Creative and playful production, rooted in a lifelong appreciation for the artform – New York’s electronic music composer and producer XIMERMJ pushes the boundaries further still, with the brand new EP Trivial Truths.
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Uniquely built around this instant floor-filler vibe of upbeat kick drum, hi-hats, and a simple two-chord synth presence, Running highlights the natural vocal nuance and musical escapism of the RxieLondonn sound from the outset, and ultimately delivers a rather unfiltered creative ode to this concept of Running and escapism itself.
In a world overflowing with somewhat lacklustre podcasts, it’s always a pleasure to stumble upon an alternative to the surface level norms. When a podcast emerges from a place of genuine experience and purpose, you can hear that quality resounding through each new episode and discussion at hand, and that’s precisely what you get with the unfiltered mental health podcast Sunday Reset.
Intense from the outset but laid-back in concept and tone, My Kind of Night is all at once outrageously bold and confidently cool. The floor-filler sound is unmistakable as Rok Major, and speaks volumes on behalf of what should lie ahead following this 2025 EP release.
Riding the wave with style and noting hundreds of thousands of streams in the mere days since its release – this collaborative single from Big Hookz and Skiezy Ayenkea hits with impeccable impact, securing its role as an anthemic alternative take on the huge vibes of AfroDrill and AfroTrap.
Alternative pop of a bright and distinct nature – a lyrical openness that’s relatable, and a production that refuses to adhere to a single standard genre rule. Vituia gets playful, honest, and contemplative, for The Coolest.
The sitar and hand rhythms carve out a new-age groove that’s equally enchanting, as we fall deeper under the spell of this electro-pop arrangement and song that’s bursting with individuality.
Prior to their upcoming live show at Rhode Island’s iconic Conserfest, June 22nd, we dive into some classic single releases, from San Francisco rock and roll trio Taylor and the Pretty Noises.
Having amassed hundreds of thousands of streams across a multitude of original rock and roll releases, the integrity and heart of all things DownTown Mystic has built up an impressive repertoire and following in recent years. That process culminates this season, with the release of a divine original album, and one naturally suited to lighting up the incoming summer months.
Stylistically bringing together emotional orchestral writing and Asian pop and art-song influences, there’s a distinct sense of character and purpose to everything under the Liz Huang name. Whatever the mood or story, the composer achieves the right kind of energy and detail to represent it in the most compelling and interesting way.
Love the Magician plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, and percussion, throughout this electro-acoustic project of free-flowing yet often heavily conceptual wonder. The album has been a lifetime in the making, and its timeless tones and careful balancing of playfulness and power speaks volumes on behalf of that.
Softly finger-picked folk-pop, a light layer of reverb, warm and distinct vocals – Bryan Copeland follows short lines of intimate poetry, for his soothing to brilliantly uplifting original single Hello.