New music from Canadian songwriter Alex Runions brings the soulful intimacy of acoustic folk-pop and a boldly poetic story that instantly captivates. On An Island intertwines the deeply personal with the broadly accessible and imagery-loaded, for a sense of rising passion and power that consistently tightens its grip.
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The defiantly distinct sound and thoughtful style of Amo Jr. excels with prowess and subtle power, as the debut single from his brand new album hits the scene to effectively carve out its own unique creative lane.
Melodically infectious, musically on-point, Travelling Man sets itself up to be a timeless Americana classic, with a welcomed twist of mainstream pop in how catchy the central hook and presentation is. The genre is huge right now, and this one makes for a nostalgic easy contender.
And what a hook, what a resolve – we’re in a timeless realm without a doubt, a vocal and production style akin to the bigger years of Robbie Williams, in my view; the rhythm and descending melody of the verses furthering that. Otherwise there’s a touch of George Michael to the style – in particular the rise up for this smooth and celebratory hook.
Crisp acoustic guitar playing leads us into an intimate groove, backed by a light trap rhythm and trembling vocals soaked in desperation. Digital God has built up a uniquely expressive catalogue of original tracks, from which Genetically Modified Monkey marks a fine introduction to the introspective complexities of his style.
“What I love about living in Argentina is how musical the country is. Almost everyone plays an instrument or sings, and professional musicians often master multiple instruments, compose music, and handle mixing and production.”
Fearless writing and equally brave vocal meandering lets Grief’s Too Heavy reach out with pure humanity and heart. It’s a powerful single, from an artist with a compelling lyrical edge to her music. What’s more, as the song was inspired by the tragic loss of her Uncle, a Command Master Chief of Navy Seal Teams, every dollar made from the single will be donated to the Navy Seal Foundation – helping supporting veterans and their families.
Haunting complexities and profound reflections build up a sort of cinematic and poetic chamber of sound and uniquely intriguing expressions. Ireland’s Kevin Gleeson is the artistic mind behind Sour Blood, a project from which the album Suas emerges as a deceptively hazy, ultimately complex and compelling collection of original works.
Italian solo acoustic guitarist Jack Marton reimagines a timeless single, with the launch of his heartfelt rendition of the Mason Jennings original song Raindrops on the Kitchen Floor.
“In order to find your niche you’d have to first find out who you are. Find your aesthetic, make a Pinterest board, figure out what you stand for and who your target audience might be.”
Composer and producer Rafael Montecruz defines his approach to modern music as that of a storyteller. The songs connect for their heartfelt realism, the music and melodies elevating that quality by way of striking and compelling audio escapism.
Evocative and ambient piano-pop with a distinctly soulful, recognisable longform melodic story at its core – Award-winning Fiddle Player and multi-instrumentalist Tessa Dalton continues her climb as a solo singer-songwriter, with the launch of her gorgeously harmonised and intimate new single You See Me.