Self-penned as their happiest beat yet, snow shack’s sunny day is every bit the smooth and uplifting good-vibes post-summer-celebration its title implies. The single features a finger-style folk groove, hip hop rhythms, a catchy hook, and talented bars from both snow shack and the featured Stickman favourite Atryp.
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To coincide with the release of the stunning and empowering new genre-fusing single UNSEEN, we caught an interview with French rapper and artist willine, to find out more about the music, the inspiration for the song, the ambitions that drive things, and plenty more. Here’s how it went. * * * Hi willine – it’s … Continued
Musically diverse, conceptually unfiltered – honest, raw – with a clear recognisable identity, which connects for humanity and talent combined. French songwriter, rapper and artist willine writes incredibly catchy, poignant and powerful modern songs, fusing genres with subtlety and charm.
In partnership with Sonadia, NYC artist OHENE launches a unique intertwining of blockchain technology and independent music, with an upcoming event on October 11th set to showcase the new song via Web3 for all fans and followers. Sonadia is a music-focused project, offering NFT drops and plenty of new artist releases in the coming months.
Collaborating with the iconic ARRDEE, A!MS blends the sharpness of two flows with a catchy melody and an equally addictive groove. It’s simple but uplifting, a likable anthem of a hook resounding, and nostalgic production letting the layers and flavours of the track rain down with a refreshing twist of optimism and positivity.
An absolute bop, a soulful jazz-kissed hip-hop anthem with a catchy hook and that sublime old-school crackle for the vinyl-like escapism. Boukmanflow lives up to his name, offering a beautifully smart, sharp set of bars, alongside a light and uplifting groove.
The retro electronic riff at the forefront is key, then there’s the vocal personality, the playful confidence, and the mystique from the language barrier. Aukat is an admittedly raw recording, but this adds to the indie authenticity, and ultimately the track and video speak volumes on behalf of the influences and boldness of RiG.
Softly impassioned bars light up a smooth lo-fi production, as Saint Rivera brings character and good vibes back to smart, purposeful hip hop.
Versatility of style, elevating thoughtful poetry and softly spoken performances. The UK’s own Late Nate captures a series of creative moments, with the likes of his uniquely ambient single Gentle Flows.
Artist and rapper DarcyOwla is someone with a clear sense of original identity and purpose in modern music. The EP Destruction is uniquely distinct, both in its atmospheric, industrial production, and the varied flow and vulnerability of the voice. It’s a hazy mix, with cinematic nuance subtly adding dynamic throughout, and the lo-fi set-up and trap-variant rhythms all meet well with these often piercingly dark lyrical reflections.
Brilliantly smooth production lights up an organic soul set-up and song. Rok Major introduces his 2025 album Never Too Late, with the old-school fluidity, charm, and smart bars of Love.
Long-time favourite Snapdibz continues his steady climb as a respectable and creative independent artist. This summer sees the songwriter and producer release an inspiring new EP, designed to engage and motivate listeners, whilst showcasing a fine ear for enchanting production and catchy, snappy hooks.