Acoustic soul-pop of crisp, finger-picked guitar and sultry, nostalgic vocals. Zyan Reign captures a timeless warmth and realism, with the vulnerability and evocative depth of I CAN’T MAKE YOU LOVE ME.
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Producer Joshua Burris drives the J1:9 creative project, seeking to intertwine the digital modern realm with the longstanding traditions of Christianity. The result is a powerful overall sound, with I Won’t Be There With You fusing pop, rock and gospel creative traits, to ultimately celebrate the power of victory over darkness.
To coincide with the release of her sublime and revealing new EP what i didn’t get to say, we caught up with pop and soul singer and songwriter Amanda Aponte, to find out more about the music, the writing process, the emotions behind the songs, and how things have changed over the past year. Here’s … Continued
Sublime new music suddenly hits the airwaves, an already impactful Amanda Aponte reaches peak vocal and lyrical embrace, for the emotional depths and enhcnating melodies, of what i didn’t get to say.
Promising a much needed and welcomed change of direction for the modern indie scene, UK songwriter and esteemed live performer Bradly Jago brings the fluidity and emotion of soul music back to the forefront, with the addictively stylish, melodic and – frankly, cool – single Killer Queen.
Dark pop meets with an unmistakable identity and soul, as singer and songwriter Aÿddo presents the ambient yet impassioned, honest and gritty new single Secret Victim.
Pure acoustic delicacy, a simple and organic sound, with cleanly mixed vocals presenting personal, heartfelt stories and songs. Thor Gonzales keeps things genuine and intimate, for his brand new album Harana.
Rising Memphis songwriter Mary Hatley gifts her uniquely expressive and sultry vocals to a full-length album of original songs this season, with the reflective stories and blues-country grooves of The Poison I Choose.
South Korean vocal powerhouse Sonnet breaks things down to the bare essentials, for the timeless piano ballad and divine performative brightness of Wishing For Rain.
Divinely delicate harmonies and echoing layers of voice surround you, as Liberian artist and songwriter El Drez blends genuine emotional creativity with ambient, soulful production.
Smooth and dynamic production, mellow vibes noting hints of influence from hip hop, folk, reggae – a colourful and increasingly enjoyable gem of an indie track. Caleb Hart collaborates with Tk The Artist and Jayden Brown, for the soulful and addictive new groove Golden Child (Remix). Pouring through with a certain eclectic flair and honesty … Continued
Brilliantly smooth production lights up an organic soul set-up and song. Rok Major introduces his 2025 album Never Too Late, with the old-school fluidity, charm, and smart bars of Love.