Menu

Artist of the week

10153776_1536056639963991_2224348869988265567_n

Frankie Furlow – Artist Of The Week

Frankie Furlow are this week’s ‘Artist Of The Week’.

The first thing that grabs you when listening to Frankie Furlow’s music is a powerful, soul-drenched lead vocal.  Full of character, it’s husky overtones combine with a great rhythmic delivery reminiscent of John Mayer.  This is further exaggerated by the arrangement of the songs with lots of space allowing the lead vocal to breathe.

A great vocal by itself is no good without good lyrics and songs and ‘One Thing’ doesn’t disappoint.  Take a listen:

Frankie Furlow are one of 3 bands performing in Brighton on 25th August.  The event is Richer Unsigned @ Eagle Labs and features 3 fantastic new bands.  Free to attend – if you are in the Brighton area then come on down! Grab a ticket here

10828059_879074265476589_6491349439724053176_o

Artist of The Week – Hollie Stephenson by Dave Stewart

It’s Artist Of The Week time again, and this week she’s been picked by Dave Stewart.

It’s clear that from a very young age Hollie Stephenson was obsessed with jazz, blues and soul. This influence is clear and evident in her vocal performance. From Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Sam Cooke, to Dinah Washington and Otis Redding, she channels the poems and stories in her developed style.

“I write all my lyrics myself. And melodies are just second nature to me. I’ve never even considered that as a thing ’cause melodies, they’re just how you sing it. It’s never been something I’ve had to think twice about.”

Even at such an early stage in her career, Hollie has already recorded her debut album with Dave Stewart in LA, and has performed two sold out summer shows in London. We predict great things for this extremely talented voice.

Take a listen to Broken Heart Strings:

I Am Kode

Artist Of The Week – I Am Kode by Ditto Music

This week’s artist of the week has been chosen by Ditto Music .

London based I Am Kode’s track ‘Paint The Sky’  cleverly combines drums and vocables to provide a punchy back-beat for a bouncy pop track.  The lead vocal plays against the rhythms in the stripped back verses, which further accentuate the fuller sounding choruses.  Take a listen:

v7afzlvi

Artist Of The Week – Jess Morgan

Jess Morgan is one of two Richer Unsigned artists from Newton Faulkner’s June playlist who have been chosen to open for him at a unique show in collaboration with Samsung (footage to follow!). We wanted to share her song ‘Natalie’ with you.

Natalie is a county influenced affair, featuring slide guitar that majestically weaves it’s way around Jess’s graceful voice. Great harmonies help bolster thought provoking lyrics. If you like Norah Jones or Paul Simon this could be for you! Take a listen:

artworks 000162235900 z8lcho t500x500

Artist Of The Week – Drongo by Kartel Music Group

‘Artist Of The Week’ this week comes from Kartel Music Group in the shape of Drongo.

‘Miami’ is the debut single from Isle Of Wight-based duo Drongo. Creating a huge sound with minimal instrumentation, joining catchy vocal melodies with infectious riffs, the track is a grungy skater anthem. Described by Clash Magazine as a “beautiful abrasive sound”, the track has been making waves at radio following plays at BBC Introduing, BBC 6 Music and being added to the playlist at Amazing Radio, who described it as “an absolutely fantastic mix of lo-fi noise and delicate hooks”. A truly exciting start from this upcoming band.  Take a listen:

«‹ 75 76 77 78 ›»