Japanese pop artist Sena Kana has amassed an impressive following in her time on the scene, noting collaborations with the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Sheppard – for the 2019 single Up. That particular release was certified Gold in the USA, and ultimately helped set off an upward trajectory for the uniquely distinct pop singer.
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The West’s favourite holiday resounds with musical cheer, and always we crave a slightly original take on the classics – something a little fresh, but not straying too far from the warmth and familiarity we’re used to.
Songwriter and creative entrepreneur JACK TITUS has travelled to over fifty countries in recent years, noting that experiencing the depth and variety of different cultures has inspired him to write music that connects in a powerful and genuine way.
Cinematic production brings together neo-classical strings and the higher-intensity of EDM, as we enter a structurally impassioned and powerful original song, from an elusive Celia Frost.
It’s a synth and sample downpour of dreamy warmth and detail, balanced beautifully by an effective and subtly catchy melody, and as such, Tell Me Why (Remix) is an easy must to elevate your emotional well-being in short bursts as the colder seasons take hold.
Classically trained and showcasing a likable balancing of meandering classical guitar and quirky, theatrical vocals, leo. drives with a clear sense of personality and groove, for december blues.
The song gathers momentum increasingly, forever blending metaphor and realism, as we explore the all-too-familiar topic of substance abuse. The set-up utilises contrast perfectly well, between moments of pace and power and those that pour through with the softness of intimate trip hop or exotic adlibs, and this helps reinforce the push-and-pull dynamic of being trapped in addiction.
New music from producer and artist Jay Sprouse brings a heartfelt and intimate EDM single, evolving from welcoming pop through classic click rhythms and a piano build, towards a mild but uplifting crescendo of a chorus.
Original Christmas music with a simple melodic rise and fall, easy piano and vocal lead, and welcomed historical references to the artists who consistently re-emerge, year after year – those who bring out the seasonal hits once again.
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.
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.