Out today is the second part of releases from Simon Shackleton’s Synchromesh alias, covering tracks from 1993-1997. A prototype for his active moniker Elite Force, much of the material on each of these jam packed releases has been unheard - until now!

Out today is Part One of a two part series by Simon Shackleton. Inspired by films made about the inconceivably large expanse of space that surrounds us, these tracks deliver a cinematic journey to the stars.

Another unearthing of musical treasures from Simon Shackleton. This time we hear the gritty, steely beats of his releases under the alias Futurecore from 1996-1998. Futurecore made regular appearances on the John Peel show during the second half of the 90’s.

Louise Connell’s track with Sharon Shannon was played on John Kennedy’s X-Posure show last night!

Recent release ‘Earthquake’ by Justin Prime and D3FAI, featuring Jake Lewis has been added to the Spotify playlist Power Hour. The track fits right in amongst other dance music heavy hitters like Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris and Steve Angello.

Singer songwriter Pete MacLeod has released 3 tracks from his forthcoming 3rd album: title track ‘Walk To The Light’, ‘Saudade’, and ‘I Need Your Love’.

Pioneering UK band, Grupo X, who are celebrating 21 years together, have been back in the studio creating original, soulful Afro-Latin music. ‘Something Going On’ is the first release from these sessions, with a new album due out later in the year.

UK Grime artist Frisco returns this March with new project Back 2 Da Lab 5.

The album features 2 co-writes with Wizzy Wow, ‘Pretty Like Money’ featuring Chip and ‘Presidential’ featuring Skrapz.

Spring is in the air and with it comes new music from several Wardlaw artists including Jon Allen, Wizzy Wow, Scope, Pete MacLeod, Paperface, Ginger Wildheart, and Hale O.

Ginger Wildheart releases his new album Ghost In the Tanglewood on 2nd March on the Graphite label. He has released the video for ‘Paying It Forward’, the next single to be taken from it.

To end the year, The Blackheart Orchestra have released a video for their track ‘Wake Up’ from the stunning album Diving For Roses.

Created whilst on tour in Germany outside a puppet makers shop in Erfurt the video features Snow White and others in Martin Gobsch’s amazing creation.

Legendary Reggae star Maxi Priest enlists the support of one of Africa’s finest singers, Yemi Alade, on new song ‘This Woman’, an ode and ballad to your soulmate and love.

Louise Connell (ex-Reverieme) is releasing a series of three EPs Squall, Echo & Rale, with sleeve designs by the artist James Marsh (Talk Talk, Jamiroquai). Previously performing and releasing her music under the name Reverieme, she has earned a considerable reputation as an outstanding songwriter with a particular knack for framing intelligent, literate lyrics in haunting and beautiful melodies delivered by “a voice that would melt iron” (Ravechild)

The first EP, Squall, is released this October, with parts 2 and 3 (Echo and Rale) following in January and March 2018 respectively.

Award-winning British songwriters, composers and multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington, The Blackheart Orchestra, are back with the new music video for their latest single “Born To Live”.

Sally Oldfield’s classic tracks ‘Mirrors’ and ‘Boulevard’ both feature in upcoming British movie Pin Cushion, a story of super close Mother LYN and daughter IONA who are excited for their new life in a new town. A story told with poetry and colours, about the love between a mother, her daughter and their efforts to fit-in, at the expense of valuing their own unique identity.

Knucks has joined forces with producer WizzyWow for this new joint “Cannes”. As always Knucks brings the suave to rap on this one. This track is effortlessly cool and smooth, seamlessly combining old school and new school pop culture references. It’s all mad.

July sees Rodney Branigan return with the release of his brand new single “One Seed”. The emotive, timeless song was inspired by the celebrated musician’s birthplace of Amarillo, Texas and showcases his liquid fingerpicking and heartfelt vocals.

A highlight of every festival he plays and fresh from blowing away Glastonbury audiences in June, “One Seed” is the first taste of his new album (set for release later this year).

Michal Szyc, finalist in The Voice Poland, releases his new single ‘Kochać Jeszcze Raz’.

(Love Once More) this July, on Universal Poland.

The track is co-written by Wardlaw’s Simon Davis.

Wizzy Wow has linked with Micah Million for his latest video offering ‘Gucci’.

The tune has a chilled beat and subtle dancehall vibes mixed with a trap inflection. Wizzy Wow not only provides vocals alongside Micah Million’s bars, but he also produced the track.

The Blackheart Orchestra’s new album Diving For Roses was released at the end of April. The multi-instrumentalist duo have continued to explore their atmospheric, ethereal sound, creating a captivating album. New single ‘Sebastian’ is also out now – you can watch the video below.