Lukas Graham is the Grammy Award-nominated multi-Platinum artist Lukas Graham has teamed up with chart-topping rapper G-Eazy for the anthemic new single ‘Share That Love’, which is out now via Warner Records. Produced by long-term producer Rissi (Kygo, Julia Michaels)

The Danish superstar Lukas Graham has exceeded 6 billion streams worldwide following ‘Love Songs’, ‘Scars’ and last year’s ‘Lie’. ‘Love Someone’, from 2018’s ‘3 (The Purple Album)’, has been streamed more than a billion times and has been certified 18 x Platinum across multiple continents.

Lukas Graham made his global debut with his 2016 self-titled album, which featured the huge global hit ‘7 Years’. The track went on to spend five weeks at #1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart as it amassed over 3 billion streams at Spotify and three Grammy nominations. It became the biggest selling single by a debut artist in 2016.

‘7 Years’ catapulted Lukas to sold-out tours all over the world as he earned critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Rolling Stone and Billboard. It also resulted in performances at the Grammy Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards, where he was also nominated for Best New Artist. The song transformed Lukas’ life into a whirlwind — a world away from his beginnings, born on a couch in Christiania, an impoverished quasi-commune located in the centre of Copenhagen.

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British alternative rock four-piece Novatines consists of Jamie Beale - Vocals, Guitar Tom Cory, Vocals, Guitar, Synth, Callum Moloney - Vocals, Drums, Tom Turner - Bassare due to release their latest explosive track ‘Honey’ to SaySomething Records on September 30th.

Formed in the winter of 2017, the band immediately made a name for themselves on the UK circuit with their anthemic, high-octane rock songs, which saw them tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe on both headline and support tours, playing alongside the likes of Alabama 3, Arcane Roots, Von Hertzen Brothers and Sweet.

Novatines’ sound is a rebirth of classic British rock with influences from 90s American alternative rock and grunge. Influenced by bands like The Beatles and Foo Fighters, the group have been hotly tipped by Louder Than War as one of the ‘hottest new UK guitar bands’. As well as positive reviews and Radio play from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6 Music. Classic Rock Magazine said "Ever wished you could have all the good shit from the 90s and 70s in one neat package? Look this way.” -

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Swedish singer, songwriter and producer has revealed a brand new song, ‘Modern Man’, a stark yet uplifting portrait of life today. The song is the first to be taken from a forthcoming EP, which focuses on mental health in modern technologically fast-moving societies. ‘Modern Man’ sees Mountain Bird capture the desolate zeitgeist of our times, the lyrics touching everything from capitalism to social media-induced depression and even comments on the prevalence of mass shootings in the US.

In defiance of its powerful message, ‘Modern Man’ boasts a euphoric soundscape incorporating elements of drum & bass with modern electronic pop.

The song is accompanied by a video, which Mountain Bird co-directed with Erik Ögnelooh. It is the first of a five-part video series that addresses how technology and being ‘plugged-in’ affects our mental health.

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Finnish born, London based artist Sätilä, aka Teemu Sätilä, combines a fresh fusion of infectious alternative/indie music with rich pop soundscapes. Having started writing songs at the age of seven after learning the piano, Sätilä later moved to Sydney, Australia, where he studied songwriting and joined an alternative rock band. However, he soon realised his ambition to create something that was entirely his own, eventually heading back to Europe to pursue his own sound.

His first body of work, ‘on the verge of something’ is a collection of six tracks that showcase the breadth and depth of his music. Including two new, unheard tracks, and four previously released songs, the EP is the perfect introduction to the rising alternative pop artist. Musically the EP moves from indie to left-leaning pop to electronic music drawing inspiration from contemporaries such as Tame Impala, MGMT, Foster the People, Lykke Li, Maggie Rogers, Bon Iver and James Blake, among others.

The EP opens with the soaring lead single ‘4am’, a fusion of indie and synth-pop with an anthemic chorus.

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Kaya Stewart made a big impact with her breakthrough single ‘In Love With A Boy’. Reaching 6.5 million streams, the track set the first chapter of her career in motion as she went on to release her self-titled debut album and become the youngest female artist to perform on the infamous Warped Tour.

Now Kaya is back with an edgier alt-pop sound, which she expressed in her latest single ‘California’. Having been premiered by BlackBook, the track’s profile is now boosted with a new version featuring Childish Major, the rapper who released his debut album ‘Dirt Road Diamond’ last year and who has previously collaborated with J. Cole.

Blending Kaya’s expressive vocal delivery with punchy synths and an unhurried, sunstroke beat, ‘California’ sounds like an evocative love letter to The Golden State. Yet one listen to Kaya’s lyrics gives a darker impression, a timeless coming-of-age story in which love goes array. The track is then elevated courtesy of Childish Major, who weaves his taut rhymes around Kaya’s sweetly soulful vocal harmonies.

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SCARLET hails South East London, producing and writing all of her work from her bedroom while still currently in college. She has had the opportunity to record at the famous Abbey Road Studios at just age 17 demonstrating her drive to pursue music as a career. Her new single - Cold Summer - is not one to miss. She has refined her sound to reflect her diverse nostalgic musical influences, which include Lilly Allen, which can be heard on her new EP.

