Soul-funk aspirations and a live band arrangement back up empowering sentiments and smooth, stylish vocals from Lael Summer – The Lael Project delivers a classic but fresh fusion of traits, for the timeless new single It’s About Soul.
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New music from a new era, and a brand new album already on the horizon. Sonic Pulse Project tease the philosophical depth and creative charm of The Hourglass Effect, with the high-octane full-band vibrancy and catchy, colourful chorus of Symphony of Seconds.
Dreamy old-school production rising into a fully-loaded jazz to neo-classical production – Keith Eatmon sets a smooth and engaging vibe, with the opening warmth and subsequently genre-blending journey of Jamaica.
A huge celebration both in topic and style, Eyþór Alexander & Flammeus put in a phenomenal performance here, and deliver a single that’s not only a timeless and creatively distinct gem, but a perfectly-placed, theatrical big-band release to warm up the colder seasons.
Dreamy jazz-kissed pop and rock with a refreshing twist of artistic delicacy at the helm – Miami creatives Nuclear Monkey capture a likable set of grooves and reflections, with their softly uplifting new album Hello Again.
Big vibes from world music creative act KOMASI. Masupian is an infectious organic track with a funky set-up and pace. The vocals inject a passionate call and response hook, following gritty, expressive verses from an all-encompassing performance that’s as captivating as it is addictive to listen to.
Loaded with solos and strong basslines, everything from the live crash of the drums to the vocal harmonies and hooks promises an anthemic rock project of timeless warmth and optimism.
Musically this entire album is unrivalled in its superiority as a fully-loaded, compelling and awe-inspiring journey.
Uniquely balancing ethereal delicacy and fast-paced vocal intensity, duotrio recraft the sound of today, with their soulful and compelling, artistically powerfully Light Of My Life.
Nostalgic yet fresh enough to promise a likable earworm for the summer, the single breathes new life into a treasured genre.
A welcomed touch of organic funk and soul is just what we need when times are tough and the weather’s letting us down. Throw in a conceptual story-line that inspires unity and optimism, and you’ve got an easy hit. Stunning vocals meet with a gorgeously colorful soundscape of live instruments for this fresh single from … Continued
The whole thing begins to feel like a circus or carnival-style song – immense energy and multiple layers of colour, but an underlying concept that leans a little more towards depth of thought and even darkness.