Big vibes and unplugged, honest songwriting – a strong groove and an uplifting sense of ambition and romance that lingers in the air. From the EP Roth Schmoth, St Louis songwriter and musician Dan C. Roth delivers a brilliantly catchy performance and song, with the organic Americana tones and story of Let’s Jump Out of an Airplane.
Singles
Fearlessly heartfelt and inspired by the very location where the songwriter’s own father’s ashes were laid to rest – Stag on the Cliff is an empowering and immersive instrumental composition, with a multitude of distinct moments of evolution and shifting dynamic that consistently hold tight to your attention.
Introducing the brand new 2025 album Radio Reception, from Vincent Projects. Loose Sleep presents an ambient, atmospheric lo-fi groove to open things up – rising through colourful and aptly dreamy layers of synth and rhythm, towards a uniquely wave-like progression.
Perfectly described as the satisfying vibe you’d hope for when it comes to sampling one of pop’s most iconic hooks – producer and DJ Gan delivers a uniquely uplifting afrohouse take on the classic Madonna hit Like A Prayer, and the results are next to impossible to dislike.
Soulful natural vocals and an old-school, lo-fi arrangement pair quite beautifully – a nostalgic and enchanting guitar pattern, a light programmed rhythm, and a vocal prowess that’s timeless. Gina Royale captures the storytelling and melodic originality required to really connect, with the uniquely ambient and evocative tones of Treading.
Collaborating once again with vocalist Stephanie Rodriguez M., Ivano Bersini arranges a solo piano and harmonised vocal choir around In the peace of the sunset – a brief and beautiful ode to the imagery and shared warmth, the serenity and possibilities, imparted by the setting of the sun.
The representation of the sheer joy and servitude of these animals we barely deserve rings loud, and at just one minute and fifteen seconds, this track quite perfectly encapsulates the brief but incomparable connections we share with our four-legged friends.
Creative pop songwriter Gary Luca, under the iconic Deltiimo realm of music, collaborates this Springtime with UK vocalist Jodie Vinall, for the instantly catchy and uplifting dance-pop anthem Ice Cream Buns.
Ecstasy is the brand new single from the genre-fusing artist and songwriter, and it features a fully-loaded electro-pop production, and fast-paced lyrics that pour through with rightful passion and euphoria as the track rolls along.
Piano-led pop with a nostalgic RnB twist – Michael Presents notes an extensive professional repertoire of original songs, peaking with the likes of the evocative and distinct single Shine.
‘Won’t let go until you say so’ resounds and repeats, alongside that recognisable riff, and as the music settles in to the long-term memory, the song’s underlying sense of emotional complexity and unrequited love connects all the more intensely.
Scottish singer and songwriter Kathy Muir rounds off an incredible first third of the year, with yet another fine testament to the immersive and engaging style with which she creates. Inspired by the poem Wishing Stars, from Lang Leav, EASY is a simple to striking original track, with its roots in the acoustic songwriter realm, … Continued