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Runaway

My take on her beautiful rendition. Also of course thanks and credit to the original up tempo version by The Shirelles! 

Unwind and enjoy!

ADDIE - WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME 1

Cloud Scented Grape

I wrote this song as an ode to sleep. A request for sleep. A need for sleep. In the darkness of the early days of young babies, sleep was the only thing I could think about. It was everything. And still it remains the answer to most of life's problems.

I recorded all the parts at home. Rosanna Schura joins me with some haunting vocals. I particularly like the freeform section at the end, where the song drifts aimlessly around like a middle aged musician in a sleepy village.

Produced by DG Solaris (Danny Green)
DG - vocals, guitars, piano, bass, drums
Rosanna Schura - vocals
Mixed and mastered by Hugh Wilkin
Artwork by DG, an image of Billy Bob and Nico

Lyrics:

It would be lovely to sleep
But I doubt that sleep
Has that plan for me
Her arms wrapped around another tree
I’m here still lifeless
Twisted branches

I am breathing like a hungry minotaur
Which direction will I go
I am breathing like a dusty rusty nail
Your words echo just let go
Just let
O just let it go

It would be lovely to sleep
O it would be lovely to sleep
O it would be lovely to sleep

I am breathing like a hungry minotaur
Which direction will I go
I am breathing like a dusty rusty nail
Your words echo just let go
Just let
O just let it go

Lovely To Sleep

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olive trees

olive trees (feat. Talha Wise Wolf)

Joseph Bell unveils ‘Stories In My Mind’, the latest single from his forthcoming project which will be released in Summer 2025. The track delves into the creative process, reflecting on the artistic tendency to internalise negative emotions rather than expressing them openly.

Blending punchy drum machine loops, ethereal guitars, and shimmering ‘80s-inspired synths, ‘Stories In My Mind’ channels the energy of indie-electronic icons like LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip. The song features collaboration with rising vocalist MISSMARIE (aka Elba Rose) and co-production from The Honeymooners Club.

"The song came from a session and conversation with my friend Malik Hilliman (The Honeymooners Club) about the danger of immortalising negative thoughts and emotions in songs, and how creating songs out of negative moments can sometimes make those moments and emotions more significant than they originally were. After playing the song to MISSMARIE in a later session, she agreed to be a part of the song too - I love what her verse and vocal tone add to the track, and the world that we were able to create with our three visions combining together.”

Stories In My Mind

Eyes Closed

'Here's Your Life, Enjoy' is Jewelia’s first single after the release of her album Little Wins last year (which received accolades from Clash Magazine, The Daily Star, FAULT, Notion, Wonderland and many others). 

The new song marks a shift from pop to an alt-rock sound with 00s pop-punk influences. Jewelia is reminiscing about the past while channeling her inner rebel to break through childhood conditioning and live life on her own terms.

This is the first of several tracks recorded with her band, and part of a future EP called 'If not now, then when?'. 

In April 2025, Jewelia is set to embark on her first UK tour with her band (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton and Brighton).

Jewelia - Here's Your Life, Enjoy!

Wildflowers

Mayday

Written by Jon Fazal, featuring vocals from Melanie Baker. Mixed by Peter Waterman and mastered by Doug Van Sloun.

England (featuring Melanie Baker)

"MOUNTAINS" is the first track that I worked on for my debut EP '11:11'. I wrote and produced the song, once I came back from a trip to Colorado, last August. It felt really good to be producing again. I missed the feeling of producing music on my bed, working all night, and creatively exploring my mind. This track is about needing to take a break from many things in my life that were becoming suffocating, such as surviving in New York City. I moved to NYC by myself at the age 17 and have grown up so much since leaving all that I knew behind; it's an environment that has forced me to hustle and cope with whatever life throws at me. I’ve grown so much as an artist because of “MOUNTAINS", this song has really changed my life. I’m so grateful for that Colorado trip and what came out of it. It reminded me of my purpose and it has had me working harder for what I want to accomplish as an artist. I’ll forever think back to that summer, with my Colorado gang, when I play this song. 

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY RIVER HOOKS
PRODUCED AND RECORDED BY RIVER HOOKS
ENGINEERED BY RIVER HOOKS
MIXED BY RIVER HOOKS, BKGD AUDIO, AND MERC ANTHONY
MASTERED BY ALAP MOMIN
ARTWORK BY RIVER HOOKS
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MOUNTAINS

Scared of the Dark

I wrote this ages ago and have hated it ever since. HERE U GO!

stop talking 2 me

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Existential alt-pop 🧙‍♂️
@josephbellchoons
'Stories In My Mind' out now 💙
linktr.ee/josephbellchoons

Joseph Bell’s dreamy alt-pop is as much inspired by the genre-bending sounds of modern songwriters such as Dominic Fike, Lorde and James Blake as it is by the diet of noughties guitars and hip-hop tinged pop he grew up on. Growing up in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Joseph was playing pub open mic nights by age thirteen and producing his own music by eighteen, before moving to London soon after.

Joseph’s first EP ‘Dancing Days’ was released in 2020 and quickly caught the ears of BBC Introducing, with BBC Shropshire’s Michaela Wylde labelling the EP ‘a musical bubble-bath for the soul’. His song ‘Overload’ was later played on Scott Mills’ BBC Radio 1 show. Since then, Joseph has gone on to play at iconic London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Troubadour, building up a loyal audience both live and online. His second EP ‘Hits’ showcased a darker alt-pop sound, with themes of identity and growing up in the social media age. 

Joseph has continued to build momentum, recording a live session for BBC Introducing which was released on iPlayer in 2024, whilst being made one of the first ‘Creatives in Residence’ to serve at City University’s new School of Communication and Creativity. The first two singles from his next project - ‘Better With You’ and ‘When You Get High’ - build on his sound, blending ethereal, dream-pop like production with washed out guitar hooks and soaring vocals. The end of 2024 saw Joseph sell out his first headline show at cult London venue the Hope and Anchor in a matter of days. As he looks toward 2025, Joseph Bell is ready to hit the ground running.

Stories In My Mind

Joseph Bell

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