Hot Picks 27/2/23 – The Best New Releases

#newsingle #newmusic #indiepop #femmefatale #poprock #reelsvideo #subscribe #supportmychannel #enjoy #youtubepremiere Thunder is the 3rd single from the album 'Skye Ember' (due summer 2023). It is a fierce, feisty song with a catchy chorus, mixing the passion of tango and femme fatale in a contemporary indie pop setting. “Thunder” is about a femme fatale on the prowl. She is a strong and dangerous woman who will catch her prey and happily suffer the consequences. The song was produced by Rob MacLeod (Rain, B*Witched) and recorded in the studio of Emily B (Simon Ellis, Ensis Records). The mastering is by Pete Maher (U2, The Pixies, Nick Cave). Bio: Skye Ember is a quirky, retro indie pop singer songwriter based in London, UK. She has been awarded Finalist positions in both the UK Songwriting and Masters of Songwriting contests, refining her craft at multiple songwriting camps and composing since the age of 16. She starred on British national ITV show, The Chase, where she serenaded Sean Wallace (Mastermind) and Bradley Walsh (Dr Who). Skye Ember writes predominantly on guitar. Her vocal is mellow, sweet, and folky and she has performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall as a soprano. She writes indie pop. With influences as diverse as The Cranberries, Ellie Goulding, Lilly Allen and Blondie, her songs mix familiarity with uniqueness. Skye Ember has worked with a number of world-famous musicians such as Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Beth Neilsen Chapman (Faith Hill), and has shared a stage with Dr Voice (Sam Smith) and Renee Montemayor (Miss Saigon). She has played festivals such as O'Neils Carnaby Street Festival, and to audiences of thousands during station performances (London Paddington, Waterloo) through Busk in London. Skye Ember is now releasing singles from her self-titled debut album, Skye Ember, which is produced by Rob MacLeod (Rain, B*Witched, Anna Carmony) recorded by Emily B (Simon Ellis, Ensis Records). Mastering by Pete Maher (U2, The Pixies, Nick Cave). "Excellent album!" - Pete Maher Source: www.skyeembermusic.com

#newsingle #newmusic #indiepop #dreampop #bedroompop #reelsvideo #subscribe #supportmychannel #enjoy Be Brave is the 2nd single from the album 'Skye Ember' (due 2023). It was written from the perspective of a mother singing to support her unborn daughter through life. Be Brave is a mellow, thought-provoking song with a catchy chorus. The music and lyrics were written by Skye Ember. The vocals are performed by Skye Ember. The song was produced by Rob MacLeod (Rain, B*Witched) and recorded in the studio of Emily B (Simon Ellis, Ensis Records). The mastering is by Pete Maher (U2, The Pixies, Nick Cave). Bio: Skye Ember is a quirky, retro indie pop singer songwriter based in London, UK. She has been awarded Finalist positions in both the UK Songwriting and Masters of Songwriting contests, refining her craft at multiple songwriting camps and composing since the age of 16. She starred on British national ITV show, The Chase, where she serenaded Sean Wallace (Mastermind) and Bradley Walsh (Dr Who). Skye Ember writes predominantly on guitar. Her vocal is mellow, sweet, and folky and she has performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall as a soprano. She writes indie pop. With influences as diverse as The Cranberries, Ellie Goulding, Lilly Allen and Blondie, her songs mix familiarity with uniqueness. Skye Ember has worked with a number of world-famous musicians such as Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Beth Neilsen Chapman (Faith Hill), and has shared a stage with Dr Voice (Sam Smith) and Renee Montemayor (Miss Saigon). She has played festivals such as O'Neils Carnaby Street Festival, and to audiences of thousands during station performances (London Paddington, Waterloo) through Busk in London. Skye Ember is now releasing singles from her self-titled debut album, Skye Ember, which is produced by Rob MacLeod (Rain, B*Witched, Anna Carmony) recorded by Emily B (Simon Ellis, Ensis Records). Mastering by Pete Maher (U2, The Pixies, Nick Cave). "Excellent album!" - Pete Maher Source: www.skyeembermusic.com

