London-based independent creative The Wrong Man (fronted by Jonathan Gibbon), sets a calming vibe, alongside juxtaposed intrigue from the imagery and poetry, for the beautifully moving Sleeping Pills.
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Great songs, somewhat blending shoegaze, indie folk and Americana, for a style that feels genuinely expressive of a particular moment in Lilliane’s artistic journey and life.
From the brand new album Drowning On Dry Land, Head In My Hands is merely a taste of what’s to come from Alice Tomorrow, but the single marks a bold introduction to a style that feels inspired by the creative self-uncertainty of nineties rock bands who were fearlessly vulnerable both in topic and performance.
Atmospheric warmth and classic, colourful grooves evolving from acoustic to softly distorted. Short lines and invaluable reminders of the beauty and power of gratitude for now. Euplasia’s latest single is a stunning indie rock anthem of brightness and appreciation, and at this point, the sound and songwriting is unmistakable as the work of Euplasia; an … Continued
Presenting a sonically immersive new single from his upcoming album, this time channelling the likes of Portishead, Massive Attack and Sneaker Pimps – something of a deeply atmospheric, multi-layered and cinematic acoustic fusion of details…
Really enjoyable music – a refreshing injection of creative originality amidst a style that’s nostalgic and well-grounded. After Eight let unique songwriting shine a distinct light on a timeless approach, with the meandering rock intensity and vulnerability of The Reach.
Take yourself out to a new scene, without leaving home – an atmospheric, hypnotic shoegaze instrumental with background chatter, quietly mixed alongside subtle nostalgic synths and a simple rise and fall pattern.
Introducing a beautiful song, simply put. Paul Stone & The Basement Collective deliver a classic, soulful and comforting style, with the smooth vocal and instrumental prowess, the heartfelt storytelling and declaration, of Brother.
These recordings feel like single takes, moments captured that can never quite be recreated with the same level of uncertainty and longing. Make It Make Sense is a particularly striking example, but the project in full consistently draws you back to this quality, and as such, it’s addictively understanding, comforting, and heart-breaking, to lose yourself here with Sam.
Promising stories of contemplation regarding influence, authority, and personal agency, Message Through Meadows is clearly songwriting-driven. The band are not flashy nor attention grabbing in their image or audio demeanour, they let the music speak honestly on each concept and feeling, and this is what lets these four songs feel so moving and emotionally memorable.
An alluring guitar rock trio from Turkey light up a sensational thread of songwriting and organic, honest performance, as their single Bana Bi’ Yalan Söyle promises an old-school anthemic charm and emotional escape that’s addictive; and beautiful to lose yourself within.
An enchanting debut, a breath of fresh air from nostalgic origins – Swedish/Canadian duo FUSES bring a folk-rock charm and fluidity back to modern music, with songwriting and stylistics that appear to draw influences ranging from Larkin Poe to the mighty Fleetwood Mac.