Songwriter, artist and producer Co.Lega unites the abstract and expressive, throughout a growing repertoire of boldly original ambient and electronic tracks. His lyrics are piercingly gripping, poetic and fascinating, heartfelt and refreshingly human, and his music is so diverse yet also well rooted amidst a clear sense of intention and thoughtful escapism. We were gifted … Continued
Trip Hop
Quite possibly the most interesting and enchanting original single to grace the space around me this month – Mimi’s Revenge deliver a stunning introduction to their creative depth and performative ability, with the superb new single Dire.
“They like it when I smile, not when I speak.”
Raina Wiles sets the mood beautifully for this project – an opening line and ambiance fit to captivate, for an EP that evocatively follows suit.
Glass Skin is divine, a lo-fi trip hop project with a soul-pop vocal lead, and lyrics that pierce through the noise as soulful reflections on life for a girl in the modern world.
Introducing the brand new 2025 album Radio Reception, from Vincent Projects. Loose Sleep presents an ambient, atmospheric lo-fi groove to open things up – rising through colourful and aptly dreamy layers of synth and rhythm, towards a uniquely wave-like progression.
Big beats and old school production gifted a certain ethereal clarity, to effectively transcend the barriers of time. Sheezyb and Panduh deliver a timeless hip hop anthem, with the uniquely smooth and catchy soundscape and sharp bars of Talk The Talk.
Tribal-industrial rhythms and warped vocals create an instantly alluring space – a sound akin to the nostalgic trip hop artistry of a simpler era, soon elevated by a much more bold vocal lead, a meandering production style, and a lyrical depth that’s profoundly captivating.
Creative exploration, years of devotion to the artistic process and playfulness of making music – a collaborative project uniting the talents of Ralf Schmidt (aka Aera) and Jesse Trinidad – Ocean Flor launch an immersive electronic wave of contemplation, with the beautifully ethereal Never Let You Down.
Sultry mellow vibes follow an industrial stomp of a trip hop groove and devotedly catchy melody – The UK’s own Heron is quick to intoxicate listeners, with the aptly-titled but unexpectedly melodic Transcendental Meditation.
Introducing the latest immersive creation from the unmistakable Spells Lab – Wounds compiles organic keys, poetic indie vocals, and uniquely engaging sonic design, for a journey both ethereal and euphoric as it rolls along.
Finely mixed chillout vibes that pour through the speakers at just the right array of angles – a bass-led groove and a musical simplicity and warmth that’s quick to soothe the mood – Storied Windows pair intricate design with soulful vocals, for the beautifully catchy Amaze Me.
UK producer Consequential gets the chemistry just right, carving out an old school drum and bass sound but seamlessly intertwining it with delicate modern vocals and a simple, evocative piano chord progression.
An old-school drum-line with a Philadelphia groove about it, blending smoothly with world music tones and organic layers of synth / string / voice… An intoxicating mystique, and a melancholic aura from the chords to back up the instant escapism of the track. Beth Gladen sets herself apart from the crowd, with the beautifully original, piano-led trip-hop and alternative essence of Re-Birth.