Forever promising cinematic pop and rock arrangements to elevate songs inspired by genuine memories, connections, and unforgettable life experiences – New Zealand artist and producer Mykle Williams doubles down on the creative repertoire that has earned him tens of thousands of monthly listeners this past year.
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Conceptually exploring a love story from Ambleside Beach in Vancouver, Ambleside moves into the song Concussion for something a little more evocative and gentle – a drawn-out arrangement, less rhythmically bouncy but perfectly placed for impact in its caring declarations and the higher nuance of David Jane’s versatile yet distinct and genuine voice.
Atmospheric warmth and classic, colourful grooves evolving from acoustic to softly distorted. Short lines and invaluable reminders of the beauty and power of gratitude for now. Euplasia’s latest single is a stunning indie rock anthem of brightness and appreciation, and at this point, the sound and songwriting is unmistakable as the work of Euplasia; an … Continued
Presenting a sonically immersive new single from his upcoming album, this time channelling the likes of Portishead, Massive Attack and Sneaker Pimps – something of a deeply atmospheric, multi-layered and cinematic acoustic fusion of details…
Intoxicating musical wisdom and charm meanders from pure euphoric vibrancy to intimate and honest contemplation. Tennessee songwriter and musician Ben Stephens delivers a sensational debut album this year, with the unrivalled complexity, skill and originality of a fiercely vulnerable Hello World, This Is The Inside Of My Mind.
Introspective songwriting and lightly doubled vocals, brighter rock hooks following warm synths and keys through what proves a unique but effective songwriting and artistic style. Cypress Key starts off his latest EP with a song that quietly intrigues at first, then bursts in to life in a bold and beautiful way.
Here Pearl’s clear influence from the likes of Kate Bush emerges, but the EP in full is impressively eclectic, and as mentioned, it holds true to a genuine sense of creativity that is from the heart and unafraid to be authentic.
Songwriting first, an acoustic introduction and gentle to impassioned vocals – honest reflections and smart, catchy rhymes. Rafael Montecruz and Abraham Armell capture the beauty of intentional pop music, with the ballad verse and funk-kissed chorus of Under the Cherry Tree.
From the brand new album News From Delphi, Atticus Kane promises a careful fusing of raspy indie rock, country and floor-filler pop, for the back-and-forth dynamics of Love Me Not.
Miles Jenson is an acclaimed songwriter, and the soulful orchestral and jazz-kissed arrangement of Against My Best Interests showcases the sublime nature of his talent in a way that holds your attention from start to finish.
Immersive noir pop and distinct, revealing vocals let the poetic phrases, memories and moments of February introduce the unique creative styling of Elizabeth Perran – in a manner that genuinely draws you in.
Letting go of things that no longer serve you – from relationships to ambition, work, self-identity. Creative alt-pop songwriter Lily Franc delivers on both depth and design, with the subtle charm, genre diversity and lyrical brilliance of The Fitting Room.