Catchy pop hooks and modern poetic phrases, a light and thoughtful style, and a full-length album of original songs. Tracygirl captures a heartfelt to uplifting range of emotions, with the brand-new album Higher Than Before.
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Everything is subtle but effective – the production and vocal shifts, the central contrast from one section to the next. It’s modesty and artistry intertwined, and it speaks volumes on behalf of the intentions and values of Aaron Lerer and 1526 Records.
Striking blues-rock with a crisp and gritty guitar riff, and low-toned, sultry male vocals – Vince Robson captures story and vibe with style, as the mighty Desire introduces the memorable and well-titled album Movie Soundtracks to Non-Existent Movies.
Bridging the gap between nostalgic RnB and modern trap and hip hop, Wizherd captures a sound both familiar and fresh, with the smooth vocals and summer-ready groove of Hey DJ.
“Working in public healthcare is a huge privilege. You’re exposed to the full spectrum of human emotion and experience, and that needs an outlet. For me, songwriting is the most natural way to process and unpack those experiences.”
With Zkrrt’s previous albums, there was something of a new-starter vibe to many of the pop-like arrangements and songwriting transitions. In my view, this latest project has completely overcome that, showcasing a defiant attention to detail and mood that’s intoxicating from one track to the next. The original style and inspiration remains, the reasons for making music stand tall, but the focus, the understanding, and the willingness to move an audience, have only let the style and sound grow stronger and more alluring.
Talking sacrifice and self preservation, Faith and prospects in the face of struggle and disappointment in friendships and life, Dead Wrong is incredibly catchy, and achieves a likeable fusion of rap and pop akin to the breakthrough hits from acts like Black Eyed Peas. The FarGoneWorld sound has its own truthful core though, and the music feels timeless in this setting, honest and unaffected by the expectations of the current scene, and this integrity stands tall.
Great songwriting, good vibes, a seamless voice that’s born to perform and connect in this way. Maria Monroy brings back the upbeat and colourful energy of indie pop’s past, with the catchy and live-band-backed Getaway.
Dreamy indie pop arrangements with surprisingly bold and energising vocals – Nia Perez pours her heart into soul into both the writing and performance process, and the result is a compelling and intimate yet often euphoric, personal EP.
Less than two weeks until the big day, Christmas is approaching at pace, and here we have the third instalment of One World One Christmas – just in time to light up the celebrations, as we get everything ready for December 25th.
Colorado based-singer and songwriter Stephen Forster is set to release his latest conceptual project. The new EP Man Deluxe features the singles Can’t Get Enough, and Hot Honey, and introduces the fictional character of Blake Wood to explore queer expression, relationships, and experiences.
Big indie pop vibes blend multi-layered production with soulful vocals and vulnerabilities that feel authentic and intimate. SHTEEL captures the modern appeal of acts like Rag’n’Bone Man and Alex Warren, but also brings through a twist of something like RnB and dream pop in the stylistics.