Genuine conversations, unfiltered and from the heart – Light Up Your Life is a massively diverse independent podcast, hosted by close friends Samantha Peters and Alex Dabkowski. The podcast features a broad range of compelling discussions about inspiring life stories and experiences.
Rebecca Cullen
The iconic vocals of Snoop Dogg smoothly introduce the summer vibes and upbeat bounce of Patric Scott’s latest single Good Time. The singer, actor and artist collaborates with the hip hop legend, across a celebratory summer anthem that’s naturally a pop ear-worm.
A superb playlist of thoughtful, meaningful pop-punk and rock tracks. Merit Maker bring something clearly original, creative and purposeful to the scene, and the tracks are not only a pleasure to escape into at volume, but help shine light on a sense of warmth and belief in better, particularly during such trying and conflicted times as these.
Bringing together a smooth country songwriting style and a touch of Americana or bigger-band warmth in the set-up, Ron Hamrick’s latest single Whatcha Gonna Do On Saturday Night is a timeless and catchy indie hit, and an easy song to enjoy this summer season.
Standing tall on the strength of a simple but satisfying bass line, rising higher still as a soulful vocal thread and funky indie-rock aura gathers clear momentum – Lui Fazo rides the pulse of an implication, with the slick and unmistakable Energy.
Creative producer and keys expert Pisces Senpai fuses genres and cultural quirks with passion and precision. Juna is a fine example of the uniquely playful, colourful and multi-layered sound of the music, and within the confines of a single track, Pisces Senpai seamlessly incorporates subtle aspects of funk, electro, pop, dance and kawaii-driven artistic prowess.
Nostalgic storytelling and conversations that walk you through the comforts of the past, through the lessons learned along the way, and through old-school family-driven hopes for the future.
The music is divinely delicate, but also quietly commandeering, and this strength is piercingly notable throughout the likes of highlights Plaza and Misterioso. There’s also a profoundly all-consuming depth of sound to the healing frequency and power of Cavern – an intoxicating closing track, confirming the essential power of music in temporarily freeing us from the jagged edges of modern life.
Metaphors and moments musically intertwined – a folk-pop softness that transcends the walls of expectation – Swiss songwriter Andrea Schmider offers unique song structuring, mighty choruses, and a striking balance between delicacy and power, for the Potpourri EP.
Jag, Griffin, Luke and Parker make up Chelekis, a four-piece with a shared passion for the process, and that inherent connection that shines brilliantly through the rhythmic unity and celebratory scorn of Problematic.
Retro electro-pop and synth-wave join forces, for a smooth and gamer-esque array of tones, melodies and vocoder-style effects. Odd Cadet blends the robotic and heartfelt, with This Is Goodbye.
Blending the nostalgic indie rock sway of easy guitars, riffs, bass and live drums, with a softly striking vocal, and a conceptual weight and sadness that’s almost unbearable, the mighty MYQO returns this season, with the broken and beautiful before me.