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.
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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
“This album is most certainly unorthodox in most aspects. It leaves you guessing. It’s not perfect by any means, but that just goes along with life – no one is perfect. It honestly sounds like a bunch of people are featuring, there are a ton of different flows and styles, but rest assured it’s all me.”
Cinematic production and oriental musicianship lays the foundation for an unexpectedly catchy hip hop anthem from Guttadagr8.
Timeless disco and modern dance unite for this funk-kissed ode to romantic attraction. ELLA delivers a floor-filler with more than a few creative twists of appeal, for LUKA.
Quite possibly his finest arrangement to date, the anthemic intentions and overall finish of Stand Up help make this a fiercely motivational indie gem – an alt-metal track with a catchy rhythm, memorable hook, and generally inspiring edge of passion and purpose to it.
Following the release of his latest album Rock ‘n’ Roll For The Soul, we talk in depth with the artist and songwriter behind DownTown Mystic. The conversation meanders from early inspirations to versatility, spirituality, aspirations, numerology, and even includes a personal mystic reading on my behalf. Enjoy! * * * Hi Robert – thanks so … Continued