The unique Darla Jade vocal is warm when layered but also has an icy edge when solo, in the vein of, say, London Grammar. The one-note melody on the chorus is remarkably catchy and sung with a precision that such simplicity requires. It develops into warm synth pads that cuddle you through to a counterpoint question-and-answer conclusion that’s a truly satisfying end to an epic chorus.
Electro Pop
the nostalgically titled and brilliantly awakening DELOREAN OVERDRIVE is every bit as infectious and addictive as its title implies.
Great song-writing, a softly passionate delivery, all blended with unusual sound-design for a truly interesting and also decidedly unique hit of artistry.
Hollywood’s Midnight Angels blend high energy and emotive poetry with this mighty new dance pop anthem.
“I would say that people need to stop comparing who they are with others and just embrace themselves as they are the only unique version of themselves.”
Crisp rhythms and multicoloured sound-design create a blissfully summer-ready vibe as this stylishly genre-fusing new single from Blake Rogers steps out.
Featuring rhythmic vocals from rising artist Xavier Clayton, Brutu Music returns this season with a bass-heavy groove and catchy hook melody fit to light up the airwaves in style.
Introducing a lightly reverb-kissed, equally retro vocal presentation, Narcoticism leads with a stunning performance – softly soulful and genuine as it connects with the revealing ache of the lyrics.
Adopting one of song-writing’s most poetically compelling explorations of desire, this cover of Essence pours new life into the single.
Stunning, in short – a defiant highlight from the year so far, rooted amidst some legendary sounds but more firmly connected to the clear identity and artistic intention of the band.
Musically immersive and somewhat distracting initially for its weight and multi-layered production, Getaway Car conceptually tackles the broadly consuming issue that is mental illness in contemporary society.
Reverb-kissed guitar work and heavier trap rhythms unite for this emotive yet bold new single from a contemporary-styled Hephaeus and gonedark.