Onstage, Clare Siobhan is a natural-born performer, and connects with her audience easily. She is eager to make every stage feel like a late-night, living-room, private concert.
The CBC recognized, award-winning singer-songwriter from Truro, Nova Scotia is now making a home for herself both in Montreal, Quebec, and in that cozy little intersection of folk, pop, and soul. Her layered harmonies paired with bright piano and ukulele lay the foundation for warm vocals that touch on connection, relationships, worry, and that age-old search for meaning and belonging that we feel as we grow.
Clare was inspired to join her poet friend who was participating in a prompt-based creative exercise to craft a song with the word of “misfit,” which became her new single “3/2 (Loves Me)”. “I was thinking about it and didn’t really want to write a misfit-themed song in the original sense of the word, so I decided to start writing something I knew: I was falling in love at the time, and it was exciting and scary and all I could think about,” she explains.
“3/2” is the constant thrumming question of new love: what if I don’t measure up to who they think I am? what if they get to know me and don’t like me anymore? And what if it doesn’t work out? 3/2 holds all these questions within it, and answers them with another question: what if it does?
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Fast-rising Liverpool five-piece Reignmaker have just released their debut EP ‘We Go Round’ via Modern Sky UK. The release is led by soaring title-track “We Go Round”, an optimistic ode to the band’s growth as artists and as close friends. Fusing swelling indie-rock melodies with buoyant choruses and bittersweet lyricism, the new track syphons Reignmaker’s knack for creating colourful tracks that feel heady and euphoric but loaded with a sting in their tail.
Of the new track, the five-piece explain: “This song is very special to us because it’s a reflection of our journey as musicians and as friends. We poured our hearts and souls into this track. It’s a celebration of the ups and downs of life, and how we keep moving forward no matter what. From the lyrics to the driving rhythm section, “We Go Round” is a true representation of our aspiring sound and style.”
An assured introduction to the band’s spellbinding style and vision, “We Go Round” is the title-track of the band’s debut EP. A testament to the band’s tight musicianship and sonic creativity, the extended release also features the bouncing, retro rock-infused “Thirteen’s Fate” and ethereal instrumental track “Interlude”. With its arresting take on indie instrumentation, compelling vocal harmonies and earnest lyrics, the EP takes listeners on a dynamic journey that recalls the volatility of youth and its inevitable up-and-down emotions.
Having quickly risen up through the underground scene of their native Liverpool, indie quintet Reignmaker have already established their own distinctive style. Channelling youthful spirit and their charismatic scouse personalities to create a sound that radiates uplifting optimism, the band combine swelling rock’n’roll textures with soaring vocal choruses and lyrics filled with a striking poignancy.
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Following up her well received debut EP Gutter Vision, Leeds born/ London based alt-pop up and comer Eden Rain offers the first glimpse into her second EP with Terry And Julie, a dazzling left-pop cut showcasing Eden’s attention grabbing vocals and her inventive turn of phrase. Inspired by Waterloo Sunset and long train journeys, the track is another stellar offering into a catalogue that is seeing Eden become a hotly tipped independent artist. Speaking on the track, Eden states:
I wrote ‘Terry and Julie’ in the first writing session I ever had with Josef (Page). I remember saying about how I liked songs that were a bit of escapism, it would be cool to write something that was about other peoples lives and less about me and whatever drama was going on in my life. I took inspiration from one of my favourite songs ‘Waterloo Sunset’ and wrote about the Terry and Julie in it that meet at Waterloo station every Friday night.
The idea sort of snowballed quite quickly… and I reimagined it as a sort of middle aged crisis love affair where they’ve gone on to marry other people but they’re reconnected later in life and realising that they have feelings for each other ect. So yeah it’s a summery love song anthem meets prime time BBC ONE Drama starring Surrane Jones.
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Dream pop duo teepee have released another single from their upcoming album and announcing a live show in Berlin, where they will enchant audiences with their captivating soundscapes. Single "edges" serves as a lyrical dialogue, delving into the depths of human connection and the profound longing to bridge the gap between two souls. The evocative melodies and heartfelt verses tell a tale of misunderstood desires and the yearning for genuine connection. teepee's Tereza shares her vulnerable confession, guiding listeners on a soul-stirring journey through her melancholic introspection, only to find solace when Mira discovers a way to reach her.
teepee's "edges" single delves into the depths of emotional exploration, unraveling the enigmatic layers of human experience. Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the duo's enthralling melodies and poignant lyrics, as teepee continues to redefine the dream pop genre with their distinctive sound.
With eight years of crafting their unique musical identity, teepee has garnered widespread acclaim from devoted fans and respected music critics alike. Their journey includes a fruitful collaboration with Springstoff, establishing themselves as a formidable presence in the Berlin music scene. teepee's mesmerizing performances have resonated with audiences throughout Europe and at prominent showcase festivals such as Eurosonic Noorderslag, Enea Spring Break, Waves Vienna, and Reeperbahn Festival.
Notably, just before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, teepee embarked on their largest European tour, supporting the esteemed British duo Seafret. Their remarkable talent has also graced the stage alongside other renowned acts including Oh Wonder, Peter Bjorn and John, and Laurel.
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