MUSIC ROUNDUP: October Releases 2020
The October 2020 Music Roundup is here with ten exciting Scottish tracks for you! Go get the kettle on, grab some headphones and dive into this mix. The roundup features everything from electronic pop, to rap, indie and much more - enjoy!
The playlist features new music by Connor Fyfe, Kevin Daniel Cahill, Slow Weather and more.
In alphabetical order:
Autobahn 86, Johnny Madden - Sound Of Silence (The Warehouse Mix)
Coming as the second single from the burgeoning musical collective, Autobahn 86 have delivered a club worthy remix of Silence. Filled with wall to wall drums that drive the track forward into prosperity, we have Johnny Madden (Baby Strange) preaching over the top. Complete with build ups and subsequent drops that would ignite any club floor into a frenzy of movement, Silence is a strong statement of being heard and not backing down.
Connor Fyfe - Truth Be Told
Garnering acclaim with his live sets at Gig at the Goil, EH6 Fest and a headline set at Classic Grand 13 year-old Connor Fyfe has been working hard to make a name for himself. Coming ahead of his debut full-length, Truth Be Told is a powerful and soulful track that shows promise for the future. Going between a driving rock rhythm to a choppy, hook laden chorus we get to see just what the young artist is capable of.
India Ros3 - Henry
Dundee based hip-hop artist India Ros3 has dropped another hot track titled ‘Henry’. Littered with enticing vocal embellishes throughout, the amazing production will envelope the listener into her world of 808’s and scathing lyrical takedowns of those in the wrong.
Kevin Daniel Cahill - 1989
Starting the silky guitar chords and a groovy bassline, 1989 by classical and contemporary guitarist Kevin Daniel Cahill is a breath of smooth funk. Lucious chords and lead lines lead the track into an outrageous solo section that has all parts firing on all cylinders, completed by the saxophone towards the end of the track.
Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra (GABO) - Soulee
GABO (Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra) have unleashed a ray of well needed sunshine into the winter months with their debut album ‘Jungle Fever’. Soulee is a prime example of the atmosphere this band can bring through their combination of afrobeat, jazz and West African rhythms.
Lizzie Reid - Seamless
The ever majestic Lizzie Reid has released her second solo single, ‘Seamless’. A tender and heartbreaking track that slowly burns under the emotive vocal performance from Reid. With motifs gently placed in between the instrumentation, ‘Seamless’ brings its lovelorn message to a rousing close in a soft push of piano and drums.
Slow Weather - Great White Male
As part of the debut ‘The Clean Living EP’, Great White Male is a beautifully crafted song from the alternative duo Slow Weather (Annie Booth & Chris McCory of Catholic Action). Revolving around the pairs harmonies and an acoustic guitar, the track is built upon with howling guitars and lyrics delivered in such a scathing manner.
TAAHLIAH - Limelight (Vocal Ambient) feat. James Rose
Up and coming artist/producer/DJ Taahliah has teamed up with James Rose to produce the brand new single Limelight (Vocal Ambient). Creating a sonic landscape that is dense with intricate production Limelight is nothing short of epic. Managing to fit a whole world into the 3 minute run time, the track is a glorious feat of what great production can do for a great song.
https://taahliah.bandcamp.com/track/limelight-vocal-ambient-feat-james-rose
ThisisNAMASTE - Papercut
Gaining acclaim from outlets such as Clash Magazine, Billboard and the Guardian, ThisisNAMASTE proves she is worth the hype with this new track ‘Papercut’. Reminiscent of pop queens Robyn and Sigrid, this track is short and to the point with its catchy melody. Packing a chorus worthy of her influences, we can foresee this young artist reaching those heights soon.
Washington - Rookie
Melded with rigid beats and moody piano hooks, ‘Rookie’ comes as the title track from Paisley based Rapper Washington. Flowing in and out of the beat the young artist creates a painting with his precise rhymes.
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