December Snow follows an organic, minimalist arrangement of ambient details and finger-picked guitar, as we hear these reverb-kissed yet nearly whispered vocals, reflecting upon the snow-covered world and memories of an accidental kiss.
Acoustic
Songs of hope, connection and communion, guided by darker fragments of subject matter and story, elevated by the warmth of soulful vocal depth and organic musical arrangements. Acoustic creative Patrick Ames never fails to entertain and connect with his original songs, and the brand new album Slow Dip Ahead is far from the exception.
An acoustic folk-pop collaboration guided by catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrical reflections. CEDER & Dorotea contemplate the depths of human emotion and the possibilities that lie within our existence, with their beautiful, self-titled EP.
The organic and raw capture of a live performance, joyful intimacy resounding by way of keys and acoustic guitar, leads us into the imagery and appreciation of Byron Times.
Acoustic guitar, quirky by riff but familiar by groove, backs up the intimate folk-pop vocals and contemporary lyrics of Tessa Dalton’s new single Hit the Lights. It’s a humble beginning, rising towards a bright pop single, with a catchy thread of melody and a clear sense of personality at it’s core.
At long last, ’tis the season for good vibes, togetherness, and simple celebration. On that note, original Christmas songs are always something we secretly crave at this time of year, and songwriter Martin Manley has crafted one that’s a natural gem.
Multi-instrumentalist, poet, songwriter and singer Jodie Fox unites creativity and classic seasonal warmth, with her brand new EP of Christmas hits that is Songs of Peace and Joy.
Captivating in the way that Brand New once were, these long-form lyrical trails follow precise but alternative melodies, slowly revealing the details of these heartfelt reflections and struggles – a variation from the more common writing style of ‘this and then that’.
Simply impressive guitar playing lights up the romantic and colourful musicality of Alfredo Robles music.
After a string of heavy metal releases, 3mind Blight returns to his acoustic alternative roots, with the piano-led and evocative Be The One.
There’s a refreshingly raw authenticity to the recording of these songs. Amidst the overwhelming and often disappointing rise of AI production and writing, there’s something all the more piercingly genuine about a simple, unedited recording of a human – their natural voice, and their solo instrument – telling stories, being real, connecting for the timeless and universal appeal of song.
Acoustic warmth and the live crackle of authentic, unplugged musicianship is always refreshing amidst the modern rise of AI and electronic overproduction. Enter Taji Morod, with the vintage wonder of an acoustically rising and falling folk sound.