release of her debut EP, ‘How Are You?,’ which was met with widespread support from iHeart, SiriusXM, and Billboard.

In 2023, JESSIA bravely transitioned to releasing music independently. Last year also saw JESSIA take her music on the road with an Asia tour supporting OneRepublic and a sold-out Canadian tour with Dean Lewis. With the release of her second EP, Okay With Every Part, as well as her forthcoming headline tour, JESSIA continues to prove that the sky’s the limit.

Listen to Okay With Every Part on all streaming platforms:

JESSIA – Okay With Every Part

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Upcoming Tour Dates:
October 22 – Los Angeles
October 24 – Vancouver
October 28 – Calgary
October 29 – Edmonton
November 3 – Toronto
November 4 – New York
November 6 – Montreal
November 7 – Ottawa
* tickets will be on sale July 26th @ jessiamusic.com

James McVey’s New EP ‘Letters Home’ Is Out Now

Jimmy Mavroudis

July 19, 2024

The romantic ideal of being a touring musician is wonderful: hitting the stage each night, seeing new places, the camaraderie of being surrounded by your friends, and enjoying the space to be creative whenever the mood takes. Yet that’s often not the reality. But it’s something that The Vamps star and confessional singer-songwriter James McVey relished when he toured with Henry Moodie earlier this year. It was a time of such inspiration that he wrote and recorded an entire set of songs on the bus, while waiting for soundcheck, or late into the night after gigs. Today he shares those songs with the release of his second solo EP ‘Letters Home’. Listen HERE.

James McVey – Letters Home

New release out July 18, 2024!

James says, “I wrote and recorded this EP over a few weeks on tour a couple months ago. I had no plan to make this EP and no idea these songs would come to me on the road. These songs mean so much to me and I’m over the moon that you’re connecting with them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for breathing life into these songs.”

As we’ve discovered from the EP’s previous singles, the process inspired a period of intense reflection within James’s songs. First, ‘All The Things’ presented a tender rumination on the small things in life that you only realise are important when you’re apart. And then the stomping folk-rock singalong ‘Thick And Thin’ remembered those defining moments that come as your life-long friendships are cemented.

Those themes continue with the EP’s new focus track ‘Hold On To The Times’. It’s a song of peaceful reflection that remembers those who have been lost along the way of life’s journey: the connection you once shared is now nothing but a photograph and a memory, yet the impression that it made upon you will always shape you in some way. Its instrumentation builds as the song moves to its conclusion, its brighter tone signifying that although mourning doesn’t fully pass, it becomes balanced by an appreciation for what you had.

‘Letters Home’ is completed by three other new songs. ‘State of Mine’ examines the precarious tightrope of the ups and down of mental health struggles; ‘Hate How I Hurt You’ hold nothing back as James expresses immense regret for things that now can’t be changed; but the grander, anthemic sound James presents on ‘Eyes Closed’ ends on the uplifting note that perhaps love can be forever.

Collectively ‘Letters Home’ presents a compelling insight into James as a person and an artist. Its songs feel natural and unhurried, while its stories take us deeper into the man behind the musician after last year’s acclaimed solo debut EP ‘Manabi’.

James will be back on tour with The Vamps in September. Phenomenal public demand saw every show quickly sell-out, resulting in three additional dates being added. But expect his solo adventures to continue soon.

‘Letters Home’ EP tracklist:

1. ‘State of Mine’
2. ‘All The Things’
3. ‘Thick and Thin’
4. ‘Hold On To The Times’
5. ‘Hate How I Hurt You’
6. ‘Eyes Closed’

The Script Share New Single ‘At Your Feet’ From The New Album ‘Satellites’ – Out August 16th

Jimmy Mavroudis

July 19, 2024

The Script - Photo Credit Jordan Rossi — The Script - Photo Credit: Jordan Rossi

Having just been honoured with a BRITs Billion Award in honour of a billion domestic streams (part of a global total of 10 billion+), The Script now share their latest single ‘At Your Feet’. It’s the latest single from their new album ‘Satellites’ which follows on August 16th. Watch the video below.