#newmusic #indiepop #enjoy #newsingle #reelsvideo #subscribe #supportmychannel "Lonely Fight" is the first single from @SkyeEmberMusic 's debut album, entitled "Skye Ember" due out in 2023. Influenced by The Cranberries, Ellie Goulding, Blondie and Lilly Allen, Lonely Fight is a song about finding the courage to bring down your walls and be vulnerable to others. Bio: Skye Ember is a London based singer songwriter. She wrote her first song aged 16, and has since attended multiple songwriting camps and been awarded Finalist position in the UK Songwriting Contest. Skye Ember writes predominantly on guitar and she also has performed at the Birmingham Symphony Hall as a soprano. Her vocal is mellow, sweet, and folky. Her songwriting is pop and she accompanies herself on rhythmical guitar, which results in a unique indie pop sound with a flavour of indie folk and indie rock at points. With influences as diverse as The Cranberries, Ellie Goulding, Lilly Allen and Blondie, she likes to write catchy, meaningful songs that mix musical familiarity with her own unique touch. Skye Ember has worked with a number of world-famous musicians such as Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Beth Neilsen Chapman (Faith Hill), and has shared a stage with Dr Voice (Sam Smith's vocal trainer) as well as the original Miss Saigon and Hollywood star, Renee Montemayor. Skye Ember is a regular performer, and has played festivals such as O'Neils Carnaby Street Festival and Croydon Food and Music Festival. as well as being a Busk in London street musician. She has also had her music appreciated by international judges. In 2017 the UK Songwriting Contest awarded her a Finalist position for "Velvet Nights." She was also awarded Commended credentials for "My Head's a Mess" (2018), "Melt Away" (2022) and "Be Brave" (2022). She was also awarded a Finalist trophy by the Masters of Songwriting competition judges after performing "Lights Camera Action" with Jane Kelson and Martyn Adams in front of a live audience of over 250 people in Bar FM, London. She has been recognised for her songwriting talents on British national TV show, ITV The Chase, where she serenaded Sean Wallace (The Dark Destroyer) and Bradley Walsh with an original acapella song. Skye Ember released her debut EP "Reach Out," independently at the beautiful Piano Room in Tolouse Lautrec, London. This was an exclusive, limited edition hard-copy launch under her former artist's name, Emma Lauson. She is now scheduling releases from her self-titled debut album, Skye Ember, with the first single, Lonely Fight, out for digital release in September 2022. Skye Ember (the album) has been produced by Rob MacLeod (Rain, B*Witched, Anna Carmony, Thomas Cameron) and was recorded in the music studio of Emily B (Simon Ellis, Damon Hess, Ensis Records). The mastering was done by Pete Maher (U2, Peaky Blinders, The Pixies, Nick Cave). Skye Ember (the album) features 9 songs written exclusively by Skye Ember, and 2 co-writes. 'Velvet Nights' is a co-write with the jazz singer-songwriter Jane Kelson (London Songwriters). 'Christina' features the work of Linda Trenchard (London Songwriters) and Martyn Adams (Nightingale Road). It is being launched with the support of Startup CBA (Le Quid Productions, Bruce Wooley). Source: www.skyeembermusic.com

This is the first single from Skye Ember's independently released, limited edition, hard copy only EP, entitled "Reach Out". The song is about appreciating the little things in life. Music by Emma Lauson, Lyrics by Emma Lauson Ember and Shay Allie. Artist: Skye Ember Music Video: Dennis Nyori Bio: Skye Ember is a London based singer songwriter. She wrote her first song aged 16, and has since attended multiple songwriting camps and been awarded Finalist position in the UK Songwriting Contest. Skye Ember writes predominantly on guitar and she also has performed at the Birmingham Symphony Hall as a soprano. Her vocal is mellow, sweet, and folky. Her songwriting is pop and she accompanies herself on rhythmical guitar, which results in a unique indie pop sound with a flavour of indie folk and indie rock at points. With influences as diverse as The Cranberries, Ellie Goulding, Lilly Allen and Blondie, she likes to write catchy, meaningful songs that mix musical familiarity with her own unique touch. Skye Ember has worked with a number of world-famous musicians such as Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Beth Neilsen Chapman (Faith Hill), and has shared a stage with Dr Voice (Sam Smith's vocal trainer) as well as the original Miss Saigon and Hollywood star, Renee Montemayor. Skye Ember is a regular performer, and has played festivals such as O'Neils Carnaby Street Festival and Croydon Food and Music Festival. as well as being a Busk in London street musician. She has also had her music appreciated by international judges. In 2017 the UK Songwriting Contest awarded her a Finalist position for "Velvet Nights." She was also awarded Commended credentials for "My Head's a Mess" (2018), "Melt Away" (2022) and "Be Brave" (2022). She was also awarded a Finalist trophy by the Masters of Songwriting competition judges after performing "Lights Camera Action" with Jane Kelson and Martyn Adams in front of a live audience of over 250 people in Bar FM, London. She has been recognised for her songwriting talents on British national TV show, ITV The Chase, where she serenaded Sean Wallace (The Dark Destroyer) and Bradley Walsh with an original acapella song. Skye Ember released her debut EP "Reach Out," independently at the beautiful Piano Room in Tolouse Lautrec, London. This was an exclusive, limited edition hard-copy launch under her former artist's name, Emma Lauson. She is now scheduling releases from her self-titled debut album, Skye Ember, with the first single, Lonely Fight, out for digital release in September 2022. Skye Ember (the album) has been produced by Rob MacLeod (Rain, B*Witched, Anna Carmony, Thomas Cameron) and was recorded in the music studio of Emily B (Simon Ellis, Damon Hess, Ensis Records). The mastering was done by Pete Maher (U2, Peaky Blinders, The Pixies, Nick Cave). Skye Ember (the album) features 9 songs written exclusively by Skye Ember, and 2 co-writes. 'Velvet Nights' is a co-write with the jazz singer-songwriter Jane Kelson (London Songwriters). 'Christina' features the work of Linda Trenchard (London Songwriters) and Martyn Adams (Nightingale Road). It is being launched with the support of Startup CBA (Le Quid Productions, Bruce Wooley). Source: www.skyeembermusic.com