Perhaps his first masterpiece, Leaving feels like a structurally knowledgeable yet still intriguingly alternative indie treasure of a track. I’ve mentioned The Eels previously in terms of that vocal rasp and warmth, the joyful twinkle of the instrumentation, but from a songwriting perspective Marshall Gray falls somewhere between the likes of the nineties emo artists and the more edgy realism of bands like Radiohead and REM.
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Retro guitar pop with an equally nostalgic lyric-video to reinforce that yesteryear emo energy – Lanie Laynz recaptures the fun and jovial scorn of a simpler time, with the upbeat anthem April’s Fool.
Recently made record of the week on FM-R Radio in the Netherlands, When We’re Home offers a timeless sense of musicality and appreciation for the little things in life – the calming sense of stillness and safety provided by coming home; wherever in the world that may be.
These days it seems like a rare experience to stumble upon a song that feels as if it were written during a time when there was not a shallow thirst for fame driving the creative process. Songs that feel timeless, authentic and heart-warming in a manner that’s unique to the listener, are few and far between.
Slick riffs balance funky melodic twists with sheer distorted power chords, as the indie force that is STARTZ AND ENDZ deliver their most iconic release to date.
If you weren’t a fan of Anti-Hero before, I’d take bets that you will be after listening. And if you already were – here’s a whole new tempo and flavour to reignite your love for it.
Nostalgically evocative riffs and organic drums back up the haunting vocal style and surrounding synths of Alexis Arceo, as his latest Dark Pop and Rock single All I Beg For Is Flowers delivers a passionate ode to intense pain and longing.
The UK’s own DJ Xylo captures the intoxicating essence of Drum and Bass, alongside a brilliantly creative twist of originality. The Law Of The Jungle is every bit as fiercely intense as the genre was back in the day, but also skilfully balances that with the haunting melodies and vocal fragments utilised throughout the four-minute … Continued
Rhythmic electric guitar licks, mellow vocals, tribal rhythms and soulful layers of expression – a refreshingly humble but creatively faultless arrangement, which provides the rare quality of being music rightfully designed as a blessing; not merely an artist’s opportunity to showcase himself.
Devotedly introspective Dark Pop with delicate vocal reflections and industrial rhythms, alongside haunting layers of distant Gospel voices and aptly church-like audio effects. Berlin-based artist Allo.B depicts a sense of creative depth undeterred by industry expectation or rule.
Dancing to the beat of her own drum entirely, Kinzoogianna is an artist joyfully redefining what it means to be an expressive and captivating musician in today’s realm.
Producer and artists Snipez delivering precisely what the unrivalled UK music scene craves – the intensity of jungle and the soulful melodic appeal of timeless EDM unite, for the unmistakable Going All In.