Catchy old-school Americana vibes and anthemic rap vocals intertwine, for a fresh take on the Old Town Road fusion of genres – Malak Shalom captures a sense of original storytelling with a brilliant earworm of a hook. The Hip Hop Wrangler employs a strong groove, organic guitar and trap rhythms, with canned vocals and a rhythmic chorus, all drawing focus to the creative flair and freedom of the artist’s approach to modern music.
Americana
Globally renowned Americana live act The Dina Preston Band showcase the very best of their energetic and melodically infectious approach to making music. We’ve Been Everywhere is a timeless upbeat anthem, captured in what feels like a genuine single take, with the sheer passion and devotion of the band faultlessly united in everything from the celebratory concept to the musicianship.
For a gunslingin’ good time, upbeat rhythms and slick guitar riffs, an old-school western vocal and a classic country rise and fall in both the story and melodic progression – Ace Diamond captures the good vibes of times past, with The Baddest Gunslingin’ Man.
Emerging complete with a set of visuals depicting both storytelling scenes and Rachel and her band lost in performance, Oil and Water is a classic take on the concept of romantic mis-matches, and presents the theme amidst an uplifting country groove and catchy hook refrain.
Anthemic indie rock with a gritty vocal lead, just enough reverb to soften and elongate each resounding line – Nicholas Bak delivers a sharp and smooth Americana sound, with the opening track of the eclectic EP Long Time Coming.
Four original songs from acoustic singer and songwriter Dan Arwady highlight the purity and poetic intrigue of an artist born to create and perform. Carry With You is a simple yet striking collection, and highlights the devotion and ability of multi-instrumentalist Dan Arwady in a beautiful way.
Introducing the latest and perhaps greatest project yet from lifelong songwriter John Consalvo. Voyage on Soulmate Seas is a finely-crafted conceptual album – a story told by way of a series of purposeful songs, beginning with the cinematic spoken segment of Passing The Torch.
Armed with what could well be his most established and impressive, heartlet yet pristine album yet – John Consalvo kindly stopped by to talk all things Voyage On Soulmate Seas.
The 2025 album is a stunning project, conceptually rooted in a clear sense of story and intention, and loaded with musical ability and moving peaks both acoustic and of a full-band weight and warmth.
Intriguing and heartbroken lyrics open the doorway to contemplation, and the music, whilst seemingly bright and optimistic, creatively counters the ache and longing at the heart of the writing.
Catchy folk-pop with a country rock edge and groove – Sam Key achieves a fine balance between optimism and self-reflection, with the easy-going to anthemic, all-together-now warmth of Just a Nobody.
Better Walk, Don’t Run is a dose of joyful gratitude in a divisive world, an ode to treasuring the moments that matter, taking things slow, and it celebrates and imparts this energy and optimism in both the musical and performative build up, and the inherent lyrical images and ideas.
Introducing a deserving creative duo, an acoustic to full-rock ensemble undeniably guided by intention and feeling above all else. Crown Mountain drive with talent and passion at the forefront, and despite the versatility of their catalogue, that quality rings loud every step of the way.