Scottish singer and songwriter Kathy Muir rounds off an incredible first third of the year, with yet another fine testament to the immersive and engaging style with which she creates. Inspired by the poem Wishing Stars, from Lang Leav, EASY is a simple to striking original track, with its roots in the acoustic songwriter realm, … Continued
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Great vibes, classic indie-pop production and long-form lyrics, a sense of this coming naturally to the artist – Ren Martinez delivers a seamless connection between storytelling and musicianship, with The First & Last of the Perfect Parties.
An ever-outlandish Stephan Folkes returns with his distinct vocal stylings, this time bringing a falsetto RnB thread of dark-pop meanderings to something of an indie-funk arrangement.
We move through a plethora of confident influences along the way, from Madonna to Lady Gaga, and that diversity between production and performance helps let the completed Poster Girl EP quite fearlessly stand out from the crowd.
An ever-distinct Anna Catharina creatively bridges the gap between a boldly distinct sound and that which is more broadly enchanting from a mainstream pop perspective. Eyes On Me is a simple ear-worm of a dance track, a two-chord back and forth, with a catchy hook and title, but there’s also something clearly distinct and recognisable … Continued
Indie pop-rock of organic guitar and live drums sets an instantly genuine vibe. Nineteen year old singer and songwriter Maddie Rose offers up an impressive and catchy debut, with the vocally distinct and memorable Don’t Wanna Lose You.
Uniquely built around this instant floor-filler vibe of upbeat kick drum, hi-hats, and a simple two-chord synth presence, Running highlights the natural vocal nuance and musical escapism of the RxieLondonn sound from the outset, and ultimately delivers a rather unfiltered creative ode to this concept of Running and escapism itself.
Alternative pop of a bright and distinct nature – a lyrical openness that’s relatable, and a production that refuses to adhere to a single standard genre rule. Vituia gets playful, honest, and contemplative, for The Coolest.
Nigerian-Swiss songwriter and artist UCHJA connects in an instant, with the sublime sound-design and evocative depth of her single Girls Like Me Don’t Cry.
Catchy old-school Americana vibes and anthemic rap vocals intertwine, for a fresh take on the Old Town Road fusion of genres – Malak Shalom captures a sense of original storytelling with a brilliant earworm of a hook. The Hip Hop Wrangler employs a strong groove, organic guitar and trap rhythms, with canned vocals and a rhythmic chorus, all drawing focus to the creative flair and freedom of the artist’s approach to modern music.
Great songwriting and vocal flow dynamic elevate a timeless afrobeat groove and world-music fusion of traits, as The Legendary Ghost carves out a clear creative identity, for the evocative earworm It’s All Over.
Despite the personal subject matter, Montecruz is, as ever, rather masterful in writing his songs in a way that feels accessible to all. These emotions could be yours as much so as our protagonist’s, and that universal realness and welcome is key to building a song that naturally connects and stands the test of time.