Eclectic songwriter and producer Mr B da Collaborator encapsulates the creative freedom of his name, with a repertoire spanning from Indie Rock and Pop to Latin, Classical and RnB. No genre is off limits, and to introduce his approach to songwriting and musicianship, What is Love marks a fine starting point.
Pop
An acoustic folk-pop collaboration guided by catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrical reflections. CEDER & Dorotea contemplate the depths of human emotion and the possibilities that lie within our existence, with their beautiful, self-titled EP.
Acoustic guitar, quirky by riff but familiar by groove, backs up the intimate folk-pop vocals and contemporary lyrics of Tessa Dalton’s new single Hit the Lights. It’s a humble beginning, rising towards a bright pop single, with a catchy thread of melody and a clear sense of personality at it’s core.
Songwriter and artist Kampaign Gold continues to create with a certain fearlessness in modern music. His versatility shines from one track to the next, the upbeat energy of Girl Like You followed by the distinctly intimate, acoustic and vulnerable tones of his more recent single Always There.
Slim Labidi relights the summer vibes, with the instantly catchy and uplifting groove and melody of Caliente En La Pista.
Creatively intertwining the sparkle of the season with innovative Web3 technology, Mr Runway and RUNWAY MAGAZINE capture a whole new side of their artistic venture, with the country styling and anthemic chorus of Runway Holiday Wish.
Big-beat production and divinely gentle vocals collaborate to set the mood in an instant – Brenda Román delivers an intoxicating soundscape and song, with the evocative and uplifting Princesa & Guerrera.
MC Shep’s integrity and energy as a producer continue to separate his repertoire and original style from much of the modern scene. His ability to engage, to entertain and uplift, stands tall throughout a consistently versatile catalogue of music, and if you’re new to his sound, these six tracks make for the perfect place to begin.
We move on towards an extended crescendo, within which multiple layers of keys, bass, synths and guitars collaborate to reinforce this looping sentiment and hook, which perfectly bridges the gap between the vagueness of a stranger’s tale and the mightier sense of humanity that is the shared sentiment of still believing and maintaining a hopeful stance in a chaotic world. It also resounds with the shared nostalgia of longing for the simplicity of childhood to return.
Kiki writes stories about both her own life and the scenes she’s witnessed and experienced in the world around her. Not everything is personal, hence these projects being overloaded with unpredictable twists and turns. It makes the music fun, engaging, original, and clearly indicative of an artist with a relentless drive to create.
Scottish singer and songwriter Luchi continues to expand his repertoire, this month launching the brilliantly catchy new pop single The Other Guy.
Beautiful vocals and a euphoric production elevate the pop songwriting of UK artist Daisy Peacock. While It Lasted carefully balances the strum of an acoustic guitar, with the synth-loaded ethereal embrace of a dance-ready soundtrack, and all the while promises a heartfelt and memorable ode to the highs and lows of adolescent relationships.