Far from the end of KUNAL’s time in modern music, this single simply marks the finale of a four-year chapter of life and learning that has been this creative output and mood.
Trap
Catchy electro-trap with colourful production and gentle melodies, all running unison with sharp bars and a modern rap flow that effectively fuses genres. Bandido Shén lights up a clear sense of character and songwriting ability, with the changing dynamic and sharp, smart earworm of a hook that is TOO TUFF.
Sharp bars and smart storytelling, a clean fusion of contemporary references and personal anecdotes – something motivational and evocative, from the stylish indie corner of Hollywood.
The groove is a vibe, the vocal modest, no volume, just a central hook and mood that glide through the airwaves, as Kirko presents a story of romantic connection, travel, and longing
Emotional realness, smart bars and modern trap rhythms, a subtle fusion of rap and melody – Moses J. Francis catches a confident but honest vibe, with Luke Skywalker.
Self-described as ‘another unstable depressed artist’, the songwriting and voice of Afro Dope in topic and tone rings loudly as authentic and impassioned. The performance style is playful but also grounded by its own emotional integrity, and this stand tall throughout his colourful, unpredictable, and fast-growing indie catalogue.
Fallout is ideal as a starting point, a trap rhythm and dreamy keys and synths laying down a haunting, thoughtful aura, as the beat follows a mellow stop-and-start arrangement that naturally gets the mind wandering. The style is cinematic, finely built, with central melodies that feel fresh, and a kind of impending intensity that always lingers amidst these panned, sweeping sounds and effects.
Having created two new albums and a multitude of tracks in recent months, the work ethic and energy of luv as an artist and producer is taking the indie space by storm. We caught an interview with luv, to coincide with the released of his latest album Feng Shui. We talk artistic evolution, influences, live performance, and maintaining integrity as his audience grows.
For modern hip hop fans, emo kids, indie pop and electro lovers – CATHEDRAL is a gem of an album to lose yourself within. While the scene feels overwhelmed with half-assed efforts and AI-generated stories and songs, Kross Irwin brings a level of personal realism, talent, effort, emotion, and originality, and this album celebrates those qualities over and over.
As a pathway into the project, Hud’n Seek is both adorable and fiercely hard-hitting, a quirky tribal dance tune with an unforgiving bassline and beat, some careful, skilling panning and layer-building, and an essential twist of rising anticipation from the toddler who inspired this whole new venture.
Contemporary by design, a fuzzy overtone that’s easy to escape into, and the contrasting lightness of those ethereal, colourful keys – Fall Again carefully walks the line between stylish and deeply moving. It’s simple but incredibly memorable, and engaging; rare qualities amidst a saturated music realm.
Smart, sharp, comical and clearly authentic bars take things back to the bare essentials – a heavy bass and beat combo depicting an equally retro influence. Lil Jaundice keeps things genuine and raw, with the relentless wordplay and fuzzy late-night recording capture of Chase Of The Year.