Braque

            

Braque is a UK (London) based multi instrumentalist, he is also a writer, producer, and most of all artist who creates everything himself. Braque is part of a loose collective of musicians including the highly acclaimed Bastille and Rag N Bone Man, and influences consist of Prince and Kanye. Having Written, Produced and set up the Best Laid Plans label with both of these artists Braque now believes the time is right to forge ahead as a solo artist.

Braque creates shiny modern pop music with a definite slightly darker edge, underpinned by a strong, soaring vocal and grainy, artful imagery. This is definitely not throwaway bubblegum pop music, but an artist who wants to be taken seriously. Braque's vision behind the V1CES E.P. is that each song encapsulates a vice that we have in our lives. This E.P. will be the first in a Trilogy and contains two singles 'Secrets' and a cover of 'Everything but the Girls' Miss the Rain'.

Eliot Sumner

            

Eliot Sumner has revealed the second song entitled “Come Friday,” from her upcoming EP. Information released in the beginning of August in North America via Cherrytree. Information, the first taste of the full length album that’s due out next year, comes from a renewed sense of focus and clarity, and bears electronic hallmarks with some surprising influences including Sumner’s favorite band as a teenager, the Bad Seeds. After releasing The Constant in 2010 under the moniker I Blame Coco, Eliot toured for two years, playing headlining shows and festivals all over the world. Since then, she’s experimented with different writing methods – and even spent time working with Clint Mansell on a film score! - And took time to simply grow. She says, “It’s now or never. I’m proud of the music I’m making and it’s time to take ownership by putting my real name on it.”

 “Nodding towards early 80s new pop in a melodramatic grandeur” – Clash Music

Simian Ghost

            

Simian Ghost is an alternative pop act from Sandviken/Gävle, Sweden. It was initiated as a recording project by musician and visual artist Sebastian Arnström. His debut album, Infinite Traffic Everywhere, was received with blog praise and excellent reviews, topping the Critics Chart in Sweden and being voted Record Of The Year by the readers of Dagensskiva.se.

Simian Ghost originally performed live as a trio, consisting of Sebastian on vocals and electronics, his brother Erik Klinga on drums and Mathias Zachrisson on guitar, (both members of Light Vibes). More recently, they have added two new live members Maja Agnevik on additional vocals and Wilhelm Magnusson on bass. They have already shared stages with the likes of Mount Kimbie, SBTRKT, Niki & The Dove and Tony Buck. Their 2012 album Youth, will be reissued with five additional tracks September 2014.

"Simian Ghost is by far one of Sweden's most interesting pop acts to come out this year. We're currently covering our bodies in coconut butter and hoping that they'll shine some more sunlight into our dark lives…" ‐ - NOISEY/VICE 

Polarheart

         

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Mary Rose and Chris Chidiac are Polarheart. Having played alongside each other in previous projects, the duo began writing together in early 2013. They found a strong chemistry, and a year later Polarheart was born. Their combination of dreamy vocals and abstract soundscapes make for a captivating listening experience. Drawing on a range of musical influences with classical training in common, and a love for pop and electronica, Polarheart continue to explore new sounds and unique ways to convey relatable messages through their music.

“This song brought Polarheart to life. After months of writing, this was the song that defined our sound, and our direction. We always strive to put the song itself first and have it complimented by the production. We like to make sure there is a story or a message that at least one person can relate to in one way or another.” - Mary Rose (Polarheart)

Gigamesh

            

Gigamesh is the stage name of Matt Masurka, an American multi-platinum selling music producer and DJ. His numerous remixes and two EPs have earned him a swiftly building reputation as one of the most versatile and consistent names in indie-dance music.

Gigamesh first gained exposure on music blogs for bootleg reworks of pop hits from Michael Jackson, New Order, The Clash, Stardust and dozens more. He went on to produce a #6 Billboard Single (also iTunes 2010 Pop Single Of The Year) and very well-received remixes for Foster The People, Two Door Cinema Club, Katy B, Theophilus London, Citizens, Grouplove and more. Now a multi-platinum selling producer and frequent member of The Hype Machine’s popular chart #1 spot, Gigamesh has firmly established himself as a respected trendsetter in modern dance music.

Cyril Hahn & Javeon - Breaking

Cyril Hahn           

    Javeon              

Cyril Hahn teams up with Bristol-based singer/songwriter Javeon on "Breaking". "Javeon sent me over some amazing stripped down vocals. It was just his voice and some guitar and had a much more melancholic vibe to it," says Hahn, "He asked me if I wanted to have a go at it to turn it into a full song so I gave it a try." Slow-grooving but dance floor-ready, "Breaking" is the perfect balance of Hahn's production and Javeon's vocals, a track so well-loved by the former that he decided to include it on Voices, set for official release in the coming months.

"More than a direct connection between song and video, we wanted to show contrast between style and surroundings," Javeon explains of the video for "Breaking," which was shot on location in various parts of London.

Directed by Joe Alexander and styled by Julia Sarr-Jamois, the video's aesthetic is inspired by the Rudeboy movement, a subculture that dates back to the early 70s. Embodied by dapper, well-dressed gentlemen, the movement is defined by sharp style: pin-tucked trousers, trilby hats, thin ties, bold color palettes, and smart shoes.

DREAMERS

        

DREAMERS debut new single, "Wolves," on Interview Magazine. Forthcoming album due this November. Prepare to embark on a journey with DREAMERS, with their unique brand of grunge that is nostalgic for a space somewhere between art-school eccentric and the late 1970s punk scene. Today, the band makes their debut on Interview Magazine with their new single, "Wolves." With their debut release, “This Album Does Not Exist” set to drop later this year in November, DREAMERS are ready to send their kaleidoscopic sound out into the universe. Their music will tug at your heartstrings and have you dancing around the room all in one fell swoop.

	"Taking a cue from the name DREAMERS, it's only fitting that the band draws inspiration from the expanse of the universe and our existence beyond physicality.  - Interview Magazine

Sean O'Neill

        

Australian born, London residing musician Sean O’Neill is a man of many talents, instrumentally to be precise. The singer/songwriter plays the guitar, piano, and also the hammond organ. He has been compared to artists such as Bon Iver, Sigur Ros, Sufjan Stevens, Justin Vernon, and Ásgeir, due to his heartfelt vocals backed by strummed guitar & an eclectic mix of sounds. Influenced by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, O'Neill is following on from his 2012 EP, readying a debut album which he wrote in his Stoke Newington flat in London.

"The luscious atmospheric soundscape creates the perfect harmony with the subtle finger picking and O’Neill’s understated vocals." 

- The Music Ninja

Inspired by a girl he met on the London Tube, 'Vienna', is a taste of what is to come. 'Vienna' showcases an atmospheric sound that creates a captivating musical landscape, taking listeners out of their own world and into his. O'Neill's heartfelt vocals deliver emotion over the instrumentals that are both cinematic and emotive in their own right.

 “Sean O’Neill has developed into one of the most gripping musicians in Perth”   

- Drum Media