Forged In Shadow (Bound by Fire) is the boldly cinematic heavy metal introduction, an electrified and poetic hard-rock arrangement and delivery, built around the iconic Lord of the Rings story, and showcasing both the intricate craftwork and essential contrast of composer and performer Mythrend through its cascading layers.
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Whiskey In The Jar is the band’s latest single, a creatively fresh take on the classic Irish hit from Thin Lizzy, with equally retro visual effects to further reinforce that old-school escapism. The video employs yesteryear effects and colours, as well as clips of the array of bands who’ve previously covered the iconic song in both the studio and on stage.
Colourful riffs and quirky pop rhythms elevate catchy hooks and poetic lyrics from the vault – pepo. explores self-reflective sentiments and vivid metaphorical images, with the strong melodies and vocal stylings of tunnel vision.
Former chess grandmaster come avid songwriter and AI producer GM Jon has produced a multitude of original songs in the past year or so, not least of all his beloved folk collection honouring The Best Of The Dead Poets. We were blessed with the chance to talk in depth with Jon, about his life, his … Continued
Frankfurt creative producer duo Granite Head bring an impressively unique set of flavours to modern summer house and instrumental dance music. Their latest two-track EP highlights a diverse fusion of influences and stylistic preferences, and at the same time delivers an immersive and colourful dream space, within which the music can either energise or deeply soothe; depending on what you need from it.
Sublime vocal power and fluidity guides an impassioned and skilful group of musicians, through fascinating stories and songs both complex and satisfying, for fans of anything from power metal to pop rock and cinematic, orchestral music. These arrangements and performances are stacked high with genuine talent and an unrelenting sense of shared spirit, and with work ethic and ability seamlessly combined, Alterium are well on their way to carving out an unmissable new pathway in modern power metal.
Lo-fi production with upbeat, tribal to tropical rhythms – all subtle, all smooth. DJ Bruno Costa and Friza lead with mellow, deep vocal fragments, and enchanting drum-work, for Mina de Responsa. An industrla groove and contrastingly dreamy, etheral synths rise and fall, as this melodically freesyle then catchy voice meandesr through an exotic story and … Continued
Quirky nostalgic dance-pop with threads of both the familiar and the characterful – UK songwriter and artist Tor James Faulkner blends colourful performance with catchy confrontation, for No Way, No Way.
Organic, live, psychedelic indie-rock sets a strong groove, while gentle vocals and complex, captivating original lyrics paint stories impressively original and genuine. New York rockers The Grasping Straws hold authenticity in high regard, with the dreamy riffs, fresh melodies, thoughtful musings and brilliantly framed ideas of Shapes.
Award-winning songwriter and musician Sean Martin fronts the brilliantly unique genre-fusing indie rock act The Quarantined, delivering this summer an incredibly original story and set-up, for the passionate and powerful Skeleton Chair.
Cinematic soundscapes and funky nostalgic basslines and beats – an eighties vibe with soundbites galore, alongside a late-night RnB vocal grit and fluidity that’s akin to The Weeknd. An intentionally elusive Beaux Deity kicks off an engaging and colourful EP, with the catch and quirky Y’all Saw.
The song reflects upon the idea of falling in love with something unreal – a figment of your own imagination. It’s a complex and provocative topic, the emotional depths of the mind proving limitless and poignant in this setting. What appears as a simple love song, actually runs far more deeply, and prompts consideration of the true wonder of the self, and the power of the mind in conjuring up a whole other seemingly sentient being to fall in love with.