Stylishly blending tribal rhythms and catchy melodies, along with cultures and languages for a truly exotic, energising, inclusive and summer-ready vibe
Rebecca Cullen
Vella commits unequivocally to the moment, and this realness, this fearless will to be completely exposed vocally and emotionally, makes all the difference.
Organic pop crafted with care and intimacy at the forefront – Kara Colvin connects for authenticity and catchy, imagery-laden writing with this quickly likable new single.
There’s realism in the verses, poetic honesty that feels poignant and heart-breaking in its depth, but there’s ultimately a clear sense of possibility in the hook and the overall concept.
Rod Black promises reflective, optimistic writing, and a voice that sounds naturally connected to this genre and the feelings of the song. It’s country for sure, but with a twist of fresh identity.
Building up brilliantly, creative as ever – likely to prove a dance-floor filler throughout the coming months.
Freshly released from the smooth collection of jazz-kissed rap anthems that is Game Recognise Game, Talking Bout highlights the melodic and laid-back vibes of a colourful, catchy and clever artist.
Think of a stripped-back Stones performances with an edge of Eddie Vedder’s acoustic days, only this is Dan Cody – paving his own way, getting vulnerable, truthful, and deeply human in his search for answers.
Immediately warming with its acoustic strum and harmonics, Darren Wallis calms the soul with a breathy and poetic Reassurance.
Lay all your Wisdom on Me offers a diverse musicality and a welcomed series of stories that venture out a little further than the self.
Introducing a conceptually provocative, uniquely expressive album from the UK’s own CHOZE – D.I.Y marks a bold and unforgettable leap outwards into greater creative plains of hip hop.
From the intimate appeal of an acoustically strummed introduction, through an increasingly colourful soundscape, cleanly mixed vocal, and long-form yet catchy melody, Kevin Millan continues to raise the bar.