Recovery

Singles

Any artist is welcome to send us a track via freshonthenet.co.uk anytime between Monday lunchtime and Wednesday evening (or when we receive 200 submissions, whichever is sooner) - and all our moderators, including Tom Robinson, will listen to every track. This is our full inbox from the week beginning Mon : from Friday afternoon you'll be able to hear our shortlist and pick your favourites on this week's Listening Post which will appear at freshonthenet.co.uk/batch532

If a track you submitted does not appear in this list, it’s probably because another of your tracks appeared in our Fresh Faves or on the BBC Music Introducing Mixtape during the last three months — we ask that artists featured on either wait three months before resubmitting to give others a chance. 

We also don’t accept short previews or SoundCloud Go tracks that can only be heard as 30 second previews, and tracks made private after submission, which cannot be included in playlists. You will be able to resubmit the track in future. Tracks (and remixes of tracks) that have been previously submitted, and tracks from banned artists will also be removed.

ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 532

There are some great tracks on this week's Listening Post at Fresh On The Net at http://freshonthenet.co.uk/batch532. Here are a few additional crackers from the full inbox that I also loved this week. if you only listen to one of these, make it the extraordinary "Intruder In The Past" by George Francis...

TR Picks Batch 532

The Huey Show 🔊 (BBC 6 Music) - 2

It's the story of a woman who, much like many of us, constructs a web of illusions and dedicates herself to paths that aren't in her best interest. She's a product of her upbringing, seeking love in all the wrong places, and finding comfort in the familiar, even when it's harmful. The song reminds us all that sometimes, it takes recognizing our own self-destructive patterns to break free and start anew.

Good To Her

The song delves into the exhilaration of encountering someone new, whose gaze lingers, creating a space free of judgment and filled with pure, almost sacred intentions. It's a celebration of that magnetic, undeniable chemistry—the kind that leaves you breathless. As the lyrics suggest, 'I'll be your melody to complete,'Capturing the essence of becoming the missing element in a harmonious sexual union.

It's Just Natural Baby

Ache is dreamy and tinged with sadness, yearning for escape from the heartache of a difficult relationship. With references to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”, this song is an expression of faith in something better. It talks about the journey back to self after being clouded by toxic love, landing on the line, “if you know how to love, you know how to live, you know how to leave.” Ache is an analysis of the feelings that swim around during the end of a relationship, asking questions about how we can love each other and ourselves better, ending with the empowering idea that sometimes the most loving thing you can do is to walk away. 
Established names appear on Ache such as, drums from Rhyan James Carr, double bass from Dudley Phillips, up and coming producer and arranger Jasper Trim.

Ache

A journey of empowerment with her new single, "Need In My Chest." Born from personal experiences of high anxiety and the yearning for love and safety, this song serves as a sanctuary for overcoming anxiety. Through heartfelt lyrics and dynamic production from Jasper Trim and friend's co writer’s Merrick Winter and Jonny Aky, it offers solace and strength, reminding us of our resilience in the face of adversity. Let "Need In My Chest" be your anthem of empowerment as you navigate the complexities of anxiety and embrace the journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Need In My Chest

Dance to the Best of ESG

Dance

Gabriela Eva's new single "Everything" is a heartfelt exploration of mental health and the search for self-acceptance. With sincere lyrics and a compelling melody, the song captures the essence of emotional turbulence and resilience. In the verses, Gabriela Eva reflects on conversations filled with sadness and the consuming nature of internal struggles dealing with being neurodiverse, emphasising the desire for understanding and forgiveness.

Everything

Watching my plants grow

Bloom

Spitting Distance

From George Francis' debut album 'Year Of The Dog', released June 2022

Year Of The Dog

Intruder In The Past

Part Of Me (feat. Kaidi Akinnibi)

Bloom by amilost. 

