Effectively transporting listeners back to the days of retro synths, sci-fi sound-play and big beats, Ladonna Rama offers story-telling, scene-setting, and ambient, rhythmic escapism for classic dance and alternative pop fans far and wide.
Rebecca Cullen
As the soundscape seduces, the vocal works in unison towards that same goal, and the smooth energy and rhythm of the song, the simple strength of that hook and how memorable it is, all helps make this an addictive little hit that’s all at once refreshing and stylistically comforting.
What begins as a scratch DJ demo of sorts, soon evolves through various details of an industrial soundscape, towards a soulful RnB vocal line and plenty of space for conceptual consideration.
Stylishly blending the bounce of dancehall, with a Sia-inspired build-up and melodic embrace, Anna Cole’s new single Boom Boom Bang is as colourful and addictive as the title promises.
I Can’t Sleep, and Idk Why is everything the title promises and then some. Impressive tunes, realism, emotional honesty, talent. A strong reminder of the skill and passion that exists just beneath the mainstream radar.
Instrumentally raw yet impressive, showcasing the best of the live-band aspect of GREYE, Lucky kicks into gear with the soulful roar of Hannah Summer’s raspy and powerful rock vocal.
Driving with a stylish fusion of mildly distorted, soulful electric guitar, and a heavy, anthemic hip hop chorus, Capo Corleone’s Don’y Play is the alternative and passionate hit that indie hip hop deserves.
“I don’t have a high amount peak of listeners on release-day. They come to my music over the year. That means to me I don’t have to put too much effort into this so called ‘pre-release-promotion’. The real work is coming when it’s out.”
DJ M3, known on the scene as Makes Me Move, kicks off a brand new, bi-weekly podcast highlighting some of the best alternative soul blues and funk music the world has to offer.
Stylishly blending powerful soundscape design, with equal parts melody and screams, the track offers a compelling narrative that provokes thought and simultaneous furthers the eerie, unsettling aura of the ambiance.
From lyrical weirdness through uninhibited musical expression, Can’t Wait consistently keeps listeners engaged, often on their toes. Contrast is utilised brilliantly, droning moments of quiet desperation are juxtaposed by sudden passionate outbursts and increasing tempos.
Retro keys and heartfelt, sermon-like story telling make up much of Ronald Major’s new album The Fight. Nowhere is this more true than on the track Faith Your Fears.