“They like it when I smile, not when I speak.”

Raina Wiles sets the mood beautifully for this project – an opening line and ambiance fit to captivate, for an EP that evocatively follows suit.

Glass Skin is divine, a lo-fi trip hop project with a soul-pop vocal lead, and lyrics that pierce through the noise as soulful reflections on life for a girl in the modern world.

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Reflecting on the subject matter of survivor’s guilt, everything from the writing to the performance of Martyr breathes authenticity and meaning into the creative ambient space. The idea of being thought of as strong, when deep-down you feel devastation, and still haven’t healed from the trauma, is one that’s perhaps more common than expected, and yet it’s rarely – if ever – brought about in contemporary music and songwriting.

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The debut single Perfect Day acts as a bright and beautiful reminder to take time away from the stresses of daily work and life. It’s escapism and holiday freedom encapsulated, and it provides a catchy and comforting introduction to the sound and style of Switzerland’s LUNA & The Gents.

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Organic indie pop with summer-style harmonies and likable imagery – New York duo Muscle Memory calm the mood and invite easy escapism, with their multi-layered and dreamy new single Get Lost.

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