Time for something completely engaging, entertaining and thoughtful, with vocals and lyrics that naturally soothe. Outback Stormchasers are an elusive and impressive indie band, and Famous Last Words in the Multiverse is a genuine gem of an album for the year ahead.
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Introducing a completely fresh take on the limitless world of electronic dance music. Relentless kick rhythms and old-school synths present a sort of epic cavern of sound, as Mirosonic captures the space between two extremes, for the uniquely energising but haunting single CATWALK TRANCE, Galaxy Club Remix.
Sydney songwriter and performer annelise recaptures the essence of RnB’s golden era, with the quickly catchy and distinct groove and tune of Lies.
Built upon a softly evolving soundscape of delicate fragments and a shifting beat, the song captivates for Ole’s poetic and intimate reflections on life and love united. The voice is a key aspect in holding attention well, and while the song is something of a slow-burner, that’s purely to say that it begins as a lovely listen, and progresses to become quite stunning.
Performatively nostalgic, the song has the anthemic energy and production quality of a nineties power ballad, elevated all the more so by the equally retro dance design of the soundscape. The energy builds, and both Veronica’s delivery and the musical set-up creatively reinforce that evolution.
“It’s almost impossible to write a song that you’re willing to sing over and over forever, but some
songs just feel right and every time you play it you get this tingly magical feeling; like there’s some
strange power in the chords that were chosen, and they way they were played was just meant to
be.”
Aztec Flow and Atahan bring intensity and creative production to the forefront, with the hard-hitting and anthemic rap single Serpico.
These are feelings shared by many, but it’s not often those in the grip of it that offer up the intricacies so freely. ‘Suicide’ brings through hard-to-stomach sentiments and an ultimately harrowing final thought.
The second full-length project from Smokers Corner, DRXGS IN SPXCE highlights the evolution of both their talent and commitment to the cause.
Offering a refreshing take on country-pop, The Kind Of Life We Like drives with a sense of story and character above all else, and introduces Brock Curtis on a notable high.
“The purpose of the project is to create an ongoing, global cadence of awareness to keep this issue top of mind and spur subsequent action.”
Great production and songwriting naturally elevate the already impressive sound of rapper and artist Aztec Flow.