New music from Allan Jamisen brings a song built from a selection of perfectly crafted moments – the kind of colourful bursts of melody and chorus that resound as those suitable for use in uplifting reels and media alike.
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The song evolves from intimate and warming, to near-euphoric and quite stunning at its peak. The final moments just briefly introduce a whole choir of vocals and instrumental fullness – the band set-up and backing voices all reinforcing that unrelenting dedication to a significant other.
Initially reflecting on the stark contrast between adverts – one for luxury living followed by one requesting charitable support for those in poverty – The Borderline takes a universal look at the striking separation and still connection between all of us as we go about our lives.
Prior to the release of his highly-anticipated debut album, we caught an interview with songwriter and vocalist $ace, to find out more about the unrivalled emotion and depth of his first single Sincerely, My Love, as well as his plans for the year ahead. Here’s the conversation in full.
Nostalgic folk-fusion performer and songwriter Gwyn English Nielsen captures a smooth balance between the intimacy of acoustic music and the boldness of musical theatre, with the unplugged tones, conceptual scorn, and vocal prowess of You Give He Takes.
Soul and funk acoustic songwriter and vocalist Ged Wilson captures a smoky jazz vibe, smoothly blending nostalgia and the clarity of modern times. Regular Man is a catchy and relatable groove and song, built around a funky guitar and keys combination, and short lines that confidently reflect upon the scenes and implications of being a Regular Man.
Thoughtfully capturing the unique space between those connected in love, Kathy Muir’s return this season brings an impassioned acoustic ode to the power of that connection, when faced with the seemingly impossible circumstances of a long-distance relationship.
Beautifully crisp production blends the sublime intimacy of acoustic guitar fingerpicking with a lightly ambient RnB soundscape. Daya Midori then completes the set-up, with divinely delicate but again cleanly mixed vocals, as we fall under the enchanting spell of Rebound.
This World Belongs To Everyone is everything its title implies – a song devoted to unity and community, but also directly addressing the individuals who listen; there is time to change, there is always more, and regret is a heavy burden to carry.
Introducing the latest and perhaps greatest project yet from lifelong songwriter John Consalvo. Voyage on Soulmate Seas is a finely-crafted conceptual album – a story told by way of a series of purposeful songs, beginning with the cinematic spoken segment of Passing The Torch.
Armed with what could well be his most established and impressive, heartlet yet pristine album yet – John Consalvo kindly stopped by to talk all things Voyage On Soulmate Seas.
The 2025 album is a stunning project, conceptually rooted in a clear sense of story and intention, and loaded with musical ability and moving peaks both acoustic and of a full-band weight and warmth.
Intriguing and heartbroken lyrics open the doorway to contemplation, and the music, whilst seemingly bright and optimistic, creatively counters the ache and longing at the heart of the writing.