|Band OF THE WEEK|

Pillow Queens

This week’s Artist of the Week is Irish indie rock band - Pillow Queens, who have just released their third studio album ‘Name Your Sorrow’.

The band's triumphant third full-length album Name Your Sorrow finds the group at their most vulnerable and self-assured as they explore themes of queerness, insecurity, desire and heartbreak as well as the positivity and strength that can grow from pain. Produced by Collin Pastore (Lucy Dacus, boygenius) at Analogue Catalogue in Northern Ireland, the collection sees the group chart new territory as they give fans an all new, uninhibited look at both their artistry and humanity. With masterful instrumentation and raw lyricism, the quartet immerse listeners in a robust, emotionally-charged sonic world like never before.

They took a moment to talk to us about how their album came together. 

|Ashley Henry|

Co-signed by Christine and the Queens as “the ultimate piano player”, South East London creative Ashley Henry has blessed us with his latest jazz offering with new single ‘Who Are We’. 

A dazzling exploration of self-love and enlightenment, “Who We Are” effortlessly encapsulates Ashley’s thoughtful, free-form artistry. Flaunting his dream-like falsetto that playfully intertwines with emotive piano licks and warm percussive textures, the jazzy self-produced backing stands as a canvas for the South East London musician to express his unshakeable self-belief. He utilises the force of his past and present experiences and delivers serenity towards faith and togetherness that elevates us to believe in what we love.

 |Bleachers|

Bleachers’ self-titled album defines what Bleachers are as a band, allows their listeners to experience the world in which they built for this release and promises so much more to come from the band in the future. 

 |RELEASE OF THE WEEK|

The Staves

The Staves return with formidable fifth studio album All Now. 

|Holly Humberstone|

Playing her biggest headline show to date, ‘The Holly Humberstone Show’ is a triumphant celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and all that is surely to come.

|Lexie Carroll|

London singer-songwriter Lexie Carroll shares her new folk-pop single, “Evelyn,” sure to warm the hearts of any listener.

|Nuha Ruby Ra|

“Fetish 2 Forget” is the latest ensnaring single from East London’s eclectic noisemaker Nuha Ruby Ra.