While there’s plenty of Christian rock and metal now circulating, to my knowledge there isn’t a huge amount of electronic sub-genre representation in the realm of Faith. Demons Go Down acts as a formidable driving force in that regard.
Singles
Exploring the lesser celebrated topic of friendship, Doris DatWay leads with natural musicianship and quiet, soothing vocals, to present a story both visually and musically, that connects for its purity and warmth united amidst an otherwise chaotic modern realm.
Rising producer and artist 8V8 rides the wave of a huge global hit this season, offering a refreshing deep house take on the iconic Dua Lipa single Houdini.
From smooth and unplugged beginnings, through changing paces and catchy flows, Ayana John and Peter Ram carve out an intoxicating lane of good vibes and striking vocals, for the unforgettable Do Bad Remix.
Folk singer and songwriter Ralph Louie lightens the mood musically, but conceptually takes on the issue of betrayal and misplaced trust, with the honest, strangely warming yet scornful Out in the Cold.
Indie champion and lifelong contender for the best rock and metal vocalist (and lyricist) of the scene – 3mind Blight’s latest release Hollow maintains these connections to the alternative metal realm, but also weaves in a surprisingly mellow, bass-heavy production and vibe, for something that feels infectiously emotional as it rolls along.
New music from Dousiiee hits the mark once again, this time the opening track from his 2024 EP Out Of Los Angeles bringing the smooth vibes and catchy hook requited to light up the summer vibes all over again.
From Nairobi to the UK, mau’s cultural influence and commitment to creative music shines beautifully throughout this original and organic new album SOFT STEPS.
India-born and currently based in LA, Kiwiani presents an immersive, ethereal approach to production, which at first feels perfectly in tune with the abstract artistic implications of the accompanying image.
close is ultimately an industrial, rhythmic ode to heavy beats and fragmented production, but it also features intermittent hints of soulful vocal melody; playfully incorporated amidst a fitting and consistently distinct presentation.
Nostalgia is the word of the moment lately – a fact encapsulated by this old school ode to cinematic history that is ASTRA’s single and video Pulp Fiction.
Seamlessly intertwining the familiar and the original, Shannon Burchett collaborates with artist and performer Beatriz Villar, for this bold and evocative ode to Giacomo Puccini’s Nessun Dorma.
Chicago dance-pop legend Irene Michaels, standing tall on the back of seven decades of entertainment and connection to the scene, returns this season with an unexpected EDM and House-fusion drop that’s as likable as it is fearlessly confident.