“I would say the main focus is self expression and being honest. Saying out loud what I feel inside, being open about my worries, problems, insecurities in myself, how I feel towards the future and how I view the world we live in today.”
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It’s beautiful, but not without melancholy, a certain nostalgic ache – exactly the kind of nuance Bad Bubble is masterful in presenting.
The raw stomp of Folk Rock and expressively raspy vocals enchant from the outset, as Germany’s Mino Chelly pours his heart and artistry, into It.
A captivating single and video, seemingly personal but also accessibly vague in its poetic exploration of seeking escapism from the inevitable hammer of time.
“The things we say to ourselves can be so horrible & mean, things that we would never say to anyone else, so you want to become your own best friend.”
“I do not see myself as a budding star, just somebody who wants to share his songs with everybody.”
The new single Time and Money brings together a somewhat nostalgic RnB verse melody, with dreamy production and equally ethereal vocals, to elevate that passionate conviction and heartfelt lyricism as ever, but to deliver an ultimately unique take on his reflective style.
At the peak of an unrivaled year of solo musical success, the mighty LAZORE kicks things up a few notches, for the fast-paced and addictively melodic pop-punk-style Searching For Something.
Underling hints of influence from the likes of Bowie in certain vocal tremors and inflections, alongside an otherwise folk-pop writing style akin to The Beatles, Toxicon utilizes classic doo-wop vocal harmonies and colourful keys riffs, to maintain a sense of bounce and beauty that’s consistent with the lyrical reflections.
The song explores the story of a brief romance that appeared with the promise of longevity and depth, before being snatched away by an unexpected change of heart.
Based out of Seattle, WA, Ryan Graves has been an active Christian Rock and Pop Singer, Performer and Actor since 1993, with seven official CD releases to his name, including the 2023 album ‘Legacy’.
“The titular track Human from my new album doesn’t even rhyme. It doesn’t have to. What has to happen is the story has to be told.”
Encapsulating the purpose of the album as an art-form, Stokerstl presents a cinematic and intricate journey, disguised as a fine collection of indie-pop songs both organic and catchy, for the naturally memorable, thought-provoking Programmed to Exist.