London based singer/songwriter Alex Hepburn has released her stunning new single ‘I Believe’. The song, which showcases Alex’s smooth, soul-drenched vocals, also features a sample from Aretha Franklin’s ‘People Get Ready’. The song was written by Alex and Chris Ballard (Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis) and is produced by Craigie Dodds and Pete Boxta. The duo have previously written and produced for Gorrilaz, Amy Winehouse, James Arthur, A$AP Rocky, Machine Gun Kelly and more. ‘I Believe’ is Alex’s first full release in the UK, however she is no stranger to success internationally having already achieved a Platinum album in France, and Gold in Switzerland with her debut record ‘Together Alone’. Alex says: “I put my heart and my soul into making my music as authentic and as true to me as possible. Unfortunately, I’ve lived through a lot of shit. I have a lot of baggage, but you have to find the positive in the situation you are in. My record and my words are always from the heart and I’m very, very proud of this record.” This raw emotion and soul is evident in ‘I Believe’, which Alex says is intended to be a feminist anthem. Taking influence from a number of strong women in music, including Etta James, Adele and Mary J Blige, it seemed fitting to honour Aretha Franklin by using her sample for backing vocals; “Aretha is one of the most beautiful and strong female inspirations. I feel so blessed to have her vocal running through my track”. Alex made her start, like many rising artists, online - where she amassed 500,000 plays for her early uploads. Despite these huge numbers Alex wasn’t sure if a career in music was for her. “I didn’t know I wanted to be a singer. It’s a big dream. I worked loads of shitty jobs; I was a receptionist and a maid, but my boyfriend kept saying ‘you’ve got 500,000 plays online, you should try and do something with this!” She was then offered £250 to play a gig in Paris, which she quickly accepted, and consequently wowed her audience, with Warner offering her a deal four days later. Soon after she was touring with the likes of Lianne La Havas, Alex Clare and Bruno Mars, Alex then went on to headline her own tour across Europe, discovering she had die-hard fans across the continent: “It was insane. It was like Eminem in The Real Slim Shady video – the first 2 rows had the same haircut as me!” But Alex wants to spread her success further with ‘I Believe’ and her upcoming second album, taking her soul-tinged pop across the globe. ‘I Believe’ is out now via Warner Music, with her debut album due to be released later this year. ‘I Believe’ is available here: https://AlexHepburn.lnk.to/ibelieveEx www.alex-hepburn.com https://twitter.com/alexhepburn https://www.instagram.com/iamalexhepburn/ https://www.facebook.com/ALEXHEPBURN.OFFICIAL/
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L.A. electronic duo Lesser Pieces release their hauntingly beautiful single 'Never Think Of You'14/1/2018 Never Think Of You, the stunning new track from LA based electronic duo Lesser Pieces explores long distance relationships in the digital age. With pitch shifted samples and their signature groove, Never Think Of You builds on previous single Texas with the stirring synths of Mike Slott and a tender vocal performance from vocalist Diane Badie. “Never Think of You is about long distance relationships, falling in love, and the insecurities and fears that come with that. It’s about the white lies in a dating scene that can make it pretty hard to be yourself. You stay up all night thinking of someone you really like, but you’ll hide those feelings until you can’t breathe.” Lesser Pieces is the electronic project from Irish multi-dimensional producer Mike Slott and New York-born Egyptian singer-songwriter / composer Diane Badie. It is the culmination of the duo's lauded musical history – a vulnerable yet euphoric statement on modern popular music. Lesser Pieces was spawned from collaborative writing sessions on each of the artist's solo records in Brooklyn – after their first track together “Nightingale” caught the ear of Paul Epworth (Adele, FKA Twigs) who would go on to invite them to work on another project and introduce them to their future producer and close confidant, Patrick Ford (!!!, Tanlines). Written in New York, Dublin, Los Angeles, and London, the beautifully cascading style of Lesser Pieces is a partnership of universal ideals, combining Mike Slott’s eulogized electronic soul – as heard on his releases and roots with LuckyMe – and Diane Badie’s haunting songwriting and siren-esque vocals. With more tracks recorded in recent sessions, 2018 promises to be a big one for Lesser Pieces. www.instagram.com/lesserpieces www.soundcloud.com/lesser-pieces Songwriter, guitarist and singer Michael Crimson is releasing his debut solo album, Medusa on December 8, 2017 via Gain Music Entertainment/Sony Music, in both physical and digital formats. The album is a work of musical art that honors the tradition of legendary lyrics-and-guitar-driven rock music by artists like Pink Floyd, The Doors and Led Zeppelin and will be celebrated by a series of shows throughout winter 2017/2018. Medusa’s groundbreaking songs feature otherworldly guitar melodies that ring out above a multitude of instrumental harmonies and heavy, rolling rhythms that explode together into an expansive universe of sound. The lyrics of Medusa are rooted in the magic and mystery of epic stories from Greek mythology. It is through compelling characters like Medusa and Perseus that Crimson explores his personal experiences with romantic love, faith, self-discovery, grief, death and beyond.Crimson’s songs shift perspectives between characters in order to shed light on different scenes from his own life through powerful, distinct voices. By diving into the depths of mythology and adding his own contemporary interpretations of classic tales, Crimson opens up a mysterious yet relatable new world. VISIT MICHAEL CRIMSON SPOTIFY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM "We fall hard for the confident strut of Hanne Mjøen, who does Scandi-pop precision with joyful effervescence.” - The Independent Hanne Mjøen releases her new single 'Future' today. Hailing from Oppdal, Norway, the singer-songwriter has already made an impact on the music scene in her home country, having scored playlist spots for three of her songs on NRK P3 Radio. Hanne's writing credentials speak for themselves. She was recently behind R3hab’s smash hit ’You Could Be,’ which has clocked up almost 10 million Spotify plays and counting. She has performed at prestigious festivals such as Vill Vill Vest, Slottsfjell and Findings Festival, and is currently supporting Astrid S on the Norwegian dates of her sold-out world tour. Hanne says: ”Being invited to join Astrid on tour is a great honour. Astrid is one of the artists who inspires me the most these days, and I’m looking forward to be sharing a stage with her this fall.” 'Future' is available now on all platforms: http://phonofile.link/hannemjoenfuture https://www.facebook.com/hannemjoenmusic/ |
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