Up & Coming LGBT Music: Tús Nua

by Lauren Wood

Remember a while back when I reviewed this little lesbian band? (Click HERE if you don't!)

Well look here: they have some new music for you!

New song 'Matches' sounds half like something from The Hunger Games soundtrack, and half like something dreamy and otherworldly that Daughter would write.

Check it out here if you're into that sort of vibe:

About the band:

Formed in 2014, Tús Nua has existed with the current members since 2016. The band released an EP in April of 2014 and is currently recording its first LP, which should be out by the end of 2016. First single off the album, called Matches, will be released in July 2016. Tús Nua plays a blend of post-rock, shoegaze, and a little bit of everything, and is currently based in Zagreb. So far, Tús Nua has played in Belgium, Slovenia, and Croatia.

New LGBTQ Music: Kerchief

(Brooklyn, NY) While Kerchief's LP Machines and Animals bears no title track, the sophomore single "Jack London" lends a fitting summary of the entire 11-song debut.

Formerly of the indie band Vanity Theft, Britt Hill cuts through with the poetically relatable and compelling edge that has grabbed the attention of critics and fans alike since the album's mid-summer release.

A dynamic composition tensely contained by its recurrent low-end hypnosis with a cumulating burst from a boundless wall of sound set the perfect tone, tying an underlying story of a creative person's journey from angst to ease.

Distinguished drum patterns contributed by producer Matty Amendola, alongside Hill's experimental melodic guitar arrangements, will have audiophiles hitting the repeat button while satisfying the first-time listener with its engaging hook.



The single, joined by its accompanying music video directed by Andy Strohl, premiered on OUT Magazine’s website, with a broadcast debut on THECOOLTV network to follow. Kerchief's sound, previously characterized as "fortified by straightforward lyrics that still leave spaces for a listener’s imagination" (by June Tunes Digest), intuited the intention behind the cinematically produced video.

Unexpected twists and turns with unprecedented artful attention won't be allowed to go unnoticed. "Jack London", slated as a firm follow-up to Kerchief’s 20 city summer tour, is sure to serve the indie rock culture of discovery and whet the appetite of any true music connoisseur.

Up & Coming LGBTQ Music: Dee

Dee gets set to release her first single of the year, ‘Love Massacre’ on the 27.04.15 (today)! Dee is an RnB/ pop artist from Glasgow.  

After spending two years mastering her craft in L.A, Dee is back writing and recording in Scotland with Brian Cunningham and Paul Duffin of Axis Sounds. 

With 3 more singles and an E.P on the horizon, 2015 is set to be a massive year for Dee.

“Dee has a voice that is so well controlled and so passionate that it resonates through every lyric that she sings” 

- Underground Uncovered

“Love Massacre” is the culmination of many months of hard work and songwriting. The song is  a dark RnB lament into the breakdown of a relationship. You can view the official video here: 

Dee is one of the most versatile female solo artistes and singer/songwriters to emerge in recent years. She combines genuine song writing ability and amazing soulful vocal performances with an extraordinary sense of melody and harmony which encompass her expansive ever increasing diverse musical influences.

Click HERE and head over to Dee's SoundCloud page for more songs!

Up & Coming LGBTQ Music: Georgie Paterson

Georgia Paterson Releases Debut EP ‘Hear Your Voice’

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Georgia Paterson is released her debut EP on February 16^th 2015. The EP, entitled Hear Your Voice, has Georgia looking to make an impact on the back of the superb reputation she has already built on the live music scene in South Wales.  

Hear Your Voice was produced by Charlie Francis (REM, The Noisettes). Georgia is no stranger to working with renowned musicians - her debut single Thought it Might be You being produced by Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Mel C) and with Catatonia's Aled Richards on drums. Hear Your Voice also features musicians Jack Egglestone (Future of the left), Angharad Jenkins (Calan) and Daniel Lawrence (Olion Byw).

She could have been a doctor, a clinical psychologist or a scientist – but as it is, Georgia has found her home making her own brand of folk-pop, laced with the fearlessness and confidence of someone who knows just who they are. Georgia is Welsh and wears her heart on her sleeve - much to the benefit of her music, with a raw lyrical honesty lying behind the super ear-worm melodies.

This former BBC Radio Wales Welsh Artist of the Week’s musical influences are both borrowed and found. Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel were taken from the older brother who taught her her first chords. Jewel and The Cranberries, she grabbed onto in her youth and hasn’t let go since. And later discoveries the Indigo Girls and KT Tunstall - the latter Georgia wasn’t sure if she wanted to be her or be with her.

On a personal note, Georgia recently married her girlfriend and has been a supporter of many LGBT events; including playing Cardiff's Big Queer Picnic, Swindon Pride and the European Capital of Sport Unity Cup 2014. Georgia was also a finalist (in the top 3) in Heather Peace’s ‘The Thin Line’ tour support competition.

