Todd Underwood consistently masters this meeting between surface level entertainment and the subtle but striking thought-process of an artist seeking to make sense of the world.
Pop Rock
Around You sees us move away from the shoulder-swaying grooves of the past, for an upbeat indie gem of a track; one that feels like a slept-on classic from the late nineties days of Girl From Mars and Drinking in LA.
Bryan Braning was inspired by his wife and daughters to write the songs of Rise Phoenix. The tracks read like poems in many ways, often abstract and provocative, rather than literal and detailed or following specific scenes. There’s a depth to the wonder of each song, and the music backs that up well.
Indie four-piece Gear keep things as simple and effective as their name implies, carving out a uniquely evocative, nostalgic but gritty realm as an authentic band, and building their sound around boldly poetic and powerful soundscapes and songs.
Longstanding First Nations indie artist Gavin Somers and his band Jarrah continue to captivate audiences with their poetic and organic musical escapism. Their latest single, Give Me Reason, introduces an organic pop-rock sound, featuring evocative yet relatable vocals and lyrics rich with poetic imagery that transport listeners to another world.
You Keep Me is a gem of an album, a true ode to the album as a timeless artform, and a strong introduction to a band who consistently deliver on the promise of realism, melody, groove, and pure musical connection.
Lifelong musician and songwriter Josh Rifkin celebrates the beauty of nostalgia in line with contemporary reflection. His latest album Lancaster Road is an organic and distinct sounding project, loaded with stories and melodies that quickly help pave the way back towards the comfort of the past.
Set up in three parts, as per Benjamin’s influence from the iconic David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), the post-four-minute work Through The Rain is all at once nostalgic and original as it pours through with a growing sense of brightness and power.
Step into nostalgia and feel the embrace and uplift, as songwriter and artist Eamonn J delivers a beautifully poetic and heartfelt ode to organic indie expression.
Having been writing songs as a hobby for several years, Gary initially let family life take the wheel for the most part, but now emerges as a distinct songwriter of our time – with a vast catalogue of original music to share.
Featuring those again soulful vocals at the forefront, The Furnace is notably more delicate and thoughtful than the former track, and sets a sultry, contemplative mood, with its evocative electric guitar solo, and deeply poignant lyrics reflecting on war.
Established songwriter and distinct artist John Consalvo has written one of the most original and compelling Christmas songs of our time.