Classic Pop songwriting at an EDM-ready pace meets with cascading synths and unorthodox traits akin to a more neo-classical realm – Northern Ireland’s Amie Woodhouse brings the sultry hook and floor-filler vibes all at once, with Hypnotic.
Singles
Crisp acoustic guitar playing leads us into an intimate groove, backed by a light trap rhythm and trembling vocals soaked in desperation. Digital God has built up a uniquely expressive catalogue of original tracks, from which Genetically Modified Monkey marks a fine introduction to the introspective complexities of his style.
Darkly distorted rock blends a retro-electronic groove with upfront vocal mixing and Faith-driven lyrics. Jimi Nix presents a duo-led dynamic performance, throughout the strong riffs and catchy hook of The Devil’s Going Down In The End.
Dublin artist Jordan presents a fine balance of enchanting production and softly evocative vocals, throughout the alluring melodies and musical uplift of her beautiful new EP Driving Back To Love.
Austin singer and songwriter Ella Reid has carved out a smart niche within modern music, her snappy pop songwriting and nostalgically soulful vocals bringing a big-band energy and melodic appeal that resounds across a plethora of original singles.
INHALE feels like an alt-rock offering from a simpler time, those ethereal electric guitar riffs and the surrounding static blending beautifully with the vocal’s mysterious outline of reflections, before the energy switches gears immensely for the drop to the hook.
Nostalgic Dance-Pop production and a stunning vocal melody light up the songwriting space with a memorable kind of strength. Chicago’s Amanda Aponte balances the soulful emotion of performance with a few more surface level floor-filler quirks, for the stand-out single LIPSTICK LESBIAN.
Aruba four-piece activemirror. continue to bring the colour and melody to the indie shoegaze scene, with the summer-ready anthem that is Opal.
Fearless writing and equally brave vocal meandering lets Grief’s Too Heavy reach out with pure humanity and heart. It’s a powerful single, from an artist with a compelling lyrical edge to her music. What’s more, as the song was inspired by the tragic loss of her Uncle, a Command Master Chief of Navy Seal Teams, every dollar made from the single will be donated to the Navy Seal Foundation – helping supporting veterans and their families.
Experimentation and catchy dance-pop progressions unite with colour and passion, as singer and songwriter Dorian explores the romantic implications of reuniting, for the new single Reconnected.
Built around a timeless reggae rhythm and groove, with nostalgic pop vocals layered throughout the arrangement, For One Day is a catchy pop hit that naturally showcases the energy and fluidity of Jermaine’s writing and performance style.
Haunting complexities and profound reflections build up a sort of cinematic and poetic chamber of sound and uniquely intriguing expressions. Ireland’s Kevin Gleeson is the artistic mind behind Sour Blood, a project from which the album Suas emerges as a deceptively hazy, ultimately complex and compelling collection of original works.