New music from Dan Cody inevitably lifts the mood. Nostalgic pop-rock with a twist of Beatles-esque-melodic and lyrical brightness – Around The Dial is a collection of recent singles from the established songwriter, a mildly new direction beginning with the beautifully uplifting Good As Gold.
EPs
New Anxieties poetically and honestly explores the journey into parenthood – the highs and lows, the reflections, the mistakes and excitements – and does so in a beautifully revealing and moving fashion.
The project is quite faultless in its musicianship and songwriting, a mighty contender to re-animate the alt-metal scene, and a worthy reminder of the legendary rock sub-genres that first built this multi-faceted universe of reflection.
Dreamy surf-rock akin to shoegaze but with a blissful clarity – Alice Asara brings together instrumental prowess and soulful, poetic songwriting, for the impressively creative EP SLEEPLESS.
Imaginative instrumental guitar music gets the mind wandering to blissful new plains – established guitarist Mark Leedham blends strong grooves and hypnotic melodies, throughout Towers Of Plain.
Completing the band’s album trilogy, the highly-anticipated Trails Of Gold wraps up a noteworthy journey for alt rockers Deaf Whale, and yet at the same time, marks a beautifully enchanting introduction to their music.
Guitarist and singer Bob Berdanier intertwines the energy and passion of live rock with a fearlessly personal twist of intimate songwriter reflections, for the intoxicating and boldly beautiful EP Smoke.
Writer and scientist Narsha Bulgakbaev oversteps the barriers between disciplines, with an emotionally charged collection of original songs.
Back once again with an inarguable showcase of unwavering devotion to the craft, Jaydii collaboratively masters the space with Supreme Khay, alongside production from the one and only Blvff, for the six-track EP NAHIMASTAY.
Darkness and distortion meet with haunting melodic threads of softness and calm – Ghost In The Machine cut through the barriers between genres, with the fiercely compelling new release Enemy Of The State.
“For Point Zero we return to cinematic stylings, an immense downpour of bass, synth and tripped rhythm injecting intrigue and further mystique into proceedings. In just a few short minutes, the artistry of Primordial Alien has made itself clear.”
An evocative and talented five-piece, all contributing equal warmth and melancholy to this brilliantly encompassing release.