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Check out the latest music from Charly Bliss, Ferris & Sylvester and Yld. Charly Bliss New York four-piece Charly Bliss make music best described as bubblegum grunge – an infectious mix of effervescent beats and dark lyrics. “In my opinion, the two best emotional releases are crying and dancing, so it makes sense to me […]
The rise of queer pop looks set to continue in 2019, with stars like Christine and the Queens, LP and King Princess leading the way. Queer pop is by no means new – after all David Bowie and the New Romantics got there first, decades ago. But last year the genre seemed to establish itself […]
Check out the latest new music from Press Club, Another Sky and Mandolin Orange. Press Club Indie punk rockers Press Club are currently generating lots of buzz in their native Australia. Fronted by charismatic vocal powerhouse Natalie Foster, the Melbourne-based four-piece are renowned for their energetic live performances. Press Club broke through last year with […]
As 2018 draws to a close iSingmag looks back on 2018. And what a year it was with plenty of highs and lows in the singing world. The highs included: The resurgence of musical films For a while there this genre was a tad out of fashion, but the tide turned in 2018. It all […]
What’s the number one voice killer? When should you seek medical help for a vocal problem? What difference can diet make to your performance? And how you can start vocal improvisation? If you don’t know the answers to these questions don’t worry, the V-Team are here to help. The V-Team is a group of top […]
A host of artists and influential music industry figures have signed a letter raising concern about the impact of the ongoing Brexit debacle on the music industry. With no end to the political shenanigans in sight, stars including Fran Healy, Paloma Faith, Annie Lennox, Chrissie Hynde and Billy Bragg have signed a letter urging politicians […]
If you’re a fan of the Musicians’ Union (MU) and its work fighting to protect the rights and opportunities of performers, then there’s a little something you can do to show your support. The MU is asking for help reaching out to the wider community as it wants to encourage music lovers from all walks […]
When record boss Ferdy Unger-Hamilton spoke at a recent industry event his advice for aspiring artists was straight down the line: “Get on and do it”. Unger-Hamilton started out as an A&R man back in 1992; Gabrielle and Portishead were early signings. These days he heads Columbia Records UK and has George Ezra and Calvin […]
iSing takes a look at new music from Charlie Melrose, The Lighthouse and Bryony Dunn. Charlie Melrose Charlie Melrose comes from musical stock: her aunt is eighties star Hazel O’Connor and her dad Neil O’Connor fronted punk band The Flys and worked with the likes of The Human League. But this father-daughter relationship is complicated, and […]
If you haven’t yet got your tickets for BBC Introducing Live – the three-day music event at Tobacco Docks, London, which starts tomorrow – don’t worry there’s still time. The event, which runs until Saturday, offers those looking to pursue a career in music with an opportunity to network, listen to great industry speakers and […]
If you’re looking to up your game as a singer, then here are four videos on the voice that we think you should watch. The videos cover: Muscle memory – how it can help you as a singer and how you can develop it Vocal health – how to spot trouble signs and identify the […]
Postmodern Jukebox, the musical collective that puts a vintage spin on modern hits, has achieved something phenomenal – more than one trillion views and 3.6 million subscribers. With the PMJ crew heading to the UK for a series of live shows next month, iSing’s Kimberley Cartlidge has chosen her top five PMJ covers. With 325 videos to […]
iSing takes a look at new music from Karine Polwart, Anne Marie Almedal and Ovvls. Karine Polwart Folk music fans are in for a treat with the release later this month of Laws of Motion, the new album from Scottish singer-songwriter Karine Polwart. The BBC Folk Singer of the Year was widely lauded for her […]
YouTube can be a wondrous thing for the curious singer but identifying the good advice from the bad can be tough. Here are three YouTube channels we’re tuning into for singing tips, inspiration and education. Singwise Vocals Karyn O’Connor is an ever cheery, US-based vocal coach who knows her stuff. Her Singwise Vocals videos are brimming […]
The tumultuous life story of Lady Geraldine rivals the plot of any airport paperback and shows you don’t need to fit a certain stereotype to become a recording artist. Geraldine Elliott aka Lady Geraldine came to music later in life and by accident after overcoming profound deafness and an abusive relationship. It was a chance […]
Looking for some singing inspiration, motivation or encouragement? Here are four singing-related podcasts to get you thinking. The Naked Vocalist If you want to learn more about singing technique and what it takes to sustain a professional career, then this podcast, brought to you by UK vocal gurus (and iSing favourites) Chris Johnson and Steve […]
iSing takes a look at new music from Barns Courtney, Pete Wilde and Velvet and Stone. Barns Courtney Anglo American singer-songwriter Barns Courtney has just released two new singles worth checking out, 99 and Good Thing. Courtney shot to prominence last year with his anthemic debut album The Attractions of Youth and possesses a deep, […]
Meet Indigo Face, a four-piece electro-pop band from Europe who relocated to London eight years ago to immerse themselves in the capital’s thriving music scene. Hailing from Italy, France and Switzerland, Ray Tognola, Maxime Raguideau-Obadia, Andrea Rapisarda and Mary Terragin, also known as Indigo Face, now proudly call London home. They spoke to iSing about […]
Have you seen these guys? They’re the V-Team, four vocal experts who have made a series of snappy videos brimming with singing advice and tips to keep your mind and body in shape. Chris Johnson, Steve Giles, Joshua Alamu and iSing’s founder and editor Line Hilton have created the video series in conjunction with Vocalzone, […]
Can singing transform lives? Most definitely, says James Belmont a member of the Invictus Games Choir who features on classical star Carly Paoli’s latest single Liberty. Belmont was discharged from the Army with cancer at 25 and one of the first to join the choir, formed by broadcaster and choirmaster Gareth Malone in 2016 to […]
