Hazy production and relatable, quietly mixed vocals – an upbeat energy and thoughtful, often romanticised lyrics. UK songwriter and musician Dave Vamfer reflects on love and life with playful creativity, throughout Find The Sound.
Albums
Nobody tells a story and soothes the soul quite like John Jenkins. An artist and songwriter whose integrity and charm have let his organic music naturally build a lasting reputation across the independent scenes of the UK. And here, we get not just another stunning album of original songs, but perhaps his most impactful project yet.
Americana artist Tim Turophile blends the comfort of timeless musicianship with a twist of original songwriting and character. His new album One More Last Chance dives into a series of introspective and reflective stories, beginning with the upbeat anthem and deeply thoughtful scenes and escapism of Interstate.
Korean-born artist and producer just min delves into the complexities of self-identity, grief, and emotional rebirth, with the delicacy and depth of this hugely vulnerable and evocative album Molten.
Quirky indie-pop with an instantly distinct artistic quality. Brooklyn’s Ben Silby delivers a minimalist but soulful introduction to the brand new album Can’t Hang, and proceeds to build upon that performative quality throughout the project.
“I don’t want to be one thing, so I’ll be nothing.”
The ‘numbing qualities’ of modern work culture, the feelings of disconnection and isolation we all seem to share, of something vital being stripped away from our very existence, all feeds into the intriguing balancing of humanity and robotic, industrial sounds that make up Nervous Systems the album.
Cinematic exploration, heavy bass and intriguing, mysterious vocals – something like nostalgia from the days of Massive Attack – all introduces this creatively unique debut album from Chicago songwriter and artist Cosmos Ray.
Utah songwriter and devout creative Richard Tyler Epperson forever leads with an original sense of structure and production that’s unlimited by genre or expectation. His latest work, the full-length album Fragmented Night, is a colourful and impressive testament to that consistency and talent, and it delivers an engaging fusion of familiarity and outright unexpected design.
Tim Stewart, Jonny Drummond, and Tosh Peterson, have performed on some of the world’s biggest and most renowned stages – including The Super Bowl, Coachella, and even The Oscars. Their shared experience is second to none, but more than this, the clear freedom of expression and energy brought to the DAMNAGE album is boldly indicative of this being a genuine, carefree and committed passion project.
Collaboration breeds a whole new creative pulse. Tracy Grimm and bgboi encapsulate the freedom and strength of that fact, with the seven original tracks of their brand new album 4 Years Later. Blending the emo rap and hip hop backgrounds that both artists bring to the scene, Irish rapper Tracy Grimm and rising star bgboi … Continued
A superb playlist of thoughtful, meaningful pop-punk and rock tracks. Merit Maker bring something clearly original, creative and purposeful to the scene, and the tracks are not only a pleasure to escape into at volume, but help shine light on a sense of warmth and belief in better, particularly during such trying and conflicted times as these.
The music is divinely delicate, but also quietly commandeering, and this strength is piercingly notable throughout the likes of highlights Plaza and Misterioso. There’s also a profoundly all-consuming depth of sound to the healing frequency and power of Cavern – an intoxicating closing track, confirming the essential power of music in temporarily freeing us from the jagged edges of modern life.