Tenacious New Single: “Chameleon” by Seven Spies

Seven Spies band mates are a three-piece band consisting of David Blomiley (vocals, guitar, piano), Olly Brown (drums, backing vocals) and an ever-rotating bassist.

London childhood friends, Seven Spies, are a three-piece band ready to infiltrate the ears of the world. Consisting of David Blomiley (vocals, guitar, piano), Olly Brown (drums, backing vocals) and an ever-rotating bassist, music fans can expect to witness a healthy dose of melodic riffs and anthemic choruses because Seven Spies fuses the best of rock bands — such as Muse and Radiohead, while highlighting vocals reminiscent of Jeff Buckley and Bjork.

Their highly anticipated debut single “Chameleon” narrates the different faces, personas and behaviour we put on to negotiate our daily lives in different situations and the pressure people place on themselves to hide their struggles and internal demons to the outside world. Sonically the chorus shows a defiance against these pressures, external and internal, saying in the end they won’t overwhelm or control who or how we want to be.

Self-produced by Blomiley and Brown in their bedroom studio and mastered by John Davis (The Killers, Lana del Rey, Royal Blood, Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz) at Metropolis Studios, “Chameleon” delivers an intimate, yet polished result. Featuring gritty, raucous guitars, tenacious melodies and textured harmonies, showcasing Blomiley’s impressive vocals, “Chameleon” is an energetic release, bursting with both conviction and charisma.  Listen now to “Chameleon.”

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New Music: “Owe It To You” by Natalie Shay

Natalie Shay fashion photo shoot for her album Naked.

21 year old indie pop/rock artist Natalie Shay has established an ever-growing presence, media acclaim and a loyal fanbase through her explosive live performances and viral-worthy anthems. She is now one of UK’s hottest emerging talents. Combining her youthful and charismatic aura with her classical training and time spent at the prestigious BRIT School, Shay has finessed the ability to produce undeniably catchy music, whilst maintaining a musical maturity.

Natalie Shay’s new album NAKED

Shay’s upcoming EP NAKED is a five-track release delving into the everyday experiences of a 21 year old, detailing relationships and life as a young musician. NAKED cleverly blends the best of 80’s music with modern flares.

Shay expresses, “I love authentic 80s synth and drum sounds, but I also love modern pop vocal lines and effects. And of course lots of guitars. I try to include a flavour of each of those things in my music. It was very important to me that all of the songs had their own unique stamp and vibe but still all fitted and worked together under the same project”. 

Listen now “Owe It To You” which shows a more heartfelt side of Shay’s songwriting, emitting a raw and truly personal essence. Thematically the single is about being in a relationship and struggling to resist temptation. The track illustrates the breakdown in a relationship, knowing you have interest elsewhere but struggling to let go for the fear of being alone. The single sees Shay’s first time including brass instruments in her music, bringing the song to life through a vibrant saxophone solo.

To date Shay has collectively amassed hundreds of thousands of streams, with her single ‘Yesterday’ being placed in Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist in nine countries. Natalie Shay is a force to be reckoned with and we can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store. NAKED is slated for release 17th April.

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New Music: ’30 What’ by Mel Monaco| Catching Ladybugs

Looking for new music this Fall? If yes, you are in for a treat. Mel Monaco is releasing her 5th  album Catching Ladybugs Saturday, November 2nd, in St. Catharines.

About the Catching Ladybugs Album

For Mel Monaco, ‘Catching Ladybugs’ is an accomplish she can check off her list of ‘things to do before 30.’  When she was 8, she a made a list of ‘Things I want to accomplish before 30,” which included writing and releasing 5 original records. Mel Monaco just turned 30 and she did it.

Watch and Listen now ’30 What,’ from the upcoming album Catching Ladybugs:

Like what you hear? Check out more music from Mel Monaco now.

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New Music: ‘Happy To Have You’ | Miranda Joan

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Happy Labor Day weekend! To get your weekend off to a good start, check out this new single from Miranda Joan entitled  ‘Happy To Have You.’ The track is a celebration of female friendship and features soulful vocals, upbeat driving rhythms and dance-worthy melodies.

About Miranda Joan

Miranda Joan is a singer/songwriter born in Montréal and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Joan is now based in New York City, finding her sound in between soul and pop. She is set to unveil her highly anticipated new music, a collection of singles, one by one detailing her own experiences with the hope that it offers a different perspective on love and relationships.

Produced by Julian Pollack (Grace Kelly, Marcus Miller) the new releases provide an intimate look into the musicians life, highlighting a female-forward tone. The music has an underlying theme of empowerment, uncovering and connecting with one’s own strength and the importance of self-love.

Joan confides, “This latest body of work is a reflection of my journey through the lens of finding my footing as a woman and the importance of my community of women who support me on this path.”

Joan’s track ‘Happy To Have You,’ is a celebration of female friendship. She admits, “Living far from home and far from the people I love, this song is about gratitude and about telling the people you love that you love them”. Featuring soulful vocals, upbeat driving rhythms and dance-worthy melodies, ‘Happy To Have You’ is a summary anthem reminiscent of modern day Macy Gray. 

