Music to instantly remove the haste and hassle of a busy season – Fuma captures the essence of calm, with the aptly-titled, ambient, dreamy, and melodically soothing Sit Down x100.
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Indie four-piece Gear keep things as simple and effective as their name implies, carving out a uniquely evocative, nostalgic but gritty realm as an authentic band, and building their sound around boldly poetic and powerful soundscapes and songs.
Capturing a space not unlike an audio dream sequence at first, DjWhizPk proceeds to carve out an increasingly creative and ethereal style, with the likes of the softly hypnotic single Yes I Can.
Crank up the volume for this one, a modern day blues rock anthem with a high-octane output and a deeply moving sentiment at its core. SOUTHDOGROCK encapsulate the energy and grit of their name, with the bold and brilliantly uplifting UGLY BROTHERS.
Great production is quick to envelop listeners, as Albuquerque electronic goth artist Midnight Thorn showcases the results of an appreciated period of isolation and creative escapism.
The UK’s own Yoji blends old-school DnB vibes with blissfully soulful, meandering vocals, for a sound that’s instantly distinct, uplifting, and comfortingly nostalgic.
Introducing a completely fresh take on the limitless world of electronic dance music. Relentless kick rhythms and old-school synths present a sort of epic cavern of sound, as Mirosonic captures the space between two extremes, for the uniquely energising but haunting single CATWALK TRANCE, Galaxy Club Remix.
Dreamy old-school production rising into a fully-loaded jazz to neo-classical production – Keith Eatmon sets a smooth and engaging vibe, with the opening warmth and subsequently genre-blending journey of Jamaica.
It’s always the songwriting that separates the lasting artists from the crowd. Great voices can entertain, but a great song can stand the test of time, and that seems to be what lets the single Burn rise above many folk-pop and indie releases.
Japanese pop artist Sena Kana has amassed an impressive following in her time on the scene, noting collaborations with the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Sheppard – for the 2019 single Up. That particular release was certified Gold in the USA, and ultimately helped set off an upward trajectory for the uniquely distinct pop singer.
From the brand new album Artificial Xmas, AI troubadour Marcel Du Chimp captures an impressive intertwining of vintage nostalgia and contemporary production and reference, with the rather brilliant and quirky single Crypto-Claws are coming to town.
Clear a little floor space for this one, or get yourself some quality speakers or headphones for the full experience.
Amsterdam creative producer ShenniX captures an intoxicating balance between the looping intensity of techno and the artistic freedom of unlimited sound-play, with his latest unignorable release Let The Music Take You.