Explosive political artistry of a post-punk vocal energy, scathing lyrical pairing, live vocals and assisted production – Gregory Lioi holds nothing back performatively, with the high-energy weight and theatrics of Uncomfortably Numb.
Singles
From the EP of the same name, SOMETIMES I FEEL introduces the melodic and introspective artistry of Sollars in a way that’s both evocative and catchy.
You have to hear it to know how it feels – words can’t really convey. This song has the alt-folk beauty and pop warmth of some of history’s classic, unpredictable hits. Something like Ben Howard’s Keep Your Head Up, an alt-folk legend lifting the mood; this time somehow both catchy and not. Calling For Change is soulful, to repeat that truth again. It’s yearning, mellow then emotionally desperate in its outcry, and the set-up furthers this, with modest guitar solo moments and a huge crescendo at the end.
US rocker and lifelong musician DownTown Mystic pays tribute this season to the legendary Bruce Springsteen E Street Band, with this collaborative two-side single release Hard Enough (Remix) – from the upcoming full-length album.
Taking inspiration perhaps from the more evocative and low-tempo hits from Bryan Adams and Bruce Springsteen, Bob Berdanier keeps the authenticity of great songwriting and natural performance alive and well, and December is, in my view, one of his most engaging and memorable singles yet.
Great songwriting and lush vocals meet with an electric guitar groove and stripped-back performative realness, as Harry Lines rather masterfully delivers his catchy and romantic single Waiting For June.
Taking the time to actually feel the music, to feel something real, absorb it, and begin playing only when the mood intends. Alasdair Hames Dodds is refreshingly genuine when it comes to piano composition, and Disillusionment is an initially simple but ultimately striking ode to that truth.
Maryland-based award-winning composer and visual artist Rahul Mukerji has become renowned for his unique fusion of world music, rock, jazz and cinematic sound design. The India-born creative notes over two decades of experience immersed in music, and as such, his balancing of unique artistry and skilful wisdom shines brightly.
Poetic piano-pop with huge hooks and self-empowering themes – Brooklyn-born songwriter and artist Gabrielle Marie keeps things classic and upbeat, with singles like My Town.
Introducing the third single from his upcoming debut album You Wonder, UK doctor and singer-songwriter Euplasia redirects things towards childhood purity and the indie rock sounds of a simpler era, with the nostalgic, catchy and colourful Hallayoola.
An acoustic guitar-led number with a gorgeous chord pattern and relatable, intimate and honest vocals, Rainbows in the Sky features a classic folk-ballad set-up, with a modest performative charm that seems genuinely connected to these reflections on love and unrivalled unity.
Creative artistry reigns again, as the memorable SardineSuckerStudios deliver a conceptual and stylistic dose of unique, provocative sound-play. The setup, melody, and spacious ambiance of The Sun Is Extinguished But There Is Hope proves as poignant and intriguing as its title, evolving through a brief two-minute journey, from mildly intense waves of retro distortion and … Continued