｡★New Single Review✯: frances mistry “our blood”
｡★New Single Review✯: frances mistry “our blood” Longlisted for the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 2022, Brighton-based Frances Mistry unveils her latest single, “our blood”. 26.02.24 Words by Madeleine Reynard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY2aZqMJDKI A provocative sibling for the much-loved ‘pick at her skin’, it successfully whets her fans’ appetite before the release of her eagerly awaited second EP. Identifying herself as a ‘part-time Nintendo enthusiast,’ Frances supports her claim by shooting the music video for this single on a Nintendo 3DS amidst the woodlands of Brighton. Known for frequently featuring woodland photo shoots in her song promotions on Instagram (@frances.mistry), this choice aligns seamlessly with the whimsical essence of the artist. The forest backdrop becomes a sonic canvas for the ethereal vocals and heavy instrumental, creating a fitting atmosphere for this homegrown talent to bloom. Despite the seemingly nonchalant filming approach, Mistry’s lyrics delve deep into the complexities surrounding allegations against men. Frances shares, “This track is about how whenever allegations come out about men, people rush to defend these men and say the victims must be lying. Especially if these are men with a platform.” By implementing elements of female rage in the narrative alongside a haunting melody, ‘our blood’ captures this palpable sense of frustration perfectly. On this indie-rock tune, you are able to trace influence from Brit rock band Wolf Alice, through the tracks fuzzy guitar-led sound and the hazy vocals often associated with lead singer Ellie Rowsell. While influences are evident, Mistry transforms them into something entirely her own, creating a sound that stands out in its refreshing originality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by frances 🪐 (@frances.mistry) You Might Also Like
｡✿❃New Single Review❃✿: Chloe Slater “24 hours”
｡✿❃New Single Review❃✿: Chloe Slater “24 hours” Manchester based Chloe Slater strikers her listeners with rhythmic sassy injected lyrics on her second single ’24 hours.’ 20.02.24 Words by Lana Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elxpzQeMAtg Like many of us discovering new music these days, I first heard the snappy opening lines of ’24 hours’ on a TikTok video of Chloe Slater, lip syncing to her upcoming single. “It’s not clear if I’m ripening or rotting / It girl told me if I’m sad to just go shopping” radiated from my phone’s speakers. Now, I’m not blind to the irony in discovering a song that mocks influencer culture, on TikTok, but the nature of artists having to promote music on social media only adds further layers to the critiques Slater sings about on ’24 hours.’ Released on 8 February 2024, the opening verse of Slater’s second single comprises of a clean beat punctuating her, slightly distorted, spoken-sung angsty lyrics, wishing she could live like an influencer on “daddy’s money”. The rhythmic, sharp lyrics draw you in from the get go, as you listen to Slater narrate the story of an ‘it’ girl, in a grungy tone, before transcending into an explosive chorus. Unexpectedly, the stripped back opening of ’24 hours’ builds into its’ fervent rock chorus, accompanied by underlying sonic notes, striking the listener with an impressively layered instrumental that feels like an older, angrier sibling of Clario’s hugely popular ‘Bags.’ Slater also taps into a stronger vocal during the chorus, to accentuate the passive aggressive “your 24 hours aren’t the same as mine” lyric. A lyric inspired by the infamous Molly Mae interview, and cements Slater’s incandescent attitude towards social media influencers The strength of this single lies heavily with its lyrics. Written alongside Slater’s friend and producer Jack Shuter, the rhythmic intensity and sassy attitude of Slater’s lyrics drives home her commentary on influencer culture, with grit. Through the staccato delivery of the verses in ’24 hours,’ listeners are forced to absorb the annoyance felt by Slater towards influencers. Slater’s indignant critique of influencer culture is the biggest take away from this single, and is one that resonates with listeners, who come away emboldened by the track’s aggressive tone and incredibly relatable narrative. 24 hours is available to listen on all music streaming platforms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chloe Slater (@chloeslater333) You Might Also Like
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