Troielle masters the space in both lyric and performance with this release. Arrangement-wise the set-up is easy to vibe to, softly picked electric guitar, a few ambient layers, hi-hats, all supporting this long-form expressive vocal, through a story that feels both deeply personal and broadly metaphorical.
Singles
All at once we get the hypnotic chaos of a full production, and the raw vulnerability of a songwriter attempting to understand and connect with all that has come to pass. That balance is rare, and a huge part of what gives The Soldier such a unique sound right now.
Smooth and classic production blends subtle Jazz and Old School Hip Hop, as California rapper and artist Phylosophy delivers the poetic and heartfelt reflections and defiant lyrical prowess of Good Vibes.
Creatively blending evocative dance piano chords with organic sweeping rhythms and funky vocals, producer and artist Deep Transit carves out a unique lane, with Stand Up.
As things evolve, the intense distortion and fog of the vocal and fuller soundscape injects a clear redirection of character – another balancing of lightness and weight, amidst a strangely intoxicating or dreamlike audio set-up.
Electro-distortion and creativity meet with cleanly-mixed rap vocals, for the instantly distinct and catchy new Hip Hop-fusion single Fadeaway Shot From The Heaven, by AZ131.
The UK’s own indie rock three-piece The Hinterland showcase the breadth of their ability as both songwriters and an arena-ready organic band; with a mighty ear for evocative arrangements. Their brand new single Biology offers a melodically charming and finely produced indie anthem, which feels well rooted amidst the influence of some of the UK’s most unique bands.
Introducing a visual and audio journey that’s far more of a work of art than simply a song. Stephanie Schneiderman collaborates with an exclusively female cast, for the melodically haunting, boldly honest and beautifully poetic new single Cry With Me.
Haunting solo piano keys guide us provocatively into the mix, before a fully-loaded ambient to electronic metal realm backs up the sheer desperation and changing pace of Mike’s vocal.
Ace Rose contrasts the haunting backdrop and slick flow of classic rap, with a surprisingly ambient, melodic and soulful hook, for the naturally juxtaposed but impactful single Go For Broke.
Great British rock with a quirky undertone in both voice and rhythm – Jonny Herman captures a classic moment of quirky, nostalgic appeal, with the bright and catchy new single Old Romantics.
Firmly rooted amidst the Pop and RnB songwriting of a simpler era, the heartbreak song with the memorable metaphor, Do Time also makes sure to modestly incorporate elements of Afrobeat in its unique rhythm both from the beat and the flow of each artists.