“Creative expression is something I believe is in every one of us, a kind of humans’ spiritual survival.”
Rebecca Cullen
“I always make the beats first. There’s never a way I can write something and then make a beat around it. It just doesn’t work for me; I literally always make the beats first because I like starting from musicality.”
“This project was inspired by our perspective of the ‘American dream’ – the reason why I am here today and the reason why I keep on going.”
The lyrics feel incredibly unique, unorthodox yet still profoundly relatable – a line walked with faultless ability from McKay.
The final resolve of ‘You’re not welcome around here’ is brilliant. The band ultimately leave you tracing back through the lyrical journey, exploring the ideas and references and, hopefully, immersing yourself in refreshed perspective and empathy.
Canadian Indie Folk gems Campfire Sigh light up the room in an instant, with the multi-layered harmonies and soulful organic embrace of their latest EP Mother Brown & Other Assorted Chestnuts.
As things progress, we delve into the topic with increasing passion, the doors opening wide to reveal a clear sense of self-discovery and longing that’s beautifully inspirational.
Celebrating his finest collection to date, renowned producer DJ SOLO brings the clarity, creativity and confidence to modern music, with the infectiously energizing PROJECT BUSTDOWN 5.
“When it comes to lyrics, I try not to force them out. I’d rather distract myself while listening to the instrumental and let the lyrics and vocal melodies come to me. If the ideas are really good, then I won’t forget them.”
Stacked high on a slick beat, heavy bass and smart wordplay – Rolondo Rich brings the swagger and sharp wit back to modern Hip Hop, with the smooth bars and bravado of BAC 2 MY CHANGE.
In terms of the industry’s changing tides, classic RnB somewhat maintains its place within the musical landscape, the professionalism and soulful vocal threads give it a timeless quality. However, given the genre-fusing mainstream of today, and the versatility and artistic freedom required to hit with impact, a little twist on the familiar format is always worthy of a listen.
Armed with the brand new album Breakout II, genre-fusing songwriter, artist and Christian Deejay Wells kindly took part in an interview. We talk creativity, vocal strength and training, inspiration and intentions, plus much more. Here’s the conversation in full. Hey Deejay – great to chat, thanks for the opportunity. For those new to your music … Continued