#MellowMonday: Gabrielle Aplin – ‘When The Lights Go Out’

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Gabrielle Aplin is an English singer-songwriter who amassed a following after uploading a series of acoustic music covers to YouTube, before signing to Parlophone in February 2012.

Her style falls anywhere from folk and indie rock to synthpop, with her latest single, ‘When The Lights Go Out’, being a mellow, synth-driven anthem.

This particular song was written shortly after the release of her latest album, Dear Happy. Aplin says, “I wanted to make a song that felt like a hug that you can also dance to and I’m considering it the song that closes the Dear Happy book.”

It does just that – it manages to be a somewhat upbeat record that you can have a boogie too, whilst also being something mellow, easy listening and like the closing of the Dear Happy chapter in her career. It’s a brilliant amalgamation of happiness and calmness and is mellow enough to be a great #MellowMonday start to the week.

I can’t get enough of this track right now!

What are your thoughts of this singer-songwriter’s latest single? Do you have a #MellowMonday track to recommend us? Please leave your thoughts or song suggestions in a comment or via social media.

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‘When The Lights Go Out’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://music.apple.com/gb/album/when-the-lights-go-out-single/1543733734


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#MellowMonday: Miley Cyrus – ‘Inspired’


   

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I absolutely love Miley Cyrus‘ voice – it’s so raspy and powerful – it’s truly unique!

After a couple of years out of the limelight, she has finally returned, first with Malibu‘ and now ‘Inspired’ (Surely this signifies a new album in the pipeline?) The song is full of honesty and a heartfelt message to make a change to the world and its environment; it’s a stunning track.

‘Inspired’ first debuted in the UK, at Ariana Grande‘s benefit concert, One Love Manchester, with an honest, emotional, acoustic performance (see below). Since then, she’s gone on to release the track but no official video has emerged yet; we’ll update you when one does.

What are your thoughts of Miley’s latest tune? Got a #MellowMonday track to recommend us? Please leave your thoughts or song suggestions in a comment or via social media.

Matt – Muzik Speaks
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‘Inspired’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/inspired-single/id1246354292


Inspired (Official Audio)
Inspired (Live at One Love Manchester)

#MellowMonday: SHELLS – ‘Jailbird’


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SHELLS is a fantastically intricate singer/songwriter who we have featured before (Jagwar).

She returned a couple of months ago with her latest track, ‘Jailbird’, which is every bit as beautiful as her previous release. Her vocals are delicate and sit upon the calmly euphoric instrumentals to craft a unique and enthralling soundscape. She is creating a sound unlike anything else around right now; a truly brilliant artist in the rising!

No official video has been released yet, but should anything arise, we’ll keep you informed.

What are your thoughts of SHELLS? Have you got anything similar you can share with us? Please leave your thoughts or own #MellowMonday suggestions in a comment below or chat to us via our social media accounts.

Matt – Muzik Speaks
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‘Jailbird’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/jailbird-single/id1153007354