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Artist Spotlight
Austin Markham Teases Debut EP With Captivating New Single “Look At Me Now”
Independent pop/R&B artist Austin Markham is releasing his latest single “Look At Me Now” to tease his debut EP Me. on July 2. Emotionally raw lyrics paired with crisp, catchy production create a world within the song – a world in which Austin guides listeners through a serious message with a deeply hopeful feeling throughout. Even Austin himself was surprised by the lasting impact when writing this single – “It’s given me so much confidence…confidence I didn’t know I needed,” he says.
Austin pushes himself to show true vulnerability in his music; every song is a “celebration of authenticity” in which listeners learn more about who he is to his core. Sultry production layered beneath a self-actualized vocal creates a current and emotional record reminiscent of hardships, perseverance, and growth. Although commonly nestled under the label of pop/R&B, Austin finds his music influenced by a blur between the genres’ lines.
“My hope is that everyone who hears this song will reflect on the struggles they’ve preserved through and realize that those struggles grew them into the people they are today.” -Austin Markham
Austin is passionate and unapologetically himself; he crafts his music with the intention of empowering listeners to embrace their own identities and find peace after hardship. This intention translates into anthemic records that make you want to sing, dance and cry all at once. His music is a beacon of hope for anyone going through a hard time and serves as a reminder that better times are ahead. Austin knows better than anyone how tough life can be, and he wants to help his listeners heal from their pain.
As the opening track to his upcoming EP, “Look At Me Now” expresses the dissonance between people’s expectations of us versus who we really are; this song embodies the triumph of self-confidence over self-doubt. Similarly, the anthemic “Changed”, will not only be stuck in your head but calls upon listeners to “walk with their head high” in spite of toxic environments we often find ourselves in. Austin illustrates the importance of faith, intuition, and determination by translating his personal experiences into a bold and authentic project.
Austin based the foundation of this single and the entire EP off of his personal relationships. He engaged in intentional conversations with peers across all aspects of his life — his mom, therapist, friends, and collaborators — to isolate the experiences and emotions at the core of Me. Themes like pain, doubt, and loss permeate the project, adding a forward layer of melancholy throughout the arc of the EP.
Austin Markham is a Nashville-based 21-year-old pop/R&B singer-songwriter set to catch your attention with vulnerable lyricism accompanied by buttery vocals. He works endlessly to perfect the music he puts out and pushes himself to be a role model of confidence, self-love, and perseverance to listeners of all backgrounds. Although his music falls under the pop/R&B umbrella, Markham effortlessly blurs the lines between genres, creating an environment for various discussions and feelings. Fans should look forward to Markham’s debut EP Me., releasing late summer 2021.
Connect with Austin Markham: Website | Instagram | TikTok (@donebyaustin)
Artist Spotlight
Leonie Sherif evokes a sensory escape into a seductive symphony with her new single, “TWILIGHT”
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Leonie Sherif meticulously sculpts an auditory experience with her latest single, “TWILIGHT.” The East London/Essex-based singer-songwriter demonstrates her refined approach to musicianship, inviting listeners into an intimate, ethereal soundscape where passion converges with poetic nuance. This aromatic track serves as a sonic escape, further enhancing Leonie’s innovative fusion of olfactory and auditory sensibilities. It aligns seamlessly with her second fragrance under her perfume house label, Sense’N’By Sherif. Trust us, it’s a sonic experience that tantalizes the senses of smell and hearing.
From the onset of “TWILIGHT,” the audience is enveloped in a hypnotic soundscape, where sultry lyricism synergizes with lush production and intertwines like lovers in the night. Written and produced in collaboration with Nigerian maestro St Oasis, “TWILIGHT” lays the sophisticated foundation with a mesmerizing blend of smooth percussion and ambient synthesizers, setting the stage for Leonie’s ethereal yet commanding vocal performance. Her evocative voice glides over the rich echoes of ’90s R&B icons like Toni Braxton and Janet Jackson, harmonizing expertly with an atmospheric instrumental that exudes warmth and longing, effortlessly amplifying the seductive energy within the musical fabric.
Lyrically, Leonie exhibits a masterful spellbinding narrative, artfully employing metaphorical wordplay centered on edible pleasures to capture the sensuality of romantic desire. Each lyrical verse functions as a descriptive brushstroke, vividly illustrating themes of culinary indulgence that intricately weaves together concepts of intimacy, firmly rooting the intoxicating notion of love within a multi-sensory experience that can be tasted, savored, and craved.
What makes “TWILIGHT” truly enchanting is its capacity to transcend traditional musical engagement. It leaves a lingering aura reminiscent of a tactile glow on the skin, effectively blurring the dichotomy between reality and fantasy, scent and sound. This irresistible piece does not merely recede into the background ambiance; instead, it stays with you, fostering introspection and inviting listeners to wallow and bask in its golden haze.
Beyond just a song, “TWILIGHT” is a luxurious amber fragrance designed to solidify Leonie Sherif’s role as a multi-dimensional creator, not merely a songwriter but an architect of emotional landscapes. In “TWILIGHT,” love emerges as the sole universal language that is impossible to forget. Prepare to be entranced.
CLICK HERE TO STREAM Leonie Sherif’s “TWILIGHT“ on Spotify.
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Artist Spotlight
“Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” by Homunculus Algorithm ignites the haunting brilliance of evolution
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The “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” epitomizes Homunculus Algorithm’s commitment to sonic experimentation by presenting an intoxicating reinterpretation that pushes the boundaries of darkwave in the original track initially composed by James Winans and James Clark. “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” amplifies the original’s thematic intensity, transforming it into a richly textured, synth-laden soundscape.
From the outset, the track establishes an atmosphere of disquietude, effectively immersing the listener in an exploratory aural landscape. The remix showcases a pronounced darkwave aesthetic, characterized by shimmering synths that cut through heavy layers of reverb-laden vocals, evoking a sense of fractured luminosity amid a brooding audio fog. The production intricacies reveal Solemn Youth’s distinctive approach, imbuing the remix with a cinematic quality that intertwines glitchy industrial elements with deep-seated melancholy, striking a balance between the personal and the universal.
The remix’s thematic complexity is particularly noteworthy. Its introspective lyrics engage the audience in grappling with the disconcerting idea of shared complicity in forming our inner demons. The track oscillates masterfully between tension and catharsis, reminiscent of a subtle whispered admission enveloped in an electronic tempest, producing a haunting dichotomy.
Moreover, “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)” is tailored for repeated listening, revealing layered complexities that will resonate with aficionados of acts like Skinny Puppy, The Soft Moon, and others who navigate the nuanced interplay of beauty and brutality in sound. This remix showcases Homunculus Algorithm’s evolution into new sonic realms and underscores its capacity to illuminate the darkest corners of our psyche when entrusted to a visionary like Solemn Youth. If this remix is indicative of the future, it’s clear we can anticipate something truly distinctive on the horizon.
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CLICK HERE TO STREAM Homunculus Algorithm’s “Sunkissed Shadows (Solemn Youth Remix)“ on Spotify.
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