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.
Folk Pop
Canadian Indie Folk gems Campfire Sigh light up the room in an instant, with the multi-layered harmonies and soulful organic embrace of their latest EP Mother Brown & Other Assorted Chestnuts.
As things progress, we delve into the topic with increasing passion, the doors opening wide to reveal a clear sense of self-discovery and longing that’s beautifully inspirational.
“I currently work as a clinician in an acute hospital setting. While studying and working in this field I became fascinated by the use of medical terminology and the clinical interactions I observe.”
To delve into the blissful scenes and story of Peaceful Waters is to remind oneself of the purity of life – the natural order of the world outside of the rat-race and the screens that hold us captive.
A refreshingly pure, genuine take on contemporary life and artistry.
Hopeful by nature yet also consistently genuine in its humanity and heart, Brave introduces a songwriter with a unique balance between audience awareness and fearless integrity.
Joyfully encapsulating the weight of daily frustrations, songwriter and performer Wai Lana delivers the fearlessly colorful, catchy and unexpectedly gripping single River Of Forgiveness.
“On February 24th, 2022, I was returning back from a tour in France when my airplane was turned back because the Ukrainian airspace shut down. I felt lost, I felt despair.”
Conceptually unexpected in its lyrical depth of questions on life, death, and the role of the self, Summer Smile proves a consistently unpredictable, unorthodox yet effective trip hop offering.
Gentle acoustic folk leads with finger-picked guitar and accessible vocals – songwriter Keili Fernando encapsulates poetic expression, with the bright and beautifully inspired The Seedling Song.
LA songwriter and artist Michael Eddy launches an inescapably catchy folk-pop single and groove, with the acoustic and lyrically focused Small Towns.