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Gavin James grew up with the sound of his parents spinning the records of Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens on loop. As soon as he was old enough James took to playing music himself, following in the footsteps of his great grandparents who were opera singers. He began penning his own material and performing at open mic nights and small gigs around Dublin. Fast forward to 2015 his debut EP “For You’ is released followed by his first studio album “Bitter Pill,” the title of which is a nod to Alanis Morisette.” The same year he opens for Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran, After exceeding 250 million streams, being named as one of Spotify’s Spotlight Artists 2016, and touring all over the world; a self-confessed highlight was three sold-out nights at the famous Olympia Theatre in his beloved Dublin. If you come across his music your likely to become a fan ‘Nervous’ which reached #1 in Brazil, to over 100 million people after gaining exposure on the soundtrack to the country’s biggest soap opera Pega Pega. Despite the pandemic, James has taken the chance to write and release ‘Boxes’ #1 on iTunes Ireland and the Top 10 at Shazam, while its accompanying lyric video shot to #1 on YouTube. ‘Boxes’ has added to his growing list of accomplishments, which include over a billion global streams, 250,000 ticket sales, and two sold-out nights at Dublin’s 3Arena.

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FLYNN has exceeded 40 million streams as a vocalist on Lost Frequencies’ ‘Recognise’, Flynn’s recent solo track ‘One Of Us’ ignited his solo career. It hit fifteen New Music Friday playlists worldwide, fired up Ireland’s airplay charts and instigated a new wave of attention.

Flynn’s momentum is now set to shift up another gear as he shares the follow-up ‘B-Side’. The song is enticingly both contemporary and classic: feelgood alt-pop beats and rhythms placing it firmly in 2020, while Flynn’s soulful vocal and some Stax-inspired brass give it a timeless quality.

Flynn wrote ‘B-Side’ with the track’s producers Toby Scott (Cashmere Cat, JC Stewart, Kaiser Chiefs) and Blair MacKichan (Sia, Lily Allen).

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n just three years, the Swedish/Austrian duo Decco has become in-demand producers and remixers for leading artists such as Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez and John Legend, while also taking big steps with their own releases. Consisting of Joacim Persson and Sebastian Arman, Decco has already exceeded a career total of 150 million streams. Decco now follow last year’s Alex Clare collab ‘Crazy To Love You’ by sharing ‘I Didn’t Know’, which features James Gillespie.

‘I Didn’t Know’ exemplifies the traits that have made Decco leaders in their field. The insistent melody is immediately memorable, allowing its positive dance-pop groove to immediately embed itself in your subconscious. And having worked with an enviable list of collaborators, Decco can identify a world-class vocalist. This time around they called on James Gillespie, whose tenacious vocals and autobiographical lyrics shine in a vastly different setting. It’s a song that reflects the natural connection that the trio made when they recorded the track together pre-lockdown.

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Anna Straker’s recent single ‘London Knows’ heralded an exciting new era for the rising London artist. With a fresh sound, unguarded emotions and a new deal with Never Fade Records, the song earned Anna airplay from BBC Introducing and Jo Whiley at Radio 2.

Now Anna Straker’s new track ‘Good Days, Bad Days’ demonstrates that she’s embracing a new-found artistry that’s as accomplished as it is unpredictable. The track is boosted by a feature from Gabrielle Aplin. The new single will feature alongside ‘London Knows’ on Anna’s new EP ‘Growing Pains’ out this November.

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Meet artist, producer, violinist and songwriter Illicit Ghost. For a song about feeling trapped, her next single “Present” is remarkably freeing. Illicit Ghost glides over ascendant strings and shake-your-nerves-out production, creating the perfect track to release anxiety, reset, and simply get out of your head.

“Present,” written and recorded by Illicit Ghost and co-produced with Elliot Jacobson (Allie X, Vérité, Elle King)

Thank you Elicit for Joining us remotely for an interview!

Thank you X-Ray Magazine for your support on my new single “Present”!

What is your single Present about?

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Singer-songwriter and all-round alt-pop fireball Oz today shares her debut single ‘Money’ via Truth Records. Money’ is a statement-of-intent, an uncompromising synthesis of Garbage’s dark-hued rock/electronica crossover with the bass-heavy zest of contemporary alt-pop. Like Oz herself, ‘Money’ is headstrong, provocative, fierce and never anything less than honest.

The single is accompanied by a new video, which was directed by Natalie Sakstrup. It compiles a range of elegant monochrome visuals which illustrate Oz’s words and demonstrates the all-pervading power of money.

‘Money’ is the first taste of Oz’s debut EP which will be released later this year via Truth Records. The EP will further develop the themes that she is innately drawn to: defiance, identity and self-discovery.

Oz has been a songwriter since her early teens after her father’s passion for music inspired her immersion in the worlds of bold musicians like The Clash, Dolly Parton, No Doubt and Kate Bush. Her fascination with life’s rough edges is inspired by her youth spent in her family’s pizzeria in a pre-gentrified Soho. It was one of London’s best-kept secrets: a centrally-located hideaway favoured by actors and musicians along with drag queens, sex workers, go-go dancers and old-school gangsters. People with stories to tell.

