As far as acoustic or folk-pop singles go, this balancing of faster bars and softer vocal inflections, alongside a refreshing yet fitting riff that loops and loops, makes for a compelling journey.
Singles
Marko Vintage captures both the sound of the moment, and that of an individually driven artist – with a unique story to tell, a poetic and personal way of telling it, and a notably versatile approach to production.
Summer strikes early this year, as Lupus J.’s return brings a passionate dancehall anthem of optimism, colour and soul.
Sharp bars and smart rhymes bring up the energy and appeal of this rhythmically addictive new single from Lee $upreme and !BLAIR8Ø8.
Ratedchris brings melody, rhythm and style to the modern rap and alternative pop scene, with the catchy and tuneful trap anthem Paris.
Portugal’s Mary Ann unites thoughtful songwriting with a unique background in progressive metal, for the passionate and powerful single Wake Up Call.
Soulful and reverb-drenched vocals and electric guitar guide us alluringly into the new reggae dance anthem from artist and songwriter Vadie.
The song gathers momentum with grace and precision, evolving through the ferocity of hard-rock during its central section, with fast-paced guitars and drums colliding to bring us into another creative shift; that of a mildly psychedelic overtone.
These are feelings shared by many, but it’s not often those in the grip of it that offer up the intricacies so freely. ‘Suicide’ brings through hard-to-stomach sentiments and an ultimately harrowing final thought.
JDI-Jay brings together catchy melodic threads, heartfelt intentions and uplifting yet emotive production, for the contemporary alt-pop ear-worm and ode to infatuation Wait.
The unmistakable synth-pop and electronic-rock edge and embrace of MELØ returns this year on a seductive high, for the dark yet charming King Of Nothing.
Piano-led and boldly topical in times of vast disconnection, SnapDibz and Rey collaborate to deeply-moving results, for Slow Down.