This week’s New Music Friday is packed with incredible releases. From the experimental sounds of DRONSKY to the soulful melodies of Killerstar, there’s something for every music lover.
KILLERSTAR – KILLERSTAR REIMAGINED
After their self-titled debut album emerged to a flood of critical acclaim, with many hailing its stellar merger of art rock invention and timeless classic rock musicianship, KillerStar now go further into the project with today’s release the new music ‘KillerStar Reimagined’ reworks album. Listen HERE.
The original ‘KillerStar’ album was boosted by the irresistible presence of an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass,Emm Gryner on backing vocals, and Donny McCaslin on saxophone. This new set features an array of new versions, primarily produced by Mark Plati, plus a remix of ‘Should’ve Known Better’ by The Anchoress, the acclaimed solo artist who is also a regular collaborator with Manic Street Preachers.
The new alternative acoustic version of ‘Falling Through’ showcases the album’s powers of reinvention. Originally the album’s powerful finale, this new take strips back the song’s thunderous edge to reveal a dreamy, ethereal quality which pushes Donny McCaslin’s saxophone to the fore and exposes the song’s inner melancholy. It is accompanied by a video which was filmed and directed by Laura Lynn Petrick (Mac DeMarco, Weyes Blood).
In addition to the digital release of ‘KillerStar Reimagined’, a limited edition vinyl pressing is also available HERE.
DONSKOY – BANG
The polymath creative force DONSKOY today enhances his nascent music career as he shares his brand new music single ‘BANG’. The track comes as DONSKOY is in the midst of a run of high profile media moments, with an appearance on Germany’s leading morning show ’ earlier today, a guest slot on the nation’s biggest game show ‘BEAT THE STAR” ’ tomorrow, and an iconic cover feature with Esquire which drops later this month.
With ‘BANG’, DONSKOY delivers the antidote to the autumn blues, with a full-throttle electro-pop banger which takes inspiration from the pulsating London club scene with a touch of UK rap flavour. ‘BANG’ shows that DONSKOY is always challenging himself and experimenting, pushing the boundaries of genre in unexpected directions. Its thumping intensity conveys a clear message: a fiery determination to take hedonism to the max. Listen HERE.
DONSKOY says, “BANG is a ode of love to my two home towns Berlin and London and a joyous way of remembering that sometimes you gotta go head first though the wall. Musically I tried to capture the essence of Londons grittiness and pace with the darker tones of Berlins Electronic scene. I feel like this song truly captures a lot of my persona and I truly hope it will make people dance and have a good time.
VINCE FREEMAN – SCARS, GHOSTS AND GLORY
With collaborations including Lost Frequencies (‘Sun Is Shining’) and Fedde Le Grand (‘Devils’), Vince Freeman has achieved five European Top 10 chart hits. But Vince particularly excels with his solo work, a place in which his versatile rock, soul, country and blues vocals lead soul-baring songs that expose the often-remarkable stories behind his life so far. Now Vince shares the most compelling project of his career to date with today’s release of his long-awaited debut album ‘Scars,Ghosts & Glory’. Listen HERE.
The record is the result of years of hard work and struggles, along with the inspiration that comes when you realise your dedication is finally starting to pay off. It’s a remarkable story that has taken Vince from an aspiring musician who made a living as a barista, taking his coffee van to festivals while dreaming of hitting their big stages, to playing shows with the likes of Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Paul Weller.
Having previously provided a taste of his powerful live performances with a video for ‘Won’t Remember Heaven’, Vince Freeman has been winning over audiences with his current tour as special guest to Scouting For Girls. It includes a second London gig next month at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire following last night’s sold-out show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.
TWINNIE – SOMETHING WE USED TO SAY
Perfectly positioned to become the UK’s biggest international country-pop star, Twinnie steps closer to that destiny with the news that she will release her second album ‘Something We Used To Say’ on November 8th. Pre-save/pre-order HERE.
The album will see her soar to the next level having achieved great thing with her previous releases: landing Radio 2’s Album of the Week for her debut album ‘Hollywood Gypsy’
‘Something We Used To Say’ radically raises the bar for Twinnie, her timeless country vocal talent adorning the strongest set of songs she has ever written. The expansive 22-song charts a significant chapter in Twinnie’s life, documenting the devastation of the end of her long-term relationship and attempting to move on with the songs that featured on the ‘Blue Hour’ project. But the album’s wealth of new material sees her heading confidently into an empowering new stage in her life, as she captures the whirlwind of emotions that come with an inspiring new romance. Wherever you currently are on the road of love’s tumultuous highs and lows, ‘Something We Used To Say’ offers relatable and escapist songs that will soothe your sorrows or elevate your bliss.
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