Tay relays the pain of a life lived amidst both struggle and ambition, and the lyrics that explore this are impressively articulate and thoughtful in their fusion of poetic metaphor and literal references. The result is that the words and the piercing energy of the presentation all connect in a fiercely honest way.
Emo
“Fun fact, my mother (for some reason) held headphones with music playing to her stomach when she was pregnant with me. I pretty much have been involved with music my whole life. My father plays instruments in his different Latin bands so since an infant, I always would play for example the drums with him just as a way to bond. “
When In May carve out an emotive and genre-fusing pathway, programmed rhythms juxtaposing the organic and crisp guitar, with a breathy vocal somewhat blurring the lines between emo-rap and The xx.
“I make music for people who feel lost or broken as well as alone and I’m here to remind you that you aren’t alone, I hope to create a positive impact on the people who listen and follow the journey.”
Artistry encapsulated by way of an extensive conceptual project, wholly devoted to its underlying themes and imagery – Kross Irwin screams passionate conviction and compositional prowess, throughout the superb new album the boy who died, but had no funeral.
Encapsulating the purpose of the album as an art-form, Stokerstl presents a cinematic and intricate journey, disguised as a fine collection of indie-pop songs both organic and catchy, for the naturally memorable, thought-provoking Programmed to Exist.
“Anime is a big influence.”
Always there’s a degree of humanity and fearless vulnerability to the writing and the vocal performances. Meanwhile the production varies from one track to the next, supporting but also shaking up the foundations in a way that’s forever compelling.
Vulnerability and poetic wonder unite as Alex Kerry brings back the guitar-led tones of retro emo rock, for Bad Skies.
Capturing the essence of genre-free creativity that is sweeping the current music scene, Steven Anthony releases an eclectic and heartfelt collection of original songs.
Thoughtfully devoted to its own lyrical exploration of topic, the song brings together the lo-fi ambient tones of the current emo realm, with a more nostalgic and slightly rockier edge of character and lyrical depth.
When worlds collide, the euphoric and dreamy embrace of ambient synths and the distortion, passion and pace of metal – Major Moment unite delicacy and weight, for Toxic.