Perfectly intertwining the dreamy and the clean-cut, myqo delivers an indie rock anthem with a delicate warmth, for the beautifully crafted We can’t be strangers after this.
Singles
Introducing the first single release from the upcoming album Jeopardized Love, songwriter and artist Gemwz follows a minimalist guitar set-up, through a fast-paced personal outpouring of quiet, contemporary reflections, for the organic and impassioned Back To You.
Retro animated artwork introduces the clean-cut raps and conscious bars of In The Nation, as well as a few contemporary flickers of expression and intonation. Things get mildly theatrical, the two vocal styles contrasting and engaging with equal parts entertainment and conceptual intelligence. The flow varies too, holding attention well, alongside this impressively full rise-and-fall production of heavy bass, bold synths, and trap rhythms.
Their versatility and conviction is forever consistent, regardless of the mood or style of the music, and regardless of whether they’re taking on a political topic or something more imaginative and playful.
Bringing the passion, poetry and euphoria back to anthemic country songwriting, Gary Dranow & The Manic Emotions return this season with an intoxicating country-dance single that’s instantly engaging.
Acoustic warmth and the live crackle of authentic, unplugged musicianship is always refreshing amidst the modern rise of AI and electronic overproduction. Enter Taji Morod, with the vintage wonder of an acoustically rising and falling folk sound.
Building up beautifully from intimate and haunting to dramatic and impassioned, its the live aspect of the playing that grips you – the melody is unsettled, sometimes comforting, but for the most part this feels like an outcry on behalf of the soul itself; an artistic manifestation of conflicting emotions and the true vastness of existence.
Israel-based producer and songwriter Nadav Ettlinger carves out a raw melodic and distorted lane as a contemporary creative.
From the artistic corner of LoveSalt, HIVE is a song exploring the different species of nature, as well as the harmony found in the scientific world; despite all the struggles that push against it. The episode presents a wild fantasy story, complete with its own dragons, and the song plays in the background under the dialogue.
Beautiful music, simple and unpretentious – honest and uplifting. Kyla Jaymes is a master of the songwriting format, in my view, always surprising yet distinct with each new single, and Intrigued is a genuine and humble, enjoyable ode to that quality.
Piano-pop with evocative vocals and subtle cinematic production – Lukas Bay delivers an uplifting ode to heartbreak, with the relatable and distinct Fool.
Uniquely dreamy production and a mellow groove unite descending, bluesy chords with somewhat shoegaze-like tones and delicate vocals. Noah Milanovi celebrates intimacy and the wonder of wandering, with the jazz-kissed and colourful when we get to the hill.