Video Interview by Raj Rudolph / Words by Mandy Rogers

The other week, in a terrific performance, Australian singer-songwriter TIN performed his typical heartfelt and authentic songs at EQ Music Live. He entertained us with a selection of new and well-loved tracks alike in a phenomenal set. These included “Chasing Highs” and “Buzzed“. Much to our delight TIN also slipped in a particularly touching cover of the Spice Girls track “Viva Forever“.

After his super fun slot, where he supported EQ Music Live headliners Ocean Tisdall and Sofi Vonn, TIN met with Raj backstage for a chat and a catch-up. In Raj’s interview with TIN, he reveals why he chose to cover “Viva Forever.” Shares the story behind his whimsical diss track “Weasel.” In addition, he candidly speaks on his latest song, “Buzzed“. Furthermore, he discusses how he coped with the pandemic since it relates to this track.

Check out our live footage of TIN at EQ Music Live and enjoy our backstage chat with the super fun up-and-coming artist who thrives on creativity and authenticity in equal measure.

Be sure to check out our other live footage and interviews from the night with artists Sofi Vonn (here) and Ocean Tisdall (here)

Connect with TIN

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinofficialau

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Video Interview by Raj Rudolph / Words by Mandy Rogers

The “Boy’s Don’t Cry” EP by Ocean Tisdall undoubtedly is one of our favourite bodies of work in a while. For this reason, we were stoked to have the Irish alt-pop breakout artist play EQ Music Live at The Camden Club, where Ocean performed the entire EP for the first time.

Following his magnificent set, Raj caught up with Ocean backstage and asked him about the importance of storytelling in his lyrics and what Ocean is working on in the studio…

Also discussed in this interview with Ocean Tisdall is the powerful, emotionally charged song “Boys Don’t Cry” in which Ocean wrote about society’s views and the issues related to body image and mental health from a masculine perspective. In addition, Ocean also opens up about his experience as a young Gen Z growing up in today’s world modern and diverse world.

We were honoured that Ocean Tisdall brought his spellbinding pop mastery and authentic narratives to EQ Music Live.

Check back soon for our other EQ Music Live interviews and live footage with Sofi Vonn and TIN.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceantisdall/

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Video Interview by Raj Rudolph / Words by Mandy Rogers

Rising electronic pop singer-songwriter Sofi Vonn was one of the new artists we showcased at EQ Music Live in February. Sofi’s set was jam-packed with lyrically orientated tracks spanning the dance and pop genres. Moreover, the mix of relatable and resonating lyrics with slick pop production was an instant hit with The Camden Club crowd.

Raj caught up with Sofi backstage to talk about how she felt when recently charting on the UK commercial pop chart. Sofi also explained a little about why she wrote the new track “Afterglow” and the change of musical direction for the song and why she enjoys sharing personal life experiences through her lyrics and music.

Raj is a big fan of her song “Famous” so of course he got the low-down on that track. We also got to hear why Sofi covered the Robyn mega-hit “Dancing On My Own” in her live set as well.

We were thrilled to have Sofi Vonn perform at EQ Music Live along with Ocean Tisdall and TIN.

Be sure to check out our other live footage and interviews from the night when they drop.

Connect with Sofi Vonn
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/sofivonn
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sofivonnofficial

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Dear reader. Were you among the many lovely people who made it down to our EQ Music Live show on Wednesday? Those of you who joined us for our first showcase of the year may have noticed we had background music playing in between the artist sets from Ocean Tisdall, Sofi Vonn and TIN. What you were hearing just above the pleasant hum of socialising and chatter, was in fact, the first play anywhere of our “This Beat Is Poptronik” Playlist – March 2023 Spotify playlist. Without bias. I thought the latest update we curated of the playlist sounded extra spectacular in this edition.

MARCH 2023 features…

Choosing a contender for the opening spot on our “This Beat Is Poptronik,” playlist was not an easy decision to make on this occasion. We went back and forth between P!NK and Samira multiple times before finally settling on the seriously catchy club-bound bomb “Like This, Like That“, the debut track by Samira. Therefore, “TRUSTFALL” by P!NK slipped to number two on the list. Yet it is still a bona fide electro-pop stomper, in our opinion.

Because of the twenty-four years pause between the old stuff and the latest songs. We had to mark the return of Everything But The Girl with both blissful new tracks “Nothing Left To Lose” and “Caution To The Wind.”

We have never hidden our lifelong adoration of Depeche Mode. Therefore it was always a given that our favourite electronic stalwarts would make it through the playlist selection process with their melancholy, lyrically articulate and compelling track “Ghosts Again” – the first single from the upcoming fifteenth studio album “Memento Mori.” which is released on March 24th.

A new remix of the Madonna track “Sorry” recently impacted the internet as well – did you hear? The reworking by BLOND:ISH, Eran Hersh and Darmon was unleashed to coincide with the seventeenth anniversary of the track’s original release – furthermore making good use of Madonna’s back catalogue to make her songs even more relevant for Generation Z. The eagle-eyed among you may have noted I did not write about this update of “Sorry” on the blog. We felt the new version perfectly suits the playlist better.

Whatever you do, you should not miss these gems from PG Roxette, Sean Smith, Le FIL, ZEE MACHINE and Lemar. It goes without saying that you should also be paying attention to Sofi Vonn, Ocean Tisdall and TIN and discover their excellent music as well.

Put these emerging artists on your radar:

JORDY remains a favourite emerging artist of mine, whom I have written about countless times on the blog. Most recently I featured the track “Story Of A Boy” and I am uber excited about his upcoming sophomore album, “BOY“. JORDY is a songwriter with a remarkable way of saying things exactly how they are, meaningful and with eloquence. Without a doubt, he is poised for stardom.

