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UK songstress, fii, cut constricting ties in her empowerment-advocating debut, Goodbye

Posted on 19 May 2023
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Fans of Kehlani, Teyana Taylor, and SZA will want to prick their ears up to the empoweringly assuring debut single, Goodbye, from the Milton-Keynes singer-songwriter, fii, who fuses RnB & pop elements across the eras to speak to every generation with her introspective gold lyricality and hook-rife melodies.

The strength in Goodbye is gorgeously multifaceted; the sultry smooth rhythmics and stellar production melded with her soulfully convicting vocal presence affirmed that she’s one to watch. The UK RnB scene is infinitely richer for her elevated contribution.

The lyric “I might get lonely in December but right now I’m better than ever” is a testament to how raw and heartfelt the release is despite the infectious testament that you’re always better off missing the person who an ex pretended to be in the beginning than trying to re-manifest a person who never truly existed.

“Goodbye is inspired by the feeling of relief and freedom after a toxic relationship has ended. I wrote it to encourage myself to get over someone; music was the most cathartic way of dealing with all the confusing feelings. I want my fans to hear it and think, yeah, I’m not scared to say goodbye to a situation that isn’t serving me either.”

Goodbye will hit the airwaves on May 19; catch it on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

All I Know: Bluewall just wants to escape from all those soul-hurting humans on Runaway

Posted on 16 September 2022

Released from their debut 5-track EP called Double Denim, Bluewall wants to leave home immediately and get away from any negative energies that are drowning the soul into mediocrity on Runaway.

Bluewall is a fairly new Milton Keynes, UK-based 4-piece indie band who is fresh in the game and sings with such likeable fervor you can’t ever get angry with.

With their day-changing charm and soothing vibe that has you thinking that anything is possible, Bluewall has an exceedingly promising energy which might lift you off your couch and into a world that has you in a more optimistic mood.

Runaway from Milton Keynes, UK-based 4-piece indie band Bluewall is an honest single about just wanting to get far from all the bad people itching with temptation in their veins and those pesky expectations that can drown you rather quickly. Piercing with a superb soundscape and thrilling lyrics that take us through this voyage out of that town with no hope, this is a single with so much to offer us all.

When you finally move from a place that doesn’t feel like home, the fresh air in the next city will always make you sigh in relief.

Hear this fine single on Spotify and if you like their vibe, you may find them on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Get Outside Again: Milton Keynes indie rock artist Alex Dennis encouragingly urges us to not be ‘Prisoners’

Posted on 2 October 2021

Taken off his new terrific new five-track ‘Robotland‘ EP, Alex Dennis gazes calmly at the stream of life and wonders why we are all television spinning wheel ‘Prisoners‘.

Alex Dennis is a multi-skilled Bedfordshire-born, Milton Keynes, UK-based indie rock musician who can play the sax, keys and piano.

”From 2014-2017, Alex Dennis studied at the London College of Creative Media in which he gained a BMus degree in Music Performance and Production.” ~ Alex Dennis

This is the keep-a-close-eye-on-your-life message that should wake us up from that covid-induced habit of staying indoors, as he sings with such heartfelt enthusiasm. This lively rock track is briskly sung with supremely enjoyment – from an underground artist who clearly loves what he does – as he speaks from the heart and plays which such passionate vigor.

‘Prisoners‘ from the Milton Keynes, UK-based indie rock singer-songwriter, keys player, saxophonist and pianist Alex Dennis, is a true story all about not letting the beautiful world pass you by. Being glued to the screen will only get you so far, as being outside sometimes will help your heart feel so much better than before. Alex performs with a truthful outlook and sings with a stirring edge, that gives you the urge to get outside and see the world for all its undiscovered beauty.

The time to explore is now – as you get sucked into the greedy couch and into that silly show – you probably don’t need to watch anyway.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Deal With Consequences: Milton Keynes artist Alex Dennis reminds us that there are ‘No Secrets’

Posted on 26 August 2021

After releasing his debut EP ‘Dangerous Game‘ back in October 2016 and with the second much-anticipated EP due in September 2021, Alex Dennis shows us into his thought provoking world with the new single about being careful with what you do on ‘No Secrets‘.

Alex Dennis is a Milton Keynes-based, Bedfordshire-born indie alt-rock singer-songwriter, piano/keys and sax player.

”From 2014-2017, Alex Dennis studied at the London College of Creative Media in which he gained a BMus degree in Music Performance and Production.” ~ Alex Dennis

This is the type of track to put hairs on your scared back, as you look around and wonder why there are so many cameras watching everything that you do. There is so much truth echoing from his intent-filled vocals which swiftly takes your mind into the current issues of the world, as he tells us what his deepest fears are.

Performed with an honest outlook and with a sweeping beat to take you off your feet, this is a song to play when you are in that introspective mood to ponder more than what meets most eyes.

”No Secrets was written at the end of 2019 and the subject matter is about our behaviour as human beings being displayed in public with technology keeping us under surveillance everywhere we go and we can’t hide it. The song then does explain what happens if worst comes to worst and that could be if our actions are shown in the papers or on the internet.” ~ Alex Dennis

‘No Secrets‘ from the Milton Keynes, UK-based indie alt-rock singer-songwriter/pianist and sax player Alex Dennis, is a stark warning that there are so many sneaky cameras lurking at every dimly-lit corner, as there is always someone watching. Sung with a vigor and a passionate output into the shaking speakers, this is a message we all need reminding about.

Hear this haunting new single on Soundcloud and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Close Our Eyes: Steve Winch and The Inception run free from the hot burning sky of doom with ‘Still Life’

Posted on 5 June 2021

Taken off their excitedly-awaited ‘Down At The Soul Dispensary‘ full album that is set to be released on the 25th June 2021, Steve Winch and The Inception knock the door down vigorously with another gem as their lead single called ‘Still Life‘.

Steve Winch and The Inception is a four-piece high-energy indie-rock band from Bletchley in Milton Keynes, England. They make that shrewd and welcome music vibration from their wealth of experience, as they get our feet tapping again with quality tunes.

”Insightful lyrics depicting life, love and wry social commentary sit atop a unique bedrock of expertly crafted and decidedly English indie music.” – Steve Winch and The Inception

His vocals are so smoothly trimmed and honestly immaculately delivered with enlightening stories of the world – as the band back him up with a world class display – that further lights up the notion that this is a quality act, who definitely deserve more love. The chorus strikes your heart hot like an iron on full steam, and has you sneakily turning up the volume – as you imagine them live on stage at a sold-out festival – which is the place where they belong.

‘Still Life‘ from the experienced Bletchley, England-based rockers Steve Winch and The Inception, shows us into a world that is absolutely bonkers right now. They bring us a groovy track that is full of clever lyrics, which urges us to keep on dreaming no matter what other madness is going on in this crazy world, full of non-nonsensical decisions and undesirable heartache.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen