Dream-rock to sink into, hazy guitars and reverb, organic playing and waves of atmospheric production – breathy vocals are softly expressive, amidst poetic lyrics that call out for lasting intimacy. Allo Monroe captures a moment perfectly, with the stillness and ambition of Somewhere Across The Veil.
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Ukulele rock troubadour Winchester 7 softens the mood this season, blending the warmth of genuine vocals, with the organic set-up of live acoustic musicianship, and a storyline that unites vulnerability and hope in a captivating way.
Alongside songwriting strength and structure, the subject matter is refreshingly original, comical but still performatively vulnerable, and presents the very best of Eddie Wang’s uniquely juxtaposed sense of entertainment and appeal.
Beautifully uplifting songwriting, divine vocals amidst a blissful and relevant production style – Daven Lucas engages and uplifts, with the poetic purity and motivational depth of I Prayed, I Cried.
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.
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.