The deciding factor is not always just my enjoyment of the track, sometimes it helps to note the response of others who hear it playing. My three-year-old son is not easy to please musically, but as I turned this one up loud, he ran into the room dancing, and openly declared it ‘his favourite song’. Strangely enough, it quickly became mine, too.
Ska
The rest of the That’s life project follows suit in terms of the genre freedom, this Folk-meets-Ska approach to organic and colourful music. Think Sublime with a twist of The Pogues, only here we get stories and sentiments, structural songwriting and musical freshness, that all proves true to the disco partisan approach.
Indie rock and ska’s unmistakable Startz and Endz showcase the full breadth of their ability as an organic band, with the newly uploaded live stream of their festival show from Levitt at the Falls, South Dakota.
What a vibe – catchy writing, strong grooves and topical relevance; Chad Rubin unites all of this in an instant, as the iconic anthem Wdayfg kicks off the EP Everything Is Fine. Chad Rubin first crossed our path back in 2022, the album Feels introducing an artist with a clear level of energy and esteem … Continued
Standing the test of time with their clear conviction and unity as a creative group, The John Spignesi Band are celebrating an impressive nine years of making music together, and are marking the occasion with two unmissable live shows in Connecticut.
Following its own creative pathway of four-chord piano and scattered vocals, Love You So makes and breaks its own rules throughout a four-minute thirty-four lifespan, veering on the one hand towards simple organic reggae, and on the other towards the crisp and chaotic realm of DnB.
Always one worth pausing the day for, LAZORE unites songwriting strength and identity consistently, whilst mixing things up on the style and genre front. Enter the new single On My Own – a reggae rhythm and brighter rock melody elevating the unmistakable voice at the forefront. Meanwhile we delve in with fearless honesty, following these … Continued
Backed by a handful of diverse originals, Jamaican songwriter and artist Vybrid has seen his following skyrocket in recent months.
Capturing affection from the outset with a cleanly-mixed and hypnotically rhythmic vocal lead; somewhat akin to the sound of The Cat Empire, but with a twist of classic indie rock.
Taking no time at all to warm up, Nonstop to Cairo explode into action with their brilliantly energising fusion of hip hop, punk rock and funk
What begins as a mildly mysterious, alluring soundscape, soon progresses to offer the high-octane bounce of a festival favourite ready and waiting.
TRIKETRA: MIND is the project, 528 the opening track – a fast-paced, reggae-style hit, loaded with live rock and roll moments and plenty of additional vocals for that gospel-esque sense of unity and warmth.