Built around acoustic guitars, humble keys and cinematic whistles, the music presents with a mildly cinematic aura, but proceeds to offer characterful vocals both delicate and distinct, as we explore the intricacies and depths of the song’s inspiration.
Albums
Singer and songwriter Donna Brooks keeps the poetry and acoustic honesty of folk music alive and well, with the evocative melodies and cleanly-mixed vocals of her new album It’s Just Rain.
Freestyle funk-rock songwriter and guitarist Sam Uctas celebrates the best of a creatively free-flowing approach to modern music. Noting hints of influence from the likes of Hendrix and Zappa, the heavy pedal use and experimental flair of the guitar playing backs up a rhythmic and lyrically intriguing approach, making Redacted Lines a fascinating but also … Continued
Songs of hope, connection and communion, guided by darker fragments of subject matter and story, elevated by the warmth of soulful vocal depth and organic musical arrangements. Acoustic creative Patrick Ames never fails to entertain and connect with his original songs, and the brand new album Slow Dip Ahead is far from the exception.
The artistic unravelling of a story of unthinkable heartbreak and devastation. Indie veterans will know the Bad Bubble musical legacy already, but for those new to his journey, this release marks Album Seven of an extensive ode to the life of a child taken from the world before their first breath.
Introducing an established, stylish and evocative debut – songwriter and artist Aaron Molyneaux (Aaron M) captivates within moments, for the unique vocal depth, melodic swoon, and lyrical substance of Blue Avenue.
Music to Bruno Marinho has forever been a therapeutic form of escapism. The focus and emotional resetting of the creative process is often what makes for the most engaging and interesting music, and that’s absolutely the case with the freedom and allure of Worlds Unseen.
Globally renowned jazz instrumental group Polyphonic Exophilia gear up to launch perhaps their most established and compelling project yet. The opening moments of the new album Deep Diver are quick to set a vibe both musically impressive and satisfying. Deep Diver offers a fast-fingered set of layers from meandering bass to keys to horns an rhythms, and the energy is on point from the moment you hit play.
The highly-anticipated second studio album from a wildly popular Polyphonic Exophilia, the idea for Deep Diver emerged from a nostalgic desire to create the holistic experience of a story. The intention was to craft an album that could be consumed almost like a book, and so, the story at its core, is that of a deep space mission that goes terribly wrong.
May the original and organic songwriters of our time take the lead in the coming months and years, the AI gap is still vast enough to keep realness at the forefront, and hopefully that authentic connection will remain in the hands of creative humans. Listen to all original music from Neil Fergus here.
Kicking into gear with the evocative production and gritty, motivational bars of Keep Up Wit Me, the project is off to a distinct and emotionally loaded start. Elements of drive and Faith intertwine throughout a story that’s personal but relatable in its inspiring status.
MC Shep’s integrity and energy as a producer continue to separate his repertoire and original style from much of the modern scene. His ability to engage, to entertain and uplift, stands tall throughout a consistently versatile catalogue of music, and if you’re new to his sound, these six tracks make for the perfect place to begin.
Dungeons and Dragons fanatics unite – a series of albums inspired by the limitless possibilities that lie within the simple roll of a dice. Producer and artist DM Kel delivers the fourth instalment of his Questing project, with the twenty original tracks of The Divine, The Damned, and The Ghost.