“My classical training has been a valuable addition to my musical skills, providing a strong foundation in sight-reading and precision. Later on, I decided to focus solely on the guitar, though I still enjoy playing the clarinet from time to time.”
Jazz
From minimal, atmospheric beginnings, the originality of Big O’s beat is the first thing to raise the bar for this gem of a track. Somewhat organic industrial in its stomping, pile-up feel, the beat is followed by a four-chord synth pattern and the quickly intoxicating passion of IB Delight’s saxophone lead.
Uniquely dreamy production and a mellow groove unite descending, bluesy chords with somewhat shoegaze-like tones and delicate vocals. Noah Milanovi celebrates intimacy and the wonder of wandering, with the jazz-kissed and colourful when we get to the hill.
Established composer and multi-instrumentalist Marco Palmieri continues his creative expansion as a contemporary artist. Noting years of performance experience and backed by two studio albums in the jazz realm, Palmieri’s devotion to composition now sees his music effectively create a uniquely immersive and distinct realm of escapism for modern and classic fans alike.
From the opening revelations and jazz-kissed optimism of The Walk, the project introduces a nostalgic sound but a fresh vocal nuance and storytelling core that feels refreshingly modern.
Marco Palmieri manages to be all at once creatively eccentric and defiantly aware of what audiences appreciate. Here we can get lost in the music with ease – the experience is about us, the listener, rather than purely about the performer. That’s a rare quality in modern jazz, and as such, this music feels original at the same time as really letting and even nudging your imagination to wander freely.
Dreamy jazz-kissed pop and rock with a refreshing twist of artistic delicacy at the helm – Miami creatives Nuclear Monkey capture a likable set of grooves and reflections, with their softly uplifting new album Hello Again.
Music to lift you out of your lull – to soothe the soul and raise the mood, to entertain and impress; everything we hope for when we press play or enter a venue. Mark Vickness Interconnected captures the very essence of all of this, and does so from the very moment the music hits the airwaves.
Searching For Colors is a feel-good project on the surface, but it’s also musically masterful, thoughtful and intentional in its direction, and undoubtedly highlights the very best of our generation’s instrumental prowess and potential in reclaiming the prestigious corners of timeless music.
Guitarist and songwriter 旋林/Rowens, born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, illuminates the grey skies of modern indie pop, with the dreamy guitar-led arrangement and imagery of his brand new single Pink Rain.
In anticipation of his upcoming performance at the 2024 Summer Jazz Festival in Kraków, we had the opportunity to sit down with Ohad Niceberg, a devotedly imaginative jazz guitarist and highly original composer. Ohad shared insights about his musical journey, his inspirations, and what the audience can expect from his performance at the prestigious festival; … Continued
Dancing to the beat of her own drum entirely, Kinzoogianna is an artist joyfully redefining what it means to be an expressive and captivating musician in today’s realm.