What appears to be a simple ode to love soon explores the concept of loss and the fear associated with losing someone who means so much to you. Seeing demons in the rear-view is a brilliant metaphorical encapsulation of the subtle anticipation for doom and gloom that often resides in the minor shadows cast by true love.
Soul Pop
Edwin Pope recaptures the essence of Faith, with creativity and talent united under an original blanket of melody and movement. By Faith is a sublime project, from an artist with a fearless commitment to Faith and to the joyful togetherness of making music.
Beautifully intoxicating purely on the surface of this dreamy and reverb-drenched arena of contemplation, Dance With Darkness is impossible to ignore, yet it’s also impressively modest and calm in its confrontational realism.
Essentially addressing the topic of loving the idea or illusion of someone (or something), Vine Song is a complex lyrical venture that’s melodically alluring and somehow feels like it was written purely for the listener.
That producer and performer combination is rare to find at such a distinguished and still humble, honest level, and this duo have it mastered. Their music is consistently a pleasure to escape into, always thoughtful, heartfelt and intricate, and the ethereal waves of synth and the sheer gratitude of the lyrics throughout Separate all exemplifies that truth in a beautiful way.
New jazz and funk creative composer super-band Polyphonic Exophilia (PPXP) recently joined forces with singer and artist Laura Dia, resulting in a live jam session that made for a beautifully colourful and compelling EP of original tracks.
Kolen McClain brings purpose and style back to modern music, attacking the current scene with a divine fusion of Soul, RnB, and Hip Hop.
Smooth and soulful RnB, elevated by a contemporary melody and subtle but striking electric guitar – French artist and songwriter Mariel-Louise unites nostalgia and charm, for the seductive new single Coup Au Cœur.
Poetry and soulful depth glide united through the airwaves, as The Przmatics deliver the compelling story and timeless soul-pop groove of The Hope & The Hurt.
Introducing a dreamy Trip Hop and Neo Soul combination that beautifully captivates – an eclectic and colourful approach, intoxicating and uplifting regardless of language or topic – Cathy Lay & the Suspenders deliver an immersive realm of quiet contemplation, for the the wonderful single Trop Tard.
Retro production and equally yesteryear visuals back up the sublimely soulful vocals of Alanna Royale, as the new single Forget Me delivers a catchy nod to simpler times.
Troielle masters the space in both lyric and performance with this release. Arrangement-wise the set-up is easy to vibe to, softly picked electric guitar, a few ambient layers, hi-hats, all supporting this long-form expressive vocal, through a story that feels both deeply personal and broadly metaphorical.