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.
Singles
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.
Lush vibes rain down almost genre-free thanks to the warmth and melody of the performance – Linasty lifts the mood with ease, for the addictively dreamy new single NUBLAO’.
Youthful optimism elevates the raw DIY sound of Levon’s latest ode to love. You’re My Guardian (Of My Galaxy) brings together a warped indie soundscape of guitars and retro rhythm, with a Hip Hop top line that fearlessly displays a deep-running gratitude for the love and company of a significant other.
Indie rock warmth of strong riffs and a hopeful groove – Champ de Mars light up the space with ease, for the beautifully crafted single Kids.
Florida’s Zach Ryan Haller, known to the scene as ZRH, aims high this year with the launch of his exotic album Shirtless. From this, the single Rendezvous showcases the limitless creativity of the ZRH sound – a unique take on English-language reggaeton, built out of collaboration with Spanish composer Alex English.
Introducing a potentially massive pop-fusion hit, Aro Rose and Poynt Blank showcase the power of collaboration, with two unique talents that naturally compliment one another.
Nostalgic indie pop with a deeply moving undertone; delicate vocals, vulnerability and acoustic purity at its core – Emilia Vaughn impresses, with the intimacy and heartbreaking revelations of Skeleton.
Structurally uninhibited by industry expectation, the song follows a single verse melody line throughout the extent of its 4.5 minute lifespan – an ode to Faith repeating and looping, just two notes across seven syllables, consistently grounding an otherwise unpredictable and boldly diverse production.
From pop-punk anthems to sultry soul and jazz-pop arrangements – strong hooks and musical diversity remain unbreakable roots of the Sobmusic production approach.
When good songwriting and real musicianship unite, it almost always makes for a worthy listening experience – in this case, definitely one to look out for across the UK’s live scenes this year.