The project is quite faultless in its musicianship and songwriting, a mighty contender to re-animate the alt-metal scene, and a worthy reminder of the legendary rock sub-genres that first built this multi-faceted universe of reflection.
Rebecca Cullen
Florida’s Zach Ryan Haller, known to the scene as ZRH, aims high this year with the launch of his exotic album Shirtless. From this, the single Rendezvous showcases the limitless creativity of the ZRH sound – a unique take on English-language reggaeton, built out of collaboration with Spanish composer Alex English.
Introducing a potentially massive pop-fusion hit, Aro Rose and Poynt Blank showcase the power of collaboration, with two unique talents that naturally compliment one another.
Dreamy surf-rock akin to shoegaze but with a blissful clarity – Alice Asara brings together instrumental prowess and soulful, poetic songwriting, for the impressively creative EP SLEEPLESS.
“The metronome is essential to keeping your techniques clean and in time. Over time, the results will astound you.”
Nostalgic indie pop with a deeply moving undertone; delicate vocals, vulnerability and acoustic purity at its core – Emilia Vaughn impresses, with the intimacy and heartbreaking revelations of Skeleton.
Structurally uninhibited by industry expectation, the song follows a single verse melody line throughout the extent of its 4.5 minute lifespan – an ode to Faith repeating and looping, just two notes across seven syllables, consistently grounding an otherwise unpredictable and boldly diverse production.
We couldn’t let the newly bloomed indie realm pass by without one last celebration. So, here’s our round up of some of the most epic original songs that crossed our path throughout February, 2024.
From pop-punk anthems to sultry soul and jazz-pop arrangements – strong hooks and musical diversity remain unbreakable roots of the Sobmusic production approach.
Movipods Presents! Time Shifters is a massive highlight for podcast discoveries of late, and makes for a wholly absorbing go-to, which promises the full embrace of audio escapism for its sense of drama, heart, story, and substance.
When good songwriting and real musicianship unite, it almost always makes for a worthy listening experience – in this case, definitely one to look out for across the UK’s live scenes this year.
From the smooth seduction of Essence and the equal skill and sublimity of Signed Sealed Delivered, the mighty hip hop duo Lifeline and Scoob Rock finally deliver their highly-anticipated full-length album – and it’s every bit of conscious depth and musical bliss you could hope for. Storytellers by nature, poetic and purposeful as they meander … Continued