Written by: Sigrid A. Zeiner-Gundersen, Ross Leslie Craib & Mark Elliott
Produced by: Mark Elliott & amilost 
Mastered by: Mastering The Mix
Artwork: Glide Photos

Lyrics:

Why am I frozen
Waiting for the buds to bloom 
Ground is overflowing
I’m running out of room

My body’s aching
I don’t feel the heat 
Subconsciously screaming 
Light me up

I don’t wanna come down
I don’t, I don’t, I don’t
I don’t wanna come down
It took me forever to get this high 
High
High
I don’t, I don’t
I don’t wanna come down

I watch the air that I’m breathing 
Waiting for myself to thaw
Draw with my fingertips
I don’t need to be in love

My body’s aching
I can feel the heat 
Subconsciously screaming Light me up

I don’t wanna come down
I don’t, I don’t, I don’t
I don’t wanna come down
It took me forever to get this high 
High
High
I don’t, I don’t
      
I don’t wanna come down

When I’m up here I want to feel it No limit, no limit 
When I’m up here I want to feel it No limit, no limit 
When I’m up here I want to feel it No limit, no limit 
When I’m up here I just wanna feel

I don’t wanna come down
I don’t, I don’t, I don’t
I don’t wanna come down
It took me forever to get this high 
High
High
I don’t, I don’t
I don’t wanna come down

jumpstart

Perak

Not Today

For Now

Great Divide (feat. The Wood Burning Savages)

I have stage 4 breast cancer and quite often people don't believe me when I tell them that I'm great. We have all have a personal scale of really bad to really great, and having cancer does not change that. Whilst living with cancer I often feel great, so when you ask me and I say that I am great - I actually mean it.


[VERSE 1]
Some days obstacles stand in my way
Casting their mist of pure grey
But I see the light of sun rays
I have to choose my attitude before I get up
Will I face the day ahead of me with cheer
The hope in my soul tells me that I have nothing to fear

[PRECHORUS]
I’m being honest when I say		
How I am feeling today

[CHORUS]
I’m great
I know life’s not perfect, ok
I can’t help feeling this way
Every day 
When I walk in a room with a smile on my face
My heart is singing
Coz I’m great

[VERSE 2]
The warmth of sun on my skin makes me sing
Knowing what this life will bring
Adventures and wonderful things
I get to travel round the world and see its beauty
With all my favourite people next to me
Not asking for much I’m content with how my life will be 

[PRECHORUS]
I’m being honest when I say		
How I am feeling today

[CHORUS]
I’m great
I know life’s not perfect, ok
But I can’t help feeling this way
Every day 
When I walk in a room with a smile on my face
My heart is singing
Coz I’m great
I’m great
I’m great
I’m great
I’m great

I'm Great

Heavenly

I wrote this song for my husband. I wished we met earlier, but our time together is so precious that it's making up for that lost time.

This is Gracie's first single off her upcoming EP 'Dimples'

This song was written in 2021 by GRACiE BEVERLEY. It was produced by Joe Sage and mastered by Stephen Kerrison.

Making Up For Lost Time

A collaboration between Point Blank students Tasha & Harry (vocals) and London producer/DJ duo Atari & Precious, who met through London club night SNEAK at XOYO. Energetic dance pop with a definite alt-festival vibe. 130bpm.

tasha.mp4 x Harry Wearing - Falling For You (Atari & Precious RMDL)

Silver

Astral Plane

I Love The Way You Love

Clean up Woman

Think (About It)

Ain't No Sunshine

‘Feng Shui’ now officially out!

After 2 years of writing with many different producers, and in solitude. I decided to become an independent artist again.

Hope you vibe, we got a batch on the way…. 😉 
If you love it and you want to help, Im now on band camp, come find me.
Quick thanks to everyone involved. 

Producing this with @jaspertrim
Mike Trim for opening new doors for me
For your time @Leon
Bass from @dan
Big Love Gaba x

Feng Shui

Pulling Faces In The Wind

Following my instinct..

@gabrielaevasounds Facebook/insta