Atmospheric sound-design and songwriting unconfined by genre – multi-faceted creative Son and Pro is an intense and thoughtful modern artist, with a chaotic fusion of political rap, rock and introspective indie to his sound.
Indie
A dash of Jake Bugg with a touch of yesteryear rock uplift and contrastingly uncertain, even dark lyrics. Kobe masters melody, groove, and juxtaposition, with the sensational songwriting and creative identity of 24.
Smooth and soulful creativity, an artistic ensemble united in their subtlety and substance. Cathartika lead with slick riffs and boldly confronting humanity, for singles like the rather sublime, heartbroken and searching desperation of Happiness.
Raw indie vibes, lush vocals, distortion and softness humbly intertwined – and there’s a dog in the video. What’s not to like?
Music that means something, softly gathering an intimate groove, with lush, breathy harmonies, quietly whispering long-form, nostalgic melodies, and concepts that feel poignantly relatable. Dovetail unite smart poetic references with deep personal uncertainty, for the blissful escapism of raining here, too.
Jag, Griffin, Luke and Parker make up Chelekis, a four-piece with a shared passion for the process, and that inherent connection that shines brilliantly through the rhythmic unity and celebratory scorn of Problematic.
Noting a clear similarity to the early years of Arctic Monkeys, Black Lounge access a current gap in the modern music scene, with great vocals, clever lyrics, fresh melodies and smart guitar play. Their musicianship is second to none, their unity as a band undeniable, and the pace and presence of this track, the sheer tempo and their faultless delivery of it, quickly overcomes any nostalgic comparisons.
Indie trance of evocative and deeply reflective origins. STREAMER capture a cinematic moment of escapism with blissful purity and power, for the enchanting and near-five-minute epic The Island.
Big beats and old school production gifted a certain ethereal clarity, to effectively transcend the barriers of time. Sheezyb and Panduh deliver a timeless hip hop anthem, with the uniquely smooth and catchy soundscape and sharp bars of Talk The Talk.
Introduced by an organic ambiance, a kind of reverberating arena of accordion-like waves and vocal-choir fragments – Rob Power’s EP The Lost Mine proves a boldly distinct and enchanting listen; one that’s both impressively original, and atmospherically inviting.
Introducing the latest immersive creation from the unmistakable Spells Lab – Wounds compiles organic keys, poetic indie vocals, and uniquely engaging sonic design, for a journey both ethereal and euphoric as it rolls along.
Powerful songwriting, and a respectably humble but unique style. Auld White Label have something special about their writing and stylistic approach, and Tangents captures some of the very best of that.