It’s always the songwriting that separates the lasting artists from the crowd. Great voices can entertain, but a great song can stand the test of time, and that seems to be what lets the single Burn rise above many folk-pop and indie releases.
Rebecca Cullen
Japanese pop artist Sena Kana has amassed an impressive following in her time on the scene, noting collaborations with the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Sheppard – for the 2019 single Up. That particular release was certified Gold in the USA, and ultimately helped set off an upward trajectory for the uniquely distinct pop singer.
From the brand new album Artificial Xmas, AI troubadour Marcel Du Chimp captures an impressive intertwining of vintage nostalgia and contemporary production and reference, with the rather brilliant and quirky single Crypto-Claws are coming to town.
Nyc Flo brings together the classic old school weight of heartfelt, motivational hip hop, and the creatively immersive soundscapes of genres like jazz, soul, big band and afrobeat, throughout his inspiring new album AQUARIUS FEVER VOL. II.
Time for something consistently enjoyable but also completely at odds with expectation or the confines of genre. coke the bear presents a series of thoughtful contemplations and catchy hooks, throughout the emotionally loaded, genre-fusing and wildly engaging new album Snow Algebra.
Clear a little floor space for this one, or get yourself some quality speakers or headphones for the full experience.
Amsterdam creative producer ShenniX captures an intoxicating balance between the looping intensity of techno and the artistic freedom of unlimited sound-play, with his latest unignorable release Let The Music Take You.
Creatively bridging the gap between nostalgic reggae and the contemporary hip hop and alternative pop realms, Jah Sent delivers a five-track EP of originals, which prove as diverse as they are heartfelt and melodically engaging.
Feeling almost like an audio-cinematic ode to the freedom and embrace of a tribal festival experience, this arrangement of live-looping and production is unlike anything else you’ll hear this season. OMRA has not simply curved the lines between genres, but has broken through them entirely.
The vintage good vibes that lift the mood regardless of audience – electro swing has long-since been a staple of the indie and festival scenes of the world, inciting a sense of energy and fun that naturally draws you to the dance floor.
December Snow follows an organic, minimalist arrangement of ambient details and finger-picked guitar, as we hear these reverb-kissed yet nearly whispered vocals, reflecting upon the snow-covered world and memories of an accidental kiss.
The humility and equal depth of classical music and prayer-based, timeless hymns, resounds with sublime warmth and unity, as Leo Romero delivers the unmistakable embrace and Faithful ode of You Shall love.
Capturing a fine balance between hip hop’s contemporary realm and the greater depths of its history, rapper and artist Recc draws you in with sharp wordplay and performative flair combined, throughout the brand new album tears b4 TRATR.