Star-crossed lovers recapture their truth in a post-apocalyptic world. Empty Spaces celebrates Margarita’s fascination with fantasy and folklore, whilst delivering an original story and song that proves fearlessly artistic. The song releases in unison with the Japanese festival of the stars, Tanabata.
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Beautiful production – stunning even. Classic euphoria in this finely connected downpour of synths, tones, keys, notes and rhythms. Nikhil Atkuri blends the passion of evocative chords and fragments, with the sheer intensity and comfort of a classic dance beat, for the intoxicating single Nightfall.
Music that consumes you, atmospheric production of a cinematic and powerful depth, followed by a smoothly united series of modern vocals – an RnB progression and gritty, revealing lyrics. J.R.MANGA pours heart, soul and integrity into the process, with the unique musical vastness and personal vulnerability of Head High.
The music is divinely delicate, but also quietly commandeering, and this strength is piercingly notable throughout the likes of highlights Plaza and Misterioso. There’s also a profoundly all-consuming depth of sound to the healing frequency and power of Cavern – an intoxicating closing track, confirming the essential power of music in temporarily freeing us from the jagged edges of modern life.
Award-winning composer, pianist and soundtrack creator Javier Rodriguez has built up an unrivalled repertoire over time, creating renowned music and projects for TV, media campaigns, brands and institutions across the globe.
Inspired by the likes of Aphex Twin and Radiohead, Jack Goodman’s ambient compositions meander from feelings of hope to those of uncertainty and even despair, and that profoundly human component is key to making his music connect and stand out.
Guitarist and composer Hear The Colors – an artist with a defiantly unique approach to crafting audio soundscapes and other-worldly ventures that consume audiences – delivers a profound and powerful instrumental album this year, with the magnetic and mighty Rebirth.
Self-defined as a sort of musical anagram, the parts of this project have been deconstructed and reshuffled, presenting a new kind of puzzle but also not overly unsettling the listener in the process. Quite the opposite, in fact – the music is welcoming, ethereal but deeply genuine, and delicate enough to grant listeners the space and time to really find their own sense of meaning and stillness within it.
Sonic atmospheric exploration, aptly inspired by the concept of a Hypothetical Moon – composer and producer Hagai Izenberg takes on the idea of a moon or planet believed to exist, but not directly observed, with this distinct and compelling new album. Featuring seven original compositions, Hypothetical Moon is a captivating audio journey that immerses its … Continued
Stylistically bringing together emotional orchestral writing and Asian pop and art-song influences, there’s a distinct sense of character and purpose to everything under the Liz Huang name. Whatever the mood or story, the composer achieves the right kind of energy and detail to represent it in the most compelling and interesting way.
Having climbed higher and higher with each new evocative and stylishly original release from recent years, Lithuanian-Canadian songwriter and producer Aistis returns this year with a sublime new album, and continues to highlight the profound thoughtfulness of both his songwriting and musicianship.
Swedish composer and musician Brebu commands the stillness and calm, with the beautifully delicate and purposeful tones of his instrumental work Carved Waves.