Introducing a timeless collection of great songs – a project that’s as rewarding as it is uplifting and beautiful. Lifelong artist and songwriter Gedalya – otherwise known as The Folk Rock Rabbi – brings together spirituality, Faith, and a passion for musicianship, with the wonderful ten-track album Waiting For Redemption.
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Ambient warmth and retro-electronic exploration meet with confronting yet delicate vocals. Artist and composer GAMA MAJOR blends soulful expression and contemporary mystique, for the bold and beautiful Shadow Man.
With his brand new single ready to launch and a clear twist towards the romantic celebration of love, pop songwriter and artist Luchi kindly took time out of his travels to talk with us in depth about the latest release Like This. Here’s how it went.
From the opening revelations and jazz-kissed optimism of The Walk, the project introduces a nostalgic sound but a fresh vocal nuance and storytelling core that feels refreshingly modern.
Defiantly unique and rather fearless in bridging the gap between the most intense distorted music and the more charming softness of acoustic and melodic satisfaction, In The Chaos I Return is a fascinating project, which feels profoundly more vast than its three-track limit appears to imply.
Something profoundly unique now, to recapture any wandering minds – to provoke thought on both the topic and style of the music. Artist and musician James Cantey leads us by way of a haunting two-note piano part, into the chaotic electronic-rock and choir-like depths of Tonight.
Uniquely bright and innocent vocals stand tall amidst an otherwise fearlessly seductive storyline and groove – Cincinnati songwriter and artist Kasey Jo carves out a lane of her own, with the subtle country-pop tones and sultry confidence of Wanna Be Used.
Fantastic modern songwriting, as stated, and great production and creative dynamic to hold attention. The music has a joyful kind of synth-led melodic bounce to it, but the lyrics deal with absolute isolation and lostness, and that juxtaposition is mighty.
Guitarist and songwriter Jay Sprouse brings warm riffs and great lyrics back to the organic pop-rock scene, with the memorable tones and concept of Innocent Harmony.
The UK’s own Tim Howarth pierces through the chaos of the industry, with a divinely personal, poetic and poignant ode to authentic artistry.
It’s an inspiring concept, to not let the struggles of the past weigh us down as we attempt to move forward in life, and it’s one that effectively connects on simply a human level – unconfined by genre or age or background. That sense of possibility shines well in the natural optimism and glow of both the music and performance.
As always, Eddie Wang refuses to adhere to expectation, and instead remains a songwriter exploring the darker depths and nuances of the human experience. Here we note the emptiness that ensues when love is lost, when even though we’re better off without the hurt, the sense of life and electricity from that experience seems irreplaceable.