Single review: Cityscapes by Josiah Mortimer

Singer-songwriter Josiah Mortimer is about to release his debut EP called Shimmer. The 9 track album, has been created entirely by Josiah, and all proceeds from Shimmer will go to the charity Global Justice Now which is campaigning for greater global access to Covid vaccines.

The entire album of Shimmer has been composed during lockdown. I first heard about Josiah when he released his previous EP This Town, and after enjoying his music, I knew that he was an artist to keep on my watch list!

I am delighted to share my review of the track Cityscapes which is track number two, on Shimmer.

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Dino Brewster to release his debut EP Just Another Guy on 27th May

String Factory is a one-man guitar band, run by Bristol-based singer-songwriter Dino Brewster. He writes quick-moving songs with a distinct British flavour, underneath an Ian Broudie-like voice and a conversational delivery. The lyrics are pithy and candid, full of unexpected details. Dino produces for a modern, densely arranged sound, borrowing from ’80s New Wave and ’90s Britpop – crediting The Cars, Supertramp, and Manic Street Preachers among his musical influences. He is currently gearing up for his first launch cycle, with his debut EP Just Another Guy due later this month, and an album recorded to follow.

Dino Brewster

Dino moved to Bristol from Hampshire several years ago, to study for a degree in Music Technology. He assisted with production on several records for other artists, alongside writing and recording his own music, and his full time job as a chef. Meeting in Bristol’s nightlife, he became the bass player for Bristol punk band The Proxy Youth, honing their sound with his instrumental skill and multi-faceted production approach. Their 2021 debut single ‘New Generation’ has been featured on stations such as BBC Radio Bristol, Planet Rock, and many others.

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Eurovision Superstars: 11 of the Most Successful Performers From The Show

With Eurovision on our screens last weekend after more than a years’ hiatus, many fans are eagerly waiting to see the acts that will pass through to Saturday’s final show and represent their country.

And as Eurovision often promotes artists who go on to reach incredible heights of fame, the broadband experts at Uswitch have taken a look at some of the most successful contestants from the show, as part of their karaoke music campaign.

From ABBA to Cliff Richard, we reveal the top Eurovision artists of all time, below.

Duncan Laurence – Netherlands, 2019

Duncan Laurence

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3D-r4ogr7s

Song: Arcade

Placed: WINNER

YouTube views: 24,942,719

Spotify Monthly Listeners: 17,173,719

After appearing on the Netherlands version of ‘The Voice’, Duncan was chosen to represent the country on the song contest show, managing to bag first place with his powerful ballad all about heartbreak.

Now, the song is seeing a comeback two years on from the performance thanks to the power of TikTok, with streams for the song on Spotify rack up fast. Most recently, ‘Arcade’ was announced as the first Eurovision winners’ song to top the US Billboard charts in 45 years.

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Josiah Mortimer releases his debut album Shimmer on Friday 28th May

London-based artist Josiah Mortimer will release his debut album on Friday 28th May, recorded entirely from home during lockdown. Shimmer, by Brixton-based singer-songwriter Josiah Mortimer (28), consists of nine acoustic-based tracks reflecting on the past year – with many written in the height of London’s latest lockdown, this February.

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Swedish artist Abian to release debut single Go with the Flow in June

ABIAN also known as Fabian Liss Svedlund was born and raised in Rättvik / Dalarna in the heart of Sweden. Surrounded by the woods, lakes, the sound of piano and jazz he began to play his way into electronic music.

Go with the Flow cover art

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