Easy-going, organic rock and hopeful songwriting make up the aptly-titled new album from London songwriter and artist Mike Melan.
Pop Rock
Colorful indie-pop with a strong groove and organic warmth is quick to appeal – fellow Mancunians SPIN KLASS bring a touch of poetic wonder and inspiring self-kindness, for This Is Love.
Warm production lights up the space with acoustic guitar and a lo-fi kick-drum, as Maini Sorri lays the foundation for her latest search for answers, Show Me The Light.
Noting lyrics that read like a poem yet rain down with the pace and grit of pop-punk, Life is Beautiful hits as if a nostalgic pop-rock anthem from a simpler era – only with a welcomed edge of literary reflection that really raises the bar.
“My advice to any artists out there that are facing self-doubt and discouragement is to find your tribe of people who love you and believe in you and surround yourself with them. Know and trust that you are an artist, for real. You are enough, and you can.”
Honest indie-rock blending warmth of writing and tone – Spike Ivory delivers a heartfelt anthem of pop-rock purity and colour, for Outside Looking In.
“I believe the primary aspect of a great artist-producer relationship is to maintain a judgment-free environment—a safe space to explore and freely express oneself.”
An evocative and talented five-piece, all contributing equal warmth and melancholy to this brilliantly encompassing release.
“Wild Vile West began as an idea in September 2022 to make an entirely conceptual album about a lonesome gunslinger in the old west, but with unconventional sounds and ideas.”
“Trying different ways to write a song or just free-styling lyrics is so therapeutic. I ended up writing an album within a month because it’s just a huge part of my life and expressing what I’m going through.”
Classic pop-rock songwriting brings through a poetic ode to commitment and love, as Toronto’s Rachel Brunet delivers the nostalgic new country-kissed single Morning, Noon and Night.
“It’s everything I want to say in my “real” life but only feel safe to say when it’s a lyric.”