We all wonderfully dream; it’s a sense of escapism, whether it’s the withdrawal from the harrowing reality of life or a tiptoe into our mind’s breathtaking desires… Duvet Daze’s woozy debut single ​‘Dreaming’ lends us a helping hand to delve into the sweet atmosphere of daydreaming, allowing us to take a moment to chill, relax and take our minds off the the chaos that the world brings in everyday life.

This crafted lo-fi production provides a dazed bedroom pop experience which can be related to artists such Men I Trust, Soccer Mommy and Clairo. The song is born with a sensational jangly guitar introduction and, for me, connoted feelings of being on a tropical island. The guitar is accompanied with a stunning prominent drum pattern and strong vocal melody which reflects the guitar melody perfectly. We are instantly transported into a dream-like state when a noteworthy solo riff is exhibited by a synth sound, this is then accompanied by moody downtempo beats, adding great texture and dynamic. 

The vocal harmonies are sprinkled sweetly at the end of the track and are truly astonishing. The song in its structure is very simplistic, but is used effectively. The youthful, gritty vocals connote a melancholic encounter of feeling at a complete loss and not possessing any hope for what the future might mysteriously bring. The infectious groove of the whole song is prodigious and firmly transports you into dreaming while listening.

The narrative expressed through the wondrous instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics exhibits a metaphor of dreaming in itself, the simplicity of the first section of the song represents a strong narrative of the reality we all face which is then juxtaposed with the introduction of the synths and stunning dynamic accompaniment representing advancing into an atmosphere of escapism and daydreaming. Duvet Daze – also known as Mia – expresses the meaning behind the track:
“Creating a song about daydreaming is my way of coping during these strange times, and it’s with my best friend and twin sister, Tuesday.”

From seeing Mia grace the Falmouth music scene with her beautiful sister, Tuesday, in their band Mia Tuesday, to her elevation into the coming of age artist we know her to be today, it will be exciting to see this dreamy track have an all-round success.
‘Dreaming’​ is now available on all streaming platforms!

'I Opened My Heart’ was the first time we got a glimpse of the amazing artistry from independent musician, Theya LeRoy. She has now made a gracious return with her latest single, ‘It Hurts’ which has transformed into an alluring twin of ‘I Opened My Heart’ being a melancholic song but with an empowering sultry twist. This remarkable song paints a narrative of dressing up in your finest, being seated in an extravagant club bar, the lights dimming down to reveal a piercing spotlight exhibiting this song in all its glory. 

We are immediately struck by captivating power chords presented within the sharp violin melody which is aided by a synth accompaniment. A prominent and daring drum pattern enters with the fascinating synth in the verses. The chorus is introduced with the return of the strings which is then accompanied by an entrancing piano, synth and a drum pattern that changes in rhythm and tempo. As the song draws to an end, the power chords seep into the synth leaving them with full control of the journey of the song with the 12 bar blues bassline assisting sensationally. The vocals contain elements of jazz and a distinct Amy Winehouse feel which is stunning and very unique. Traditional elements of house and jazz have been beautifully meshed into one and each have their own moments to shine throughout the whole song. 

​The lyrics and instrumentation juxtapose one another throughout as the lyrics present a narrative of mourning for a relationship and the instrumentation is crafted into a dance like fantasy. However, this is purely magical as it allows a listener to feel liberated to dance away the heartbreak. 

Theya expresses the reasoning behind creating the track: 
“Yes, it does hurt when someone betrays you, but it is important to remember that these feelings won’t last forever, we are all strong enough to overcome all the bad times. It is a fight within ourselves. It is only you who can liberate yourself from all those sad thoughts which poisoned your life, stopped it from evolving.” 
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With a musician so interested in applying vibrant components of different genres such as house and jazz into her music with a powerful narrative, it will be compelling to identify where the singer-songwriter will go next in her journey as an artist. 
‘It Hurts’ is available to dance the night away to now.