ROUGH ONLINE BEST MUSIC OF THE WEEK #5

MEGAN MCKENNA – ‘STORY OF ME’

Following the success of her own ITVBe show, reality star turned country singer Megan Mckenna cements herself as a serious musician with the unveiling of her debut album ‘Story of Me’. Having honed her sound into captivating country that fuses righteous lyrics with pop melodies, her music is both raw and honest. ‘Story of Me’ follows previous singles ‘High Heeled Shoes’ and ‘Far Cry From Love’ and capitalises on her ability to engage smart songwriting, delivering a new release that articulates the roller coaster of emotions that define country music. Each track is unique, effortlessly blending pop with country, giving it an unexpeced edge that demands to be heard.

With a voice that can stop a person in their tracks, Katy Tiz is an unstoppable force with her latest release ‘Life’. Dripping in pop gold, ‘Life’ is her most raw and enchanting release yet. Co-written with and featuring Ed Drewett, the acoustic nature surrounding the track showcases Katy’s incredible vocals and her mature lyrical content. Reminiscent of an outlaw love, like Bonnie and Clyde, the hook is something everyone can relate to. Everyone has felt that heart wrenching moment when you lose something amazing and Katy encaptures this moment perfectly. An honest, stripped back track ‘Life’ takes a new, fresh outlook on pop music and Katy Tiz is sure to reach new heights.

MARCEL – THEY WANNA KNOW

Following his success with the boyband Blazin Squad in 2002 and reality hit TV show Love Island in 2017, Marcel now cements himself as a serious artist with the unveiling of his latest offering ‘They Wanna Know’. His latest release uses personal experiences from the past couple of years to deliver a new release that is rich in dance vibes, honesty and power. Marcel capitalizes on his unique sound and impressive songwriting, moving his sound forward and pushing boundaries. Having honed his sound into captivating UK Afro Swing with influences of R&B, ‘They Wanna Know’ gives Marcel a head-turning edge that demands to be heard.

Rising young British female singer-songwriter Billie Black, whose music has drawn comparisons to Banks, Jessie Ware and Jorja Smith, just unveiled her three-track EP ‘The Last Time’. Following a stint of writing with Warner Chappell writer Paul Statham, ‘The Last Time’ effortlessly combines R&B, jazz and electronica. The title track’s bold, cinematic and romantic tune is a cinematic melting pott of jazz, bold strings and bittersweet nostalgia. A recurring theme throughout the EP, Billie’s silky smooth melodies perfectly capture her jazz roots with the additional elements of electronica and R&B. Passionate and honest, Billie Black’s ‘The Last Time’ is set to turn heads and showcases why Vogue has named her “woman of the moment”.