The triumphant return of last-year’s fast-rising rockers Swami Lushbeard brings a boldly poignant single that takes on the state of contemporary society in a fresh way.
Rebecca Cullen
“Being kind is a trait that the three of us think is important, no one wants to meet another snobby Rockstar!”
Jamaica’s LINK&CHAIN brighten up the year with their crisp and contemporary take on classic reggae for this beautifully uplifting new single.
Recrafting the emo-rap sound from a few years back and weaving in a deeply personal writing style, Slendy brings together intimate honesty and hypnotic melodies to connect with audiences in a simple and open manner.
“I have spent the year of lockdown getting lost in my creative pursuits, writing and recording music at furious pace.”
The seemingly simple arrangement misleads – the profoundly conscious nature of the lyrics proves far from satisfying with a single listen.
Piece Of The Pie is a motivational hip hop track at its core, but there’s a clear edge of identity to everything from the vocal tone to the varied flow of the bars and the detail in the lyrics.
Matt Reilly has crafted a hypnotic fusion of organic bass and delicate, dreamlike electronica with this consistent favourite from the current weekly playlist.
You kind of get to experience an emotive series of soundtracks alongside a strangely relatable, angry yet honest podcast or monologue. It’s a unique thing, inspiring a sense of freedom of expression & emotion.
An ever-passionate alt-rock outfit Eonian bring through a beautifully melodic anthem of a track from their 2020 album.
Retro production and sax-led soul make up the soundtrack for this emotive and story-telling new collaborative single.
Timmy Turn Up holds nothing back, and you recognise his voice, his image, and the intensity of his music, having made your way through just a couple of his tracks. One to watch this year.