Monday Morning Music Meltdown | 24.10.2022
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| Pop and Dance |
We are bringing you the best and the fresh each Monday! Let us eliminate those Monday morning blues, extend those weekend vibes, and put the power in your hands. Get your voting fingers ready, and let your favourites get the recognition they deserve!
Number 1
ADRI-ANNE RALPH – Make Me Feel- United States, Anaheim – Release 20/10/22
This week we kick off the chart with the beautifully soulful stylings of r Anaheim artist Adri-Anne Ralph. This amazing artist has the vocals of an angel, I would even go so far as to say a gospel angel! Their latest release ‘Make Me Feel’ is very much evidence of this. Originally written in 2018 this track was ahead of its time, with 2022 being the obvious fit for its success. This gorgeous pop track, laced with RnB stylings has both a touch of old school and new school creating an experience for the listener that will have you contemplating your relationship and wondering if that’s what you feel. This is such an amazing track and the perfect one to kick off this week’s chart.
Number 2
HOLLY WILD – Rest Of My Life – Australia, Sydney – Release 21/10/22
Next up we change the vibe a little more questioning. What could have been? Well, that is exactly what Sydney artist Holly Wild asks with her gorgeous dreamy vocals. Going through the regrets of where a relationship could have been now should things happen again, isn’t that something we all ask ourselves? This up-tempo track featuring catchy lyrics, combined with gorgeous commercial-grade vocals, and amazing soundscapes utilising the muted guitar strums and beautiful synths, will leave you all up in your feelings and there is no doubt about it! Have a listen, is this track getting your vote?
Number 3
TILDA ALLIE – Say No – United Kingdom, London – 21/10/22
Number three on this week’s run down we have the beautiful unique stylings of Tilda Allie. Tilda is a London-based artist whose talent has afforded them a large loyal fanbase not only in the capital but in Brighton too, which if you listen to this track you will one hundred percent understand why. With a list of successes spanning further than we can explain here, Tilda is undoubtedly one to keep an eye out for.
Now onto the track itself. Featuring some gorgeous almost Arabian-style guitar as the entrance, we are already hooked, but then in come to the gorgeous deep, heavy drum beats and that’s it, we are going nowhere. As the vocals begin at the same time, we hear the amazing talent of Tilda and the fluidity of their abilities and style. This is such a vast and varied track that words cannot describe its excellence, get listening and let us know what you think!
Number 4
SiDizen King – Sugar Lemon Tree – United States, Los Angeles – 04/10/22
Time to change things up again with our next artist SiDizen. This artist combines Pop, RnB, Hip-Hop, and Rap to create their track ‘Sugar Lemon Tree’, and what a sweet track this is! This upbeat track is all about the joy that you can find in the face of adversity, and it addresses the topic so well. There is a gorgeous use of catchy lyrics, enjoyable brass instruments, and a deep dance-worthy beat to keep the listener feeling what the artist is trying to get you to feel, happiness. This is the perfect track to clear your perspective and allow you to navigate the lows of the world!
Number 5
Izzii Grace – Hoodies – United Kingdom, London – 30/09/22
This next artist is one we added to our playlist a while ago, but we could not sleep on getting them added to our chart. Izzii Grace, a London-based artist, is doing the work for queer people everywhere utilising the focal point of any relationship, especially those within the LGBT community, as the title, ‘Hoodies’. This epic track harnesses some great wordplay to discuss the topic we all go through when we realise, we have overplayed who we are dating.
‘Instead of notches I’ve got hoodies babe’ the line to end all lines is the best wordplay I have seen in a while, it explains so well how many of my friends have felt at one point with elegance and style. This amazing pop, RnB mashup got me in my soul and I think it will get yours too.
Number 6
Jameson Tabor – Touch – United States, Los Angeles – 30/09/22
Now the chart changes entirely with Jameson Tabor and their release ‘Touch’. This is a great addition to the chart showcasing where American dance music is going because I can only assume this is the bar! If it isn’t it needs to be. With simple backing track and vocals that carry the entire song, this explosive release is one to have on every playlist. From the upbeat to the slowed-down section where Jameson really showcases those vocals you are hooked.
Number 7
KØASH – Breathe – United Kingdom, Cardiff – 30/09/22
Keeping on the same trajectory we have Cardiff-based artist KØASH and their track Breathe. If you are looking for a track with top-tier vibes, gorgeous vocals, and an amazing dance beat that would fit perfectly in between the strobe lights, this one is for you. Utilising the typical dance beats but with an 80s twist and catchy lyrics, this epic synth-based track will have you up and moving in no time at all.
Number 8
Marlenarium – Vampire – Germany, Munich – 14/10/22
Now we head back into the realms of slower chill pop tracks with German Artist Marlenarium. This latest release ‘Vampire’ has some beautiful build-ups, gorgeous lows, and enticing deep bass segments, which keep you holding on for more. This latest release covers a topic we all know too well, energy vampires! We have all met one, and if you haven’t you likely are one, either way, this track is for you. With a simple backing track, gorgeous dreamy vocals, and an amazingly catchy chorus, this is perfect to put on when you need the strength to say no!
Number 9
HUSK – Crush – United Kingdom, Manchester – 28/09/22
Having previously lived in the great city of Manchester and having a sibling that was once one of the biggest DJ’s on the Canal Street scene I can tell you this one is so typical and perfect of the Manchester scene before it lost a spark, maybe thanks to Manchester artist Husk, it could be coming back? The latest release, Crush, is an explosion of synths, 80s sounds, and epic diva energy. With sounds that will stick with you for days, until your next trip to GAY or Bar Pop, this track has been made perfectly for those that want nothing but high energy and outstanding vibes.
Number 10
Sasha & The Bear – Wake Me Up – United States, Brooklyn – 26/09/22
To see us out this week we have the glorious Sasha and The Bear and their September release ‘Wake Me Up’. This Brooklyn-based Indie-pop duo have blessed the airwaves with some super chill, smooth and catchy music with this latest being no different. With dreamy vocals, and subtle backing synths woven between a heavy drum beat this track will have you be the champion of the hangout when you introduce it to your friends!