To co-incide with the release of her EP Georgia has written and recorded a special track for Valentines Day. Called Not Enough Words, it was written for her wife. “I was trying to tell her how much I love her and having that ‘what do I write on the card’ moment”, says Georgia.  The video and song can be found by clicking HERE.

Here are some nice things people have said about Georgia:           

 “Georgia Paterson merges catchy hook laden nuggets with lyrics that draw you in and make you want to know more. Her songs are refreshing and she looks like she loves what she does...certainly one to watch.” - Alan Thompson, BBC Radio Wales.

"Such a pure voice...fantastic stuff...how beautiful was that, gosh she can play can't she...” - Eleri Sion, BBC Radio Wales.

"Amazing set - utterly brilliant!" - Roath Rocks 2013.

"Future superstar, superb Welsh artist" - The Cwm, BRFM.

“Superb stuff, that was awesome...brilliant...such swagger...she's got it, love it.” - Showcase Wales, GTFM.

Up & Coming LGBT Music: Mount Sharp

Brooklyn-Based Fuzzcore Trio

Mount Sharp

Premiere Music Video "Icarus" on Impose Magazine

“A mixture of distant and echoed vocals drift in and out of ghostly, sometimes eerie pop guitar, displaying a plethora of influences, and making for an uncomfortably enjoyable (or enjoyably uncomfortable) listening experience.”
-The Deli Magazine

Check out Brooklyn-based fuzzcore rockers, Mount Sharp and their brand new music video for "Icarus" that premiered yesterday on Impose Magazine. Check it out HERE! Impose says, "The “morning streaked glow” of dawn from Mount Sharp’s trio of Sarah Wood, Ryan Zumsen, and Bryan Bruchman is accompanied by a romantic short film that shines the light of day on the feelings and thoughts that are often reserved for restless nights."
 

More Info:

NYC-based “fuzzcore” trio will release first single, "Icarus," off of their forthcoming EP Weird Fears, set to release later this summer. “Icarus,” premiered on CMJ, who described the track as, “sublimely summery.” Check out the feature HERE. The collection of tracks on the upcoming EP features soft crooning and aggressive shouts. With up-tempo drum beats, distortion-drenched guitars and melodic bass lines, Mount Sharp’s distinct sound comes into fruition.

Having met in Portland, Maine, Sarah Wood (Vocals/Guitar) and Bryan Bruchman (Guitar) ended up as roommates in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, working on songs at home and building the foundation for what would become Mount Sharp. Joined by their friend Ryan Zumsen on bass, they got to work crafting songs about “science and bad decisions” and started playing shows in late 2012. The band is an amalgamation of inspirations, past and present. With inflections of Fleetwood Mac and Joanna Newsom, the band also cites indie powerhouses Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur JR. as influences. The band has played major New York music festivals including CMJ and Northside, and just completed a 4-week residency at Pianos in NYC.

Now in their third year of playing together, the threesome have honed their sound and put out an EP that is simultaneously accessible and original, jangly and ornate, and subtly in your face. “It’s the kind of summer music I need,” says Knox Rd. Lookout for more from Mount Sharp!

Up & Coming LGBTQ Music: Leila Abigail

Who doesn't love a Canadian lesbian who can play an instrument? That's right, no one!

Leila Abigal has a cool, unique sound that you cannot miss!

Check out her single "Mabel & the Girls" right here on All Things Lesbian!

Up & Coming LGBT Music: DJs Alexandra Damiani, Sunni Stephens, and Tayma

Tipped to be some of the HOTTEST newcomers, these ladies are the ones you should look out for.

Their music is both a mixture of something you would hear on a weekend in Ibiza, crossed with the music you will get ready to before you hit the (gay) club.

You can listen to their music on SoundCloud or RIGHT HERE! (below) on All Things Lesbian, and I can assure you, you'll be dancing in no time!

Don't miss this one!

NEW Music Video From LESBAND "Seven Mouldy Figs"

You must know by now that we love promoting up & coming LGBT artists over here at All Things Lesbian.

Well, remember that time we told you about Seven Mouldy Figs? You don't?! Click HERE for a recap!

Anyways, the band has a brand new, sexy music video for you to stare at over and over. This one's called "That Little Pain." You can thank us later.

Here ya go!

Up & Coming LGBT Music: Re-Wyne

by Lauren W

We really enjoy listening to new, lesser known artists here at All Things Lesbian, and this time we've got something exciting for you.

Meet Re-Wyne, a female rap artist from Brooklyn, NY.

If you're a fan of Iggy Azalea but wish she was a little more raw instead of polished and frankly ridiculous, this is the girl for you.

The best thing about Re-Wyne is that she's actually the real deal. No gimmicks like Nicki Minaj, just raw talent to match fellow-Brooklynite, Lil' Kim. What more could you want?!

My personal favourites are Anti-Violence and the more explicit Hoes on my Strap (hmm, we wonder what that's supposed to mean...)

You can listen to Re-Wyne at https://soundcloud.com/re-wyne - totally free!

