Olivia Deane releases 'Cynic Queen' (Single Review)

Blonde haired beauty Olivia Deane from Manchester releases new pop single ‘Cynic Queen’ on April 24th. The track tells a story of falling for the same men that lie, mansplain, and make you think you’re crazy, which results in a loss of faith in love, due to the repetitive nonsense faced prior with previous encounters. This loss of faith forces you to doubt love and romance and become cynical, faithless, and untrusting.  As a result of this she focus’ on self-love and self-discovery, “So now don’t go come my way, i’m going on a love vacation, my heart is begging me for one”

However, for a song titled ‘Cynic Queen’ written by a strong northern woman I expected more of an oomph. Give me more power! More emotion! You’re a strong independent woman who has come to realise their self worth, and who has noted their faults when it comes to picking men, your experiences give you a right to be cynical sometimes. The country twang in the vocals shone through and I’d like to hear more of that. Deane’s impressive vocal range is evident throughout the track, but I think it could’ve been explored more had that emotion and power been behind it. Nonetheless, it is a good pop tune - but why give Beyoncé when you can give Sasha Fierce?

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Is Isolation Your Dream or Nightmare? Young Decades Release 'Islands'

Moving forward from COLOUR and guided the way with a helping hand from both Ian Burden, who played keys and bass with The Human League between 1981 and 1987, and Pete Maher (U2/ The Killers) - the UK’s No1 independent mastering engineer - newly emerging British rock-synth band Young Decades from Manchester, have pulled together - despite it all, with everything going on - to release their debut single ‘Islands’.‘Islands’ is out on April 24th. Since forming formally as Young Decades in 2020 the band name refers to the first two decades of the century. Having had assistance from Ian Burden, it has helped move the band in the right direction and allowed them to experiment and master the synth sounding side of things, when it comes to the release of their new debut track ‘Islands’.

The sound created by Young Decades within this track is a homage to 80s synth and modern indie/alternative rock. The track expresses a desire to isolate with a loved one, and get away as far as possible from reality. The track is incredibly fitting for the present time and the reality everybody is currently living, where some dream of isolation, but it’s a nightmare for others. However, there does seem something enticing about vanishing and running off to an empty island to live completely deserted in your own world with no external pressures.

“Oh my love, time is come, to build something from the sea. Build an island, where we can be. I need the dry land, just to be … all ours it’ll be all ours.”

On that note… #StayAtHome !

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Telemarkk Bring Back Summer Trance with 'Stay Up (Wide Awake)'

Telemarkk are an alternative electronic duo from Southampton, consisting of childhood friends, Max Berg and Asad Siddiqui. The duo have moved forward from their first four releases, ‘Lucid Dreams’, ‘Glaciers’, ‘No Beginnings’, and ‘Never Know’ as they bring out ‘Stay Up (Wide Awake)’ - set to be released TOMORROW on April 3rd.

The use of synths and electronics created a new dimension for the world of music. Over time, the use of synthesisers became more apparent within pop culture and opened more avenues for musicians to explore, when it comes to facilitating their own experimental genres. Electronic music has the ability to be combined with almost every style of music, creating new genres as time goes by.

Having had more time to honor their craft since the initial beginnings, Telemarkk have created a more stable sound with new release ‘Stay Up (Wide Awake)’.‘Stay Up (Wide Awake)’ is an indie electro summer trance tune with hints of 80s synth pop, as well as modern influences such as Jamie XX and JUNGLE which are also apparent within the track.

This song makes me want to be standing up in a 50s Cadillac cruising through the summer breeze in LA,  with the track blaring out of the speakers on full blast. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the official release tomorrow. Here’s a taster.. 

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