Indie’s iconic Ghost In The Machine recapture the essence of time’s past, with a beautifully innovative, stripped back and soulful cover of Pat Benatar’s legendary single Heartbreaker.
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Introducing a revitalizing dance anthem of pristinely crafted synths, keys, vocals, bass and beats, the iconic indie songwriter Gary Louca (Deltiimo) joins forces with Veronica Largiu, for the compelling story and sensational floor-filler Hypersonic.
New Jersey-born rapper and artist Prophi$ee, now based in Raleigh, reunites the evocative soundscapes of Hip Hop’s past, with a distinctly versatile and purposeful approach to crafting bars.
Inspiring positivity, with a sublime vocal lead and the warmth of a finely-crafted organic soundtrack – Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions blend pop-rock and country tones, with the five-track EP Never Give Up.
Explosive and catchy in equal parts, perfectly in keeping with their ever defiant-opposition to mainstream expectation, indie rock legends Love Ghost team up with Cinnamon Babe, for the brilliantly-written new metal gem Do You Like Me Now?
Reaching out from a colourful keys-led groove are joyful melodies and provocative contemplations akin to the likes of Bowie. The story is intriguing but resolves to a more anthemic chorus of unity and inspiration for its later sections. And all of this is wrapped up with a spoken segment from the musical (the title of which is The Music Of The Stars).
Known for their fusion of smooth synths, intensely distorted guitars and the fierce crash of the drums, A Million Little Fires are also recognised for their thoughtful storytelling and inspiring sentiments. This opening track celebrates all of these qualities at once, and kicks off Aspects & Echoes with style.
How Gabi Rose so faultlessly moves from a powerful and provocative sax performance to delivering these blissfully soulful RnB vocals is an enchanting mystery, and just one part of what gives Enrose such a mighty and unrivalled sound.
Drawing attention with a name that’s both emotively intriguing and mildly reminiscent of an infamous eighties movie, The Gloomies further their appeal with ease, as the intoxicating and ambient surf rock layers and ideas of Cave rain down.
Intoxicating soul-rock of both instrumental and vocal prowess – The uniquely enchanting sound of Rusty Rickshaw proves inescapably captivating, for their intensely evocative single Tujh Mein.
Colourful and retro production sets a disco-kissed realm that’s merely a small introduction to an artist fiercely unconfined by genre or expectation. sykii lights up the uniquely melodic and vocally distinct project Blaze with unrivalled eclecticism and freedom of expression.
Wishing Zachary and his family a bright and wonderful future, good fortune in his ambitions to become an author, and massive congratulations for the incoming arrival of his baby girl. Finale feels like the perfect way to mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter.