New music from the distinct indie corner of organic production that is Willie Alex – Leave Me Or Love Me builds up a secure and recognisable sense of identity, with a selection of layers that feel like both an alternative electronic loop and a live indie rock performance.
Rebecca Cullen
Stylistic modesty and great songwriting, a softly satisfying vocal rise and heartfelt sentiments – Clint Bierman paints an image of intimacy and longing, with the wonderfully timeless Make You Wanna Stay.
Big vibes blend world music rhythms with reggaetón, Latin pop and catchy hooks, as Bu Aras delivers the anthemic celebration of an album that is Bu, Baby!
Emotional intensity reaches peak storytelling and expression, as Mr Rish pours his realism and personal turmoil into the process, for the captivating hip hop single The Predicament.
An impassioned, evocative release from inner turmoil – a seamless blend of synthpop and power-ballad songwriting, from an artist whose focus is on the true escapism and therapeutic beauty of songwriting. Ellyott takes on the darkness of heartbreak and emotional distance, a story of push and pull when one lover commits and the other is … Continued
In celebration of his recent fusing of formats that is The Gunfighter and the new single Ride, we caught an interview with actor and singer-songwriter Malek Hanna, to find out more about this creative journey, the rock and roll energy of the song, and his plans for the year ahead. Here’s the conversation in full. … Continued
The groove is a vibe, the vocal modest, no volume, just a central hook and mood that glide through the airwaves, as Kirko presents a story of romantic connection, travel, and longing
From the rising success of his band to embracing the solo creative life, ZCon delivers an enchanting original style this season, with the cascading electronic riffs and hazy, reverb-kissed vocals and tones of Cocaine Mirror.
no hope was inspired by Jim Carrey’s infamous commencement speech about hope running into the fire, and it builds a story and mood around this in a distinct, optimistic and memorable way. With a longer project due to release later in the year, isabelle tran’s debut marks a timeless first chapter in this honest and engaging artistic venture.
Noting years of commitment to making music with authenticity and from the ground up, Willie Alex is a producer with a refreshing realism to his sound. The music is genuine, real, man-made, and that creativity and heart can never be faked. This one consumes you as it pours through the airwaves.
As the industry continues to force-feed us uncomfortably seamless tracks, largely lacking the humanity of talent and imperfection, the underground thankfully continues to strengthen its presence at the very same time. Industrial alternative producers and artists like Willie Alex are confidently taking the reigns, and the music speaks for itself.
Fans of Americana, soft rock, Nashville storytelling and eighties power-ballads will rejoice throughout the humble highs and lows of Echoes and Embers. Bob Berdanier suffers no unwarranted influence from modern trends, and instead writes from a place of real human feeling, creating with skill and understanding, towards precisely what an audience needs and connects with.