Aptly-timed to kick off the new year with retro good vibes and an inescapably catchy tune, Doc Jazz returns with the infectious and nostalgic yet contemporary-themed Friendzone.
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Fearlessly autobiographical but also poetically vague enough to feel relevant to the modern listener – Ben Lazarus shifts the narrative and fuses genres in the process, with the eclectic and extensive project Ayy.
Inspired by equal parts Mac Demarco, Mazzy Star and the natural world at large, creative duo Yukisu recorded the four-track EP New Harm during an ongoing thunderstorm over several days, and the results are beautiful.
Intensely heavy bass and experimental trap tones back up the distantly soulful contemporary vocals of DENIS-ROW, as his thirteen-track hip hop album ABOV33RROR hits the scene.
An indie anthem with a smooth dash of soul and pop to light up the outer edges and ultimately deliver a mainstream-ready, genre-free or uninhibited song.
From the creative who brought us Robot Raven, WHISTLEWIT is the multi-faceted new ID, delivering memories of what many considered a simpler, happier time, through the Sunflower ’69 album.
Mike Kennedy connects and impresses with ease, as the leading single from his upcoming EP Grass Is Greener hits the scene with confidence, skill, passion and power.
Promising seventeen tracks in full, Live at Tiki Oasis delivers both the blissful heart and soul of live vocals and acoustic instruments, and the melodic and lyrical positivity of a band with kind intentions.
Starting the new year with outstretched arms, Sarantos delivers a much-needed embrace for those feeling lost or alone as 2023 washes through.
An addictive alternative anthem for the contemporary rock fan. Well worth a few streams as the new year swings into view.
A much-welcomed return from a producer who manages to consistently maintain a recognisable air of identity, whilst pushing the boundaries creatively every step of the way.
Were You Even There begs for you to listen more than once – this recognisable, questioning call-out and the timeless simplicity of the melody uniting effortlessly with the calm, organic rock set-up beside it.