AVEC’s sound is comparable to the magical atmosphere just before the sun sets behind the mountains. It is melancholic but hopeful: the sun will rise again tomorrow. AVEC’s ‘Waiting For’ has been astonishingly remixed by the German DJ and deep-house extraordinaire Alex Schulz. Crafting the track beyond AVEC’s initial vision,
Alex Schulz / Austria / Avec / Electronic / Folk & Singer-Songwriter / HOUT / Indie / Indie-Pop / Nora Medin / Remix / singer-songwriter
Italian-based 20-year-old soul-rock singer/songwriter Alessandro Bossi, better known as KIOL (“CEOL”, pronounced KIOL, means “music” in Gaelic dialect) has shared his single ‘Hard Things’ via Join Records. The song was produced at the Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland by Paolo Nutini’s producer Dani Castelar and musicians Gavin Fitzjohn (brass and
‘Let it Sway’ is the new single from Tokyo-based indie-rock band DYGL (pronounced day-glo). The single is set for release on the 24th November via Hard Enough and was produced by The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond Jr and The Strokes’ producer Gus Oberg. Stream ‘Let It Sway / Let It
Albert Hammond Jr / Alternative / DYGL / experimental / Gus Oberg / Hard Enough / Indie / Indie-Rock / Japan / post-punk / The Strokes / Tokyo
Originally from Liverpool, Ben Thomas has been writing for bands since he was 13. His previous output as L’Etranger spanned over a period of six years, with a string of prior releases. However, after growing frustrated with the electronic music scene, a change of direction was imminent. Meeting producer Matt
Alternative / big tide / experimental / Indie / Jangle Pop / Leeds / United Kingdom
Austrian electro-pop duo LEYYA announce enthusiastic new single ‘Drumsolo’ and upcoming album Sauna via Las Vegas Records. Sophie Lindinger and Marco Kleebauer have been on a high streak of victory – which has seemingly jolted to life on it’s own accord. Their debut album Spanish Disco was the catalyst –
Austria / electro pop / Electronic / experimental / Indie / Indie-Pop / Leyya / Pop
The ethos of Suffer The Children lies in honest collaboration and intelligent songwriting – without a specific end goal in mind. Inspired by aspects of modern trap and 80’s alternative pop. Operating from both London and Vancouver, the left-field R&B / electronica trio found common ground in the need to
Electronic / experimental / Indie / London / Pop / RnB / Suffer The Children / Vancouver / video
DYGL are a Japanese alternative indie-rock band consisting of members Nobuki Akiyama (vocal & guitar), Kohei Kamoto (drums), Yotaro Kachi (bass), and Yosuke Shimonaka (guitar). Formed in 2012 while studying at Meiji Gakuin University, they’d all been members of high school bands and were keen to exercise their musical creativity.
Alternative / DYGL / experimental / Indie / Indie-Rock / Interview / Japan / Tokyo
Alessandro Bossi, better known as KIOL is a 20-year old soul-rock singer/songwriter based in Italy. The prolific artist has written a string of tracks and released his first single ‘Broken Up Again’ in 2016 and his first EP I Come As I Am with Warner Music Benelux earlier this year.
Alessandro Bossi / Indie / Interview / Italy / Join Records / KIOL / Rock / singer-songwriter / Soul
Writing music is how 22-year old vocalist and musician AVEC keeps the wolf from her door – often reflecting on personal life experiences and weaving her life’s narrative. After the release of her 2015 EP Heartbeats, AVEC has bridged the gap between writing heartfelt lyrics and experimenting with textural sounds.
The 7th annual AIM Awards took place on Tuesday, September 5th 2017. Running on seven years now, the AIM Awards have been honoured by a vast portion of exceptionally talented and creative artists, labels and industry figures including: Björk, Stormzy, Adele, The Prodigy, London Grammar, Richie Hawtin, Wolf Alice, First
