You Keep Me is a gem of an album, a true ode to the album as a timeless artform, and a strong introduction to a band who consistently deliver on the promise of realism, melody, groove, and pure musical connection.
Alt Pop
Getaway Stranger “Music was there for me when nothing else was, I owe it to music to keep creating.”
Promising an eclectic array of fearlessly honesty, heartfelt contemporary tracks, Getaway Stanger has built up an impressive following on streaming platforms, and continues to explore the depths of the human experience with his original music.
Creative composer, musician and philosopher Lauri Järvilehto highlights a broadly appealing scope of sound quite instantly, with the engaging rhythms and evocative yet retro synth choices of his album Songs About Sadness. The project is quick to redirect expectations, with the heavy tones and somewhat cinematic, sci-fi mystique of Alive With You, then quick again … Continued
Performatively noting influence from jazz and soul-pop legends, the music of Imaginary Problems, and in particular, the lyrical depth and openness, all shines light on a whole different set of inspirations from Indira May.
Cinematic production brings together neo-classical strings and the higher-intensity of EDM, as we enter a structurally impassioned and powerful original song, from an elusive Celia Frost.
The song gathers momentum increasingly, forever blending metaphor and realism, as we explore the all-too-familiar topic of substance abuse. The set-up utilises contrast perfectly well, between moments of pace and power and those that pour through with the softness of intimate trip hop or exotic adlibs, and this helps reinforce the push-and-pull dynamic of being trapped in addiction.
Featuring those again soulful vocals at the forefront, The Furnace is notably more delicate and thoughtful than the former track, and sets a sultry, contemplative mood, with its evocative electric guitar solo, and deeply poignant lyrics reflecting on war.
Introducing an established, stylish and evocative debut – songwriter and artist Aaron Molyneaux (Aaron M) captivates within moments, for the unique vocal depth, melodic swoon, and lyrical substance of Blue Avenue.
Having first hit our radar back in 2020 with his evocative hit just 4 u, Mitchell Zia takes on a whole new persona and style with the supervillain EP, leading with deep and characterful vocals, through a series of theatrical indie arrangements that tell stories and entertain in a boldly distinct way.
Creatively balancing the soulful and the gritty, this classic yet contemporary fusion of talents, from an ever-elusive The Bandit Semu and producer Kadestrofik, showcases a whole new approach to modern music.
We move on towards an extended crescendo, within which multiple layers of keys, bass, synths and guitars collaborate to reinforce this looping sentiment and hook, which perfectly bridges the gap between the vagueness of a stranger’s tale and the mightier sense of humanity that is the shared sentiment of still believing and maintaining a hopeful stance in a chaotic world. It also resounds with the shared nostalgia of longing for the simplicity of childhood to return.
Beautiful vocals and a euphoric production elevate the pop songwriting of UK artist Daisy Peacock. While It Lasted carefully balances the strum of an acoustic guitar, with the synth-loaded ethereal embrace of a dance-ready soundtrack, and all the while promises a heartfelt and memorable ode to the highs and lows of adolescent relationships.