Producer and songwriter Simone Contin captures attention beautifully, with the creatively balanced fusion of rock traits that is Nella mia testa.
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Piano and acoustic guitar meet for a classic four-chord ballad set-up, alongside Pete Byrd’s shaky and expressive leading voice – a distinct tone that naturally meets the interesting bar set by these deeply revealing lyrics. With artwork and a title as artistic and intriguing as this, the music and performance simply had to follow suit, and I’d say the rising emotion and energy of Sally It’s Raining Again absolutely does.
Bright and hopeful folk pop with an impressively genuine and uncommon story to its optimistic shine. Singer and songwriter Jake Diehl builds an organic and joyous single, with the ukulele rhythm to full-band warmth of Yes.
Aptly-titled The Space Between, this track welcomes us into a superbly atmospheric realm of equal parts depth and lightness. Intricate sounds and samples pan through the mix, vocals whispering suggestions of direction for your mind; essentially a call to free yourself from the chaos of the world.
In a welcomed change of direction for modern rock, the single Lamb presents an interesting fusion of hard-hitting rock instrumentation and surprisingly choirlike vocals; all united within a consistently anthemic progression.
Creative composer Pinda Dhanoya collaborates with Soprano vocalist Caroline Joy Clarke, for the dramatic and powerful new work Kyrie I.
Featuring a live orchestral explosion of energy and sound, Kyrie I spans just one minute in full, but instantly captures attention for its depth and devotion to the moment.
Big-band production and heartfelt sentiments light up the anthemic pop-rock intentions of songwriter MatteoM. His single and video release Change Of Heart marks a fine introduction to the open and honest, inspiring nature of his writing, and showcases the strength of the riffs and hooks that brighten up his nostalgic progressions in each and every case.
Ultimately a beautifully poetic ode to love that lasts, Right After Rain is a unique songwriting take with a classic pop melody and build up, and even features a cleanly-mixed rap verse during the latter half. This moment adds unexpected dynamic, fits seamlessly within the mix, and helps build upon the two-part relationship connection that is the beating heart of the track.
Timeless summer grooves inspired by the historical rhythms of the seventies – and the unmistakable, organic glow of the marimba – Giorgia Baglivo guides with power and possibility, for the perfectly titled Good Vibes.
Driven by a lifelong desire to connect and bring people together, singer and songwriter Charles Troxler has evolved from his early inspirations in impersonating Michael Jackson on the stage, to releasing a full-length album of original songs.
Marco Palmieri manages to be all at once creatively eccentric and defiantly aware of what audiences appreciate. Here we can get lost in the music with ease – the experience is about us, the listener, rather than purely about the performer. That’s a rare quality in modern jazz, and as such, this music feels original at the same time as really letting and even nudging your imagination to wander freely.
Composer and lyricist Basya Schlecter joins forces with Shaul Magid, creatively intertwining Appalachian music with Jewish Friday night prayer, for the organic and beautifully moving Folk and World album Kabbalachia.