From the Vienna-based songwriter who brought us Dream On, Finally Home For Christmas is a welcomed twist of indie realism and power this Christmas. Benjamin Andrews sets the scene well, a timeless tale reimagined with an air of alternative piano-rock and a mighty rising energy.
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Based out of Bath in the UK, home of the very first songwriting MA degree course, Francesca Tamellini brings an edge of individuality and honest charm back to indie pop. Her long-form melodies, unfiltered vocal styling, the raw sound and simple pairing of piano and lyric, all points towards a sense of genuine expression and freedom at the helm.
Yosamity is widely known for his versatility of flow, and indeed for his unwavering energy and the creative, often intense nature of his beats. This track feels a little more boom bap classic than other recent releases like Wake Up!, but it still feeds into the passion and creative artistry that drives his sound. The bars are striking, the flow unmatched, the performative charm sky-high, and this combined with the relatable, familiar traits will hopefully see Read Em & Weep run wild on streaming platforms.
Achieving a rather intoxicating blend of retro tones and pure creative euphoria, Australian producer Kraken Kramer delivers an impressively distinct and evocative realm of escapism, across a growing repertoire of original dance tracks.
Sublime nostalgia, in topic and tone – a lo-fi organic soft-jazz arrangement and lush, intimate vocals resounding together. Noah Milanovi and his band capture a moment of warm reflection and gratitude, for the wonderfully ambient los discos de los 70.
Introducing a timeless jam of a track, something like an unreleased hit from The Weeknd, only with a twist of freshly expressive personality. Punjabi Indian-American Apollo Kardia has a crafted a slick and soulful sound, with the boldly energising Feel Alive.
Noting a powerful and dark opening line, Nail Me to a Tree is gritty, fascinating, and incredibly brief – less than two minutes of music, a moment captured in time, and a distinct kind of storytelling and liberty to the sound. No doubt further BJ Rexwood singles will prove recognisable once you’ve listened to Nail Me to a Tree.
Seamlessly uniting the serene and the intense, London-based creative composer IUS explores the depth of the universe and our connections within it, through the spellbinding instrumental project We Are Stars.
Brand new music of an instantly uplifting, inspiring intention – lifelong producer and artist IurisEkero blends a huge arrangement and hopeful sentiments, with modern tools and energetic vibrancy, to really help bring this celebratory anthem to life.
Colourful but chilled production and gentle, distinct vocals carve out a quickly unique pathway, as singer and songwriter Valerie Badjan reflects on the ache of heartbreak after the exultation of new love.
Reflecting on modern intoxication and the search for truth, the value of using your voice when it matters, TODAY is complex and mysterious, but also manages to pierce through the noise with sharp and smart poetic lines. Everything then comes together beautifully, for what proves a genuinely inspiring chorus, and a sentiment and melody that linger in the mind, long after the music has ended.
The refreshingly grounded sound of real guitars, drums and vocals – Germany’s Level-M delivers a quickly slick and stylish rock groove, with a smooth vocal melody and quirky, provocative lyrics.