Fans of the already mentioned Prodigy, of Fat Boy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Adi Lukovac – Upgrade relights the excitement of classic albums, maintaining that nostalgic minimalism and industrial realism, alongside a sincere and consistent playfulness, which lets each and every track work its magic in unpredictable but satisfying ways. Not to be ignored.
Rebecca Cullen
An echoing arena of rising notes and descending bass, something of a mirror-chamber of reflecting ideas and melodies that build and envelope the listener. There’s a certain lightness and humble euphoria to this track, a meeting between the meditative and the energising.
Timelessly soulful RnB and Gospel vibes light up the unity and warmth of this latest ode to oneness and connection in the modern realm. d.Rich tackles the issue of division and uncertainty in the lead up to the US election, with the politically inspired, musically rich and welcoming Speak Up & Stand On It.
Dark and dirty production leads with a rise and fall bass line and snappy vocals, blending rap and melody across a confronting and confident lyrical thread – Music Production House Tune Oven launches a single fit for the spooky season, with the Halloween-ready Bitch To Witch.
Elliot Wren’s return this season brings a heartfelt and intimate pop song, with unique underlying production, and a stylish lyric video to help reinforce the optimism and celebration of the writing.
Delicate solo harmonies and dramatic piano create a compelling opening dynamic, as Liz Davinci proceeds to craft a chamber of poetic contemplation, for Adamas.
Impassioned rock with a neo-classical undertone and contemporary electronic effects – CellaFox places its singer and concept in the spotlight, for the evocative and thought-provoking Land Of Hope.
Two recent singles have been given the artistic reworking for your audio escapism needs, and in addition, Sarah has also launched her VEVO channel, noting a handful of captivating music videos for these remixes, created alongside visual expert Luigi Florente.
Great vibes and a consistent celebration of immersive production and catchy songwriting – the long-awaited EP from Anonymous17 hits the airwaves, with six original tracks that boldly celebrate the optimism and anthemic brightness of the style.
A joyful anthem on the one hand, from a distance – an altogether-now ode to the beauty of musical unity. But on the other, a unique take on missing someone, on the feeling of having cared for someone who could ‘read the stars’, but was never able to ‘see the starlight in me’.
Originality and intrigue, conceptual depth and purpose, presented in a kind of hazy, nostalgic grunge softness initially, later evolving through heavy production and effects. viceservices accesses the depths of our shared existence, with the bold and evocative heretic.
Artistically rooted musical expression, built around the desire to explore feelings and ideas, and as such led by a powerful sense of freedom and conceptual purpose that boldly connects. PHI-108 is a fascinating and admittedly niche musical project, but one that aptly creates a profound space to escape into as it slowly fills the room.