The tone and character prove unmistakable, and the conceptual mystique of the writing meets with these huge melodies and ethereal soundscapes in a way that’s effectively immersive for the listener.
EPs
LA’s Kain Official brings the soulful Gospel vibes, big-band energy and sharp bars, with his devotedly conscious, heartfelt new EP Loyalty Over Love.
Gritty yet melodic rock and roll pours through with mighty vocal character and strong riffs – Effing and Blinding bring the soul and energy to modern rock
A fine collection of timeless songs, a real pleasure to turn up loud and let play – Refrigerate After Opening celebrates the power of music and expression in their most pure yet professional states
Intimate musicianship and storytelling to match, NICE is a brief but effective collection of live performances – a band united in this lo-fi-inspired expression of self and groove.
Introducing a creative rap force to be reckoned with – Summer Solow and Nissi Nicole launch an anthemic and addictive new sound, with the gritty confidence and sharp wordplay of Dead Image.
Classic indie rock and heartfelt integrity light up this openly reflective new album The Synthetic Orchid, from the UK’s own Liam Merrigan.
Easily one of the most engaging indie projects of the year so far, fellow Mancunian and long-time songwriter T.R. Burge follows up his vastly-praised debut release God Ache, with the sublime and poetically powerful new EP Selling You.
Explosively colourful for its downpour of euphoric synths, layers and the relentless opening pace, Jake Brantley’s EP Color Theory goes on to weave an array of melodic, enchanting and intimate stories.
From the multi-layered colours, melodic appeal and honesty of Hard To Love, we enter the dreamy tones and driving anthemic presence of Cheap Sunglasses, Justine setting the mood as ever with lyrical and production relevance to the underlying story.
Always there’s a degree of humanity and fearless vulnerability to the writing and the vocal performances. Meanwhile the production varies from one track to the next, supporting but also shaking up the foundations in a way that’s forever compelling.
Fully-loaded retro synth-wave pours through with a fair balance of melodic threads and euphoric overtones – Nail//Neon introduces this electronic project from Portugal artist Peeedro.