Hard-hitting Techno at a faultless tempo of 148, surrounded by brief melodic bass and key progressions that subtly introduce a mood and sense of movement – H.I.O.B offers up the detailed and euphoric new track Roahr.
Rebecca Cullen
Emerging complete with a set of visuals boldly reinforcing the self-indulgence and optimism at the heart of this pop-hip-hop fusion single, On My Time celebrates the value of appreciating a little me-time, and promises a summer-vibes ear-worm and captivating storyboard in the same instance.
“The music I make is honestly just a journal entry of what’s going on in my life, it reflects me as a person so I think my audience will grow with me and accept whatever it is I do.”
Artistry encapsulated by way of an extensive conceptual project, wholly devoted to its underlying themes and imagery – Kross Irwin screams passionate conviction and compositional prowess, throughout the superb new album the boy who died, but had no funeral.
“Trying different ways to write a song or just free-styling lyrics is so therapeutic. I ended up writing an album within a month because it’s just a huge part of my life and expressing what I’m going through.”
Introducing a community station flying the flag high for independent radio – the UK’s own The Jacksons’ Breakfast Club is an easy alternative go-to for music and radio fans across the realm.
Armed with a brand new release and an extensive back-catlalogue to lose yourself within, Creature Benny remains one of indie’s most fearlessly unique creatives.
“I would say the main focus is self expression and being honest. Saying out loud what I feel inside, being open about my worries, problems, insecurities in myself, how I feel towards the future and how I view the world we live in today.”
Following its own creative pathway of four-chord piano and scattered vocals, Love You So makes and breaks its own rules throughout a four-minute thirty-four lifespan, veering on the one hand towards simple organic reggae, and on the other towards the crisp and chaotic realm of DnB.
Perhaps the central lyrics of the opening track encapsulate the themes of this project best – “You can give your love. You can fuck your hate.” Meet The Beat Holes compiles unique anecdotes and broader topical themes, to ultimately celebrate the freedom of love and the power of personal choice.
Classic pop-rock songwriting brings through a poetic ode to commitment and love, as Toronto’s Rachel Brunet delivers the nostalgic new country-kissed single Morning, Noon and Night.
“The art and music we make together is immeasurable in comparison to our solo work – when we work together, we do not just collaborate, we become one, we become one mind, one person, one band, and the song we are making.”