Lush riffs and dreamy good vibes meet with a kind of energising folk-rock energy and brightness that’s instantly infectious. Belgian creative Hidden Shores blends indie pop, shoegaze and anthemic passion, with the limitless creative tools of AI, for the intoxicating album Mighty Oak.
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Svartsengi emerges at just the right time it seems, when it can often feel as if music has lost its way, lost its depth, lost its magic. OUTER and Arve Henriksen capture something profound and powerful with this composition and song. The subtle artistry is phenomenal. An easy highlight from the year.
Catchy indie rock with a colourful groove and that old-school production to lightly reinforce asnappy leading voice. Belgian duo Bauman & Kane keep things simple and effective, with the upbeat earworm and quirky celebration Allyfornia.
Delicate, organic keys, playful synths and unique but thoughtful grooves. Belgian guitarist, composer and artist Life Minder has carved out an engaging and memorable new project, with the striking originality and timeless imagination of Omnitus.
Driven by an unwavering love for the unique euphoria of atmospheric, intense techno and psytrance, Belgian producer and artist Daan Schoonvliet has embarked upon an outstanding venture, releasing a brand new track every month, and introducing his prowess and presence in the space with the likes of the impassioned single Rija.
The music is divinely delicate, but also quietly commandeering, and this strength is piercingly notable throughout the likes of highlights Plaza and Misterioso. There’s also a profoundly all-consuming depth of sound to the healing frequency and power of Cavern – an intoxicating closing track, confirming the essential power of music in temporarily freeing us from the jagged edges of modern life.
Noting stylistic similarities ranging from Depeche Mode to Underworld, EGO tells the story of a man trying to discover whether his appreciation for someone else is due to their own qualities, or their open admiration of his. The whole thing is mysterious and confronting, uncertain by lyric but bold and confident by design, and all of that connects perfectly to the swagger and force of this idea of EGO.
Celebrating the unrivalled gift of outright creative confidence and freedom, this collaborative new double vinyl album release Sleep Of Reason brings together the talents of Mark Springer (Rip, Rig and Panic), Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), and the Sacconi Quartet.
The piece does in fact brilliantly underline the implications of its title, taking the listener along on this whisper in the wind – to feel both the unrelenting speed and stillness of nature all at once.
Ambient synths and tribal electronic rhythms unite to guide us alluringly into the unique production and soundscape-style of artist ZOAX. Belgium’s Francis De Coster, welcomed into the scene as ZOAX, delivers a beautifully atmospheric yet also enchantingly melodic and multi-layered audio venture, with this quickly immersive and increasingly euphoric release. Just three minutes thirty in … Continued
Try to think back to the first time you heard a new band that you instantly fell in love with. The time is returning again, and Bullets & Knives are at the forefront.
Munatix strike as the sort of thoughtful songwriters that connect for their humanity & honesty. They also impress with their musical creativity & production skills, offering an arrangement that can easily be enjoyed with or without a comprehension of the lyrics.