Creating art out of trauma is a painful but ultimately therapeutic process, and if that art or music can in turn provide the same kind of solace and understanding for other victims of abuse, then its all the more rewarding. Johnny Bottos tells his story in a unique and empowering way, with the pure poetry, sheer weight, and musical precision of Crown Of Thorns.
Rebecca Cullen
Striking artwork and a unique fusion of contemporary emo and classic pop punk – Free Mace captures his own artistic identity, with the proudly atmospheric and revealing new album Better Off Bitter.
Great vibes, great structure – an album reminiscent of those crafted with purpose and story, designed to entertain and impress all at once. romethegreat sets the scene with ease, as I Am Coming opens up the mighty ten-track album Godlike 2.
Dreamy jazz-kissed pop and rock with a refreshing twist of artistic delicacy at the helm – Miami creatives Nuclear Monkey capture a likable set of grooves and reflections, with their softly uplifting new album Hello Again.
New music from Canadian songwriter Alex Runions brings the soulful intimacy of acoustic folk-pop and a boldly poetic story that instantly captivates. On An Island intertwines the deeply personal with the broadly accessible and imagery-loaded, for a sense of rising passion and power that consistently tightens its grip.
Scottish pop singer Jake Sowerby brings back a nostalgic style, with the rap-like verses, acoustic guitar groove and catchy hook of All Night Long.
Catchy mainstream Hip Hop with an intense earworm of a hook – Mugg Man and Jon Glenn carve out an acoustic-rap and pop gem, with the unforgettable single My Town.
The defiantly distinct sound and thoughtful style of Amo Jr. excels with prowess and subtle power, as the debut single from his brand new album hits the scene to effectively carve out its own unique creative lane.
Melodically infectious, musically on-point, Travelling Man sets itself up to be a timeless Americana classic, with a welcomed twist of mainstream pop in how catchy the central hook and presentation is. The genre is huge right now, and this one makes for a nostalgic easy contender.
An autistic artist with an unrivalled creative depth to his approach, there’s freedom and precision united throughout Emcee’s repertoire, and as an introduction to that quality, Love Is Kind is a natural must.
That’s the intention of much of Irene’s music and performances, to engage and entertain – to get people dancing, to bring them together. It’s a skill that stands tall throughout her career and recording repertoire, and it continues to inspire and uplift with each new chapter and style.
And what a hook, what a resolve – we’re in a timeless realm without a doubt, a vocal and production style akin to the bigger years of Robbie Williams, in my view; the rhythm and descending melody of the verses furthering that. Otherwise there’s a touch of George Michael to the style – in particular the rise up for this smooth and celebratory hook.