“The things we say to ourselves can be so horrible & mean, things that we would never say to anyone else, so you want to become your own best friend.”
Pop
Building up from mildly theatrical beginnings, distant piano keys and lashings of reverb uniting a choir of descending vocal fragments – I’m Ready To Die soon finds its groove as a dramatic, evocative realm of rhythm and soul.
The new single Time and Money brings together a somewhat nostalgic RnB verse melody, with dreamy production and equally ethereal vocals, to elevate that passionate conviction and heartfelt lyricism as ever, but to deliver an ultimately unique take on his reflective style.
Riding high on an instantly catchy riff, the dreamy synths and soca-style rhythms of Just Like That pave the way beautifully for an exotic and bold performance from Monique Togara.
designed so as to fill the room with a perfect fusion of lightness and contemplation, Essence captures precisely the implications of its title and lyrics with everything from the piano-led ambiance to the passionate and focused bars of the verses.
Underling hints of influence from the likes of Bowie in certain vocal tremors and inflections, alongside an otherwise folk-pop writing style akin to The Beatles, Toxicon utilizes classic doo-wop vocal harmonies and colourful keys riffs, to maintain a sense of bounce and beauty that’s consistent with the lyrical reflections.
“I am so grateful for ANYONE that listens to my music – friends, family, strangers, fans, everyone! THANK YOU. Don’t forget to do what you love and love what you do!!”
浮世幻想 (Floating World Fantasy) offers up an impressive collection of songs, effectively both familiar and fresh in everything from structure to the subtle character and faultless ability of the soulful, mildly raspy but still comfortingly smooth leading voice.
Classic pop meets with contemporary design, as Canadian songwriter and artist Chayce Kennedy delivers a quickly catchy new single, for Mr. Super Fine.
“When I wrote this song, I was in a head-space of grappling with my own vices and on the edge of relapse. Listening back to it now, it’s a reminder of the journey towards recovery and the strength it takes to overcome those obstacles. I worked very hard to make an honest song about addiction, not something that glamorizes it.”
“As a kid, many times I would have friends tell me horrible things about Mexicans and I would be like … whoa… I’m Mexican, and they would say that’s okay you look white. That really bothered me and my self esteem.”
“I’m a pop producer and songwriter currently based in London, United Kingdom. I would describe the music I make as nostalgic pop. It’s a blend of classic pop formulas, with electronic elements, weaved together to evoke memories of better times.”