New music from Canadian songwriter Alex Runions brings the soulful intimacy of acoustic folk-pop and a boldly poetic story that instantly captivates. On An Island intertwines the deeply personal with the broadly accessible and imagery-loaded, for a sense of rising passion and power that consistently tightens its grip.
Singles
Scottish pop singer Jake Sowerby brings back a nostalgic style, with the rap-like verses, acoustic guitar groove and catchy hook of All Night Long.
Catchy mainstream Hip Hop with an intense earworm of a hook – Mugg Man and Jon Glenn carve out an acoustic-rap and pop gem, with the unforgettable single My Town.
The defiantly distinct sound and thoughtful style of Amo Jr. excels with prowess and subtle power, as the debut single from his brand new album hits the scene to effectively carve out its own unique creative lane.
Melodically infectious, musically on-point, Travelling Man sets itself up to be a timeless Americana classic, with a welcomed twist of mainstream pop in how catchy the central hook and presentation is. The genre is huge right now, and this one makes for a nostalgic easy contender.
That’s the intention of much of Irene’s music and performances, to engage and entertain – to get people dancing, to bring them together. It’s a skill that stands tall throughout her career and recording repertoire, and it continues to inspire and uplift with each new chapter and style.
And what a hook, what a resolve – we’re in a timeless realm without a doubt, a vocal and production style akin to the bigger years of Robbie Williams, in my view; the rhythm and descending melody of the verses furthering that. Otherwise there’s a touch of George Michael to the style – in particular the rise up for this smooth and celebratory hook.
Classic Pop songwriting at an EDM-ready pace meets with cascading synths and unorthodox traits akin to a more neo-classical realm – Northern Ireland’s Amie Woodhouse brings the sultry hook and floor-filler vibes all at once, with Hypnotic.
Crisp acoustic guitar playing leads us into an intimate groove, backed by a light trap rhythm and trembling vocals soaked in desperation. Digital God has built up a uniquely expressive catalogue of original tracks, from which Genetically Modified Monkey marks a fine introduction to the introspective complexities of his style.
Darkly distorted rock blends a retro-electronic groove with upfront vocal mixing and Faith-driven lyrics. Jimi Nix presents a duo-led dynamic performance, throughout the strong riffs and catchy hook of The Devil’s Going Down In The End.
Dublin artist Jordan presents a fine balance of enchanting production and softly evocative vocals, throughout the alluring melodies and musical uplift of her beautiful new EP Driving Back To Love.
Austin singer and songwriter Ella Reid has carved out a smart niche within modern music, her snappy pop songwriting and nostalgically soulful vocals bringing a big-band energy and melodic appeal that resounds across a plethora of original singles.