Blending alt-folk anthemic charm with heavier rock rhythms and quality hooks, L.A.R.P storms into view with the mighty Love Ain’t Gonna Come in The Night, a touch of Ben Caplan to the style, then proceeds through five original tracks that prove equally evocative and performative, but quite boldly unconfined by genre.
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In defining the process or purpose of this album, Stewart Lane notes that ‘each piece traces the build-up to ecstatic release’. This is something you can hear and feel throughout these seven compositions, a unique and gentle progression, growing and culminating in some huge emotional presence and weight, suddenly peaking, and then being relieved or lifted away.
Another call out to please, please draw your focus to the authentic artists, musicians and composers at this time – those who make music from their own fusion of qualities driven by the heart and mind united. The organic, the honest, and often – the unplugged.
Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jimi Fiano is a talent to be recognised, and this subtly genre-fusing rock track blends gorgeous melodies and tones, with a story and sentiment that’s relatable but also quite boldly original.
Western country wonder, Latin rock swagger, and vocals that evocatively cut through the noise with unmistakable character and raspy, expressive depth. Billy Ray Norris proves a songwriter unconfined by genre, intent on telling stories, gifting melodies and grooves, across a plethora of different songs and styles.
American songwriter and artist taryn blends poetry and energetic passion, for the nostalgic pop single and debut don’t look down.
Guitarist and producer Davide Rizzo lets pure creativity drive – arranging original compositions around dreamy guitar tones, light rhythms, and a genre-free kind of playfulness that’s endearing, and a pleasure to let play.
Live from the vault of seemingly endless creativity, Eyal Erlich launches another live band recording of an original song, this time showcasing the sheer energy and supreme precision of their playing, with a story that’s alternative, intriguing, and impassioned.
Encapsulating the artistic process of experimenting with sound, doing so with an impressive balance of passion and intricate skill, US producer Sycklecell unites atmospheric binaural comfort with euphoric drum and bass, for a three-track EP that’s fearless in its conceptual focus.
One of the most distinct, freely playful but also stylish, catchy and quirky singles from this side of 2025. UK artist madanes brings indie charm and a conceptual twist of hilarity back to the modern scene, with the unforgettable single Your Dog.
Keeping things catchy yet fiercely creative this week, Canadian rock band Wild Goose 55 get the chemistry just right, with the old-school indie groove, low-key personality and vocals, of an ultimately euphoric and gritty Fighter.
Full transparency now to hopefully help this reach precisely the right listeners. JAMAIS ASSEZ is a Celtic punk-rock anthem, with a heavy bagpipe riff, an all-together-now indie chant for a hook, and an underlying global message that’s imperative to consider right now.