Inspired by the likes of Carole King and Stevie Wonder and most recently contemporary artists such as Anderson Paak and fellow Canadian artist Kaytranada, Joan’s new body of work provides a fuller picture of who she is as an artist.

Listen now to ‘Happy To Have You.’

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New Music: ‘I Choose Myself’ | Elizsabeth

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It is hump day and we have new music for you from London’s alt-pop artist Elizsabeth. The single is entitled ‘I Choose Myself,’ an anthem of self-empowerment, narrating the experience of regaining power after giving it away for too long. The song’s music video offers stunning visuals to celebrate self-love, self-preservation, and self-growth.

Watch  ‘ I Choose Myself’ by Elizsabeth

About Elizsabeth

Elizsabeth is a London-based artist who uses her evocative vocals, mesmeric hooks and honest lyrics to show the importance of discovery and acceptance. Focusing on the value that people should stand for who they truly are, despite what others say, Elizsabeth has set out with the ambition to emphasise of empowerment in all aspects of life. After years of struggling with anxiety from feeling judged for who she was and constantly comparing herself to others, Elizsabeth knew something had to change.

“The more love I had for myself, the more I saw love around me. Listening, writing and singing music continues to help me heal these old wounds, giving me peace when I need it most. I want to share my journey using my own music to inspire others and be a reminder that when we look inwards we have everything we’ve been looking for,” Elizsabeth says.

She hopes to connect to people around the world through a space of honesty and realness – no judgement. The leading single ‘I Choose Myself’ embodies everything that Elizsabeth stands for. The true essence of her beliefs illuminate the track, highlighting simple delicate piano, candid vocals and shimmering layered harmonies, which resonate with listeners.

Having garnered acclaim for her previous releases, including reaching number 2 in the UK singer/songwriter iTunes Chart, for her single ‘My Comfort Zone’, Elizsabeth continues to shed layers, evolving into who she is, whilst radiating positivity. Follow her on Instagram @elizsabethmusic.

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New Music: People Like Me | Natalie Shay

Natalie Shay Indie Pop star
London’s fan favorite Natalie Shay has a new single out entitled ‘People Like Me.’ The song is an infectious 80’s inspired indie pop track, detailing the challenges that artists face and how social media can act as a mask, bringing a rose-tinted perception of what someone is really going through.

WATCH NOW ‘People Like Me’

About Songstress Natalie Shay

Shay is a 20 year old multi award-winning, indie pop/rock artist from North London. Shay is one of London’s hottest emerging artists and she is not slowing down anytime soon. As a classically trained guitarist from the age of five, Shay’s outstanding talents has granted her the opportunity to perform to sold-out audiences at some of London’s most iconic venues, including The Roundhouse, Ronnie Scotts and Brooklyn Bowl, O2.

Her achievements to date include her long list of awards from ‘Best Undiscovered Talent’ London Music Award, Winner of The Guardian’s Music Award and two time winner of the Mayor of London Gigs. Shay has also had the privilege of sharing the stage with artists such as Soul II Soul, J P Cooper, Alex Francis and Sex Pistol, Glen Matlock.

Shay has found success with her single ‘This Feeling’ reaching an impressive number 4 in the iTunes singer/songwriter charts as well as her most recent single ‘Yesterday’ being placed in Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist in 9 countries. The songstress recently had the privilege of performing at the world renown Royal Albert Hall, as well as being the featured artist for BBC Radio London and receiving critical acclaim from publications such as Billboard, Clash and The Line of Best Fit.

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Nanagrams – REL | EvocaPop

Arielle Stricke or REL in photoshoot for single on anexoria

It is a New Year and plenty of new music is coming our way, including music videos. The highly anticipated video from  “Nanagrams” from Los Angeles EVOCAPOP artist R E L. is one you will definitely want to check out. The single focuses on overcoming anorexia, body dysmorphia and eating disorders and most of all it is an anthem for self love and acceptance.

R E L reveals, “Music can heal. I’ve chosen to make a 3-side album to address each phase of healing as its own story & as part of a bigger story. I developed anorexia at a very young age (7) & struggled with it for many years. Side A tells the story of a first stage of healing – facing the problem, realizing you’ve been hurting yourself. Self compassion is the first step towards peace.”

Watch now “Nanagrams”

About REL

R E L is LA based artist Arielle Sitrick. She describes her music as EVOCA-POP – a genre the young singer-songwriter created in 2016, derived from “evocative” and “pop.” In short, REL creates music that makes you think and feel.  In 2015, she released a crowd-funded debut EP called r.e.l., which garnered notable praise from music bloggers, industry and fans. 

R E L invented her own genre because she believes categories force something (and someone) into a mold. She believes no one fits a mold exactly, it can be dangerous to try or to think you are supposed to.