‘At Your Feet’ unites The Script’s two key strengths: the soaring choruses and dramatic quiet/loud dynamics which makes them an irresistible live force, together with the personal connection that comes from Danny O’Donoghue’s flair for crafting lyrics rich with powerful, intimate emotions.

The idea for the song came when Danny was watching football on television and one of the pundits said, “He plays with the world on his shoulders when it should be at his feet.” Danny turned those words into a lyric that will resonate with so many people: “I’d rather take the world off your shoulders and put it at your feet.”

Danny says, “I was like: brilliant! I’m having that! You can totally turn that into some kind of connotation with love. And I went into the studio the next day with that and in five minutes we penned the chorus.”

‘At Your Feet’ was produced by hitmaker Steve Robson (One Direction, Rascal Flatts) and joins ‘Both Ways’ in driving anticipation for the ‘Satellites’ album which is available to pre-order/pre-save.

The Script – Satellites

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The album is available as a limited edition hardback book CD, black vinyl and standard CD. The Script’s official artist store also offers a limited edition white vinyl, cassette and new merchandise, and anyone who pre-orders the album via the official store will have the chance to win a very special prize package: the jacket that Danny wore when he met the Queen as well as signed, handwritten lyrics to a Script song of your choice.

The Script are currently on a world tour as special guests to P!nk, with dates running through until late October. They then embark upon a huge UK and European tour in November, with many dates already sold-out and phenomenal demand resulting in extra nights added in Belfast and Dublin – all shows contributing to The Script playing to a total audience of 2 million people this year. The tour features special guest Tom Walker at all shows from November 13th through to December 7th.

Remaining tickets and a full list of all international shows are available. Their headline dates are:

NOVEMBER
11th – UK, Belfast, SSE Arena (ADDED DATE)
13th – UK, Belfast, SSE Arena (SOLD OUT)
14th – Ireland, Dublin, 3Arena (ADDED DATE)
15th – Ireland, Dublin, 3Arena (SOLD OUT)
16th – Ireland, Dublin, 3Arena (SOLD OUT)
18th – UK, Cardiff, Utilita Arena (SOLD OUT)
19th – UK, Bournemouth, International Centre (SOLD OUT)
20th – UK, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
22nd – UK, Birmingham, Utilita Arena
23rd – UK, London, The O2
25th – UK, Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
26th – UK, Glasgow, OVO Hydro (SOLD OUT)
28th – UK, Leeds, First Direct Arena
29th – UK, Newcastle, Utilita Arena (SOLD OUT)
30th – UK, Manchester, Co-op Live (SOLD OUT)

DECEMBER
2nd – France, Paris, Salle Pleyel
3rd – Germany, Dusseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
4th – Belgium, Brussels, Forest National
6th – The Netherlands, Rotterdam, Ahoy
7th – The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome (ADDED DATE)
9th – Germany, Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall
10th – Germany, Munich, The Zenith
11th – Italy, Milan, Fabrique

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JADE Releases Debut Solo Single And Video ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ – Out Now

Staff Writer

July 19, 2024

JADE, AKA Jade Thirlwall of multi-platinum selling, BRIT Award winning pop phenomenon Little Mix, today releases her highly anticipated debut solo single, ‘Angel of My Dreams’.

JADE co-wrote ‘Angel of My Dreams’ in LA alongside Steph Jones (Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso), Pablo Bowman (Calvin Harris’ Miracle) and producer Mike Sabath (RAYE). The track is a frenetically shapeshifting, gloriously OTT banger that explores her love/hate relationship with a pop industry she’s been at the heart of since 2011.

“I didn’t want to do a safe first single, that was really important to me,” JADE states. “I’m setting the tone of who I am as an artist on my own. I want people to hear it and be like ‘what the fuck is that song?’. My worst nightmare is for someone to hear my song and go ‘that’s nice’.”

The lyrical themes are brought to life via an eye-popping video that takes the song’s playful storytelling and blows it up into big neon letters. Directed by Aube Perrie (Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion), and filmed over four days (“the budget was budgeting” laughs JADE), it’s a visual feast, inspired by the Fifth Element, Showgirls and Black Swan, that stars various versions of Jade all scrapping for the spotlight.

