Almost feeling like two different songs, ‘Harbor City Blues’ sees Hythum blend stylistic approaches to showcase an artistic overall, but also utilise essential threads of effective musicianship for appealing to a broader audience
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A humble yet striking release, from a well-respected band who subtly employ a refreshing level of unexpectedness to each new project.
A strong return to the unexpected yet satisfying and authentically honest traits of Christopher Dallman’s music; those that forever make it so uniquely appealing
Hurt People Hurt People delves into the impact of trauma and heartbreak, whilst delivering a brilliantly-crafted set of tracks uniting RnB, rap and pop in a handful of ways.
As far as acoustic or folk-pop singles go, this balancing of faster bars and softer vocal inflections, alongside a refreshing yet fitting riff that loops and loops, makes for a compelling journey.
Making his appreciation for catchy hooks known from the outset, D’anthony Lorenzo kicks off his self-titled album on an infectious high.
Loaded with sublime guitar and keys arrangements, simple yet striking, as well as faultless yet expressive vocals of notably eclectic origins, The Only Way Is Up makes for a blissful listen.
JDI-Jay brings together catchy melodic threads, heartfelt intentions and uplifting yet emotive production, for the contemporary alt-pop ear-worm and ode to infatuation Wait.
Atmospheric piano guides us with emotion and melody, into the hauntingly beautiful new single from Rico Friebe.
Softly euphoric synths meet with an equally gentle, breathy vocal melody that’s instantly alluring – Iman Flow captures a style between styles, for the exotic Carta.
Within moments the unique vocal stylings and this fusion of classic dance rhythms and soulful fragments with the sheer rap energy is unmistakable, and this quality runs throughout the album.
Nostalgic dance-pop flavours and an unmistakable vocal identity guide us into this melodic and thought-provoking single from Joseph Rutakangwa.