Pop-punk vocals and an organic pop-rock set-up meet with somewhat country-esque song-writing for this heartfelt, nostalgic new single from New York City’s The Night Years.
Soft Rock
Perhaps now more than ever is a great time to reconsider and recount our blessings.
The whole thing feels like a nineties rock hit ready and waiting to be rediscovered – Ocean Colour Scene, The Stone Roses, Goo Goo Dolls; the warmth and emotion, the organic and crisp set-up.
Mystery Math take inspiration from what they know works and connects in music, and weave into this their own freely meandering energy and presence.
Superb musicianship really lights up the arrangement, making this post-four-minute single one of the most refreshing yet also nostalgic to emerge so far this year.
Pairing the sound & rhythms of a simpler era, with upfront electric guitar solos, and a bluesy vocal that drives with intimacy & strength of melody alike.
Accessing precisely the emotional energy implied by its title, Nightbird Casino’s Catharsis Train takes its time to wrap around listeners with a delicately organic yet still dreamlike and calming musicality.
The self-proclaimed rock power trio have me hooked. Unpredictable throughout, yet still somehow musically and melodically on point with every creative decision made.
Offering classically warm and energetic, accessible vocals, tightly woven musicianship and a clear sense of passion from all involved – an easy anthem that quickly lifts the mood.
The whole thing feels authentic, like a live delivery, and showcases only the natural intentions of the song – nothing flashy or false, just great music and a group of artists increasingly lost in the moment.
Sublime guitar-work pairs the acoustic & electronic realms to lead us into this thoughtful & poetic soft-rock anthem from Eonian.
The simple strum of an acoustic guitar, the equally raw capture of live drums and a subtle electric lead, followed by long-form melodic structuring that tips its hat to the indie legends of yesteryear…