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.
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A refreshing dose of real music, familiar but genuine – an original take on the infamous compositions from The Lord Of The Rings films. Phil S Jones is a multi-instrumentalist, gifting live organic performances to this growing collection of dedications to the mighty LOTR.
Romantic Italian pop with honest vocals and an equal authenticity in what inspired the songwriting. Paolo Mezzini dedicates the sensational Dentro di te to his wife, and delivers a soulfully powerful performance throughout.
Colourful ancestral jams blend live musicianship and infectious tropical rhythms with a variety of voices, melodies and skilful refrains. Sharon Katz and The Peace Train collaborate with Afrika Mamas, for a brilliantly uplifting and fiercely unique new project.
A definite highlight that begs for you to listen more than once, reflecting with stark realism on the true contrast between the turmoil of life at war and the struggle to then adapt to life at peace.
Dropping intense rock riffs and lush vocals, a conceptual depth that’s rare and refreshing, and a fine testament to the deserved talent and strength of their songwriting – Texas four-piece Call My Bluff release perhaps their most iconic single yet.
Immersive noir pop and distinct, revealing vocals let the poetic phrases, memories and moments of February introduce the unique creative styling of Elizabeth Perran – in a manner that genuinely draws you in.
Funk and soul revival with a twist of indie rebellion and anthemic, colourful charm. X&ND kicks off the immense celebration of WHO’S DANCING, with the sharp and snappy, soulful nostalgia and gritty creative evolution of a rather mighty NEED THE FUNK.
The Blues Guy himself, promising the live seduction of a full-band set that’s intimate and soulful. Guy Renardeau drops an EP of seven modern blues tracks, with sultry grooves, guitar solos and warming keys, all backing up a high-class gathering of talented vocalists.
The song is modest and genuine, easy to listen to but deeply evocative, as it should be, and this gentle soundscape from Stefan Storm and Lovisa Altin together lets the artist’s voice quietly and calmly connect and break hearts.
Letting go of things that no longer serve you – from relationships to ambition, work, self-identity. Creative alt-pop songwriter Lily Franc delivers on both depth and design, with the subtle charm, genre diversity and lyrical brilliance of The Fitting Room.
Getting back to the roots of great music, the kind that we listen to in full – a song that moves us, in the quiet of solitude, in the depths of our own minds; not the sort that needs us to simply repost a short clip and hope for virality.