Josh Crowe
- Mar 29, 2021
Tune Of The Day: Pockets By NeonTown
We're delighted to bring you another tune of the day from Neon Town, this one has been going down really well in the studio recently. Be prepared though, it’s a breakup song, it reminds you of those times when all you want to do is move on and forget. ‘Pockets’ is the first track released this year by the pop-duo ‘neontown’ who we've been fans of for quite some time. Four months after the release of their very first EP, ‘One Of Us’, Jac and Aure are ready to put new music out
Rob Day
- Mar 28, 2021
Bandcamp Picks: Bailey Ibbs
Over the past couple of years, Bailey Ibbs has been a rising force in the world of UK Garage. Two years ago, Bailey uploaded his smooth, loungey 2 step edit of YGG's 'Strikers' to his SoundCloud page. Two years later, and it has over 75,000 streams, and counting. Bailey is now head of label Night Service, and has an impressive discography spanning from UKG and breaks to electro. With appearances on Dim Sum Records, Dansu Discs, ME1 Records and more, Bailey has solidified his
BabyStep Magazine
- Mar 27, 2021
Izzi De Rosa Smashes the Charts with Debut Single 'Love and Roulette'
From performing at Royal Park Pub, Leeds, to landing a Top 10 spot in the iTunes Charts with her debut single, Izzi De Rosa is killing it right now. This week the London-based singer released her very first track Love and Roulette, a colourful pop number that brilliantly reflects her energy and style. Within 48 hours, Izzi's single cemented its success by coming in at No.9 on the iTunes Chart and gaining over 70k streams on Spotify. The song has been massively enjoyed on TikT
Ruby Savill-Downs
- Mar 26, 2021
New Music Friday #24
It's New Music Friday, which means it's time for our weekly roundup of the freshest tracks and mixes that have been released. Hope you enjoy! Raph - 2 Fingers in the Air [Posse Up!] Hot off the press from label Posse Up! comes Raph's new breakbeat banger 2 Fingers in the Air. It features as the bonus track to the label's new VA Electricity Posse, alongside Ghostwhip, Turk Turkelton, Snarexx and more. 2 Fingers in the Air is out now on SoundCloud. Dansu Discs - Co. 0011 London
BabyStep Magazine
- Mar 26, 2021
'Picture Perfect': Nii Brings the Spring Vibes with New Single
Rising Leeds-based pop artist Nii is back with a new single 'Picture Perfect', providing the soundtrack to the returning spring weather with dreamy chords, summery synths and an all too catchy hook. Steady distorted chords and driving percussion provide the foundation for this uplifting anthem, as Nii's signature vocals drift between the more delicate verses and the rallying chorus of 'nothing is picture perfect'. As the track unfolds, a variety brass instruments join the sou
Richard Byers
- Mar 25, 2021
When Everybody Shouts and Nobody Listens
Coronavirus pushed us immediately into an online state of existence last March. In-person interaction was outlawed and it became a civic duty to see as few people as possible, so we got on our phones and addressed our social spheres from Instagram and Facebook. Young people were doing this anyway, but lockdown put into perspective the value of at least the occasional face-to-face discussion on current affairs or politics with a real life group of friends, as suddenly, we were
BabyStep Magazine
- Mar 22, 2021
Tracks That Shaped My Sound: Mog Jones
Mog Jones is an artist who has been touring the South of England since she was 16, supporting Albert Lee, Leo Sayer and playing at Boardmasters along the way. She’s got an incredible DIY ethic of taking her guitar just about everywhere, getting on stage and playing. We spoke to her about the tracks that shaped the sound for her latest release 'On The Run', which is out on the 19th of March. White Stripes/Jack White - The Same Boy You’ve Always Known This song for me is a huge
Rob Day
- Mar 14, 2021
BabyStep Bandcamp Picks: Joe Koshin
Welcome back to BabyStep Bandcamp Picks, where each week we invite an artist to recommend a selection of Bandcamp releases! Carrying on the series this week we have London based DJ and producer Joe Koshin. Joe's raw and distinctive production style is one that we have very much enjoyed watching develop over the last few months. With a string of releases on 199, Gimme A Break, Buried, and most recently his own label ME1 Records, Joe is set to take 2021 by storm. As expected, h
Kieran Collingwood
- Mar 13, 2021
MYTBE’s EP ‘Spill Out’ is a self-professed ‘labour of love’.
South London born MYTBE’s maiden EP ‘Spill Out’ is a self-professed ‘labour of love’. The four-track project enmeshes vulnerable and introspective songwriting with a distinctly electronic feel. Throughout her body of work, gorgeous almost subdued ‘big choruses’ serve to anchor her songs in a style unique to the vocalist. Her sound is reminiscent almost of early ‘Chrvches’ records; but instead it is laid bare and rendered spacious, tinged with a real sonoral sensitivity in the
Ruby Savill-Downs
- Mar 12, 2021
New Music Friday #23
Welcome back to another Friday, meaning a fresh round-up of music to see you through the weekend. This week, we have a lively collection of premiers and mixes from Leeds and beyond. Woolfson - Sagas Sagas is the debut solo project from Leeds-based producer Woolfson, released on record label Dog Tapes. This bedroom-produced, lofi tune features a delicate beat and a euphonic selection of synths. Watch out for more from Woolfson on Dog Tapes' next compilation, out on the 30th Ma