“There’s 11 looks in the video! The concept is sort of rags to riches It was emotional actually because for one bit I’m busking and walking past a Sainsbury’s Local. When I was 16, I would stand outside my local Sainsbury’s and sing Christmas songs.”

It’s been a long, carefully chosen path to get to ‘Angel of My Dreams’. When Little Mix announced their hiatus in 2022, JADE started to set her solo career in motion across multiple studio sessions with collaborators including MNEK, Cirkut, Lostboy, RAYE, Lauren Aquilina and Dave Hamelin alongside Mike, Steph and Pablo. ‘Angel of My Dreams’ immediately jumped out as the lead single. Built around a cheeky, knowing sample of Sandie Shaw’s 1967 hit ‘Puppet on a String’, lyrically JADE wanted to reflect on her time in an industry that has brought her both unimaginable highs and deep lows.

“It’s about how obsessed I am with the industry – so there are lyrics like “love when you call me a star” – but also there’s the dark side that comes with that. It’s not as glam as it seems.” The sample, which JADE had wanted to use in a song for years, was chosen very specifically. “In the beginning of our career you do think you are this puppet, but at the same time it isn’t true – we wrote a lot of our songs, and we were behind a lot of what we put out there. I resented that as a statement. So it felt natural to take that and show that it can be true and untrue at the same time.”

The track is Jade delivering Big Pop Girl Energy. It is, as she says, doing the most; it’s OTT, it’s ridiculous and it’s gloriously WTF.

“This dawn of pop girls giving people everything is so exciting. It couldn’t be better timing for my music. I’m so proud of it and I can say that with chest. The fans have waited long enough so now we just want to give it to them”.

Sabrina Carpenter Announces UK/EU Leg Of Her Short n’ Sweet Tour

Staff Writer

July 18, 2024

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Sabrina Carpenter has today announced the UK/European leg of her wildly-anticipated Short n’ Sweet Tour. Featuring The O2 on March 8th – only Sabrina’s second ever London headline show – Short n’ Sweet Tour kicks off this September, with its 33 North American arena dates selling out immediately.

Presale for Sabrina’s newly-announced shows begins July 23rd at 10AM local time for those pre-ordering the album, with artist presale and O2 presale opening at 12PM. Venue presale can be purchased on July 24th, with Live Nation’s presale on July 25th and tickets available for general sale on July 26th (all at 10AM local time). Support on Sabrina’s UK/EU shows comes from Rachel Chinouriri: fellow breakout stars Amaarae, Griff, and Declan McKenna are already confirmed to open the North American leg of Short n’ Sweet Tour.

Sabrina Carpenter’s record-breaking 2024 continues as ‘Espresso’ claimed its sixth non-consecutive week at number 1 in the UK last week (knocking her own ‘Please Please Please’ to number 2, which spent 3 weeks in the top spot). Moreover, Sabrina extended her own record as the female artist to concurrently occupy numbers 1 and 2 for the most consecutive weeks – recently surpassing The Beatles, and now matching Justin Bieber’s month-long chart residency. As her new music conquers career milestones worldwide – Sabrina earned her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on ‘Please Please Please’, with ‘Espresso’ still holding strong in the Top 5 – the Short n’ Sweet tracklist was recently unveiled alongside its album trailer.

SHORT N’ SWEET
1. ‘Taste’
2. ‘Please Please Please’
3. ‘Good Graces’
4. ‘Sharpest Tool’
5. ‘Coincidence’
6. ‘Bed Chem’
7. ‘Espresso’
8. ‘Dumb & Poetic’
9. ‘Slim Pickins’
10. ‘Juno’
11. ‘Lie To Girls’
12. ‘Don’t Smile’

Live, the last twelve months alone have taken Sabrina Carpenter everywhere from Taylor Swift’s ERA’s Tour to breakout performances at Coachella and Governors Ball, plus the iconic Saturday Night Live season finale. Check out the latest dates for Sabrina’s Short n’ Sweet Tour below, ahead of the bonafide superstar’s new album next month.