“I grew up in the suburbs, where we tried so hard to fit the molds. We hurt ourselves, hated ourselves, f*cked ourselves over. I did it for a long time. It hurt…and it doesn’t just exist in suburbs. We do it everywhere. Music is medicine. It’s powerful. Love heals, melody carries, lyrics speak the heart. “

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New music:’Hidden Wings’ – Angela Predhomme

Angela Predhomme portrait
Singer/songwriter Angela Predhomme has new music out entitled ‘Hidden Wings.’ The song is about breaking free from things and people who may keep us from living our best lives or stop us from taking a leap of faith. Here at Fromgirltogirl.com we love that ‘Hidden Wings‘ is an upbeat piano track and inspirational for those who seek motivation to freely express themselves and live life to the fullest. Predhomme is one of the few musical artists out there who still dedicates herself to creating relevant, moving lyrics. We love her bluesy vocals and positive energy throughout the song and encourage others to not only check out Hidden Wings, but also her follow-up single “Hey Mr. Sunshine” to listen to more classic vibes from Predhomme. Both singles are mesmerizing and poignantly beautiful for those who appreciate jazz.
 


Check out the links below to learn more about Angela Predhomme:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
SoundCloud
Spotify
YouTube

Fun facts about Angela Predhomme

Predhomme loves to compose, write, play, and sing music. It is her life passion to have a career in music. Listeners of Hidden Wings will hear the piano throughout the song and the piano was the first instrument Predhomme’s ever played. She also plays the acoustic guitar and heavily influenced by 1950’s R&B and other popular music of the time.

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New music: ‘Smoke’ – Holander

Carly Harpur Hollander photo shoot for music video Smoke
Los Angeles electro-pop artist, Holander has new single out entitled ‘Smoke’ featuring glossy synths, iridescent soundscapes, and warm vocals. Holander focuses her music on empowering herself and others. She has studied social change and practices feminism and advocacy for LGBTQ and minority groups. Listen to ‘Smoke’ here:

Fantasies of time and place run as a constant driving force in the background of Los Angeles native Holander’s electro-pop anthems. Raised in a city of people creating their own futures during the day and capturing flashy Hollywood lifestyles at night, Holander became obsessed and inspired by how people morph themselves into what is most viral at any time. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter channels this inspiration into creating stunning music that reflects many of the conflicts faced by her generation.

About Holander

Holander, born Carly Harpur Hollander, grew up in a house full of music. She initially recorded cover songs on piano and guitar but quickly fell in love with the more electronic side of pop music and set out on a solo project to create the type of music she wanted to hear in the world. This allows Holander to pair introspective lyrics with messages meant to directly inspire action, on top of synth hooks that draw the listener to the track and keep them present in the moment.

 Holander’s passion for social change

Social action is one of Holander’s strongest held values. Attending USC for social change, Holander focuses her music on self-empowerment and community empowerment. She writes from a place of strength in storytelling and is known for her poignant and direct lyricism.
Her new  single ‘Smoke,’ is a captivating love anthem about standing on the edge of love in your youth, and choosing to fully surrender. Holander confides, “When you’re overtaken by someone, it’s like smoke in your lungs. I believe when two people love each other, they start to tap in to the universal love— this love that is bigger, and connects us all.”
Holander has packed popular venues throughout Los Angeles and played large festivals and shows that champion a cause. Follow Holander on Facebook and Instagram @holandermusic.
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New music: ‘Alive’ – Monique Angele

Monique Angele chats about new album Alive
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Alive
Independent
25 August 2018
Singer-songwriter Monique Angele has a new album release this summer entitled ‘Alive.’ The EP combines stunning, elegant piano melodies with breathtaking vocals. What Fromgirltogirl likes about Monique Angele is her delivery of her unparalleled passion for music that makes the album truly stand out, covering a wide array of different messages.

“I was inspired to release this album because I wanted to create something that pushed the boundaries in regards to songwriting, production and subject matter. I believe each song dives into the raw emotions and passions of what it feels like to be “alive.” and shows to not be afraid to express oneself fully. The songs range from ethereal bliss, political change, depression and love.” – Monique Angele

Stream the first single “Pink Coloured Sky” and follow Angele on Facebook.


Alive Track List:

1. Pink Coloured Sky
2. Our Paradise
3. Forever Strong
4. Rare Girl
5. Hold On
6. I Want a World 
Musicians: 
Monique Angele: Vocals and Piano 
Styles: 
Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Alternative, Classical, Soul 
Similar To: 
Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Muse, Queen, Evanescence

Monique Angele sitting in a chair for album cover Alive
About Monique Angele

Monique Angele is a unique emerging Canadian singer-songwriter currently based in Australia. Her music blends both classical and pop elements in a style that exhibits both pianistic finesse and soaring vocals.

Monique’s performance history makes her no stranger to the stage, possessing a background in solo piano and voice repertoire as well as opera and musical theatre. Her live performances of original music conveys a charismatic and elegant response from audiences and have won rave reviews when she performs. Monique has performed across Canada, Australia, and London, UK. Her songs range from instrumental complexity and virtuosic vocals to simple and refined moments of bliss. Whether it be about heartbreak, seduction, anger, or lighthearted themes, Monique delivers honest emotions to music fans.

Her new album Alive releases August 25th, 2018, featuring a mix of modern pop, classical and soul elements and consisting of a wide range of lyrical content – love, self-reflection, hope, human rights. It’s some of her best material yet.

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