On the one hand, a smooth and retro dance track with a twist of something tropical to the synth riff. On the other, an indie pop performance with a complex and revealing story at its core.
Dance Pop
Classic nineties dance production leads with a catchy riff and a comforting four-chord piano sidekick, as John Galea delivers a pretty sensational and distinct vocal performance, for the self-explanatory single Hotter Than A Heatwave.
Summer in full swing suits the brand new album from Marcy P from start to finish. Promising fully-loaded productions of live-style Latin Pop, World Music and Dancehall, Corazón Sin Fronteras fires into action with the celebratory crescendo of an instantly captivating Un Solo Latido.
Boldly and energetically igniting appreciation for the things we cannot control, Mangomichi’s infectious dance-pop track Never Go Back draws focus to the fact that we are all made from our history and the things that came before us.
Returning with a summertime single that’s fully loaded with classic funky basslines, synths and warped old-school disco and pop layers of colourful optimism… Ellyott lifts the mood in an instant, with the soulful conviction, passion and energising power of a rather perfectly titled Come On, Let’s Go! Committed as ever, Ellyott puts in an eclectic … Continued
Honest lyrics and classic pop arrangements of keys, bass and beats carve out a uniquely disco-kissed sound, as Australian artist Tia-Brittany delivers her new album Don’t Talk Feelings (DTF).
Experimenting with the limitless arena of programmed creativity, Manta Man delivers a mysterious vocal lead amidst a catchy electronic groove, for the dark-pop aura and intriguing scenes of Life is the Walk.
Diversifying an already colourful repertoire, cmon3tta delivers a totally different vibe for this single, channelling a lifelong adoration for eighties stars like Whitney Houston and Betty Who, for the disco-soaked stylistics of 98.6 Degrees.
Stylistically unique in everything from the string solos to the spacious whispered verses and the hugely celebratory hook crescendos, Little Gold Spark is more of a massive gold spark, in terms of its sonic brightness and the absolute energy and bravado of Melissa’s faultless vocal range.
Delivering a summertime floor-filler that perfectly blends the euphoric escapism of EDM with a clear and catchy pop sentiment and sound, cmon3tta presents a lush fusion of layers, melodies, rhythms and synths, for the immersive new single Checkm8.
These back and forth dynamics represent two sides of the same soul, the journey of DaiSY Gee in seeking a fresh start in Japan – some nights wandering train stations and side streets as a dreamer, other nights immersing herself in the hidden clubs and basements of the city as a dancer, and the stylistic variety of Midnight Tokyo captures that duality perfectly well.
Sometimes there’s a perfect chemical balance to a new song, which you can’t really predict or describe before you’ve heard it. In this case, we take an eighties synthwave rhythm and groove, unmistakable vocals and a revealing, vulnerable story, along with a hugely uplifting but heartbroken chorus. The result is something that feels cleanly mixed, … Continued