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Even in the urban wilds of Brooklyn, there may be no one else like Jean-Philip Grobler, aka St. Lucia. Originally from Johannesberg, St. Lucia grew up performing with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School. When the choir wasn't traveling - they toured Japan, Australia, Europe and more - they stayed in an enclave tucked in the South African mountains, learning everything from Bach to minimalist opera. A young musician could hardly find better training. But musically, St Lucia's heart lay elsewhere, and South Africa was full of other rhythms. "My mom says I used to sing along to Michael Jackson," he says - an ordinary anecdote, until he adds, "when I was an infant." As a young teenager, he started to feel that he'd had his fill of classical, and it felt like an epiphany when he discovered the direct emotionality of pop. Eventually, he left the creative "small pond" of South Africa for England, where he spent three years studying music in Liverpool. St. Lucia's journey ended - as so many journeys do - in New York City, where he started working on the tracks that would ultimately turn into his self titled debut release on Neon Gold. The atmospheric quality of St. Lucia's electronic pop is powerful, with the musician's global travels and history of secret hideaways effortlessly passed onto the audience through his dreamy, shimmering synths. Neon Gold will release St Lucia's debut album next year. Formerly a singles-only label that launched releases Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, The Naked & Famous and helped launch the careers of countless others.

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Moody Joody Share St. Lucia Remix of Summer Crush Anthem 'Velvet Connection' Photo Moody Joody Share St. Lucia Remix of Summer Crush Anthem 'Velvet Connection'
by Josh Sharpe - August 15, 2024

Nashville-based indie alt-pop group Moody Joody share the buoyant St. Lucia remix of their shimmering new crush anthem 'Velvet Connection' out now. The reworked, fresh take on the track allows the band to collaborate with St. Lucia, their first release of 2024....

Chlöe Shares New Project 'Trouble In Paradise' Photo Chlöe Shares New Project 'Trouble In Paradise'
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024

On the heels of her commanding latest single ‘Boy Bye’ and a stunning tribute performance to Usher at the BET Awards, Chlöe releases her most anticipated project to date, ‘Trouble In Paradise’. Chlöe executive produced this body of work that fully showcases her artistic vision and prowess, while als...

UK Alt-Rock Band bôa Confirms New Album 'Whiplash,' Drops Title Track Photo UK Alt-Rock Band bôa Confirms New Album 'Whiplash,' Drops Title Track
by Josh Sharpe - July 29, 2024

With over 1 billion streams across their catalog, UK alt-rock trio bôa is ready for their triumphant return with Whiplash, their first new album in over twenty years. Produced by Chris Zane, Whiplash is slated for release on October 18. Listen to the title track now!...

Teejay & French Montana Drop 'Drift (Remix)' Photo Teejay & French Montana Drop 'Drift (Remix)'
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Moroccan-born, Bronx-bred, Grammy-winning rapper French Montana blesses the track with a fresh, flavorful verse. In an accompanying video (directed by Jedi Productions and shot in NYC), the two artists run the streets of Times Square in Manhattan and French's stomping grounds of Mott Haven in the Br...

Teejay & Davido Release 'Drift (Remix)' Photo Teejay & Davido Release 'Drift (Remix)'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023

Teejay, one of Jamaica's most versatile and talked-about dancehall artists, unites with Nigerian Grammy-nominated superstar Davido for an official remix of his explosive dance-inspired anthem “Drift.”  The Panda-produced remix arrives with a music video shot in Lagos, Nigeria and is from the Montego...

Tamera Ushers In Sad Girl Szn With 'L.I.T' EP Photo Tamera Ushers In Sad Girl Szn With 'L.I.T' EP
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023

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Electric Sons Share New Single 'Take Me Over' Photo Electric Sons Share New Single 'Take Me Over'
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

After their last single ‘Black Lotus’, the Sons began working on their follow up. Sample inspired, this latest single is a personal track about a new relationship crossing over into something more serious. The band mixed and mastered the song themselves, with assistance from Maze Studios in Atlanta....

Kerry Charles Shares New Single 'Empress Of The Crystal Moon' Ahead of Debut LP Photo Kerry Charles Shares New Single 'Empress Of The Crystal Moon' Ahead of Debut LP
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023

Drawing influence from the likes of Prince, Hall and Oates and Steely Dan, Charles's obsessively produced tracks land somewhere between laid-back synth pop, smooth dad rock and seductive R&B. The New Jersey-based songwriter and producer pairs his intimate falsetto with a lush palette of synthesizers...

