Crisp acoustic guitar, generated alongside a raspy vocal style that suits the short but striking lines of the writing. Deepak Chandrasekar brings a catchy reggae-pop gem to the modern scene, with the slick and recognisable King Nothing.
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This Friday brings a sensational new instalment in the epic Mythrend power-metal extravaganza. The chaos and creativity of Into The East is superb, and this new stage and scene in the story is invaluable, as we dive further into the throws of Lord of The Rings.
Slick riffs and gentle fingerpicking, a strong groove and a heartfelt sense of poetic expression – Tel Aviv songwriter and artist Eyal Erlich recently launched a series of live videos with his band, and the results highlight soulful depth and talented musicianship across the board.
“As a man the only flowers that you get are when you’re six feet under on the day you die.”
The retro electronic riff at the forefront is key, then there’s the vocal personality, the playful confidence, and the mystique from the language barrier. Aukat is an admittedly raw recording, but this adds to the indie authenticity, and ultimately the track and video speak volumes on behalf of the influences and boldness of RiG.
Softly impassioned bars light up a smooth lo-fi production, as Saint Rivera brings character and good vibes back to smart, purposeful hip hop.
Versatility of style, elevating thoughtful poetry and softly spoken performances. The UK’s own Late Nate captures a series of creative moments, with the likes of his uniquely ambient single Gentle Flows.
Another catchy gem from the cool corner of PSYBORG – Misbehavin’ is an end of summer bounce of a track, blending cleanly-mixed vocals with a colourful and impressively unique, organic and often minimalist groove.
The six-minute epic that is SPACE introduces the work of an introspective yet hopeful songwriter – someone intent on inspiring others, and celebrating the power of music in connecting people across eras, spaces and circumstances.
Award-winning composer and pianist Vince Pope creates a serene and spiritual moment, with the neo-classical tones, melodies and emotional warmth of Pastoral. Intent on capturing the essence of a beautiful summer’s day, Vince Pope’s commitment to this moment is undeniable, and through five minutes of music, Pastoral paints a series of images and feelings for … Continued
“So many of the ways men are taught to feel—or not feel—aren’t shouted, they’re absorbed in the spaces between words. Static Orders is a reaction to that silence. It’s about breaking through inherited ideas that don’t serve us anymore.”
Intensely heavy yet soulful, poetic and cinematic, up-tempo and both energising and evocative. Oathforged is a confronting and awakening listen, and offers a whole new highlight from the upcoming full-length album. Mythrend have made sincere promises to raise the bar, and so far, they’re outright refusing to back down on their word.