Ltronnika clearly has an ear for effective melody, a passion for music in general, an unwavering sense of identity, and an abundance of skill and knowledge when it comes to music production. Another fine release to add to the long-term playlist.
Singles
Fresh from the project Cheltenham Calling, Failure Of The Family is a notably personal and revealing song that lays out The Darkhounds’ songwriter under an honest and somewhat vulnerable light.
Long-time collaborators K-Threat and Yung Chubbz aim high and hit hard with this single. Driving with a quickly intense and striking beat, a haunting backdrop of synths and recognisable riffs that rain down around you, the music paves the way perfectly for the weight and energy of the lyrical performances that follow.
Flickers of personality come through, in both the video and the bars, and you get the feeling this is merely just a mildly mainstream taster of what’s to come. Hopefully that natural creativity plays a central role in future releases.
Browning’s voice delivers flawlessly throughout, whether the moment is heavy or much softer – his vocal style holds that ability to cater to the needs of the song, and this carries it well. The story-line is fascinating and the music lets it work its magic in a natural way.
As an introduction to Starchild, the song does a fine job of offering something new, professionally crafted, creative, and easy to connect with. That fusion of sadness and positivity is addictive, making fans of the track highly likely to return again and again to experience it.
Bringing back the lightness and energy of punk pop, alongside thoughtful songwriting and long-form melodic development, the song feels enjoyably nostalgic but also introduces a fresh voice and a new approach to lyricism.
His dedication to Halsey seems to bring out the best in his work, and this remix makes for a strong alternative to a pop track and effectively pushes it out towards the numerous sub-genres of EDM.
The artist Mr. Faia is an active duty service member – he crafted this project during recovery time after being injured in service. There’s a certain sense of isolated dedication to the EP in hindsight, rightfully reflecting a sincere and dedicated focus on the art-form.
As an introduction to producer LinusF’s creative work, Inspiration is a beautiful, uplifting and engaging soundscape that simultaneously pays tribute to the late Avicii in a rightfully colourful, emotive way.
You get a sense that the band have been doing this for years, doing nothing but this – honing their skills, building a level of oneness, writing and performing with absolute emotion and purpose; the perfect contenders for a lasting and respectable role within modern music.
There’s a driving force about this that would let it suit the long road home as much as the early morning start – the calling card of a songwriter with strong audience awareness yet still a clear & concise sense of self identity.