Tag: songs about addiction
Muzi Drops Catchy Afro Dance Single, 'I Know It'
With a slamming mix of funky house and Afrobeats, MUZI's brand new single, 'I Know It', offers a respite from the darkness of the past year, a sense of hope and optimism for the future – something that is much needed in the current climate. 'I Know It' is the 5th single from upcoming 'Interblaktic' album, slated for release 1st October.
Released yesterday (8th September) by way of Apple Music 1 exclusive premiere, 'I Know It' details Muzi's obsession with his phone as a way to comment on society's social media/phone dependency. The accompanied visuals feature the artist locked in a gaze with his smart phone. "During my time of healing, I got addicted to being on my phone and social media to take my mind off of things. I wrote this song to sort of talk about my phone as if it were a woman I was in love with," Muzi says.
With the 'Interblaktic' album just a few weeks from release, 'I Know It' brings an exciting precipice of Muzi's release campaign with fans eagerly anticipating the artist's 4th studio album.
Check out the video for the epic track below…
September 9, 2021 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: New ReleasesTags: afrobeats, House Music, indie artist, indie music, Music, Muzi I Know It (singe), new releases 2021, new singles 2021, social about social media, songs about addiction, south africa, Unsigned artist, unsigned music	Leave a comment
Tilly Valentine Shares Soulful Single, 'Retail Therapy'
TILLY VALENTINE's latest single 'Retail Therapy (feat. edbl)' tells a light-hearted, witty story about shameless quick fixes. Written during the 2020 lockdown, Valentine says: "I wrote 'Retail Therapy' after the postman asked why I had so many deliveries! I was distracting myself with quick fixes; instead of rationally seeking therapy, I found retail therapy was a much more appealing alternative!"
Valentine effortlessly reveals her trademark jazzy influences in her latest offering; an elegant vocal which matches effortlessly with horns and soulful beats. With previous spots on New Music Friday, Low-Key and more, Valentine and edbl have collaborated on two previous songs 'Table for Two' and 'Symmetry', gaining over two million streams with playlistings across Starbucks, Costa and various retail stores.
Hailing a small town in Oxfordshire, Valentine moved to London aged 16 to attend The BRIT School, where her journey began following her debut single. Her tracks soothed the ears of many tastemakers having been awarded "Best Music Video" by Music Republic Magazine for her self-directed video. Since then, her angelic debut EP 'Nothing Left to Say', was broadcast by BBC Radio 6 championing her "beautiful pop music", as did The BBC Introducing Mixtape. Her more recent releases 'Calendar Girl' and 'Gin & Tonic' have proven her to be a breakthrough artist to watch.
Tilly set the bar really high for 2021 with the addictive single 'Retail Therapy', Out now on your favourite music provider. Check it out below…
July 29, 2021 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: New ReleasesTags: indie artist, indie music, jazz music, Music, new releases 2021, new single 2021, Oxfordshire, songs about addiction, soul music, Tilly Valentine Retail Therapy (single), UK talent, Unsigned artist, unsigned music	Leave a comment
Theo Tams Shares His Most Personal Work To Date, 'Quit U Love'
When THEO TAMS wrote single 'Quit U Love', he was at the height of his alcohol addiction.
He said about his experience: "Drinking constantly, I reached a moment of clarity where I started to see my addiction for what it was – an abusive relationship that I just didn't know how to leave.
The next morning, I woke up early, packed my laptop and microphone, then walked to a lookout point on a hill where you can see for miles. I chose to record the demo at this spot – a place where I could see into the distance – because so many areas of my life felt like they had come to a standstill."
'Quit U Love' is taken from Theo's EP, 'Trilogy II', a collection of songs that are each unapologetically him.
Have a listen to his steady journey into sobriety below…
July 2, 2021 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: New ReleasesTags: Canada, indie artist, indie music, Music, new releases 2021, new single 2021, pop music, r&b, songs about addiction, Theo Tams Quit U Love (single), Toronto, Unsigned artist, unsigned music	Leave a comment
Song of the Day: Otherside – Marcus Haran
Showing he's unafraid to broach topics others fear to tread, Toronto's trap-soul hip- hop artist MARCUS HARAN drops his new single, 'Otherside.'
His latest offering explores the theme of addiction, abuse, and mental health, accompanied by Haran's very real, very raw lyrical storytelling roots found throughout his breakthrough LP — 'Marcus Haran: A True Story. a Soundscape to in-Difference. (2018)'. The 10-track conceptual album of jazzy, velvet vox was rife with truth-telling, touching on his life story being a Parisian-born Sri Lankan refugee, having vitiligo, and painful childhood memories of being used as a drug mule, and experiences with depression and abuse.
"This is a tragic love ballad," he offers of "Otherside." "It's me telling the story of a fatal attraction between two people in love, but also the relationship between someone and the addiction that loves them. Making the music video for this was an emotional experience for everyone involved," Haran shares. "Especially the actors portraying the two main characters: some reactions weren't always an act…"
"Although addiction, abuse, and mental illness in general are topics addressed in 'Otherside,' I also wanted to highlight recovery through understanding that there are options. My hope for this video is, if someone recognizes the situation, they can get help — whether for someone they love, or for themselves."
'Otherside' is available now on all DSPs. Watch the official music video for the hard-hitting single below…
February 22, 2021 February 22, 2021 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Canada, hip-hop, indie artist, indie music, Marcus Haran Otherside (single), Music, music video, pop music, songs about addiction, songs about relationships, Songs of the Day, Toronto, Unsigned artist, unsigned music	Leave a comment
Marina Massanova Releases New Single, Dank'o'holic
Ukrainian genre-fluid punk rap queen MARINA MASSANOVA's heavy-hitter, 'Dank'o'holic', is the perfect anthem for anybody who likes a good drink. Touching on subjects like partying and alcoholism, the single is inspired by alcohol addiction.
She wrote the song after her friend said she should stop writing songs about love. Being a bit of a boozer she instead suggested she wrote some music about being passed out on the floor drunk out of her mind. The song is the perfect recollection of a drunk woman having a great time. She took all the best memories of partying and brought in rapper Chris Jenkins to write the song together. The infectious beat perfectly captures the vibe of the track, giving the feel of a drunk person trying to play guitar over loose, heavy-hitting rhythms.
Marina is currently working on her first full-length album which will showcase her new found punk rap style.
Watch the video for 'Dank'o'holic'. The production was all taken in one intimate shot, baring Marina's soul as she goes wild in the music studio.
September 16, 2020 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: New ReleasesTags: hip-hop, indie artist, indie music, Maria Massanova Dank'o'holic (single), Music, music video, new releases 2020, Rock music, songs about addiction, songs about alcohol, Ukraine, Unsigned artist, unsigned music	Leave a comment