Hot off the press: Your August 'Future Vibrations'
- blondevibrations
- 4 days ago
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Updated: 15 hours ago
We can almost hear the crowd united in their 'boo!'s as we admit the truth that we have all possibly been trying to ignore... August is slipping away and summer is almost over. But does that mean the race for 'song of the summer' is over? Absolutely not! BVHQ is thrilled to bring you the August edition of 'Future Vibrations', complete with the tracks that make time stand still, and allow you to be fully present through the remaining golden days of the year.
Nadia Kadek - 'Lemonade'
'Lemonade', the latest track from Nadia Kadek, leans fully into nostalgia and the soft haze of summer. It captures the longing for intimacy and the pull towards connection, yet pairs it with a palpable sense of disconnect. The result is a bittersweet push-and-pull that lingers in the mind. With a minimalist yet textured sound, 'Lemonade' carries the warmth and vulnerability of a coming of age story, echoing those later teenage years when freedom feels boundless and self-reflection begins to simmer. It is a youthful, free spirited single that fans of Jo Hill, ROLE MODEL and Lizzy McAlpine will find themselves drawn to. Still in her early twenties, things look so promising for Nadia and her journey in the music scene.
The Two Lips - 'clue'
'clue' has all the makings of a perfect dream-pop track. The Two Lips dive into the raw, disorienting space of a relationship on the decline, figuring out the subtle signs of change and ultimately asking the inevitable question: can it be fixed? The chorus captures this perfectly by questioning 'What’d we even fight about?', a line that speaks to how arguments can spiral so far that the original spark feels trivial, forgotten, yet the fallout lingers and ends in shouting. The follow up, 'Got me begging on my knees,' shows both the willingness to fight for connection and the emotional exhaustion that comes with it; the humbling act of wanting to save something that is slipping away. Yet, sonically, the track keeps a loose, airy flow, wrapping confessional lyrics in a haze of hypnotic and ethereal textures to create something so dreamy from the offset. From one pair of best friends to another, it is a joy to watch where this duo are headed next!
Ron Dadon - 'Vanilla Skin'
From the very first listen, it feels like only a matter of time before the rest of the world catches on to who Ron Dadon is. When we initially played this track at BVHQ, it instantly stood out as one of the most exciting recent releases. She has perfected that effortlessly catchy pop sound, the kind that moves seamlessly from nights out to bottomless brunch, from the headphones of New York City's IT girls to, if you are anything like us, the top of your 'On Repeat' playlist. Above all, it is pure fun. There is nothing quite like an empowered track that radiates self-assurance without needing to prove a single thing. Ron Dadon is absolutely an artist to watch, and 'Vanilla Skin' is just as indulgent as the title suggests -- makes sense why we simply cannot get enough!
Yndling - 'Fences'
Yndling's 'Fences' drifts between electronic and dreamy pop, with an otherworldly quality that feels both intimate and expansive. The track explores self-isolation and the looping patterns the mind falls into when emotions turn inward, with Yndling leaning into these struggles, when your mind can work against you. She has crafted this claustrophobic feel across the track, before the chorus enters this vast, sparking space. There is an eccentric blend of elements here, executed with dazzling attention to detail, and that airy, dreamy vocal layered within makes this feel less like a song and more like an experience. The digital, glittering close leaves you suspended in its world just a moment longer.
Josie Man - 'Pretty Girls'
Josie Man is an artist who feels deeply, pouring her whole heart into every track and crafting relatable art that genuinely resonates with her audience. 'Pretty Girls' is no exception. This track offers a candid, thoughtful exploration of the complexities young women face today, and how society’s shifting ideas of beauty and self-image can become distorted. Josie strips back the façade of external perfection, inviting listeners to look beyond placing so much value on appearances, recognising the cracks that often lie beneath. The lyrics open the door to vulnerable conversations about personal struggles and societal expectations. Uplifting and honest, Josie feels like the big sister the music industry desperately needs right now, and this track is a warm embrace that leaves you feeling truly seen in a world that too often makes you question your worth.