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Zikai chose to step back from her first offer of a record deal and chose to develop her experiences by working extensively as a co-writer before proving that the wait was worthwhile by impacting us with her debut track ‘Mountain Peak’. She quickly became a hot tip, performing at Sweden’s Grammy and Oscar ceremonies before she’d even released her first EP.

She has now released her long-awaited debut EP ‘Make You Mine’ accumulating over 7.5 million streams, so far she featured on Mullally’s recent single ‘Fire’ and co-wrote ‘Hush’ for Yellow Claw and Weird Genius. Her ascending status has been underlined with a nomination for Rookie Artist / Band at the Denniz Pop Awards, which recognises Sweden’s best new talents. Zikai will be looking to follow in the footsteps of previous winners of the award, such as Tove Lo.

Zikai’s sound resonates with global artists, but the overall artistry and attitude remain her own. Her songs might touch upon Snoh Aalegra’s cinematic soul, Brandy’s throwback R&B, Mabel’s crossover appeal, or Dua Lipa’s postmodern disco. There’s a palpable African pop element too, sourced from her Ivorian father’s love of the influential Afropop favourites Magic System, plus the star quality of early 2000s MTV icons Rihanna and Omarion.

Zikai wrote ‘Twenty-Something’ with Anton Hård af Segerstad (Iggy Azalea, JoJo, Fifth Harmony), who also produced the track.

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Matt Corby, achieved his commercial breakthrough with his fourth EP, Into the Flame (2011), which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and by April 2012, was certified 6× Platinum by ARIA. His 2011 single "Brother" and his 2013 single "Resolution" both won ARIA Music Awards for Song of the Year. He is the 26th Australian male singer and the 100th Australian act to reach the number one position on the ARIA albums chart with his debut album Telluric (2016). Matt reveals his first new music of 2020, with two brand new songs released via Communion Music this summer. The sun-drenched and optimistic ‘Vitamin’, released August 14, with the timely ode to empathy ‘If I Never Say a Word’ following on August 21.

Matt has recently been collaborating with Tash Sultana, The Riot, Great Gable, and a local musician to him, Budjerah. He has also co-written a song with Sia which will feature in her upcoming musical movie.

Matt had to cancel a North American tour due to the pandemic but will continue to tour when the time is right. He is currently working on a new album.

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Drive is an electronic, eclectic, genre bending, duo from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Jake Fletcher provides vocals and plays guitar. Andy Bell plays guitar and keyboards. Drive is influenced by some of their favourite artists: The Blue Nile, Bleacher, Phoenix and The 1975 and Arcade Fire to name a few. Inspired by the films of John Hughes, analog and the mediums of 80’s nostalgia, Super8, Polaroids, VHS and Cassette Tapes feed their imagination like they are discovering the medium with fresh eyes and impassioned energy, for the very first time. Signed to Soul Kitchen Recordings the label behind the likes of Jake Bugg have said they are excited to release Drive’s debut single: Old Cassette Tape, which will follow up with a debut EP. Old Cassette Tape is the soundtrack to coming of age, written and produced by Drive, mixed by Cenzo Townsend and mastered by Barry Grint. Drive made their debut appearance at last year’s Hit The North festival and are looking forward to being able to play live again as soon as the lockdown lifts restrictions on music concerts. Meanwhile, they remain in the studio working on their debut album due early next year.

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Ellie Moon introduces ‘MOONiSMS’: her debut EP comprised of four perfectly crafted, witty and unique pop songs. The EP includes the brand new lead track ‘Kylie Jenner’.

The world is bound to fall in love with her quirky melodies, razor sharp humour and every-day ‘kitchen-sink drama’ lyrics. She takes her cues from the likes of Jarvis Cocker, David Bowie and even Alan Partridge along the way.

Speaking about the very modern pressures applied by today’s culture, Ellie says: “I think there is an unrealistic sense of pressure on young people to behave and look a certain way, which is heightened by social media where EVERYONE looks gorgeous “all the time”...it’s this artificial sense of reality I wanted to capture in the song. However, what I want people to get from it is, yeah it’s cool and lovely to be beautiful and have people tell you you’re amazing all the time. Who doesn’t want that? But if you’re not actually happy, and I don’t mean you have to be smiling and live love laughing 24/7,what’s the point?”

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The newest star in the Outlaw Country-Rock space is Cory Marks. With his huge hit, “Outlaws & Outsiders” (feat Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe), Marks has a Top 10 record and is making his mark. His debut album, WHO I AM, is ready to take fans of both genres on a wild ride.

Full of autobiographical storytelling, guitar-driven anthems, drinking songs, and breakup ballads, WHO I AM is rooted in the influence of Cory's hometown, where he grew up Ontario Canada. It was there where he began playing drums at ten years old. When he wasn't banging along to songs by Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, and Rush, he was listening to his parents' country records, developing a deep appreciation for the likes of Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. Those two genres — classic country and amped-up rock — would eventually join forces in Marks' own music, earning him a string of gigs with heavyweights like Toby Keith and Brantley Gilbert along the way.

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