“Sometimes I write to escape what I’ve been through—I write to transform it into something empowering. That’s what gives my music its emotional tone. It’s honest, reflective, and designed to help others find light in their own journey.”
Songwriter
The six-minute epic that is SPACE introduces the work of an introspective yet hopeful songwriter – someone intent on inspiring others, and celebrating the power of music in connecting people across eras, spaces and circumstances.
From the dawn of the Bad Bubble audio experience – the first mention of Underscore, the historical poignancy of Future 9 – all of this has been with devout purpose; an artist intent on creating a legacy and lasting memory of a story and of his daughter. There are many heart-breaking and beautiful moments throughout the vast collection of albums, EPs and singles, but more relevantly, there are many, and perhaps some of the most impactful of all, to be found throughout a conclusion.
In a time when AI is turning everybody into a ‘musician’, genuine projects like this mean more than ever, and Sketches #1 feels like something that was genuinely written, performed and recorded as a means of healing or understanding for the artist. A therapeutic process, which shines like a secret light – stumbled upon in the darkest of times.
but…why? is wonderful, in short – self-explanatory but not, focused and free; a multitude of moments presenting the complexity of feelings and relationships in a bold and beautiful way. This closing song again lets the passion and layers collide and culminate, amidst this subtly unique soundscape, for a haunting crescendo that leaves you keen to replay the whole project once again.
Sister Sister reflects upon shared traumas – the scars that unite women, the sisterhood born out of struggle and transformation. The music leads with a kind of Emile & Ogden melodic freedom and acoustic purity along the way, which is a joy to escape into, and the lyrics paint an engaging and inspiring picture in unison.
Angel T33th presents a project that’s been a decade in the making, and effectively embraces her audience, in a world full of poignant reflections, poetic mystique, and ambient, provocative waves of emotion.
Dublin creative The Neon Sea ventures further into the poetry and dreamy alt-rock sound of former tracks, with the Troubadour Version of Burning.
As an introduction to the introspective and revealing poetry of this project, Armour is superb – a relatable resolve proving inclusive and melodically satisfying, with deeper-seeking verses that shine a more specific light on the intricacies and weights of living with autism.
Funky indie bass and guitar lays out a strong groove for pop-fusion, as ALEXIS dives into a colourful and upbeat debut, for the catchy synth-pop single Blue Jeans.
An engaging songwriting and musical duo – Somewhere In Between seem like a perfectly named act, a couple united by love and creativity alike, and with a profound and powerful true story as the reason for their approach and conviction as artists.
A love song like no other, a promise and testament to longevity, to trust and companionship. Lay Your Head On Me is sublime.
Raw indie vibes, lush vocals, distortion and softness humbly intertwined – and there’s a dog in the video. What’s not to like?