Composer and producer Rafael Montecruz defines his approach to modern music as that of a storyteller. The songs connect for their heartfelt realism, the music and melodies elevating that quality by way of striking and compelling audio escapism.
Singles
Unexpectedly vast medieval rock and contemporary spoken vocals of increasing passion – HOLYMAMI captures a wholly unique sound and style, with the iconic Kirby.
Introducing a huge production and a respectably honest hit of songwriting – long-time musician and composer Johnny Minkley joins forces with the gently distinct vocalist Laila, for the celebratory yet heartbroken depth of I Didn’t Deserve Your Love.
Something just for fun, quirky and heavy all at once – Munsters Jukebox capture the theatrical rock performance style of a simpler era, with the ferocity, personality, and intense production of Hells Fire.
Celebrating the chemistry between two people, with a funky groove and soulful vocals, Ellyott delivers a colourful and uplifting dance-pop single, with the aptly-titled and nostalgic sound of Vibing.
Evocative and ambient piano-pop with a distinctly soulful, recognisable longform melodic story at its core – Award-winning Fiddle Player and multi-instrumentalist Tessa Dalton continues her climb as a solo singer-songwriter, with the launch of her gorgeously harmonised and intimate new single You See Me.
An hypnotic earworm with a timeless presentation, just five minutes of music allows you to unlock Sri Pranaji’s Transformative Guru Mantra, and the results come instantly thanks to the passion and precision with which the song has been crafted and performed. It’s an emotional ballad on the surface, a catchy pop-rock single as well, but ultimately a shining example of the true depth and healing power of music.
In short, I’m a Sinner is one of the most moving folk and alternative singles of the summer, effective for its familiarity and perhaps humility, engaging and impactful for its truthful vulnerability and characterful charm.
Naturally a smooth summer track to get you geared up for a great time, Mimi is intoxicating in its simple but striking presentation. Lush vocals, colourful production, strings and further layers of voice and details all subtly raising the bar for this quickly engaging performance.
An intimate piano-ballad with a long-form melodic story and a rising sense of energy and possibility – Liesl Ahlers lends uniquely evocative, distinct but gentle vocals, to the heartfelt and intimate new single Soen My Sag.
Progressing towards an explosive arena-rock hook, the beating heart of Submersion is its sense of story and artistic expression – traits that always ring loud with Waking Stone. However, in this case we seem to have reached a performative crescendo, a kind of Pink Floyd-influenced realm of pure musicality and poetic contemplation united.
German Nu-Metal outfit SCHUTZHUИD, known for their euphoric arrangements and collaborative approach to modern music, showcase the very best of their creative presence and power, with the iconic storytelling and intense musicality of Woodstock ’99.