With piano inspired by JS Bach, poetry, sung harmonies and production from Stephanie Rodriguez M., and lyrics by Ivano Bersini, Song is traditionally enthralling, but also, as per Ivano’s repertoire, completely unique from start to finish.
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Featuring an eclectic playlist of songs built around acoustic guitar and Brian Elodi’s distinctly raspy, relatable and modest indie voice, this album is something of a time capsule from the artist – a collection of moments years in the making, brought together in honour of his daughter.
An alluring modern musical composition, soaked in the sentiments of an 18th-century Venetian composer, inspired by progressions allegedly recued from the ruins of a bombed Dresden library – Adagio is an expansive multi-track production, with a live orchestra and leading vocal performance that ultimately brings together two worlds of artistic expression, under a modern, cinematic and all-consuming creative light.
Something carefree and playful yet emotionally rooted, genre-fusing but intimate, almost acoustic – always colourful. Elare André toys with everything from rhythm to structure and melody, with the indie-alternative distinction of MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS.
Precision of niche and vastness of atmosphere – a compelling fusion of glitchy ambient layers atop a relentless hard techno pulse. TransilvaniaRotterdam is a producer at the forefront of cinematic electronic music, and Hold Me Tight Don’t Wanna Die is a fierce and confronting ode the depths of fear and desire united.
Seductively smooth jazz and soul, brought to life by organic instruments perfectly united in their melodic and intimate quest. With over 25 years of experience crafting big-band swing, jazz and classical crossover originals, composer and artist Mark Niedzwiedz captures the essence of romantic entanglement, with the sultry and alluring tones of Beautiful Distraction. Blessing the … Continued
Authenticity is key, this kind of raw recording style, the live guitar sound and the natural voice – something like Eva Cassidy meets Laura Marling – it’s interesting, unpredictable, but comforting in its humility and introspection.
The inspiration for the project was an envisioned world ruled by a tyrannical regime, within which individuality is deleted, and a revolutionary movement must ignite the final fight for liberation.
Emotional intensity reaches peak storytelling and expression, as Mr Rish pours his realism and personal turmoil into the process, for the captivating hip hop single The Predicament.
Real human connection in musical form – an intimate capture, acoustic and thoughtful, honest and unedited. Gibishki introduces a sublime and interesting new album, with the rising passion and distinct identity of 7 Wonders.
Bram Friedrich von Korvach is a writer, an author of books, a producer and songwriter whose passion for creative expression knows no limits. These songs are just a handful of examples of where contemporary artistic pathways have taken this artist, but the repertoire is immense and unlimited, and with tens of thousands of streams and monthly listeners, the people are clearly responding and embracing the stories, sounds, and emotions on display.
Real indie reverb and riffs for days, vocals that are beautifully alluring, pairing moments of bold passion and softness throughout – Feral Family have that independent energy and confidence to gift the music scene something outstanding this year.