Consider Obsidian as the perfect introduction, an industrial rhythmic aura, with both optimism and uncertainty walking hand-in-hand. mal_mr asks the question ‘what does it mean to be human in a world where machines are taking over?’, and The Magic Umwelt captures the essence of that experience, and gracefully answers.
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Taking the time to be still, to listen and let the music and the space surrounding it connect with humanity and heart. Northampton-based singer and songwriter Sali Clinton captures the essence of a moment, with the vulnerability and soulful, intimate waves of So Long.
Play It Forward is a community-centered experience built around individuals, families, communities, and one shared live music moment. The project seeks to provide emotional and financial support for musicians, real-world experience, confidence and purpose, and a sense of being part of something much bigger than the self.
Alternative rock performer, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist Primordial Alien reaches the pinnacle of his creative output this year, delivering an album of conceptual weight, musical diversity, skill, playfulness, genre-fusion and cool but cutting narratives, as we dive into the brilliantly eclectic pop-punk and progressive rock vibrancy and shadows of Casus Belli.
This coming July 18th in Cape Town City, Bars LME and We Are One present : Sounds Of Africa – an unmissable live event that’s both musically euphoric and heartfelt in its charitable core.
With piano inspired by JS Bach, poetry, sung harmonies and production from Stephanie Rodriguez M., and lyrics by Ivano Bersini, Song is traditionally enthralling, but also, as per Ivano’s repertoire, completely unique from start to finish.
“Instead of feeling tormented by memories, keeping his coffee mug and the sight of his favourite chair, I started to see them as sources of comfort. As a songwriter I like to wrap heavy subjects in a pop sensibility.”
LA-based songwriter and flamenco guitarist Julian Tcherassi – a musician with over 18 years of experience performing and composing, now launching a profoundly inspiring independent single, which brings together multiple genres in a boldly unique but sonically gentle and immersive fashion.
In anticipation of his full-length album WEATHER THE STORMS this coming September, London-based songwriter and electronic-alternative artist LiGHTBRiNGERS – the UK’s own Aidan Woods – launches perhaps his most evocative and moving single yet.
Featuring an eclectic playlist of songs built around acoustic guitar and Brian Elodi’s distinctly raspy, relatable and modest indie voice, this album is something of a time capsule from the artist – a collection of moments years in the making, brought together in honour of his daughter.
If you’re looking for songs that feel real, new, purposeful, fascinating – such as the music of Medium Build, Bo Burnham, Father John Mistry – this album is absolutely one to spend time with.
Laying down a summertime house groove that’s colourful, conceptual and creative all at once – Aux Fidelity drops one of the most likable original beats of the season, with the multi-layered electro-funk playfulness of Tsuyu Party.