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Laura Mvula unveils music video for new single ‘Green Garden’

January 18, 2013 UK No comments

Laura-MvulaNow Laura Mvula, might have narrowly missed out on the BBC Critics Choice Award 2013 but nothing’s stopping her from becoming one of the big stars of 2013.

The singer has unveiled the video for her brand new single ‘Green Garden’ which is out on February 24. It’s the second cut from her debut album ‘Sing To The Moon’ which follows of March 4.

‘Green Garden’ is quite extraordinary, with a fluent melody and an incredible soul voice. What’s not to like!

The singer released her first single ‘She’ at the end of last year.

Grab it for free on Itunes: BBC Critics Choice 2013 Laura Mvula’s latest single

January 5, 2013 UK No comments

Laura-MvulaOnly a good week ago we wrote about the BBC Critics Choice 2013 Laura Mvula, and look now. Her latest single, released early December is now available to download for free. All in time to promote the debut album ‘Sing To the Moon’ which is set to be released March 4.

The singer, who’s described as a cross between Nina Simone and Bjork is a a classically trained singer songwriter who started writing songs on her laptop while working as a supply teacher in a Birmingham secondary school.

her most recent single ‘Like The Morning Dew’ is wonderfully soulful with a hint of jazz. Perfect for some chilling out. Though she was beaten to it by Tom Odell as winner of the BBC Critics Choice 2013, the expectations are high for Mvula. We’re pretty confident she’ll be one to watch this year.

Listen to ‘Like the Morning Dew’ below and grab it for free on Itunes.

introducing Swedish singer songwriter Antonia Vai – Listen

December 19, 2012 Sweden No comments

AntoniaVaiNow we do like to introduce you to the alternative soul singer songwriter here on GloPop so we were absolutely delighted to find out more about this 24 year old supertalent from Sweden to all our readers:

Antonia Vai is a 24-year old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sweden who’s according to her biography is dynamically explosive one second, and the other emotionally stripped down thus excelling in combining metaphores and contradictions. Intrigued? Well you should be.

As a well-established artist on the music scene of Stockhom she’s also carrying the title of “bohemian soul diva”,though Antonia mentions herself she’s actually more  influenced by folk music. Her latest uploaded track on Youtube,’ You Know What I’m Like’ pretty much sums her up like that. You Know What I’m Like is the stripped back side of Vai  and we got incredibly excited about her.

2012 ‘s been a pretty busy year for her, as September marked the release of her debut album “Lovers and Prophets“, a tribute to forbidden love and sanctifications. Apart from the debut album, another record called “Dirt From When The Earth Was Flat’ was released which is an album consisting of gathered homemade productions.

Both albums are out on Itunes, so go and check them out if you can. Listen to ‘You Know What I’m Like’ below.

Album review: ‘Heaven’ Deluxe Edition by Rebecca Ferguson

October 29, 2012 Album Review No comments

The ever so sweet looking Rebecca Ferguson turned our heads around for the very first time in 2010 when she took on that X Factor stage and went on to becoming the runner up of the 2010 series. One year later in 2011, she released her debut album ‘Heaven’ making it one of the biggest commercial and critically acclaimed albums of the year. Now in 2012, Ferguson is touring Europe, Asia and has her eyes set on 2013 which meant a repackaged version of her debut album with a few brand new tracks would be perfect for the upcoming festive season.

There all there, all of Ferguson’s hit singles so far. From the midtempo debut ‘Nothings Real But Love’ to the more dancey ‘Too Good To Loose’. The original ten tracks already proved what a star class lady from Liverpool Rebecca truly is. So is it really worth buying the repackaged version when there’s no more than five new tracks featured?

In fact it is, Ferguson has such a unique voice timbre, that it allows her to create a unique atmosphere with every single song she’s been given. Take her latest single, ‘Backtrack’ which has such an uplifting uptempo feel to it despite the track actually dealing with a lover who can’t stop but telling lies. In essence that’s what the five brand new tracks do they are all there to continue to create a magnificent atmosphere. The live version of Drake’s hit ‘I’ll Take Care You’ in her hometown is impressive from the first to the end note, and captivates that idea beautifully. No wonder Rebecca was chosen to sing the new theme song of the immensely popular series ‘Downton Abbey’ on ‘I’ll Count The Days”. ‘Good Days and Bad Days’ sees the Liverpudian flirt with the more alternative dream lounge music. It’s difficult to pick one particular highlight as they are all, incredible but a special note has to go to the new track ‘Strange & Beautiful (I’ll Put A Spell On You’) which is simply in a league of its own. So is it worth it? Absolutely! And this is only the beginning.

Heaven (Deluxe Edition) by Rebecca Ferguson is out now. Buy it through our GloPop Store.

Watch Rebecca Ferguson’ ‘Teach Me How To Be Loved’ below:

Stooshe unveil video for new single ‘Waterfalls’

October 7, 2012 UK No comments

Yes a few weeks ago we were twittering away and not sure whether UK girl trio Stooshe had gone for the TLC classic ‘Waterfalls’ as their new single or not. Some said they had, other said it would be a B-side on their new single but after a good week of speculations, we can definitely confirm that ‘Waterfalls’ is to be released as the third single of November 4.

So how do we feel about the track? It’s a tough one, covering a classic from one of the biggest R&B girl groups ever, but Courtney, Karis and Alex should be proud of themselves. Their version of ‘Waterfalls’ is actually very sincere and a nice tribute to the TLC girls. Many might agree that you should stay clear off those evergreens, but really Stooshe have done ‘Waterfalls’ proud. Don’t expect major changes, as ‘Waterfalls’ sounds just as fresh as when it was released 17 years ago. If the likes of Girls Aloud (‘Jump’) and Atomic Kitten (‘Eternal Flame/The Tide Is High) managed in the past to achieve a great chart result with a cover, than the three magnificent singers of Stooshe, have absolutely nothing to worry about.

The video, which premiered this afternoon on youth channel T4, includes of course waterfalls, even though they are a bit more colourful and there’s a surprise for the TLC fans as well towards the end of the video. I bet you know what we’re talking about.

‘Waterfalls’ will be released on November 4. Stooshe’s debut album is expected to hit stores towards the end of the year as well.

One To Watch double bill: check out Kay Tunes & Josephine

July 23, 2012 UK No comments

We’re grateful to receive a huge response from upcoming new artists who love to be featured on GloPop with their  music. This week we were blown away by two incredibly talented soulful ladies, one from the US and the other from the UK, hence why we had to feature them in our ‘One To Watch’ Double Bill

Kay Tunes – Love Don’t Live Here (Out Now)

With idols like Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, D’Angelo mentioned in her biography US singer songwriter Kay Tunes hints towards the type of music she enjoys the most; heart felt soul. Not only is she refreshing and vibrant but with a last name like that, this girl is just destined to sing.  Want the proof? Here it is… The charming soul ballad ‘Love Don’t Live Here’ is the second release for the singer and taken from her debut album which is due for a future release. Beautiful!

Josephine – What A Day (Out: August 20)

Manchester born Josephine Oniyama, is without a doubt the most exciting new fresh face in the British music industry. Mixing her West-African heritage (she was born to a Liberian mother and Jamaican father) with her Manchester background, Josephine hits the limelight with a confident debut; the charming and witty ‘What A Day’. The single, which will be available on August 20, through Ark Recordings, will also function as the lead single for her debut album ‘Portraits’ on October 8. We are very excited about this lady!!

 

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