Of course, Samira is not the first star on stage or screen to embark on a music career, and neither will she be the last. Yet with a song as enormous and earworm-worthy as, “Like This, Like That,” speaking truthfully, this is a launch on a colossal scale. She has undeniable star quality, dare I say it. As early as we are into 2023, undoubtedly, it is one of the boldest and most exciting pop songs of this year so far.

There is no doubt Grace Gaustad is turning heads and could also be the next global pop sensation. Each and every track they share with us is proof of that. Grace has earned cosigns from Lady Gaga and Mick Jagger and they know better what makes a bona fide pop star, probably more than anyone.

Because of masses of pop potential and the cracking tune “Salvatore“. I sense Bentley Robles is on course to make big waves in 2023. At the very least, it would be a good idea that you have him on your radar as we do.

Our reason for curating our “This Beat Is Poptronik” playlists is to help you discover a new favourite track and/or artist for yourself. Following us on Spotify is a good way of never missing out on updates in the first instance. If you like more info and insight about what you have listened to and discovered. Check back on the blog for more “This Beat Is Poptronik” news and an updated playlist sometime soon.

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We are ever-so-excited to announce our first EQ Music Live showcase this year starring Sofi Vonn, Ocean Tisdall and TIN. We’re at a brand new venue too at the Camden Club in north London. Camden is home to some of the best live music in London and we couldn’t be happier to bring our pop show here.

If you’ve never been to an EQ Music Live show before, then you are in for a treat. We curate some of the most exciting new pop artists to perform for you all in a night that is all about music discovery. Our stage has featured some of the most prominent and relevant pop stars of our time like Charli XCX, Betty Who, Dragonette, The Sound of Arrows, Bright Light Bright Light, Christian Burns, Jennifer Paige, Frankmusik, Dangerous Muse and many many more…

Here’s a taste of the incredible new artists that we have lined up for you on February 22nd at The Camden Club.

Sofi Vonn

Ocean Tisdall

TIN

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She is more than an emerging artist. The London-based, New York-born Sofi Vonn is already an in-demand DJ as well. Similarly, she is already on our radar as an up-and-coming singer-songwriter. (Since because of noticing “Next To Me,” this being one of the multi-hyphenate’s earliest single releases). Throughout the last twelve months, she continued making strides in her artistry. Which has led to the release of her first remix EP. Since coming from a DJ background herself, this is a significant progression to have tracks reimagined by the likes of the DJ/producers Jochen Simms (Amanda Lepore, Carmen Electra) and Until Dawn (Ava Max). Furthermore, this pivotal step means that Sofi has everything in place to secure more success in 2023.

In a statement, Sofi has confirmed as such by saying…

“As a DJ, I’m so excited to have these remixes out and in the club rotation. I started my musical journey DJing so this is the first remix EP of many to come and I hope they reach audiences the original song didn’t.”

The Jochen Simms Remix of the track “Famous” a recent single release of Vonn’s, is one that further exemplifies her undeniable artistry and impressive skillset. It is because of this mix, in particular, that I became aware of how suited to the dancefloor Sofi Vonn is and this is not merely because of her DJing abilities. This mix by Jochen sounds massive and recognizes her strength as a vocalist and songwriter first and foremost. In so much that had I not been aware of the background in DJing. That without a second thought. I would have assumed that she was an artist coming through the ranks as a guest vocalist. On a song that is certainly on par with more notable dance tracks, and that seemingly might be considered destined to become one of the next big club anthems.

Without a doubt, and as evidenced in the remix mentioned above, Sofi Vonn is creating a powerful musical persona for herself.

Connect with Sofi Vonn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofivonn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sofivonn
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sofivonnofficial

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The year is coming to a close, and we are beginning to switch our focus to 2022. The time has come when many music outlets dedicate their schedules to highlighting “Ones to Watch”. This is not the stance of this blog. We highlight up-and-coming pop acts with our daily posts and emerging artists features all year long. If we did end-of-year “Ones to Watch” posts, specifically. Sofi Vonn, a London based electronic pop singer-songwriter, would be someone we would choose to spotlight.

My interest in Sofi Vonn is on the ascent. Her brand of deeply emotive electronic pop is starting to make heads turn. In the lead up to the release of the debut EP, she has put out three tracks to date. Three different tastes of Sofi Vonn. Soulful, indie stirrings for “Stranger“. “is it a crime?” a song driven with a rhythmic allure, and dance-pop effort “Next To Me“.

One of these three tracks, “Next To Me” her most upbeat and latest, stood out to me immediately. This song evokes fuzzy feelings of euphoria with its electronic style. The lyrics describe the fluttery sensation of butterflies in the stomach we experience when we are close to someone we like very much. This track is heartwarming from the nanosecond it glides into the ear. To when the feel-good vibes fully ignite our senses.

It is my pleasure to introduce the premiere of the “Next To Me” music video with EQ Music Blog.

Here are a few words Sofi shares about the clip, she says…

“I wanted to make a more creative visual for this track. We shot it in the Hackney Marshes in London on this giant sundial. It was such a fun day, and I loved working with everyone involved. Directed and produced by Dwayne Thompson (Visuals by Dwayne), he made the storyline come to life. And of course, Taylor Danny-Dacosta Goodridge’s incredible dancing!”.

This video has me completely captivated. It is a very, tasty, visual morsel. No matter that it is low-budget. It does a great job expressing the chemistry expressed in the song lyrics. The fella seen in the clip seems to be feeling quite the shock here. Sofi’s energy is so astounding. There is enough electrical energy felt between these two connecting to light up the national grid methinks.

Connect with Sofi Vonn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofivonn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sofivonn
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sofivonnofficial

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