Quite possibly the most interesting and enchanting original single to grace the space around me this month – Mimi’s Revenge deliver a stunning introduction to their creative depth and performative ability, with the superb new single Dire.
Singles
Glaswegian indie duo The Sundown Social Club let emotional depth and melodic warmth guide the way, as their nostalgic yet vocally fresh storyteller of a single Everybody Needs a Dodge softly pierces through the noise of the scene.
Acoustic beginnings lay down an organic festival vibe, as singer and songwriter Freddy Even delivers a catchy anthem of an indie track – and one that seems perfectly well-suited to the incoming summer season.
Inspired by the cinema at large, Peso’s music offers both story and scene – taking you somewhere specific, escapism driven, and keeping things tuned into that concept and mood every step of the way.
Great production lets the natural rock energy and vocal prowess of Sunrise in Jupiter shine beautifully, for the euphoric summer anthem Take Me Home.
Piano-pop of a fearlessly stripped-back, vulnerable arrangement – clean vocals, short lines and a poetic, metaphorical intertwining of love and natural landscapes. Songwriter and artist Dailla highlights the thoughtful writing and unique vocal delicacy and warmth of her style, with Garden.
Featuring a dreamy backdrop with a bold trap rhythm and haunting vocals in the distance, My Point of View showcases the uniquely recognisable tone and bars of Rok Major in a way that quietly captivates. It’s a faultless rhythm, mellow and nostalgic but with a twist of that Kendrick complexity to both the lyrics and the flow.
An indie gem for the long-time alternative rock and pop-punk / emo fans across the board. North Carolina solo songwriter and musician Violet Wish ignites the passion and power of the past, with the energising arrangement and deeply reflective emotional heartbreak of Thanksgiving.
Huge vocals and heartfelt songwriting, a clear sense of rising anticipation and emotion – an impassioned ode to a broken heart. Singer and songwriter Craig O’Keeffe masters the craft with meaning and power, for Without You.
Funky guitar rock, a strong groove and an upbeat jazz rhythm – globally renowned bass player Derek Frank paints a colourful audio tapestry, with the organic instrumental layers of Barker’s Boogie.
Reflecting on the subject matter of survivor’s guilt, everything from the writing to the performance of Martyr breathes authenticity and meaning into the creative ambient space. The idea of being thought of as strong, when deep-down you feel devastation, and still haven’t healed from the trauma, is one that’s perhaps more common than expected, and yet it’s rarely – if ever – brought about in contemporary music and songwriting.
Ultimately a summer anthem of romantic connection, Ella se calienta follows Nitido’s uniquely smooth to powerful voice, through an addictive modern groove fusing elements of Cuban, Reggaton and Afrobeat, across a landscape built of organic and funky guitars and riffs.