Don't miss this. She's going places.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewyne.legacy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/re_wyne

Up & Coming LGBT Music: Sugar Bomb

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Up & Coming LGBT Music: Samwitch

Quirky name, right?

Well actually, this lesbian pop duo is made up of Sam Tolson and her Australian rap artist partner, Switch. SamSwitch. Damn, took the quirkiness right out of that one...

But never mind, because this pair will make your ears happy.

We know Justin Bieber has been in the news for all of the wrong reasons lately, but Samwitch have an awesome cover of one of his songs that will (probably) be far more interesting to you gay ladies out there than any of his immature teenage pop.

Wanna hear? Of course you do.

To hear more from Samwitch (with a bonus: some tracks of Sam singing alone), go to the band's YouTube page and subscribe!

Click HERE for the band's YouTube.

http://samtolson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/samwitchofficial

Up & Coming Lesbian Music: Jungal

JUNGAL

‘Leave My Head Album Launch Tour’

BC and Alberta - June/July/August 2013

Australian roots/rock ladies 'Jungal' return to Canadian soil to launch their latest 

record 'Leave My Head' this summer across BC and Alberta. The new tracks signify

a new, more mature and darker sound for the trio, as they explore themes of emotional disorder and the ‘crazy in us all’. Certainly, since their last full length

release in 2010 Jungal have had some profoundly challenging but powerful  learning experiences about love, life, emotion and well being.  These have included 

relationship breakups, aspergers syndrome, losing a friend to drugs, coming out, 

and the whirlwind that was their first tour in Canada. Not to mention long distance 

relationships, clinical depression, as well as the time they unknowingly hired a 

tour van of a craziest man in Canada. Whilst recording in Melbourne, Australia 

at ‘The Aviary’ with Fraser Montgomery co-producing, the Jungal ladies were able to 

explore and express these experiences. The result, ‘Leave My Head’ the 5 from the Aussie trio.

Bringing ingredients of roots, rock, a dash of blues, and a sprinkle of soul to their 

cauldron, Jungal will serve up a feast of live music to Canadians this summer  through an energetic, rocking performance. The Jungal sisterhood are renown for giving audiences their all, delivering punchy melodies, powerful grooves and  some genuine girl power. These ladies know how to prowl, and spread their foot stomping, heart pumping goodness around the globe.

During their fourth Canadian summer tour, Jungal will perform a rather long string of performances of festivals and pub shows promoting the new album. ‘Leave My Head’ will be available for Canadian Audiences from June 21. Please check out

www.jungalmusic.com for all the latest dates and info.

“Jungal doesn’t waste any time getting down to the business of rocking the house 

creating a maelstrom of frenetic energy backed up by the musical chops to rock the 

main stage of any festival."

(Paul Crawford, Music Director, Artswells Festival CAN) 

“Their energy abounds and their grooves spun our crowd into a dancing frenzy."

 (John Armstrong, Festival Director, Sasquatch Gathering CAN)

LINKS

WEBSITE:  www.jungalmusic.com

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/jungalmusic

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/jungalmusic

Bookings:      Victoria Beard – vic@jungalmusic.com

Up & Coming Lesbian Music: Kate's Party

Who's a sucker for Irish accent?

*cue a thousand lesbians yelling 'me!'*

And we're no exception.

As ever, we have some awesome lesbian music for you to sink your teeth into.

This here is Kate's Party, an up & coming band which includes some gay ladies, who have recently performed alongside none other than lesbian favourite, Sick of Sarah.

The best thing? You can listen to and download their music for free!

Go to http://katesparty.bandcamp.com/ to listen to some punk sounding music and even download it for free if you're a fan. We know we are!

Up & Coming Lesbian Music: Diana Meyer

You love gorgeous, boyish lesbians, right?

You love it when gorgeous, boyish lesbian make music, RIGHT?

Well then we have something awesome for you here.

Check out the brand new single by Diana Meyer, complete with appropriately lesbian music video right here, on All Things Lesbian.

What do you think? Fun, right?!

Up & Coming LGBT Music: Tunde Olaniran

We've got some awesome new music here for you.

Meet Tunde Olaniran, the American born, half-Nigerian bundle of awesome.

Tunde describes his music as modern Motown with a twist of Euro-electronica and all the soul of Nigerian funk.

Sounds crazy?

Check out how awesome his single "Brown Boy" is. Trust me, it's a grower!

UP & COMING GAY MUSIC: Bec & Sebastian Ivanov

Remember when we said we were supporters of up and coming LGBTQ artists? Well, we weren't kidding!

This time we're promoting the wonderful brother/sister duo, Bec & Sebastian Ivanov.

Who can we compare them to? This pair of gay siblings are an acoustic-sounding, piano playing team, who could be described as a cross between Vanessa Carlton in the piano department and Jessie J in regards to vocal talent, twisted together with a raw, indie-pop edge.

Check out the incredibly catchy "It Comes To An End" below!

Check out more from Bec & Sebastian by clicking HERE and to like them on Facebook, click HERE!