In escaping the tyranny of her homeland Iran, the boldly soulful and captivating singer and songwriter Shery M has found solace and escapism through her unwavering passion for music and performance.
RnB
With minimal lyrics and a low-key neo-jazz ambient groove underneath, the song features smooth and breathy, intimate vocals from our leading artist, and it’s a divine voice – delicate and impassioned, nuanced and skilful in meandering through these long-form questions.
Brilliant basslines, soulful vocals, quirky but satisfying melodies and a fiercely human sense of passion and live-music vibrancy. Scottish artist and producer Novaborn captures a moment of pure addictive escapism, with the soaring stomp and seduction of Gone.
Super chill vibes blend subtle twists of soul, jazz and a self-defined ‘late night radio’ allure, as Kuddlephish takes things down a slow and smooth pathway, for the sultry escapism of Bonnie and Clyde.
Contrast masterfully utilised – a sudden evolution from acoustic fingerpicking to full-throttle, cinematic rock. Wizherd Music Group branch out further still, with the fiercely loving then heartbroken sentiments of the genre-fusing, RnB to pop-rock arrangement and song All For You.
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.
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.