It’s always the songwriting that separates the lasting artists from the crowd. Great voices can entertain, but a great song can stand the test of time, and that seems to be what lets the single Burn rise above many folk-pop and indie releases.
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Japanese pop artist Sena Kana has amassed an impressive following in her time on the scene, noting collaborations with the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Sheppard – for the 2019 single Up. That particular release was certified Gold in the USA, and ultimately helped set off an upward trajectory for the uniquely distinct pop singer.
You Keep Me is a gem of an album, a true ode to the album as a timeless artform, and a strong introduction to a band who consistently deliver on the promise of realism, melody, groove, and pure musical connection.
Letting the music guide, through a series of deeply personal reflections on adulthood and uncertainty about progression in life. Ziggy Lebon captures the enchanting mood of indie rock and shoegaze’s past, with the three-track EP FOOA (Fear Of Old Age).
Acoustic guitar and colourful keys, a simple folk-pop set-up, with softly expressive vocals at the forefront – Australian artist Freya Winter leads with a clear love for the process of writing songs, for the release of the melodically catchy and dedicative single Heartbeat of Mine.
Getaway Stranger “Music was there for me when nothing else was, I owe it to music to keep creating.”
Promising an eclectic array of fearlessly honesty, heartfelt contemporary tracks, Getaway Stanger has built up an impressive following on streaming platforms, and continues to explore the depths of the human experience with his original music.
Songwriter and creative entrepreneur JACK TITUS has travelled to over fifty countries in recent years, noting that experiencing the depth and variety of different cultures has inspired him to write music that connects in a powerful and genuine way.
Nineties-inspired indie guitar music, led by honest reflections and stories on daily life – Mexican creative Estrogeno blends the softness of singer-songwriter contemplation, with the raw energy of rock, for a series of original tracks.
Christmas with a twist – heartfelt songwriting and organic musicianship, soulful vocals, and a depth of a backstory that inspires and warms at this time of year. Jordan Waring joins forces with Tony Hightower, for the evocative yet uplifting good vibes of Christmas at Rockerfeller Center.
Creative composer, musician and philosopher Lauri Järvilehto highlights a broadly appealing scope of sound quite instantly, with the engaging rhythms and evocative yet retro synth choices of his album Songs About Sadness. The project is quick to redirect expectations, with the heavy tones and somewhat cinematic, sci-fi mystique of Alive With You, then quick again … Continued
Performatively noting influence from jazz and soul-pop legends, the music of Imaginary Problems, and in particular, the lyrical depth and openness, all shines light on a whole different set of inspirations from Indira May.
Lifelong musician and songwriter Josh Rifkin celebrates the beauty of nostalgia in line with contemporary reflection. His latest album Lancaster Road is an organic and distinct sounding project, loaded with stories and melodies that quickly help pave the way back towards the comfort of the past.