Yurby’s vocal line & lyrical backbone are incredibly well united with the soundscape every step of the way, so not only is the music a pleasure to vibe to, but the writing & delivery provoke a deeper level of thought & feeling.
Trip Hop
Peaceful, occasionally unsettling, provocative, and understanding of the complexities of the human experience. Contemporary poetry and music at its most raw and honest.
She brings together an ambient, synth-soaked backdrop, with an up-close and expressive vocal lead, to offer a swirling dream-like aura of intimacy and appreciation.
Brilliant, a song that progresses from good to great throughout its near five-minute lifespan, and provokes thought in a poetically refreshing way.
ULTRAVIOLET is a poignant and hypnotically ambient soundscape and song, which creates a powerful mood and captivates lyrically for its poetic yet relevant take on contemporary issues.
Brilliant, beautiful music – superb production and a strong use of both melody and rap to make worthwhile, provocative and authentic points about life and the role of the self.
Kicking into gear with a beautiful downpour of uplifting synths and a fairly classic, summer dance vibe that’s easily energizing, SAINT JACQUE’s opening EP single OMGYKWID proceeds to blend genres in a decidedly unique manner.
Brilliant, a powerful and immersive piece of music, unconfined by genre, with an addictive progression and a timeless energy that’s likely to draw listeners back time and time again.
Stylishly blending a jazz-cafe-style soundscape with paired vocals, harmonies, and a fine sense of structure, Greener delivers immediate good vibes instrumentally, and proceeds to weave around you a web of realism that’s strangely calming to listen to.
If you only check out one new album this week, let it be this. A plethora of impressive artists and a uniquely creative, outstanding manner of production make for a brilliantly refreshing, endlessly enjoyable listen.
Turns out a lovely hit of lo-fi, guitar-led trip-hop is all that’s required to temporarily switch off the weight of the world and relax into the moment.
Perhaps one of their most simple yet subsequently memorable, recognizable singles to date, The Keymakers impress as ever but cross over into beautifully uplifting new realms with this powerful release.