Promising stories of contemplation regarding influence, authority, and personal agency, Message Through Meadows is clearly songwriting-driven. The band are not flashy nor attention grabbing in their image or audio demeanour, they let the music speak honestly on each concept and feeling, and this is what lets these four songs feel so moving and emotionally memorable.
Soft Rock
An alluring guitar rock trio from Turkey light up a sensational thread of songwriting and organic, honest performance, as their single Bana Bi’ Yalan Söyle promises an old-school anthemic charm and emotional escape that’s addictive; and beautiful to lose yourself within.
An enchanting debut, a breath of fresh air from nostalgic origins – Swedish/Canadian duo FUSES bring a folk-rock charm and fluidity back to modern music, with songwriting and stylistics that appear to draw influences ranging from Larkin Poe to the mighty Fleetwood Mac.
Jason Chaffee crafts uniquely evocative post-rock anthems with passion and precision, the kind of songs that are fit to embrace the deep-thinkers and nostalgic rock fans alike, and the latest single It’s Down provides a bold and beautifully introspective example.
Soul-rock guitar-play and country-folk songwriting brings a reverb-kissed arena of escapism, as Australian artist James Keith builds on the momentum from his chart-topping 2024 debut, with the evocative and vulnerable, catchy and distinct Cruel Game.
There’s something about this group of lifelong musicians untied in their passion for evocative songwriting, their humility and heart, their timeless harmonies, melodies, and the sheer passion and modesty combined that intoxicates in a soft, subtle but striking way.
Real human connection in musical form – an intimate capture, acoustic and thoughtful, honest and unedited. Gibishki introduces a sublime and interesting new album, with the rising passion and distinct identity of 7 Wonders.
Introducing a creative duo whose songs are the sort to make long-time music writers instantly excited about their work again. Wisconsin alt-folk artists Leiting & Van Kammen blend organic, acoustic folk musicianship, with honest, alluring vocal charm, rising intensity, and haunting, reflective stories.
Great songwriting – real music, live music, and a timeless organic style. Jason Greco has crafted a gem with this latest single, blending eighties vocal harmonies, reverb, lush guitars and live drums, with something like an introspective twist of The Smiths.
Unique melodic twists and deeply moving, relatable but fresh stories and sounds – a classic rock set-up with an unpredictable sense of humanity and heart. At a time when music seems to have lost its realness and originality, Vinyl Floor keep the essence of interaction and artistry alive, with the evocative anthems and grooves of their brand new album Balancing Act.
Building from a purely acoustic and nearly whispered introduction, Monsters employs Frida Mann’s unmistakable vocals, and slowly but surely evolves through a story of anger, resentment, confinement. The voice is captivating, and later near-euphoric in its outcry, and as such, this conceptual journey is incredibly passionate, in both vocal and instrumental delivery.
Ambient post-punk escapism of short rhymes and tuneful refrains – Manchester’s Lucigenic bring through a dreamy and rather anthemic indie hit, for the mighty Shine On.