Marti Perramon - 'Sugar (Honey Ice Tea)'
Marti Perramon’s sound is the musical embodiment of a carefree evening with your closest friends -- no responsibilities, just good vibrations and moments to look back on for years to come. His vocal delivery feels effortlessly free-spirited, carrying an air of confidence no matter the subject matter. With his new track 'Sugar (Honey Ice Tea)', he repeats, 'how could I refuse that girl?’, and it is impossible not to feel that same rush of charisma. There is a sense of urgency in his music, a fluidity as he blends a handful of genres into something uniquely vibrant and instantly recognisable as something only he could conjure up. The result lands with the bold impact of Isaac Dunbar while living in the same spontaneous world as Dominic Fike’s more upbeat tracks. Life is more fun with Marti Perramon's music in it!
CATTY - 'Prized Possession'
As CATTY steps into this new era, she showcases her remarkable growth as she refines her sound and embraces the most assured version of herself yet. Her latest track is a bold statement of artistic evolution, especially impressive given how self-assured she already was. 'Prized Possession', the explosive follow-up to the deliciously dramatic single 'Joyride', could be the breakthrough that introduces her to a whole new audience. Every lyric pulses with intensity and purpose, marrying theatrical extravagance with raw, palpable emotion in a way that only seasoned artists like Lady Gaga truly achieve, making this such a thrilling listen. The track itself feels grand in scope, with a cinematic buildup toward the end that could be the perfect accompanying score for a dramatic movie scene. As she leans further into this rock-inspired sound, CATTY’s music becomes even more irresistible, marking an electric next chapter in her journey.
Annika Rose - 'I'M GOOD. I'M GREAT.'
By choosing to promote her new track exclusively through physical media by distributing two thousand newspapers across New York City the day before its release, Annika Rose proves she knows how to take matters into her own hands (literally) and redefine what it means to connect her music with new listeners. True to its bold rollout, 'I'M GOOD. I'M GREAT.' is just as impressive as its promotion. Annika’s voice carries a smoky, timeless quality that feels both modern and classic. On this track, she is richly expressive, letting every word land with undeniable flair. She tackles the age old fight against your gut feelings, clinging onto words, and getting tangled in a situation that ordinarily, you know to steer clear from. Her delivery feels intentional, you can almost hear the words being sung through gritted teeth as she says 'I turn my lemons into lemonade, that's what they say'. It feels so special to discover an artist whose first song you encounter allows you to become fully absorbed into their story, and this is the exact outcome with Annika Rose.
Eleni Drake - 'I Don't Not Love You'
A few notes into Eleni Drake's new, but timeless, single 'I Don't Not Love You' could make the strongest person begin to tear up. This track is a painfully accurate representation of lost love, and the discomfort that comes with this even though you know deep down that it wasn't meant to be. Eleni's vulnerable and intimate singing when paired with a more intense and brooding guitar accompaniment (especially towards the song's completion) shares the elongated pain of heartbreak alongside the rigid end of a relationship. While the sun may be shining in London right now, you can picture this song being blasted in your headphones during sad girl autumn. Perhaps in a song queue with Chappell Roan's 'The Subway' and sombr's recent releases, Eleni is preparing us for a yearning end to summer and beginning of autumn. er recently releases are truly giving us all the space to sit with emotions that we can't control in the hopes of giving us all some sort of closure, and we are loving it.
ROOUE - 'Hate Him'
Has anyone else been manifesting a song with Audrey Hobert's lyricism, but BETWEEN FRIENDS's intricate and electric production? Because I know it's not just us... Well, look no further than ROOUE! This twin duo's discography is addictive and their new single 'Hate Him' takes their sonic experiments to even greater heights. Their new single, 'Hate Him', tackles the complications of breakups and what happens to friendships in the aftermath of a romantic relationship's death. The fierce chorus of 'Tell me that you hate him / "He's a loser, you escaped him"' speaks to anyone who has ever left a relationship scorned but not wanting to lose everyone who you met as a result of the ex. ROOUE's production here is immense, its intensity feels like both the rage at the chaos at the relationship's end, but also the mess of trying to figure out where you stand with everyone else after the fact. Add this one to your playlist for when you next may need it, and play it out loud and proud -- the way it's intended to be consumed!