Something precise yet ambient – an interesting fusion of retro electronic tones and those that sweep through the space like summertime EDM; all with a female lead that’s breathy to impassioned. John Paolo captures the energy and escapism of longer days, with the intoxicating single Lost In You.
Dance Pop
Immersive synth-hop production and honest vocals carve out a hypnotic earworm of a modern track – something like alternative, lightly anthemic dance-pop, with an indie twist in both story and tone. maverick raises the passion softly but surely, throughout the hypnotic waves of STREET LIGHTS.
“The fast bars were inspired by racing thoughts and determination. When you’re upset or under pressure, your mind moves quickly, and I wanted the delivery to reflect that urgency.”
Dreamy production and unmissable vocals continue to allure, as Matthias Boretius’ growing repertoire of original music offers more colourful entanglements between genres, moods, and moments.
“I remember very clearly the first day being in a studio and when you’re that young, they can’t have you in and out or working all hours. So, I was in the vocal booth (being yelled at for flat notes) for 7 tracks in one day.”
An acoustic guitar-led number with a gorgeous chord pattern and relatable, intimate and honest vocals, Rainbows in the Sky features a classic folk-ballad set-up, with a modest performative charm that seems genuinely connected to these reflections on love and unrivalled unity.
Old-school RnB vibes bring a pop-fusion anthem akin to the days of Destiny’s Child. Wizherd changes lanes intensely this season, for the catchy groove and snappy vocal confidence of Vroom.
Catchy pop hooks and modern poetic phrases, a light and thoughtful style, and a full-length album of original songs. Tracygirl captures a heartfelt to uplifting range of emotions, with the brand-new album Higher Than Before.
Bringing together intriguing conceptual stories and retro, catchy production and hooks, Emalyon captures a perfectly unique and stylish new sound, with the haunting themes, ambiances, and upbeat jams, of In The Forests of the Night.
Funky electro-bass and old-school floor filler refrains – an album loaded with immersive, dance-ready gems, elevated by catchy hooks, and a concept that naturally intrigues. Mega Turbo draw focus to the snappy writing and electricity of their sound, with the rather unforgettable Sometimes People Just Explode.
With Zkrrt’s previous albums, there was something of a new-starter vibe to many of the pop-like arrangements and songwriting transitions. In my view, this latest project has completely overcome that, showcasing a defiant attention to detail and mood that’s intoxicating from one track to the next. The original style and inspiration remains, the reasons for making music stand tall, but the focus, the understanding, and the willingness to move an audience, have only let the style and sound grow stronger and more alluring.
Songwriting and substance first, creativity intertwined – an electronic-pop nostalgia elevated by personal and poetic reflections on modern love. Kath Moskvina delivers an anthemic and addictively catchy new single, for Baby You Are Mine.