Inspiring positivity, with a sublime vocal lead and the warmth of a finely-crafted organic soundtrack – Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions blend pop-rock and country tones, with the five-track EP Never Give Up.
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Explosive and catchy in equal parts, perfectly in keeping with their ever defiant-opposition to mainstream expectation, indie rock legends Love Ghost team up with Cinnamon Babe, for the brilliantly-written new metal gem Do You Like Me Now?
Reaching out from a colourful keys-led groove are joyful melodies and provocative contemplations akin to the likes of Bowie. The story is intriguing but resolves to a more anthemic chorus of unity and inspiration for its later sections. And all of this is wrapped up with a spoken segment from the musical (the title of which is The Music Of The Stars).
Known for their fusion of smooth synths, intensely distorted guitars and the fierce crash of the drums, A Million Little Fires are also recognised for their thoughtful storytelling and inspiring sentiments. This opening track celebrates all of these qualities at once, and kicks off Aspects & Echoes with style.
How Gabi Rose so faultlessly moves from a powerful and provocative sax performance to delivering these blissfully soulful RnB vocals is an enchanting mystery, and just one part of what gives Enrose such a mighty and unrivalled sound.
Drawing attention with a name that’s both emotively intriguing and mildly reminiscent of an infamous eighties movie, The Gloomies further their appeal with ease, as the intoxicating and ambient surf rock layers and ideas of Cave rain down.
Intoxicating soul-rock of both instrumental and vocal prowess – The uniquely enchanting sound of Rusty Rickshaw proves inescapably captivating, for their intensely evocative single Tujh Mein.
Colourful and retro production sets a disco-kissed realm that’s merely a small introduction to an artist fiercely unconfined by genre or expectation. sykii lights up the uniquely melodic and vocally distinct project Blaze with unrivalled eclecticism and freedom of expression.
Wishing Zachary and his family a bright and wonderful future, good fortune in his ambitions to become an author, and massive congratulations for the incoming arrival of his baby girl. Finale feels like the perfect way to mark the beginning of this exciting new chapter.
Unafraid to showcase both vulnerability and sheer self-confidence, Special Feeling reflects upon the juxtaposing emotions that make up much of a creative’s life. There’s the insecurity and openness required to connect, and then there’s the unapologetic desire and drive to be noticed.
Built around a quirky and spacious riff, with fiercely versatile vocals, Monsters presents a notably personal yet also broadly relatable account of the negative thoughts and self-scorn that often consumes us.
“Can you see it, Can you feel it… Get a taste of life everyday.”