Great music and purposeful songwriting, interesting structures that feel both satisfying and unpredictable – MICKELSON fights against the quiet voice of modern pop and rock, with an album that fearlessly unites creative freedom and intentional songwriting, throughout 10 striking originals.
Albums
Backed by a clear and concise knowledge of music’s past, The Karma Of Trust offers a heavy opening track, both political and topical, before proceeding into an album that’s self-described as something purely for ‘the people’.
From the courthouse to the studio, creativity rings loud throughout the eclectic original repertoire of hard-working attorney, singer, songwriter, rapper, drummer and producer 17thekid.
The perfect title for a well-grounded but uninhibited collection of creatively free songs. Erik Louis James celebrates the freedom of honest expression and musicianship, with the distinct but aptly diverse album Eclecticism.
Think blues rock, Americana, rock and roll, all carefully intertwined throughout a live-sounding album of nine original tracks. What’s more, Thunder Bridge is the dynamic duo’s debut – an impressively established playlist of energising gems, and a timeless style reignited amidst a series of modern reflections.
Creative compositions, imaginative, and both melodic and intense – a style unconfined by genre, with instrumental intentions creating an atmospheric and enchanting lane somewhere between rock and ambient. N
Big beats and euphoric synths, a mass of detail united within a dreamy blanket of escapism – Bryyo kicks off the hypnotic EP Past, with the pristinely ethereal tones and hopeful melodies of Visor.
Something to listen to at volume, largely for its blissful fusion of intricate detail and soulful expression. An ambient, ethereal journey, blending spiritual warmth and trip hop across an evocative realm of lyrical guidance and meandering sounds. Isaac Garza’s music is a dream and a pleasure to stumble into, and Revolt marks a sublime introduction for those new to his work.
Stunning instrumental guitar music, aptly designed to create an immersive space for listeners – an impressively rooted one, but focused on that ambient connection above anything purely self-indulgent.
Introducing the latest and perhaps greatest project yet from lifelong songwriter John Consalvo. Voyage on Soulmate Seas is a finely-crafted conceptual album – a story told by way of a series of purposeful songs, beginning with the cinematic spoken segment of Passing The Torch.
Beautifully creative musicianship and a faultless yet versatile flow lights up the conceptual depth and fearless honesty of this new album from rapper and artist Rroku.
The Bad Bubble saga continues, this time backed by Electric Eden Records for that extra boost. February is a pristinely established new album, beginning as ever with an instrumental string and synth atmospheric opener, then quickly rising up for the multi-layered vocal depth and satisfying resolve of Chivalry.