Promising a dreamy to euphoric depth of guitar sound, as per the master himself and the artwork implications, Jameel Farruk delivers the songs and sentiments to match the evocative playing and melodies of his style, throughout the beautifully enjoyable album Middle Names.
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Funky soul-rock with a catchy rise and fall melody and energised vocals at the forefront – Gitarsong recaptures the simple fun of live music and songwriting, with the upbeat and likeable You Hit The Mark.
Dreamy trap production lays a strong foundation for the personal storytelling and emotively tired vocal stylings of DonJulioo. GONE features a versatile flow from one section to the next, and maintains a groove that suits the introspective nature of the performance.
Rhythm first, ambiance second, soulful vocal unexpectedly next – Gokhan Aydogmus seamlessly unites the intoxicating qualities of House and EDM’s sub-genres, with the immersive escapism and evocative presence of Lost.
Established composer and multi-instrumentalist Marco Palmieri continues his creative expansion as a contemporary artist. Noting years of performance experience and backed by two studio albums in the jazz realm, Palmieri’s devotion to composition now sees his music effectively create a uniquely immersive and distinct realm of escapism for modern and classic fans alike.
Simple yet striking production from Young X again backs the flow and character of Unk Da Chef with faultless precision and vibes, matching his energy and bringing out an unmistakable alternative anthem that’s both hateful and empowering in its commitment to the cause.
Introducing a conceptually and musically engaging new EP, from an artist with stories to tell and enchanting, long-form melodies to weave. Nighttime Chronicles depicts a piano-pop to cinematic rock fusion of influences, ultimately led by the smooth and poetic vocal thread of Esteban; an artist committed to the escapism and depth of creative expression.
Storytelling soul-folk rockers Until They Burn Me welcome listeners into an extensive yet brilliantly versatile collection of a original tracks – the sort that impress, engage, and entertain, all while introducing an act with a softly unmistakable backbone to their creative style.
Inspiring ideas and motivational threads of self-belief appear to provide the beating heart of much of the Boston Aires collection. The band deliver a refreshingly modest and moving set of songs, and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t connect or provide a pleasant listening experience.
This playlist is a musical anthology, inviting listeners to reflect upon the human condition through the sadly forever relevant lens of conflict and determination. It’s a fiercely focused set of stories and songs, with a boldly heartfelt undertone that feels decidedly honest and, at times, heart-breaking.
Great vibes and catchy lines set the mood with ease, Monark Ishere delivering an uplifting but smooth and intimate ode to love, with the likable afrobeat earworm Jay Joycie.
That’s the key these days, songwriting that balances the quirky and the commonplace, to engage and stand out all at once. It’s a simple psychedelic combination of musicality and playful, cat-like guitar sounds, but it all feeds into the beast that is Radioactive Cat. An angry celebration of sorts – one that will no doubt go down brilliantly at live shows.