Introducing an Artist: Billie Eilish

Today I want you to get to know 16 year old American Pop Singer Billie Eilish.

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Billie Eilish is a highly talented girl who was born in Los Angles. Her music and lyrics are more sophisticated than you'd ever expect from a 16-year-old. Nevertheless, she still manages to meet the  vibe of today's grungie-pop youth. Her songs have high hit potential with some catchy tunes and some cynical lyrics.
In 2015, she released a few songs on Soundcloud, including her first single under the name Billie Eilish  'Ocean Eyes', which earned her a record deal with Interscope Records.
On August 12th, 2017 Eilish released her debut EP 'dont smile at me' with 9 songs on it.
Added to that, she wrote the song 'bored' for the soundtrack of Netflix series '13 reasons why'.
Some of her songs remind of a younger and more quiet version of Halsey so if you like her you should definitely check out Billie Eilish. But you should check her out anyway because in my eyes she's an incredible talent who is sure to be one of Americas' next pop sensations.

Eilish is currently touring Asia and Oceania. After that she'll be heading to Europe and North America but most of the tour dates are already sold out. You can go and check them out on her website at http://www.billieeilish.com/.

Below you can find the video to her single 'bellyache' and the links to her social media accounts.
Enjoy! :)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBRi6aZJGj4

Youtube
Spotify
Soundcloud
Instagram

Album review: "Revival" by Vancouver Sleep Clinic

Another gem that I was dying to introduce to you is the Brisbane-based five-member band "Vancouver Sleep Clinic".
On Friday, April 7th, they finally released their long awaited debut album "Revival". In contrast to the prior released EPs, "Revival" is a collection of more uptempo songs. But nevertheless, the band manages to bring across the same emotions as before and remained true to it's original, atmospheric sound.
If you don't know the band, I think their sound is best described as more quiet, ambient and electronic music. Their music is a mixture of different genres and therefor reminds of totally different artists, such as "Bon Iver", "James Blake" or some songs by "Bastille". So if you like any of these or similar artists you should definitely give Vancouver Sleep Clinic a listen.
To me, their music is something very special and touching.

There are eleven songs on the album of which four had been released as singles prior to the album. These four singles are "Lung", "Killing me to love you", "Someone to Stay" and one of my favourite songs from the album "Unworthy".
In my opinion there are many strong songs on the album that have the opportunity to be the band's breakthrough, for example the more uptempo songs "Whispers", "Killing me to love you" and "Empire" but also some quiet songs like "Unworthy" and "Sleeping World". 
I feel like the music puts you in a state of a calm mind where you can worrilessly think about life or even not think at all.
With a good mixture of uptempo and slower songs, some beautiful lyrics and a just as beautiful artwork for the album cover, I think Vancouver Sleep Clinic managed to create a very beautiful and convincing debut album that shows a development of the band but still reflects the band's earlier songs.

You can find the album on itunes and spotify. Let me know what you think of it!

Below you can check out the album cover and the band's tour dates for North America in May:

Song of the month: 'In your Bones' by Crooked Colours

Today, I want to show you a song from a band that I've been loving for the last year. The band I'm talking about is the Australian electronic-trio 'Crooked Colours'. The Perth-based Trio fromed in 2012 and they only started releasing their Music early last year so they are still known by only a few people. The first song they ever released is 'Come Down', a very chill electonic song with incredibly nice singing. The Singer, Philimon Slabb, has a very soft voice that's capable to give you goosebumps and makes their Music even more special.
This month's song 'In your Bones' is the title song of the first EP the band has released. It's a great song that'll definitely get stuck in your head! The song has a very nice, summery vibe to it and is perfect for dancing and to forget about all your problems!
Usually, I've been only talking about alternative Music but I've really been getting into electronic Music, so if you like this band, I'll also post some similar Music in the future! :)

You can check the song out below. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dsnoef8y-Q

You can also check out their social media accounts below:

Youtube, Soundcloud and Facebook