Klef Notes

Mumbai, India-born, London, UK-based singer/songwriter Jamie Kudo’s latest release explores the topic of love being like a supernova.  Filled with layers upon layers of awesome synths and very descriptive lyrics, this Pop song is very transportive and emotive.  

With a literal supernova being the “explosion of a star” (NASA) which is brilliantly bright and strong, Jamie Kudo creatively chose to show how love is much like a supernova in his song "Supernova."  To illustrate this concept, "Supernova" starts…

Life is an expected journey full of unexpected circumstances.  There is sadness and pleasure; confusion and enlightenment; ambivalence and clarity; aggressiveness and happiness.  Being able to navigate through life’s tides of change is made a little easier with good friends, love, good times, and acceptance – acceptance of each other and ourselves.  Having music along the way often lightens the load and gives more understanding to whatever is present, and it is great to have a collection of music that is…

Yana is an artist who atmospheric melodies and realistic songwriting are known to mentally transport its listeners and call them back to listen again, and again, and again.  Her recent release is “Calm Before the Storm” – the second single off her forthcoming debut album Journey of the Soul.  

“Calm Before the Storm” is a track that will mellow out the hectic affairs of life with its Irish Folk music appeal.  Featuring guitars, a bodhrán (Shane Ó Fearghail) a violin (Claudia Heidegger) and Yana’s serene…

Just in time for your Summer 22 music list, comes a blended Hip Hop track that gives Hip Hop connoisseurs that hard core flex that they live for but also delivers wonderful songwriting that is descriptive and reflective, it’s called “No Games” by Nobel1BOF featuring Carla.  

The first single off of his EP entitled Benefits of Freedom is addictive with its wonderful production technique of fusing different genres to form a surgically solid track that moves you.  Fused with some Drill, Grime, and old school…

Ahead of what may be one of the hottest summers for Indie Music, Klef Notes got the opportunity to speak to an artist who is heating up the musical atmosphere with guitar-driven music, unapologetic lyrics, and magnetic performances – his name is Red Shakes.  Let’s learn more about the man behind the music, what inspired him to create his brand of music, and what to expect on the Indie Music radar, when it comes to new music from Red Shakes going forward.  

(KiKi) First, introduce yourself – who is Red…

Fresh off the presses!!  A song that will bring the optimism – it’s called “Holding On.” Audience, I have been grooving to this for a minute, and I cannot let this alone; I had to share this with you.  “Holding On” is a song by Retro-Pop trio Pattern Pusher released March of this year and they are not letting down their fans – this is what they do!  

The lyrics sing:  This may not be L.A., no diamonds and champagne, I’m hustling for money hoping to get happy . . . just when we thought we could fly . . . I…

Many journalists, after hearing the music of different artist, like to say, “they are the next BLANK.”  The artist that I am about to interview is not the next anything; she’s the FIRST one, the ONLY – she’s what others will mold their artists after to try to become what she naturally is – a force to be reckoned with.  She’s the Bristol-based singer, songwriter and bandleader, who has surgically sharp determination, laser focused talent, and unapologetic charisma and grit.  Like a phoenix, she’s fought some…

I was introduced to Laughing with the Raindrops years ago, and their music never ceases to amaze me.  What I noticed about their latest work is that it is very cerebral, yet vulnerable and relatable.  Releasing 13th April 2022, Voice on Shellac is a descriptive collection of music that imprints on your brain the purpose of memories with no fluff just practicality in the same manner that early sensibility gets a message or moral across better than an educated lecture. 

There are nine tracks that make up…

A genuine sign of an artist is their ability to evolve with their emotions and execute those emotions from paper to vinyl with good results.  The latest record by Country Pop singer/songwriter/musician, Jayna Jennings, is a classic example of a true artist.  Featuring traditional country instruments, that are intertwined with electric guitars, “Garden of Eden” places the Country Pop envelope up to a whole other tier.  

Garden of Eden” starts off so seductively slow-paced that it plays like the listener is…

Czech Republic Indie Classic Folk singer/songwriter, Yana, has just released a new single entitled “Reach Out.” This song is the first single off of her soon-to-be released album Journey of the Soul.  “Reach Out” is nothing short of MOVING – gently moving.    

This hypnotizing soulful Folk ballad features a soft tempo along with emotional instrumentation that complements the lyrical storyline wonderfully.  The track’s storyline covers the topic of mental health, and how in a world where so many people are…