Portugal’s Mary Ann unites thoughtful songwriting with a unique background in progressive metal, for the passionate and powerful single Wake Up Call.
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Rather than actually being the decade compilation it often sounds like, this album from multi-instrumentalist R John Webb is a consistently unpredictable, modern solo record, and proves ultimately refreshing and fascinating of its own accord.
The unmistakable synth-pop and electronic-rock edge and embrace of MELØ returns this year on a seductive high, for the dark yet charming King Of Nothing.
Finely-crafted pop-rock with an Americana twist – the EP Pomona delivers four blissfully heartfelt and impressively-crafted singles, and effectively takes listeners back to the heart of organic music.
Imagine something like electro-pop, with an experimental edge of creative composition; and a profound lyrical core.
Atmospheric piano guides us with emotion and melody, into the hauntingly beautiful new single from Rico Friebe.
Introducing a musical project as eclectic, chaotic and colourful as its artwork – Campfire Sigh confront modern life and all of its quirks, with a series of imagery-heavy stories and sentiments, for Different Peninsulas.
Versatility is a mighty strength of the sound, of the project, and when combined with such professionalism and passion, it speaks volumes on behalf of the power of collaboration in bringing ideas to life.
Acoustic fingerstyle guitar and nearly-whispered falsetto vocals meet with a simple, wave-like chord progression, for DragonflyStigma’s beautifully timeless, imagery-laden Cast Away.
Frontman of The Timely Tragedy, Matthew Sherrard’s affinity for music knows no limits, and the reverb-soaked warmth and arena-ready vastness of Dream Lucidity speak volumes on behalf of that.
An ideal album for the blues-rock fans as much so as the deep thinkers and those who need a little nudge in the right direction sometimes.
Skilfully employing the power of contrast throughout, for a huge level of impact between this raspy and passionate pop-rock chorus, and the more spoken-word style of the stripped-back, quieter verses, Hear Me Roar reflects openly on a variety of topical and personal issues.