By First dates and big egos. Bad manners and terrible chit-chat. It’s all on show in the official video clip for Sammy Honeysett’s bold rock take on the cringe-worthy dating scene, premiering on LIKE VELVET Music today. The video clip for I C UR LIPS is a lighthearted poke at some of the worst parts of horrendous first dates topped off with our latent fantasies of throwing food and yelling with frustration.
TRACK: The Journey – Folamour (ft. Zeke Manyika)
French producer Folamour has delivered his latest exotic single The Journey. This tantalising title track from his upcoming record (due for release in June 2021) is vibrant and vivacious, made all the more better by the brilliant vocals of Zimbabwe-born Zeke Manyika.
TRACK: Heavy On My Mind – Maths Time Joy, RITUAL
Musical polymath Maths Time Joy has continued to deliver masterful collaborations with his latest stunning track, created alongside London three-piece RITUAL, releasing last Friday. Heavy On My Mind is a heavenly slice of subdued intoxication that flirts with the darkness to deliver the soft caress of a kind but heavy heart.
PLAYLIST: INKLINES X LIKE VELVET
Sydney’s lush indie rockers INKLINES recently released their first track for 2021. Blossom is a warm cocoon of rich vocals and just the right amount of grit, showcasing just how much the group have flourished over the past year. Read on for 11 of the band’s favourite tracks right now and why they’re so passionate about them.
Track: Outside – SENNSES
Hailing from Melbourne, electronic duo SENNSES (a.k.a Trent Broussard and Hayden Gordic) have created an atmospheric gem that leaves you craving more. Outside is a seductive track that draws you in to whisper tantalising secrets in your ear, empowering you to follow the beat of your own drum.
Track: Western Skies – The Pretty Visitors
UK-based indie rock group The Pretty Visitors have released their third single Western Skies. Straight out of East Cote Studios in London, Western Skies is a ’90s-style ballad showered in rhythm guitars that morphs the tediousness of young adulthood with the excitement of a classic rock tune.
TRACK: Lush Lyfe – Oly Sherman, KP Hydes
Oly Sherman has made his mark on the start of 2021 with an absolutely delectable collaboration with hip hop artist KP Hydes – and the contrast between the Hydes’ low-rolling verses and Sherman’s vibrant summery tones is just so damn addictive.
EP: Starters & Appetizers – Fancy Normal
Last month saw the release of Starters & Appetizers, the bountiful debut EP from Melbourne pop duo FancyNormal. Colourfully chronicling some of the most relatable pitfalls of our teenage years, Jules and Noni have taken ‘the most romantic musical era ever of ’80s synth pop’ and softened the awkward moments with a warm sparkling glow that makes it all okay.
FEATURE: Seabass
SEABASS, the indie-rockers from Adelaide, have recently released their debut EP Always Kidding. In seven tracks, the group have brilliantly showcased all extremes – from the hectic to the calm, blasting chords to gentle serenades, and outward boldness to introspective vulnerability. They’ve certainly given it their all. Read on as we take a look at the EP and hear about the group’s Albums of Influence.
EP: Before Dawn – Quiet Blue
Before Dawn, the debut EP from Melbourne-based artist Quiet Blue (a.k.a Nic Georgiou) is a ‘love letter to the night’. Describing himself as having ‘an intense relationship’ with the night time, Quiet Blue has curated a beautiful collection of tracks to capture the private serenity of spending time in the darkness with your own thoughts.
