Humility and heart bring a refreshing twist of joy and wonder to modern rock. Play It Cool is a rising gem this season.
Soft Rock
LAZORE continues to prove himself an artist through and through. The last single was stunning, and once again, though in a completely different way, the new release Break Slowly is boldly evocative and musically sublime.
“Love your friends and family. Tell them you love them. Enjoy the window of time you have on earth we call life.”
Classic indie rock and heartfelt integrity light up this openly reflective new album The Synthetic Orchid, from the UK’s own Liam Merrigan.
Increasingly leaning towards those Elton John traits with the introduction of rhythm, guitar and synth to back up that piano-lead, A BETTER PLACE emerges complete with an upfront performance video and some classic cinema clips to further the impact of the song’s optimistic outlook.
Featuring hits from the band’s self-titled debut album and their sophomore project Lucy, Live at The Neptune lights up the room from the moment Cover Me begins to gather passionate momentum.
Already renowned across the Canadian live scene, The History Of Gunpowder continue to break down the boundaries of live performance, showcasing what’s truly possible when authenticity and skill join forces in a fearlessly unedited setting.
Grammy-nominated producer, drummer and guitarist Michael Marquart – first known for his work with eighties band A Flock Of Seagulls – fronts the musically eclectic project A Bad Think.
Something like Shoe-gaze with a twist of Grunge, open humanity and heart topped off with an hypnotically looping hook that’s simple, chaotic and an undeniable ear-worm.
Featuring the likes of the sublime indie alternative track Dig It Up, Where There Are No Words showcases the band’s delicate fusion of organic rock layers and expressive, almost ethereal tones and vocals.
Skillfully capturing a precise and fairly profound balance between the delicacy of its artwork and the contrasting weight of the moment, Richard Maxwell delivers a brilliantly original collection of instrumentals.
Indie-pop vibes blend organic and electronic production traits, as New Scream leads with country-kissed songwriting and beautifully expressive, soft yet distinctive vocals.