Indie music’s hardest working corner of creativity delivers another deep-dive into the workings of the mind – The Vanishing Kingdom is an absolute journey, in both style and story, and showcases 3mind Blight at the very top of his game.
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Clean-cut vocals and creative production bring through a mellow flow and bold identity throughout Flowcut’s freshly crafted hip hop anthem Young Jersey.
Cardiff’s own electro-rock extraordinaires The Vanities storm through with a full-length album of absolute anthems this season.
The One makes fine use of shock factor increasingly throughout its lifespan, evolving from the love song to something else entirely as we realise the sheer eccentrics of Steve, the Anxious Rapper.
Slow-burning electro-pop of delicate expression and topical relevance – singer and songwriter jake from the timeline brings together comedy and conceptual depth throughout a joyful then unsettling 5g.
Creative is the key, the track showcasing strength of ability in both the unorthodox intricacies and the sheer weight and immersive energy of the drops.
Really well-crafted, a voice that’s in tune with the mood and concept, and a musicality that pays into the same goal.
Beautifully interesting, perfectly crafted and timed – a fine example of artistry and professionalism uniting for the true weight and warmth of effective audio escapism.
Introducing a refreshing take on intimate, colourful and catchy alternative pop, a softly guitar-kissed offering from an increasingly likeable and genuinely talented Kallie Rock.
Deeply ambient and immersive for its dreamy production, melodic roots and the nostalgic trip-hop rhythms – Franz Black brings together intimate, effective songwriting and blissful sound-design throughout an uplifting and passionate Anything.
Gq the Prince can rap, no doubt about it, and there’s a nostalgic tone to his style and his writing, the wordplay and purpose of each bar, that appeals for its well-rooted influence and contemporary take alike.
Featuring nostalgic bass and rhythm work, and that equally yesteryear vocal style of Prince-esque tendencies and expression, Love Like This proves a uniquely alternative deep-dive into sound-design and creative exploration.