An unexpectedly provocative organic ambiance emerged this August, the heavy atmospheric reverberation of guitar tones, not evolving nor gathering momentum, but simply meandering through a space, to recreate the essence or feeling of a setting sun.
Rebecca Cullen
The intriguing creativity of LA drummer and composer Arhkota captures a new sense of direction and provocative thought this month, as the electronic rock alternative moves through the industrial rhythms and dreamy contemplations of Plastic Saints.
Self-penned as their happiest beat yet, snow shack’s sunny day is every bit the smooth and uplifting good-vibes post-summer-celebration its title implies. The single features a finger-style folk groove, hip hop rhythms, a catchy hook, and talented bars from both snow shack and the featured Stickman favourite Atryp.
Blissful acoustic softness with a warm, orchestral or church-like ambient backdrop, fronted by a smooth and soulful leading voice – Australian artist and songwriter Dan Cully unites natural imagery and hopeful metaphors, for the timeless and moving Changes.
Sharp production and snappy vocals bring depth of design and classic RnB-pop together, as collaboration feeds into the energy and smooth, smart appeal, of psychicfever’s Just Like Dat.
Cardiff-based creative Daddy Drwg (Richard Proctor) gets the chemistry just right with this one. Following a dreamy acoustic riff through a softly pulsating ambiance, with short, harmonised vocals rising and falling like waves, Wise Guys is simple but distinct; unforgettable but in a calming fashion.
Catchy indie rock with a colourful groove and that old-school production to lightly reinforce asnappy leading voice. Belgian duo Bauman & Kane keep things simple and effective, with the upbeat earworm and quirky celebration Allyfornia.
New music from the mystique of Ry brings a high-octane and immersive but smooth dance-pop alternative. It’s a step in a fresh and euphoric direction, an aptly-dreamy arrangement and reverb-drenched vocals setting an ethereal vibe, for this enchanting Night-Lapse.
Magnetic Intrusion has taken the time to craft this evocative dedication to The Prince Of Darkness, and it’s both musically and lyrically impassioned and poignant, as a celebration of the man who changed the face of metal.
“I was watching lots of news reports about accusations of sexual assault against people who were very rich and it struck me that the victims had no recourse because the accused had money behind them, whole teams and structures.”
Having grown up heavily influenced by Motown and the legendary stage pros like Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson, the inspiration for Mandu Soul’s style is clear, but alongside that, there’s also a contemporary and clean finish to the new track, and a certain delicacy and character to his voice – all of which gifts Destiny a bold sense of individual charm.
To coincide with the release of the stunning and empowering new genre-fusing single UNSEEN, we caught an interview with French rapper and artist willine, to find out more about the music, the inspiration for the song, the ambitions that drive things, and plenty more. Here’s how it went. * * * Hi willine – it’s … Continued