Brilliant writing that intrigues and follows its own expressive, long-form melodic pathways – Amy Blanding pairs a jazz-folk arrangement with enchanting storytelling and performative nuance, for the gentle, graceful, and impactful Flooding and the Foam.
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Straight to the point but a mood and delivery highly impressive at the same time – a single blow, built around a warped lo-fi soundscape that feels like a trap ambiance pouring through the walls from the club next door. Add in fast-flowing vocals and storytelling that’s rhythmically focused and lyrically smart, and Rome takes no time at all to engage and entertain listeners, with the striking simplicity and skill of Verse 1 Freestyle.
Southern rock is alive and well, and Taxman is a must-hear for the live-band fanatics and working class heroes of our time.
Introducing the perfect balance of ambient and intense – a producer whose repertoire is both eclectic and impassioned, not to mention highly focused form a work-ethic perspective. Canadian creator iQoniK gets the chemistry just right, with the old school euphoric embrace of drum-and-bass track Next Level.
To coincide with the release of her latest single Better Hands, and following a huge year of EP and single releases, and massive increases in organic plays, we caught an interview with the incredibly talented folk-country singer, songwriter and guitarist Annika Catharina. We talk about the experience of fast-growth as an independent artist, as well … Continued
Keeping things catchy yet fiercely creative this week, Canadian rock band Wild Goose 55 get the chemistry just right, with the old-school indie groove, low-key personality and vocals, of an ultimately euphoric and gritty Fighter.
An engaging songwriting and musical duo – Somewhere In Between seem like a perfectly named act, a couple united by love and creativity alike, and with a profound and powerful true story as the reason for their approach and conviction as artists.
A love song like no other, a promise and testament to longevity, to trust and companionship. Lay Your Head On Me is sublime.
Romantic uncertainty and upbeat, smooth RnB seem perfectly intertwined, as Canadian artist Sean Bertram asks What’s On Your Mind.
Great riff-work, a strong groove and a clear organic recording that really takes you to the centre of the live performance. Canadian band Low Winter Sun deliver a smooth-sailing blues-rock hit that’s infectious and thoughtful, with Perpetual Motion.
Stylistically bringing together emotional orchestral writing and Asian pop and art-song influences, there’s a distinct sense of character and purpose to everything under the Liz Huang name. Whatever the mood or story, the composer achieves the right kind of energy and detail to represent it in the most compelling and interesting way.
Distorted blues-rock to build up a love for nostalgic escapism once again – Canada’s Jonas & the Jaguar moon bring the perfect balance of melody, energy, vocal character and songwriting, for their infectious alternative anthem Believer.
I U ME is brilliantly captivating, an intriguing to rather epic modern single, with a fascinating long-form melody that’s both heartbroken and dreamy as it meanders through almost two minutes of expression towards the hook’s peak.