Fearlessly autobiographical but also poetically vague enough to feel relevant to the modern listener – Ben Lazarus shifts the narrative and fuses genres in the process, with the eclectic and extensive project Ayy.
Rock
From the creative who brought us Robot Raven, WHISTLEWIT is the multi-faceted new ID, delivering memories of what many considered a simpler, happier time, through the Sunflower ’69 album.
Mike Kennedy connects and impresses with ease, as the leading single from his upcoming EP Grass Is Greener hits the scene with confidence, skill, passion and power.
An addictive alternative anthem for the contemporary rock fan. Well worth a few streams as the new year swings into view.
Were You Even There begs for you to listen more than once – this recognisable, questioning call-out and the timeless simplicity of the melody uniting effortlessly with the calm, organic rock set-up beside it.
Introducing an impressively pure and poetic debut album, from an artist with a clear balance of contemplation and nostalgia at the heart of his sound – STRICKLAND releases the mighty rock project Superficial Chaos.
Live electric guitar-work gifts an immediately nostalgic indie vibe, as shoegaze alternatives Thee Peecock Angels deliver the brief yet striking EP Homebody.
Strength of songwriting and performance quickly takes the reigns over style and genre labels, for this engaging and addictively passionate new single by Chester Doom.
Latvian artists Skultik and Reinis Liepa bring two worlds together, with creative originality and conceptual depth combined.
Emotional integrity that drives things, and the surrounding soundscape has been finely crafted so as to really shine brightly when elevated by that deeply human energy.
Continuing his fearlessly unique manner of fusing genres and tones, Erik Engelhardt further elevates his audio identity, with the unorthodox yet mighty presentation of a fast-paced and celebratory Happy Again.
Standing tall on the strength of intention and eclecticism combined, alternative rock outfit Lokella promise to engage and energise, with their deeply human and musically powerful album As We Unravel.