The soulful depth of human poetry never loses its true appeal and identity – ideas that are unique because the individual speaking them has never done so before; a boldly personal story, with twists of accessible emotion and reflection that help bridge the gap. British-Nigerian spoken-word artist Temi T dives into the enchanting power of wordplay and artistic expression, with Painted Intentions.
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Completing the approach with an eighties-esque production tone and a fine fusion of metaphor and personal anecdote, Hate It Here counters the scorn of its implied topic, with an unignorably addictive drop into the resounding earworm of its title-line. The single makes for a quickly satisfying and unmistakable new addition to the autumn pop playlists.
South Korean vocal powerhouse Sonnet breaks things down to the bare essentials, for the timeless piano ballad and divine performative brightness of Wishing For Rain.
It’s a huge moment of vulnerability, subtly meandering between the likes of Imogen Heap and Depeche Mode to an extent, with a hint of Rusted Root to the jitter of the performance. In short though, Frygian captures his own sound and style with this, a genuine moment of artistry, unpredictable and captivating. It’s an intriguing and immersive introduction to his music.
Ethereal folk of a divinely delicate and profound poetic depth – Ghost Singers keep things simple but striking, for the enchanting aura and contemplations of Lost In Time.
Rock and roll endures – US outfit Moonspit return with Sleaze, a self-reflective groove driven by slick guitar riffs, raw and raspy vocals, and the explosive crash of live drums.
Ambient and incredibly delicate solo piano music, recorded with authenticity and feeling, which seems able to bring the outside world to a momentary pause; an essential moment of stillness, calm, and reflection.
Built upon a stonking guitar riff and a classic blues-rock hustle of a groove, Corned Beef Hash is a sharp and snappy, raw and honest recording, from a US band with a quirky songwriting style and refreshingly organic musicality. The Hushdown capture a great sense of impassioned evolution with Corned Beef Hash – we move … Continued
Great songwriting will always stand out, and sometimes, the simple stylistic approach is all that’s needed to highlight that. In this case, a catchy piano riff, short lines and boldly relatable, inspiring lyrics, help guide the ultimately euphoric celebration of Awakening towards being a timelessly great song. BACK ON TRACK!! are an elusive UK act, … Continued
Artistically representing the moments of departure from the comforts of home and safety, Fractured Path explores the shadows that close in around the group, the heavy weight of the Ring’s presence, and the unravelling of inner conflict.
For fans of spiritual or etheric music, SilentButSpiritual delivers a masterful fusion of mantra-like vocals and meditative music, with cinematic textures and details building up towards a modest bass and beat combination that’s profoundly hypnotic.
Erris has seen considerable success with her original songs, with many appearing in top 100 UK charts. This success, and the strength and broad appeal of her music, is largely thanks to a childhood spent studying music, and years of singing in a choir and a band. Erris has also released a book of songs and poems, and is currently working on her album, with a seasonal single planned for December, entitled Merry Christmas to You Darling.