New England outfit Sepsiss step away from distortion temporarily, proceeding to deliver a live-acoustic performance that’s beautifully immersive and confidently tips its hat to the MTV Unplugged days.
Singles
All in all, a fine introduction to a uniquely expressive band. A dash of Elliott Smith meets with a hint of Beach Boys and even a slight touch of Radiohead on occasion.
Fusing the delicacy of a warming synth-soaked backdrop, with an equally gentle, nearly whispered, intimate vocal line, the song blends melody and rap in a simple, stylish and subtly infectious way.
Everything resolves perfectly, intrigue is followed by answers, and then when you revisit the song, the entire structure, passion and positivity of it shine with unquestionable brightness.
Riding the beat like a pro, Ohio’s J.Drive showcases a Nelly-style rhythm and personality throughout the strong flow, melody and energy of an easily likable All I Need.
Drenched in optimism, reverb and vocal soul, Ogge’s Coming Back Around is the summer dance anthem EDM and pop fans deserve.
VOLLÉSTAD’s music is a must. A producer with a clear love for the process, a connection to his audience, and a desire to uplift and immerse listeners with refreshing, finely crafted escapism.
In true shoe-gaze fashion, imagery begins to shine through the cracks – scenes conjured from memory, provoking deeper thought, enhancing that hypnotic aspect all the more so.
LA’s FAMES take on the pop world with an addictive little hook that quickly weaves its way into your consciousness.
Seasons XoXo is a stylish, poetically captivating and rhythmic dream – the perfect jazz-hip-hop fusion to calm an anxious mind.
An interesting hybrid that’s halfway between Panic at the Disco and something much more prog-y, with proper and very grown-up playing, Thinking Clear is an episodic delight, with an awful lot of elements that could easily crossover to please an awful lot of people.
Fantastic songwriting, deeply thoughtful and topically on point, from a band who consistently write classics.