A Love Story: "Love Suicide" by Julie Hicklin

Julie Hicklin … is a London based Singer/Songwriter with a gift for top line melody and hook lines. Julie’s voice is a sensual, versatile partner for many genres including Electronic Pop, Breaks, Trip-hop, Drum & Bass and EDM. She has collaborated with numerous producers, musicians and writers and provided material for labels including Mutesong, Polygram,…

Be Careful you will love it!: "High Low” by Scenius

Scenius … draws inspiration from the early electro-pop outfits – both pre-punk (Kraftwerk, Brian Eno…) and post-punk (New Order, Depeche Mode …), through to contemporary bands (LCD Sound System and Boards Of Canada) – to pursue in their own way the same thrilling mission: make vintage synths and rhythm machines sound soulful, touching and catchy. …

… trying to fit into life on Earth: "Out my shell" by She's Mine

She’s Mine … credits influences such as Talking Heads, The Clash, Laurie Anderson, Peter Gabriel – all artists her parents had on in the house – but also to Katy Perry, Jessie J, Crystal Castles and Kate Nash, who all featured in her CD collection that she danced to in her room at aged eight….

Amateur Ornithologist – "I Told A Lie" or the Art of New Wave-tinged Pop Music

Amateur Ornithologist … is Tyneside pop culture obsessive Daniel Clifford. With a brain that stores snippets of old comics, adverts and TV, Daniel channels these into the weird pop music and visuals of Amateur Ornithologist. Amateur Ornithologist has earned comparisons to Django Django, Field Music and Dent May due to melodic instrumentation, lush harmonies and…

Four brilliant misfits from the North: The Avelons & "Setting Sons"

The Avelons After about half a decade of mucking about, Newcastle based band The Avelons have decided the time is now to pull their fingers out. Formed in their local pub by Jack Oldham and James Thompson, the pair quickly swooped in to sign Aaron Morrell. Years later, having discovered their sound, the trio finally…

"Summertime Compass (Acoustic version)" by Alexander Joseph

Alexander Joseph UK based singer songwriter Alexander Joseph goes back to his roots on this foot stomping acoustic version of an early number. His uplifting songs about overcoming obstacles have been a consistent theme throughout his previous work and he remains committed to channelling important & heartfelt messages through his music. BBC Introducing have picked…