23.09.24 || Columbus, OH || Nationwide Arena (sold out)
25.09.24 || Toronto, Ontario || Scotiabank Arena (sold out)
26.09.24 || Detroit, MI || Little Caesars Arena (sold out)
29.09.24 || New York, NY || Madison Square Garden (sold out)
30.09.24 || Brooklyn, NY || Barclays Center (sold out)
02.10.24 || Hartford, CT || XL Center (sold out)
03.10.24 || Boston, MA || TD Garden (sold out)
05.10.24 || Baltimore, MD || CFG Bank Arena (sold out)
08.10.24 || Philadelphia, PA || Wells Fargo Center (sold out)
11.10.24 || Montreal, QC || Centre Ball (sold out)
13.10.24 || Chicago, IL || United Center (sold out)
14.10.24 || Minneapolis, MN || Target Center (sold out)
16.10.24 || Nashville, TN || Bridgestone Arena (sold out)
17.10.24 || Saint Louis, MO || Chaifetz Arena (sold out)
19.10.24 || Raleigh, NC || PNC Arena (sold out)
20.10.24 || Charlottesville, VA || John Paul Jones Arena (sold out)
22.10.24 || Atlanta, GA || State Farm Arena (sold out)
24.10.24 || Orlando, FL || Kia Center (sold out)
25.10.24 || Tampa, FL || Amalie Arena (sold out)
27.10.24 || Houston, TX || Toyota Center (sold out)
28.10.24 || Austin, TX || Moody Center (sold out)
30.10.24 || Dallas, TX || American Airlines Center (sold out)
01.11.24 || Denver, CO || Ball Arena (sold out)
02.11.24 || Salt Lake City, UT || Delta Center (sold out)
04.11.24 || Vancouver, BC || Pacific Coliseum (sold out)
06.11.24 || Seattle, WA || Climate Pledge Arena (sold out)
07.11.24 || Portland, OR || Moda Center (sold out)
09.11.24 || San Francisco, CA || Chase Center (sold out)
10.11.24 || San Diego, CA || Pechanga Arena (sold out)
13.11.24 || Phoenix, AZ || Footprint Center (sold out)
15.11.24 || Los Angeles, CA || Crypto.com Arena (sold out)
17.11.24 || Inglewood, CA || Kia Forum (sold out)
18.11.24 || Inglewood, CA || Kia Forum (sold out)

03.03.25 || Dublin || 3Arena
06.03.25 || Birmingham || Utilita Arena
08.03.25 || London || The O2
11.03.25 || Glasgow || OVO Hydro
13.03.25 || Manchester || Co-op Live
16.03.25 || Paris || Accor Arena
19.03.25 || Berlin || Uber Arena
22.03.25 || Brussels || ING Arena
23.03.25 || Amsterdam || Ziggo Dome

Liz Cass Releases Propulsive New EP ‘Forward Motion’

Jimmy Mavroudis

July 18, 2024

LC Press Forward Motion1 — Liz Cass - Photo credit: Emma Frisby

Liz Cass has released her new EP Forward Motion, a propulsive record of 80s inspired pop available to listen to now here.

Forward Motion EP by Liz Cass

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The EP opens with the infectious new single and title track which glistens with synths and Liz’s effortlessly captivating vocals which capture the intense feelings of falling in love. Watch the video for ‘Forward Motion’ with a beautiful performance from Liz.

Speaking about the video she says, “I self-directed the music visual for ‘Forward Motion’ which was filmed by Emma Frisby at Dream Disco Studio in London. I wanted to create a feeling of being out of sync and out of time so most of it is in slo-mo with shots replayed in reverse. I wanted something simple and intimate – we filmed the whole thing in an hour with an iPhone on a gimbal, lip syncing double speed. It was fun and carefree!”

Regarding the single and EP Liz says, “With this EP I wanted to explore different dynamics and attachment styles within relationships – it’s a bit of love gone right, a bit of love gone wrong, and the daily battle to stay connected and in sync. The title track ‘Forward Motion’ is about rushing in and falling hard and fast and feeling impatient when the other person needs time to catch up.”

‘Love Is Your Currency’ meanwhile examines the turbulent nature of relationships on a more solemn tip as airy mournful guitars ring out among hushed yet wide-reaching vocals while a dreamy synth laden chorus asks “why do you love so carelessly?”.

