Featuring an intimate fusion of natural piano and strings, with vocals that follow a long-form melody through moments of brightness and uncertainty alike, Presence gathers enchanting momentum, connecting for its humanity and heart in the way that much of the new album intends to do.
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Sultry mellow vibes follow an industrial stomp of a trip hop groove and devotedly catchy melody – The UK’s own Heron is quick to intoxicate listeners, with the aptly-titled but unexpectedly melodic Transcendental Meditation.
Germany-based songwriter and artist Ri Wesby captures a perfect balance between artistic integrity and mainstream appeal, with the evocative depth and intriguing design of Terrible Liar.
Russian born classical pianist and songwriter Lanastia puts in a stunning performance, for her latest evocative solo work Dom.
Introducing the latest immersive creation from the unmistakable Spells Lab – Wounds compiles organic keys, poetic indie vocals, and uniquely engaging sonic design, for a journey both ethereal and euphoric as it rolls along.
Stunning vocals, soulful and reverb-kissed, meet with live rhythmic fragments and a three-chord keys loop, as Marta Federici captures a clear sense of evocative swagger and mood, for Io Sceglierei Solo Me.
Beautifully captured acoustic guitar and harmonica, an organic set-up with a bluesy undertone – Ben Gage masters the songwriting and production space for real-time folk music, with the wonderful single Corner.
Timeless country pop with a full-band set-up and heartfelt original story – Hannah Pralle’s repertoire is loaded with great songwriting, and Kiss Kiss Bang is easily an upbeat gem from the collection.
Songwriting strength above all else – a sense of melody, groove, purpose and emotion all carefully intertwined, but in a strictly non-methodical fashion. Bedolina strikes a perfect balance, with the brilliantly anthemic earworm We Are The Clock Ourselves Again.
Playful and imaginative music, lyrics simply listing amidst a clean mix of quirky guitar, bass and voice. Michele Ocean continues to carve out a distinct catalogue of original music, with the characterful single Fly Dandelion.
Upbeat organic folk-pop with a strong groove and a crisp recording intimacy united – Erina McLaren sets the mood well, to deliver a beautifully heartfelt, simple yet catchy romantic single, for Oh My Love.
From the 2024 album Who We Are, US folk duo Dan & Faith tell the story of a transgender boy taking on the modern world, through the acoustic warmth and lyrical longing of My Name Is George.