Achieving the perfect chemistry between ambient, evocative production, and thoughtful, melodic human performance, Tinrex captures a nostalgic electronic vibe, with the immersive and hypnotic FU2.
Singles
Spoken word artist Queen Majeeda takes on the depths of grief with poetry, passion, and subtle sound-design, for the initially intimate and ultimately powerful Bye Bye Grief.
Great production and songwriting creatively unites hip hop and alternative pop, as the neo-classical strings and modern beat of Trigger My Aria let Maria Rosa La Kakiee deliver a modest but striking ode to self-preservation.
Big indie alternative vibes light up a strong riff and groove that naturally draws you in. NYC band Why Another capture creative structuring and mood beautifully, with the highs and lows of this deeply confronting, thoughtful and intimate yet colourful new single.
Svartsengi emerges at just the right time it seems, when it can often feel as if music has lost its way, lost its depth, lost its magic. OUTER and Arve Henriksen capture something profound and powerful with this composition and song. The subtle artistry is phenomenal. An easy highlight from the year.
With a classic rock and roll sound as ballsy as its artwork, singer and songwriter Walter Miller brings an edge of pop character and charm to the scene, with the fierce riffs and massive anthemic chorus of Basic Instinct.
Lush songwriting and equally ethereal, colourful and consuming production. Raymnd captures a fine sense of escapism and story, with the natural embrace of Godspeed & Goodbye.
Acoustic soul-pop of crisp, finger-picked guitar and sultry, nostalgic vocals. Zyan Reign captures a timeless warmth and realism, with the vulnerability and evocative depth of I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME.
Clean-cut raps unfiltered and free, a smooth jazz backdrop of keys and trap rhythms – DaKurse keeps the flow honest and nostalgic, for the catchy rap anthem Kiss & Tell.
Deeply euphoric vibes engage as a careful fusion of melodic techno and soulful rebellion. Producer and artist MÖM shatters expectations with a whole new mood, for the ethereal weight and warmth of In The Air.
Great tune, classic pop-punk with a fresh hook that lingers beautifully in the mind. My Side Of Paradise join forces with Bowling For Soup legend Jaret Reddick, for a tongue-in-cheek twist of laid-back fun that is All My Exes.
Producer Joshua Burris drives the J1:9 creative project, seeking to intertwine the digital modern realm with the longstanding traditions of Christianity. The result is a powerful overall sound, with I Won’t Be There With You fusing pop, rock and gospel creative traits, to ultimately celebrate the power of victory over darkness.