“’Love Is Your Currency’ is more melancholic,” Liz explains. “I’m fascinated by the push and pull and fragility of deep connection between complicated people and how you can maintain that long term. I’m still figuring it out! I’ll be writing songs about this until the end of time and never find the answers…”

The new songs are joined on the EP by previously released singles including the infectious disco track ‘Too Hot’, “Inspired by those fiery and quick to burn out romances that lack any meaningful foundation”, and the breathy funk of ‘3AM Feelings’, “The power ballad I’ve always wanted to write… It’s a no shame, pour your heart out love song about giving yourself over to that all-encompassing, electrifying love that you’re prepared to let consume you.”

The songs have received multiple spins across Radio 1 who are strong supporters of Liz Cass. Forward Motion closes with the emotive synth pop track ‘Map Of A Human Heart’ which was released at the end of last year with all royalties being donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians – https://www.map.org.uk/. “In any kind of conflict, there are reasons why the opposing sides have reached a certain point. I imagine a map of the human heart – one we could share that reveals the terrain of each sides experience. In the end we are all human beings trying to be happy and at peace. We must try to understand each other to be able to move forward and resolve conflict at any level.”

FORWARD MOTION TRACK LISTING
Forward Motion
Too Hot
3AM Feelings
Love Is Your Currency
Map Of A Human Heart

Liz Cass is currently working on her new studio album which will follow her highly praised 2022 debut The Words. It saw Liz make a grand statement with her distinctive synth pop which has been met by great acclaim. The album received a 4/5 nod from The Times dubbing it “a smart alternative pop debut”, Clash praised her “refined, finessed electronic pop” and it received further high profile editorial support from The Independent, Notion, Noctis, Wonderland, Retro Pop, Ones To Watch and many more. Its singles also received multiple plays from Radio 1 as well as 6Music and BBC Introducing support.

Lola Moxom Marks Her Arrival with Debut Single ‘Cool With It’

Jimmy Mavroudis

July 18, 2024

Introducing Lola Moxom, the 19-year-old singer, songwriter, producer and performer who today arrives on the scene with statement debut single, ‘Cool With It’.

Drawing influence from traditional and contemporary R&B, Lola Moxom’s music reflects her deep appreciation for the genre’s roots while pushing the boundaries of its modern form. As a singer/songwriter with a strong ear for producing music, Lola brings a fresh perspective to her craft, combining the essence of an old soul with a modern twist.

‘Cool With It’ is more than just a debut single; it is a declaration of Lola Moxom’s arrival on the music scene. The song’s earworm melody, impressive vocal performance, and stellar production highlights her potential to become a major force in the industry.

Of ‘Cool With It’, Lola Moxom said: “I never thought this song would ever see the light of day—I wrote it about three years ago, which feels like a lifetime at my age. It’s one of the very first songs I created in the studio when I started collaborating with producers. This song means the world to me because it’s about dealing with disrespect and thinking the only way to make them understand their mistake is to give them a taste of their own medicine. I was stuck in a toxic relationship back then, so this song really hits close to home for me. I’m super proud of the vocal arrangement, and James Berkeley’s production added so much soul to it. I feel like this track is the perfect introduction of my music to the world, blending all the influences that have shaped me.”

Lola Moxom – Cool With It

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Dream up the perfect blend of Tori Kelly, Brandy and Musiq Soulchild, infuse it with the vibrant energy of London, and you have Lola Moxom, who has garnered high praise from industry heavy weights such as Tori Kelly, GoldLink and Sam Gellaitry. Lola’s rich, soulful powerhouse voice and sophisticated songwriting continue to capture the attention of many insiders, positioning her as a key artist to watch.

Lola Moxom has been making waves and gaining a loyal fanbase through her recent live performances, including shows at Vibe Village, Sofar Sounds as well as her recent support slot for Humble The Great, where she has blown audiences with her incredible vocal and star quality. On October 10th, Lola will take to the stage at The Jazz Cafe to support GRAMMY-nominated R&B star, Alex Isley.

With more records set for release in 2024, Lola’s journey is just beginning…

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