Uniquely colourful lo-fi grooves and mellow, distinct vocals – a humble and dreamy tapestry of sound and lyricism, introducing the four-track EP from a stylistically unconfined Treeko291.
Rebecca Cullen
The Word Limit Podcast offers a series of short stories, a network of fictional tales, from science fiction and psychological thrillers, to unsettling mysteries, all by way of thought-provoking narratives that naturally linger in the mind; long after each story has ended.
Indie pop-rock of organic guitar and live drums sets an instantly genuine vibe. Nineteen year old singer and songwriter Maddie Rose offers up an impressive and catchy debut, with the vocally distinct and memorable Don’t Wanna Lose You.
UAE producer and artist Sarah R Jay continues her climb. Having fiercely established herself as one of the EDM scene’s most passionate and skilled producers, Sarah proceeds to branch out artistically, with a series of singles conceptually devoted to a heartfelt cause. In this case, the vocalist and pop-techno producer devotes her creativity to the strength, spirit and sorrow of Native American People.
“My passion for the drums was sparked at the age of 4 when I first sat at my dad’s drumkit! He is a hobby drummer so there was always access to drums in the basement of my family home. Furthermore, listening to my parent’s CD’s by Queen and the Red Hot Chili Peppers really inspired me to play the drums at an early age.”
Dreamy lo-fi vibes and colourful progressions back up the boldly poetic, sharp bars and ideas of Tha Koala. The alternative hip hop roots of his sound ring loud throughout a multitude of original projects – not least of all the 2021 single-track debut album The Garden.
Smooth sax and trap rhythms carve out a summertime jam that’s naturally uplifting. After this, the artist and rapper e seamlessly intertwines rap and melody, throughout a loving ode to romantic connection, that is the catchy and celebratory hit SUNSHOWeR.
The project begins with its title-track, a piano-led RnB moment of calm and warmth – a hopeful bookend to this journey, and a vocally satisfying introduction to the genre fusing character and charm of Taydence. It’s a poetic ode, musically uplifting but romantic, lyrically blending personal anecdotes and metaphors to a smart and sharp degree, and with superb production lighting up the music as we roll along.
Creative and playful production, rooted in a lifelong appreciation for the artform – New York’s electronic music composer and producer XIMERMJ pushes the boundaries further still, with the brand new EP Trivial Truths.
Uniquely built around this instant floor-filler vibe of upbeat kick drum, hi-hats, and a simple two-chord synth presence, Running highlights the natural vocal nuance and musical escapism of the RxieLondonn sound from the outset, and ultimately delivers a rather unfiltered creative ode to this concept of Running and escapism itself.
In a world overflowing with somewhat lacklustre podcasts, it’s always a pleasure to stumble upon an alternative to the surface level norms. When a podcast emerges from a place of genuine experience and purpose, you can hear that quality resounding through each new episode and discussion at hand, and that’s precisely what you get with the unfiltered mental health podcast Sunday Reset.
Intense from the outset but laid-back in concept and tone, My Kind of Night is all at once outrageously bold and confidently cool. The floor-filler sound is unmistakable as Rok Major, and speaks volumes on behalf of what should lie ahead following this 2025 EP release.