From organic flute and sax to Afrobeat rhythms, Gospel warmth and unpredictable jazz, Sounds Of Freedom wholeheartedly encapsulates the very implications of its name.
Singles
Continuing the contemporary quest to fuse genres with freedom and style, Zachary Campos takes us back to the simplicity of gritty original punk, and effectively intertwines that with an old school rap approach that feels almost like an unedited freestyle.
BROKEN is their latest single, an impressively soulful, ethereal realm of voice and expression that’s equally powerful in its metal roar and distortion.
Obsolete is the new release, a soaring rock soundscape both cinematic and organic in equal parts, with softly enchanting vocals relaying complex thoughts that connect on a profound level.
Performatively nostalgic, the song has the anthemic energy and production quality of a nineties power ballad, elevated all the more so by the equally retro dance design of the soundscape. The energy builds, and both Veronica’s delivery and the musical set-up creatively reinforce that evolution.
Kyle Jaymes is unmistakable as an artist, and refreshingly authentic and humble at the very same time. His songwriting and musicianship consistently promise versatility from one track to the next, but always that central voice, in lyric, structure and tone, remains distinctive.
Getting into the groove with an organic rock stomp but also uniting this unexpectedly with a poetically evocative set of lyrics – Michael Novak soothes the soul, with the blues rock beauty and storytelling of Used To Be.
New music from MC Shep can only mean one thing – it’s time for a catchy groove. Promising another quirky anthem, this time with an addictive shuffle and a classic bass line, MC Shep leads with an easy set of dance moves and a song that simply relays those moves in a Cha Cha Slide kind of fashion.
One for the divine electronic audio fans – producer and artist NAO crafts with an impressive balancing of emotion and professional precision.
Awake is the latest single to emerge, a finely-built soundscape of softly euphoric synths, deep house warmth, and delicate, lighter contrasting vocals.
Following the rightful success of her debut single Wake Up Call, the unmistakable songwriting and vocal depth of Mary Ann returns – this time elevated amidst a crisp electronic rock soundscape and a fresh poetic expression of longing.
Paired guitars and authentic rhythms bring good vibes and a live-show feel from the outset – Startz and Endz unite catchy songwriting with a strong groove, for the quickly likable Triple Fine.
Veek Aesthetics brings together heavy bass and a dreamy ambiance, for the hard-hitting yet smooth new rap anthem For The Fam.