Kerry Charles Announces Debut LP 'I Think of You' Photo Kerry Charles Announces Debut LP 'I Think of You'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023

In the first single from his forthcoming LP, I Think of You, Kerry Charles describes the familiar tension of a first date. Falling somewhere between late-80s sitcom pastiche and early-90s R&B, 'Seal it With A Kiss' simmers with 'expectations piled high' until finally boiling over in an exultant refr...

Moon Boots Announces US Tour Dates Photo Moon Boots Announces US Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 01, 2023

Following the release of his new single “Ride Away” featuring Steven Klavier, Moon Boots has announced a new run of live tour dates supporting his upcoming album Ride Away. These live shows represent the first tour since his 2019 Bimini Road international tour, which was regarded as unforgettable by...

Moon Boots Goes Full Speed on 'Ride Away' Photo Moon Boots Goes Full Speed on 'Ride Away'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023

Moon Boots (Pete Dogherty) hits the ground running with 'Ride Away’', another funk-laden gem from his forthcoming album of the same name. The single features songwriter, producer, and vocalist Steven Klavier. A longtime collaborator, Klavier paired up with Moon Boots on the 2019 single 'Tied Up', an...

Tamera Shares New Single 'Insensitive' Photo Tamera Shares New Single 'Insensitive'
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022

Tamera returns to the limelight with her latest single “Insensitive”. Following the release of her recent sizzling summertime remix of her debut EP single “Wickedest” featuring new vocals from Haile, on “Insensitive” Tamera continues to lean into her West African heritage, harnessing the seductive s...

Moon Boots Announces Third Studio Album for March 2023 Photo Moon Boots Announces Third Studio Album for March 2023
by Michael Major - October 14, 2022

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Poppy Ajudha Shares 'NO!' Single Produced by Jungle Photo Poppy Ajudha Shares 'NO!' Single Produced by Jungle
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022

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Foals Share New Track 'Crest Of The Wave' Photo Foals Share New Track 'Crest Of The Wave'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022

Foals share the new song ‘Crest of the Wave’ ahead of this Friday’s release of their 7th studio album, Life Is Yours. The band – Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan and Jimmy Smith – have released a succession of euphoric singles so far, including “Wake Me Up” to “2001.” The band yesterday announced thei...

Holland Belle Releases New Single 'What's Best For You' Photo Holland Belle Releases New Single 'What's Best For You'
by Michael Major - May 02, 2022

Upstate New York-based folk artist Holland Belle is excited to present “What’s Best For You,” the latest song to be lifted from her debut solo album, Bird Song. Recorded at Basement Floods Records analog recording studio in Catskill, NY and produced by Dante Bardo, the forthcoming Bird Song is an al...

St. Lucia's Latest EP, 'Utopia,' Now Available for Streaming Photo St. Lucia's Latest EP, 'Utopia,' Now Available for Streaming
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022

Led by husband-and-wife duo South Africa-born Jean-Philip Grobler and Germany-born Patti Beranek, St. Lucia retreats from a fractured world on fire and into the glow of a rapturous synth-spiked electro-pop catharsis—like a dance party at the edge of existence. On the aptly titled Utopia I EP, St. Lu...

NY Folk Artist Holland Belle Releases New Single 'Magnetism' Photo NY Folk Artist Holland Belle Releases New Single 'Magnetism'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2022

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VIDEO: Holland Belle Releases Video For New Single 'Arrow' Photo VIDEO: Holland Belle Releases Video For New Single 'Arrow'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2022

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Songwriter Holland Belle Announces Debut Solo Album 'Bird Song' Photo Songwriter Holland Belle Announces Debut Solo Album 'Bird Song'
by Michael Major - March 16, 2022

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Tamera Releases Single from Newly-Announced EP Photo Tamera Releases Single from Newly-Announced EP
by Michael Major - November 04, 2021

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

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Airpark Share 'Bring It Back My Way' (ft. Erin Rae) Photo Airpark Share 'Bring It Back My Way' (ft. Erin Rae)
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2021

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by Kaitlin Milligan - February 28, 2020

Today, Colorado-based duo Big Gigantic release their highly anticipated album, Free Your Mind, and debut music video for “Burning Love” out now via Big Gigantic x Counter Records....

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by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020

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