Big indie alternative vibes light up a strong riff and groove that naturally draws you in. NYC band Why Another capture creative structuring and mood beautifully, with the highs and lows of this deeply confronting, thoughtful and intimate yet colourful new single.
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Svartsengi emerges at just the right time it seems, when it can often feel as if music has lost its way, lost its depth, lost its magic. OUTER and Arve Henriksen capture something profound and powerful with this composition and song. The subtle artistry is phenomenal. An easy highlight from the year.
With a classic rock and roll sound as ballsy as its artwork, singer and songwriter Walter Miller brings an edge of pop character and charm to the scene, with the fierce riffs and massive anthemic chorus of Basic Instinct.
Lush songwriting and equally ethereal, colourful and consuming production. Raymnd captures a fine sense of escapism and story, with the natural embrace of Godspeed & Goodbye.
Acoustic soul-pop of crisp, finger-picked guitar and sultry, nostalgic vocals. Zyan Reign captures a timeless warmth and realism, with the vulnerability and evocative depth of I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME.
Clean-cut raps unfiltered and free, a smooth jazz backdrop of keys and trap rhythms – DaKurse keeps the flow honest and nostalgic, for the catchy rap anthem Kiss & Tell.
Deeply euphoric vibes engage as a careful fusion of melodic techno and soulful rebellion. Producer and artist MÖM shatters expectations with a whole new mood, for the ethereal weight and warmth of In The Air.
Great tune, classic pop-punk with a fresh hook that lingers beautifully in the mind. My Side Of Paradise join forces with Bowling For Soup legend Jaret Reddick, for a tongue-in-cheek twist of laid-back fun that is All My Exes.
Producer Joshua Burris drives the J1:9 creative project, seeking to intertwine the digital modern realm with the longstanding traditions of Christianity. The result is a powerful overall sound, with I Won’t Be There With You fusing pop, rock and gospel creative traits, to ultimately celebrate the power of victory over darkness.
Long-standing creative producer and songwriter Deep Transit, now releasing as Rob Mitchell, takes on the concept of transformation and growth, with the minimal tones, layers, and poetic contemplations, of State Of Change (Time Will Fly).
Taking fierce control of a distinct and desired niche, producer alo adopts a persona consumed by the escapism of apocalyptic ambiance and unrelenting hardcore techno. The sound achieves a masterful presentation within this pocket of creative intention, and STR1D3R is an unignorable ode to that goal.
Great songwriting, good vibes – a kind of careful fusion of pop-rock energy, synthpop brightness, and intimate, even delicate singer-songwriter warmth. Peter DiMaggio impresses and connects, with the unique and modest but timeless Fly Away.