Strong riffs, a perfect Americana groove, and a song that pours through with gratitude and grace. A modern-day pop-rock celebration, from one of indie’s hardest working and most professional talents – Bob Berdanier releases yet another uplifting anthem this season, with the warmth and wonder of Heart Like a Wheel.
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New music from Prince D TNB brings one of the catchiest, smoothest rap jams of recent years. The esteemed indie artist blends colourful riffs and a unique drum line with faultless rap vocals both versatile and hypnotic, for the seamless fluidity and charm of Rounds.
A concept album in full, MonSter takes inspiration from thoughts and experiences relating to identity, resilience, and the invisible battles of living with multiple sclerosis.
Dreamy production and unmissable vocals continue to allure, as Matthias Boretius’ growing repertoire of original music offers more colourful entanglements between genres, moods, and moments.
Atmospheric design and a euphoric metal distortion, tempo, and tone – LŸRA showcase a brilliantly unique level of artistic escapism, with the diverse and immersive four tracks of their debut EP The Weight Of Nothing.
Written as an ode to their beloved cat Tracii, about the ‘paradox of love and the limitations of time’, Ashes Upon a Zephyr is simultaneously a tribute to Brazil’s renowned Orelha the dog, and overall, makes for a melodic and passionate dedication to everyone who’s loved and lost a treasured pet.
Lyrics are powerful, like poetry they hold the potential to completely revitalise or redirect your perspective and understanding. When this happens, you don’t need much more than a genuine delivery and a satisfying, evocative melody, to elevate the wonder of the words. I’ve heard The Low Stakes Band several times before, but there’s something deeply … Continued
Sometimes a track just works, a sound just gets to you, and its purpose is satisfied. As I Speak counter the intensity and weight of hard rock and grunge, with the delicacy and poetic introspection of singer-songwriter expression.
Organic and honest songwriting, live recordings to match – a singer-songwriter authenticity that’s needed in these times. Gregor Vagner brings the melody and music to move you, with the hopeful tune, acoustic groove, and outer-layered meandering electric guitar, of Rosemary.
To coincide with the launch of his distinct and slick new self-titled EP, we caught an interview with rapper and songwriter Milovay, to find out more about the music, the stylish production, the vulnerability of the songs, and his evolution as an artist. Here’s how it went.
“I wrote it from a place of realizing how loud the world can be, even when you are alone, and how easy it is to confuse anxiety with intuition. The EP is my way of choosing something quieter but stronger, the voice underneath the chaos.”
Everything from the lyrics to the arrangement breathes new life and creative realism into the space. ELROD is humble but effective, the melody short and snappy, the production subtle but purposeful. Vulnerability is bold yet also vague, meaning you can make this your own, attach your meanings and memories, whilst believing that every word is authentic and heavy to the singer.