Lush organic piano, strings and guitars light up an indie pop warmth that’s heartfelt, timeless, and naturally uplifting. UK songwriter and acoustic musician Euplasia kicks off an extensive 12-month release schedule for his new album, and ‘You Wonder’ is an inspiring introduction to the project.
Singles
Capturing a sense of both mental instability and the sheer punk-rock outcry of rebellion, Daily Grind’s hook resounds somewhere between the likes of awakening and melancholic. The chorus is heartbreakingly and painfully relatable, not least of all for those who’ve sacrificed their dreams and freedoms just to make a cheque or pay rent.
Most recently, Kivo Van Twist launched the single and video for Lay Down, capturing the energy and intentions of the band quite perfectly. From surf-rock hooks and grooves to alternative sentiments and lashings of personality, the performative wonder and musicality of Kivo Van Twist is gripping, and impressively unique.
Songwriting and substance first, creativity intertwined – an electronic-pop nostalgia elevated by personal and poetic reflections on modern love. Kath Moskvina delivers an anthemic and addictively catchy new single, for Baby You Are Mine.
Talented and passionate producer and artist Velo Sol blends intricate production with catchy, thoughtful songwriting, for a modern deep house sound and style noting Latin influences and lush to euphoric melodies.
Lo-fi rhythms and hazy bass, clean keys and catchy melodies – a dreamy indie ambiance and dynamic vocals guide us into a deeply introspective, relatable and comforting realm. Jordi and Sophie Woodhouse join forces, for the blissful earworm Think Too Much.
Talking sacrifice and self preservation, Faith and prospects in the face of struggle and disappointment in friendships and life, Dead Wrong is incredibly catchy, and achieves a likeable fusion of rap and pop akin to the breakthrough hits from acts like Black Eyed Peas. The FarGoneWorld sound has its own truthful core though, and the music feels timeless in this setting, honest and unaffected by the expectations of the current scene, and this integrity stands tall.
Dark atmospheric rock with thick basslines and tumbling rhythms, alongside whispered to softly passionate female vocals, carving out a thoughtful, ambient and provocative space – not unlike the peak sound of Portishead from back in the day. KEE deliver an edgy alternative take that’s captivating, and fully immersive, for Sound.
From Sea Gods to the solo life, Bolton-born musician and rock artist Jack Flint captures a moment quite beautifully, with the raspy vocals, short lines and smooth, soulful riffs of Dirty Road.
Smooth soul vocals and long-form RnB melodies meet with a minimalist production and clean, clear mixing, for the natural fluidity, romance, and impeccable storytelling, of Sir Symphony Da Dark Knight.
Intoxicating ambient indie folk, enchanting world rhythms and layers of harmonised female voices, like a Church choir lost in a trance – Denis Sedov captures something brilliantly beautiful, with the depth and rhythmic grip of Winter (Зима).
Simple but striking, nostalgic country folk with lush vocals and short lines rising through the joys of romance and wonder. Joshua Jamison ignites the modern country flame, with this raspy and catchy acoustic gem.