All at once meditative and quite breath-taking to experience at volume, Borrtex perfectly captures the excitement, distance, and even danger of Everest, with this divine cinematic composition.
Instrumental
Celebrating the unrivalled gift of outright creative confidence and freedom, this collaborative new double vinyl album release Sleep Of Reason brings together the talents of Mark Springer (Rip, Rig and Panic), Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), and the Sacconi Quartet.
Also included in the double a-side release is a rather phenomenal track called Shapeshifting, a follow-up that takes a completely different approach, immediately highlighting the fast-fingers and masterful fretboard exploration of guitarist Joe Hodgson in a mesmerising fashion.
An old-school drum-line with a Philadelphia groove about it, blending smoothly with world music tones and organic layers of synth / string / voice… An intoxicating mystique, and a melancholic aura from the chords to back up the instant escapism of the track. Beth Gladen sets herself apart from the crowd, with the beautifully original, piano-led trip-hop and alternative essence of Re-Birth.
Instantly presenting with the raw purity of a live piano performance, complete with the weight of the keys and the natural reverb from the pedals, The Awakening is quick to intrigue for its sense of melodic originality. We progress through almost 4.5 minutes of music, an explosive mid-section injecting sheer power and tempo and fullness, in between two halves that feel both united in their tuneful direction, and unconfined by the walls of expectation.
Norway producer Indieclimb impressively brings together the evocatively ambient and the boldly intense. LEGACY is a fascinating original track, built around the unique pairing of a siren-like riff and atmospheric synths that emotively descend underneath it.
Originality and optimism carve out a rhythmic and distinct, playful to cinematic composition – Edilegrand dives wholeheartedly into the instrumental electronic world, with the distinct tones and energy of Onflow.
Creative compositions, imaginative, and both melodic and intense – a style unconfined by genre, with instrumental intentions creating an atmospheric and enchanting lane somewhere between rock and ambient. N
Upbeat instrumental rock with a Rolling Stones persona and groove – an elusive artist, energising the space with layers of guitars, bass, rhythm and power. TJX Media introduces an uplifting and organic approach to instrumental rock, with the quickly electrifying sound of big city.
Retro-instrumental quirks with an imaginative twist – a familiar cover concept, but a track and intention that’s quick to redirect things. Slender Guitarist offers a creative look at two worlds colliding, with this pop-punk meets old-school gamer tones composition, for If GREEN DAY’s Brain Stew was in Pizza Tower.
Something to listen to at volume, largely for its blissful fusion of intricate detail and soulful expression. An ambient, ethereal journey, blending spiritual warmth and trip hop across an evocative realm of lyrical guidance and meandering sounds. Isaac Garza’s music is a dream and a pleasure to stumble into, and Revolt marks a sublime introduction for those new to his work.
Stunning instrumental guitar music, aptly designed to create an immersive space for listeners – an impressively rooted one, but focused on that ambient connection above anything purely self-indulgent.