Schiralli - The Clearing

Who are we to resist the charms of a seductive French songstress? Well, actually the rather enchanting Schiralli is from Italy (via dear old Camden), but there's a definite Parisian theme to both new single The Clearing and it's literally revelatory video. Let's just say she's certainly not shy about baring all.

With the smoky retro allure of a Caro Emerald or Rumer, Schiralli throws in a good measure of breathy vocals Kylie would be proud of. The risque video plays out like a classy perfume add, an artistic statement to match the track itself. It all comes off as a remarkably well polished package; indeed, the chorus is properly magical, a smoothly divine slip-stream of seductive pop charisma. It's fair to say we've definitely been won over.

The Clearing is released on the 26th March.

Bowerbirds - The Clearing / Tuck The Darkness In

Eerie minimalism, folky strummed sojourns into reflection - Bowerbirds' Tuck The Darkness In lies in some shadowy middle-realm between the solidarity of Fleet Foxes and a more outre experimentalism. And at its core, an earnest, everyman vocal.

Music of the people, and music that gives back the love and affection clearly invested in its creation. As the track builds it becomes increasingly ethereal, haunting slashes of discordant string section piercing in - quasi percussive in its iciness.

But for all the track incorporates a manifold of bleak elements, it remains resolutely positive. like a sun-ay break through on a stormy day, the lasting impression of Bowerbirds is one of staunch resolve in the face of any odds. it's bracing stuff, and makes for an enticing introduction to the album.

Tuck The Darkness In is the opening track from the band's much anticipated third album The Clearing, which is set for a March release.

The band are also playing the following tour dates:

Thursday 3 May – LEEDS – Brudenell Social Club
Friday 4 May – MANCHESTER – Deaf Institute
Saturday 5 May – BRIGHTON – The Haunt
Monday 7 May – LONDON – Cargo