This segment features artists who have submitted their tracks/videos to She Makes Music. If you would like to be featured here then please send an e-mail to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Morchella
Newcomer Morchella releases self-produced debut single ‘Coat of Arms’. ”For me this track is an expression of the complexities of every individual and just how much ‘lies beneath the surface’," explains Morchella. "I wanted to take the listener on an atmospheric journey.” ‘Coat of Arms’ is a perfect blend of ethereal production and songwriting. It creeps from an electronic soundscape into a Kate Bush swirl and into a Sigur Ros build, with haunting backing vocals throughout. Morchella is a London based musician, producer and multi-instrumentalist, drawing inspiration from the likes of Agnes Obel, Jonsi, Radiohead, Sharon Van Etten and Bat for Lashes. She’s been busy working on new material with award nominated sound engineer Shuta Shinoda (Jehnny Beth, Hot Chip, Ghostpoet, Daughter), recording at Hackney Road Studios along with a very talented band.
Morchella · Coat of Arms
Emi Jeen
The story of Montreal-based alt-pop artist Emi Jeen is brimming with emotion, heartbreak, wisdom and triumph. With her songs that tell her tale: at once hopeful and nostalgic; wistful and urgent; raw and graceful. Emi says of her new single 'Runaway': "When I first began to write the lyrics for this song, I was in LA and just wanted to escape reality. I wasn't comfortable in my current situation, having so many disappointments fighting the music business for the last 10 years. I often feel so different when I'm in another country and feel like there's so many new opportunities that I feel like another person. On that trip, I began to see a little light out of the blurriness and started writing in the backyard of my Airbnb. Two years later, back in the studio, the song came to life. With the confinement and closed borders we are facing now, the urge to escape is heightened. It's okay to start all over again and to take risks. I hope 'Runaway' serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to change things around and move on and take a different path."
EMI JEEN · Runaway
Excorde
Musically, Excorde's songs feature a very broad yet cohesive influence and fusion of 80's and 90’s rock genres, from adult-oriented, classic, alternative, indie, progressive, alt. country, pop, metal, to the most important element of all: Excorde's truly original sound. Lyrically, expect to find thoughtful and deeply moving phrasings about experiences in love and life. Jimena’s emotional voice combined with Jonnie’s distinctive instrumental constructions will transport you to another dimension where catchy choruses, killer guitar riffs, and meaningful lyrics are imbued throughout the listening experience with Excorde. The duo had this to say about their new single 'All the Way Back Home': "This is a melodic hard rock tune about plucking up the courage to end a dangerous relationship and finding refuge where you feel safe. This song has sections ranging broadly from intimate to epic, full of rising actions, thematic variations with intriguing resolutions sure to keep your attention throughout the song. The song also happens to be graced with the amazing 5-string violin talent of IceRequiem (Rachel Brick)."
jonnie cook · All The Way Back Home ~ (NEW MIX 7/13/2020)
The Crayon Set
The Dublin-based band specialise in catchy, alternative pop. The band released their debut album in April 2013. Its follow-up, Lost Languages was released in 2017. The album was a move away from the indie pop of their debut and was in part a homage to many of their favourite 'Americana' artists. The band have just finished recording their third album Downer Disco with producer Stephen Shannon and it is scheduled for release later in 2020. Check out new single 'Summer Song' below. The Crayon Set are an exciting live band and have played many of the top Irish festivals and venues. Their dynamic live shows feature tight vocal harmonies, instrument swapping and occasionally some giant inflatable crayons.
The Crayon Set · Summer Song
S.K. Wellington
S.K. Wellington is a Calgary based Folk/rock singer-songwriter. Acoustically driven with relatable themes and catchy hooks. Formerly The Wellington Folk. S.K. Wellington had this to say about her latest single: "'Like a Ghost' came to me following the loss of a significant relationship. It would have made for an epic country song (they took the dog and all!) but I decided to go in a different direction. I was so broken that all of my inhibitions and fears about music, arranging, and producing, went right out the window. I needed to pursue this radically different process and new sound for my own healing and passion. I've realized that a relationship ending in a tough way doesn't always have to result in anger and resentment. You can allow that powerless feeling, the intense hurt and the grief, to soften you. I found a lot of compassion for both myself and the other, as I fell apart and then started to build my life back up again. There can be a balance while adjusting to a new normal."
S.K. Wellington · Like A Ghost
Tiffany Johnson
Tiffany is a singer-songwriter with a fresh new style. Her songs are a mix of country and pop with honest lyrics and unique melodies. Surrounded by music from a young age, Tiffany was a natural writer and performer. She fell in love with the idea of being able to capture a moment or feeling through her lyrics. She hopes that with each song she writes, someone will be able to identify with it and feel like they are understood. "My new single 'Out of My Head' tells the story of someone trying to move on. I think sometimes memories come back at the most unexpected times. Even when you think you have moved on, something will randomly remind you of the past. The song is all about trying to get those memories out of your head."
