inSYNC Unsigned: Hallan

inSYNC Unsigned: Hallan

December 13, 2018 No Comments

Born from personal confrontation and inspired by the close-minded toxicity of middle-class youth, Portsmouth’s post-punk four-piece Hallan craft raw music delivered straight from the soul. Not just speaking volumes with their music alone, Hallan makes sure that their energetic live performances, grungy instrumentation and well thought-out lyricism also do the

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Ordinary Pleasure’ by Toro y Moi

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Ordinary Pleasure’ by Toro y Moi

December 10, 2018 No Comments

Since the beginning of the decade American singer/songwriter and producer Toro y Moi has been championing the chillwave and synth-pop genres both sides of the Atlantic. The thirty-two year old plays a multitude of instruments and producers easy-listening music demonstrated through his impressive instrumentation and arrangements. With Toro y Moi’s

inSYNC Unsigned: Jacob Holroyd

inSYNC Unsigned: Jacob Holroyd

December 9, 2018 No Comments

It’s honestly all in the name of the song. Reading-born Jacob Holroyd has us wrapped up in his daydreams with his third single that transports us through the wires and melodies of his mind. Hot off the back from Jacobs re-recording of his track, ‘Gold Strings’, that debuted in the

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Is Magic Gone’ by FKJ

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Is Magic Gone’ by FKJ

December 3, 2018 No Comments

French multi-instrumentalist French Kiwi Juice (FKJ) has grown an enthusiastic fan base through his YouTube sessions of his impressive looping skills and use of synths, drum machines, guitars, bass guitars and even saxophone. This coupled with videos of his collaborations with modern niche artists like jazz/pop instrumentalist Tom Misch has

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes

November 26, 2018 No Comments

Canadian synth-pop singer/songwriter Grimes has so far had a colourful music career producing four studio albums since her 2010 debut ‘Geidi Primes’. The thirty-year-old’s fourth album ‘Art Angels, that was released in 2015, received critical acclaim both sides of the Atlantic. The record even helped Grimes to make her Glastonbury

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Can’t You See’ by Fidlar

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Can’t You See’ by Fidlar

November 19, 2018 No Comments

California punk rock four-piece Fidlar are set to release their third studio record in the New Year. It’s been three years since the group’s last album but ‘Almost Free’ promises to live up to the band’s name of high energy, punk riffs and excessive drumming patterns. ‘Can’t You See’ is

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Tints’ by Anderson Paak featuring Kendrick Lamar

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Tints’ by Anderson Paak featuring Kendrick Lamar

November 12, 2018 No Comments

RnB producer and musician Anderson Paak is set to release his second solo record at the end of this week, two and a half years after the release of his debut ‘Malibu’, which gained critical acclaim. Paak has gathered huge popularity in the last couple of years, especially in the

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Darker Days’ by Peter Bjorn and John

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Darker Days’ by Peter Bjorn and John

November 5, 2018 No Comments

Swedish indie trio Peter Bjorn and John formed just before the turn of the millennium producing seven LPs and gaining critical acclaim in Europe and Australia in 2006 with single ‘Young Folks’. The single became a Top 20 hit in the UK and was featured on the video game FIFA

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Oscar Wilde’ by The Cat Empire

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Oscar Wilde’ by The Cat Empire

October 29, 2018 No Comments

As one of the world’s leading ska groups, The Cat Empire, although non-mainstream, have been consistently sold out venues across the globe especially in Australasia and Europe. The band are incredibly talented and know how to get the party started, citing influences from indie, funk, ska and rock as well

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Funky Friday’ by Dave featuring Fredo

inSYNC’s ‘Needed’ Track of the Week: ‘Funky Friday’ by Dave featuring Fredo

October 22, 2018 No Comments

In the ever-refreshing youthfulness of today’s rap-orientated musical society, twenty-year-old Dave has sprung forward as one of the UK’s most exciting prospects, gatecrashing the mainstream just this year but already working with industry bigwigs. The Brixton born artist favours sharp lyricism and uncontrollable immodesty – as any rapper should, elevating