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.
EPs
Longstanding First Nations indie artist Gavin Somers and his band Jarrah continue to captivate audiences with their poetic and organic musical escapism. Their latest single, Give Me Reason, introduces an organic pop-rock sound, featuring evocative yet relatable vocals and lyrics rich with poetic imagery that transport listeners to another world.
Letting the music guide, through a series of deeply personal reflections on adulthood and uncertainty about progression in life. Ziggy Lebon captures the enchanting mood of indie rock and shoegaze’s past, with the three-track EP FOOA (Fear Of Old Age).
Performatively noting influence from jazz and soul-pop legends, the music of Imaginary Problems, and in particular, the lyrical depth and openness, all shines light on a whole different set of inspirations from Indira May.
The new EP, A Moment of Deathlessness, presents a first listen that’s captivating for its sense of cinema, its groove, its harmonies and imagery – the presentation and vibe intriguing alone for the creative depth and originality. Then to consider the poetry at its core, this whole project being a tribute to the iconic Emily Dickinson, is to appreciate the finely selected details and stories that influenced such a creative direction.
Having first hit our radar back in 2020 with his evocative hit just 4 u, Mitchell Zia takes on a whole new persona and style with the supervillain EP, leading with deep and characterful vocals, through a series of theatrical indie arrangements that tell stories and entertain in a boldly distinct way.
Multi-instrumentalist, poet, songwriter and singer Jodie Fox unites creativity and classic seasonal warmth, with her brand new EP of Christmas hits that is Songs of Peace and Joy.
Somewhat uniting outright simplicity and fearless complexity, Plastic Triode is tyrannical treat for the ears and the mind. Highly experimental, unlike anything else you’ll delve into this season – the project is a timeless, uninhibited, provocative collection of original tracks, from a talented musician with a clear passion for exploring the unexplored as a sound-designer and performer.
There’s an intriguing vagueness to some of these lyrics, especially given the quiet mix, but always we’re gifted a satisfying hook resolve – a broader statement and light melody, to leave us with a strong sense of possibility and calm than anything else. Authenticity seems to be the driving force throughout the Come Along EP, and by employing that without concern, Scott Keesler has drifted down a road that’s entirely his own.
Continuing to test the limits of modern AI, producer and songwriter Chip Altholz draws upon over fifty years of experience in music, to compose prompts for the party-themed and aptly-titled new EP FunkTheAI.
Soaring electro-pop and dark-wave dance instrumentals back up impassioned vocal hooks and heartfelt to imaginative sentiments – Joel Christian returns this season with a six-track EP of synth-pop gems.
Introducing a conceptually and musically engaging new EP, from an artist with stories to tell and enchanting, long-form melodies to weave. Nighttime Chronicles depicts a piano-pop to cinematic rock fusion of influences, ultimately led by the smooth and poetic vocal thread of Esteban; an artist committed to the escapism and depth of creative expression.