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Saint Celebrity Return With Remarkable New Single “True Say”

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Saint Celebrity are a rising independent rock band hailing from Bristol, UK, consisting of Jon Gray (vocals and guitar), Vivek Rad (lead guitar and synth), Mikey Cirelli (drums) and Graeme Knee (bass guitar). Establishing a flourishing partnership with gold-certified producer and engineer Matt O’Grady (You Me At Six, Don Broco, Deaf Havana), Saint Celebrity are pushing the boundaries of sound and style within the independent rock world.

Only one year into their journey, the band have already played a number of sold-out headline shows and released several well-received singles, each with a unique sound within the indie rock genre. Their debut single, “Shy”, earned them Artist Of The Week on BBC Radio Bristol, and this summer they were invited into BBC Radio to play a live set for a full week, where they played an acoustic rendition of a then-unreleased track called “True Say”. Such was the positive response to the track, the band decided to record it as a full song and release it as their new single.

“True Say” (produced by Matt O’Grady) is an indie-rock-dance song about the infatuation you feel for someone in the early stages of a relationship. It’s an absolute belter of a track and surely a future festival crowd pleaser. Packed with melodic synths, pounding drums, classic punk-pop guitars and a huge memorable hook, “True Say” looks set to be another success for the band and elevate them to new heights.

Speaking further on the new release, Saint Celebrity say, “This song goes through the invincible feeling of finding your lover and best friend. You feel free and truly think you can take on the world! It’s total addiction to unity and wanting to see each other all the time. The song stems from Jon’s personal experience of finally feeling like he’d found ‘the one’.” “True Say” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms.

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Marz Starlife Makes A Striking First Impression With Healing

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Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.

Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.

The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.

What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.

With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.

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