Lovely songwriting, an inspiring and hopeful chorus gifted character and story by way of personal and poetic verses. T-Bone leads with a unique and heartfelt voice in both lyric and tone, for the wonderfully timeless pop ballad Shine.
RnB
Catchy electro-trap with colourful production and gentle melodies, all running unison with sharp bars and a modern rap flow that effectively fuses genres. Bandido Shén lights up a clear sense of character and songwriting ability, with the changing dynamic and sharp, smart earworm of a hook that is TOO TUFF.
Simply expressive, beautiful and timeless – atmospheric synth-wave production underlying an intimate alt-folk and RnB fusing vocal. Carl Matah captures something poetically unexpected and powerful, with the breathy wonder and rising emotional weight of Beauty In Stains.
Funky basslines and delicate female vocals, catchy songwriting that’s both long-form interesting and snappy when necessary – Wuzy Bambussy capture the essence of the indie festival freedom; a live band unconfined by genre or label expectations.
Sharp bars and smart storytelling, a clean fusion of contemporary references and personal anecdotes – something motivational and evocative, from the stylish indie corner of Hollywood.
Darrell Kelley unites beautifully unique RnB vocals, both raspy and smooth, naturally distinct, with a timeless soul-pop groove, to unforgivingly report upon and draw focus to the lack of accountability regarding the despicable Epstein Files.
Intimate soul-pop with a riding bass-line and crisp, captivating vocals. Lord Zeus delivers a personal and provocative portrayal of pain, with the seductive poetry and smooth, enchanting revelations of BLEED.
Heartfelt integrity through a stripped-back, evocative acoustic realm. Piano and vocals simply paired, melody and emotion intertwined for something raw, real, and compelling. AD9 starts up an engaging and memorable EP, with the beautifully moving hip hop and RnB-fusing gem Sticking It Out.
From introspective ambient indie to RnB and ethereal afropop – Viveeyan is an artist whose voice and songwriting resound amidst an eclectic, intimate production realm.
Soul-Pop vocals and mellow production, harmonies and heartfelt sentiments – Stay In My Arms marks a distinct introduction to the contemporary audio project of Maurice Norwood.
Poetry Amaru’s lyrics are second to none, a focused delivery holding closely to the details and realism of this journey. We get a tribal wind instrument on the front line, distinct and calming, then a female RnB vocal softly breaking up the poetic weight and poignancy of the verses.
As the romantic journey gathers momentum, so too does the performance and musical euphoria, making this a personal but accessible love song for modern listeners across the board – the ‘our song’ of the current indie realm, ready and waiting.