Almost feeling like two different songs, ‘Harbor City Blues’ sees Hythum blend stylistic approaches to showcase an artistic overall, but also utilise essential threads of effective musicianship for appealing to a broader audience
Rebecca Cullen
Individuality as a band can be hard to achieve – particularly without sacrificing strength of songwriting, authenticity of topic, or skilful musicianship. Enter Petty Human Emotions, a contemporary punk-rock act with a fine fusion of elements to their style.
Mellow waves of subtle euphoria wash over as producer and artist Shomari starts up this latest six-track EP of originals.
The lightness of indie shoegaze is quickly elevated by passionate and bold vocals, soon evolving into a wholly unexpected hard-rock realm as that passion rises further still – Torch The Hive provide the essential escapism we need right now.
Starting with a string arrangement initially as ominous as the project’s retro artwork, Bad Bubble ultimately delivers a complex, unpredictable and captivating audio experience, for Underscore.
A humble yet striking release, from a well-respected band who subtly employ a refreshing level of unexpectedness to each new project.
From harmonized vocal-play through classic hip hop production and contemporary trap rhythms, King Mushu gets creative, with Dawn Of the Dragon.
Heavy with the weight of hard-rock yet melodic and contemplative in line with a devoted solo songwriter, Coty Calloway’s COMPROMISED pierces through the noise of the scene with a nostalgic and mighty presence.
Watch The Sun feels like a quirky indie alternative, whilst promising traits akin to the alt-rock bands of a simpler era.
Already boasting over a quarter of a million streams on Soundcloud alone, the scene is ideally-suited for this kind of release right now.
Observational stories and personal truths emerge layered amidst organic guitars, piano, horn and strings, as renowned songwriter and artist Luanne Hunt delivers her latest album.
Creatively capturing the embrace of live music, in all of its power and passion, songwriter, artist and producer Caustics presents the complex yet compelling album Reflection.