Capturing the rock passion and style of the past but with a compelling original twist is no easy feat. Enter US rock outfit RYDER, simply pairing the strength of their songwriting, with the depth and appeal of their leading vocalist, across a rather faultless rock soundscape that naturally compliments both.
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Stunning soul-rock and blues vocals passionately guide us, as Dan Millson carves out the classic blues-folk stomp and story of Saint Peter.
Crafted around a sort of haunting and delicate ambiance, with a consistent drum and bass rhythm that’s familiar but non-intrusive, the track is all at once nostalgic and confidently original.
Intoxicating Afrobeats music with a sublime balancing of production finesse and soulful human melody. ONE TOUCH blends reggaetón and modern dance-pop across a soaring backdrop of divinely connected organic and electronic layers.
Better Walk, Don’t Run is a dose of joyful gratitude in a divisive world, an ode to treasuring the moments that matter, taking things slow, and it celebrates and imparts this energy and optimism in both the musical and performative build up, and the inherent lyrical images and ideas.
Stunning production, performance and writing unite beautifully, as Davide Carbone and singer Kate Watts continue to ride the wave of their sensational Drum and Bass single Finding Myself.
Delicate piano-pop with dreamy evocative vocals and a meandering, melancholic tuneful thread of appeal. AMAZONE LILI lets the music take things from intimate to empowered, as the rising drama and choir-supported depth of Tu restes increasingly captivates.
London creative Charlie Turner blends smooth guitar production and slick riffs with intimate and relatable lyrics and vocals, as Mrs Other effectively intertwines the catchy indie pop anthem with something deeply thoughtful and emotionally impactful.
Indie duo The fin. explore the depths of human expression, with their latest artistic venture that is the evocative synth-pop EP Echoes.
Presenting a timeless piano-pop ballad with a nostalgic warmth and soul to it – El último romántico delivers a stunning performance, throughout the rising passion and resolving calm of Te amo así mujer.
Certain moments within the EXP podcast are so refreshingly authentic, that the host’s own heartbreak is undeniable, and consequentially triggers a level of melancholy and lasting empathy in the listener.
Powerful songwriting, and a respectably humble but unique style. Auld White Label have something special about their writing and stylistic approach, and Tangents captures some of the very best of that.