“Eau To Be” by Gillian
Gillian’s “Eau To Be” is a juxtaposition – a pop/indie song with a great upbeat vibe that oozes regret lyrically. I bet it’s a hit when performed in any of NY’s endless intimate venues.
Kym Hawkins, whose assertive, bright vocals can be heard on the track, described it as a “celebration of defeat” in a recent interview with Consequence of Sound. That it is, but defeat can be pretty damn catchy, huh?
Look out for Gillian’s EP, Strange Candy, later this year.
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For more on Gillian, check out their official Facebook and SoundCloud.
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“Hot and Bothered” by Tameca Jones
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve seen Tameca’s jazzy uptempo track featured here before, but it’s a song worth writing about twice. I’m all about an ode to the oldies, and “Hot and Bothered” is that and more.
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“Skin” by Dregas
Using her melodic vocals as the perfect channel, Dregas tackles the real issues of race, gender, and patriarchy with introspective lyrics and a colorful ‘80s-like rhythm. It’s multi-layered and thought-provoking, which I cannot help but appreciate.
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For more on Dregas, check out her official Facebook and SoundCloud.
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“Waves” by CHNNLL (aka Chris Davidson)
This song has such a wonderfully laidback vibe, CHNNLL’s soulful lyrics somehow working well over the gentle synth. I’m left with the immediate desire to witness this live – I think it would make for a great atmosphere, something you’d want to close your eyes and sway to.
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For more on CHNNLL, visit his official Facebook.
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“Drown” by Morgan St. Jean
“Drown” is a mournful beauty, and Morgan’s dynamic vocals could stand up to many of the female powerhouses dominating mainstream music right now. Her soaring notes are the perfect ending to the track.
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For more on Morgan, visit her official website.
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