Creative exploration, years of devotion to the artistic process and playfulness of making music – a collaborative project uniting the talents of Ralf Schmidt (aka Aera) and Jesse Trinidad – Ocean Flor launch an immersive electronic wave of contemplation, with the beautifully ethereal Never Let You Down.
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Germany-based songwriter and artist Ri Wesby captures a perfect balance between artistic integrity and mainstream appeal, with the evocative depth and intriguing design of Terrible Liar.
A cool sound, for lack of a more literary opening statement. Nilipek intensifies the simple strum of an acoustic guitar at pace, with delicate vocals carefully depicting a melody that rises slowly towards the indie rock presence of a simpler era.
Ethereal RnB with dashes of trip hop and trap woven in – an eclectic approach, lightness of design backed by a certain evocative delicacy that is the leading voice – Naesia sets the vibe with originality and appeal, for the brand new EP Indecisive.
Introducing an indie track that’s perhaps exactly what the audio doctor prescribed recently. Strommasten reignites the playful flair of eras past, with the genre-blending and characterful anthem Geklaute Nikes.
Fiercely energising hyper-techno, carefully contrasting breathy and intimate vocals with relentless techno rhythms and old-school synths and samples – akin to the dawn of at-home producers. Lucy Duffner masters the space with confidence and character, for the nostalgic party anthem that is FRITTY BAR.
Crank up the volume for this one, a modern day blues rock anthem with a high-octane output and a deeply moving sentiment at its core. SOUTHDOGROCK encapsulate the energy and grit of their name, with the bold and brilliantly uplifting UGLY BROTHERS.
Troy Petty’s music always stands tall in its own right, the songs feel rooted amidst nostalgic rock but ultimately connect for their poetic contemplation and the quiet but clear passion brought to the stage. In this case, short yet effective outburst of volume and weight, distortion and change, elevate the progression and feeling of the song. And this is then contrasted by the gentler follow-up moments of melody and easy rhythm.
The DJ Westwood repertoire is familiar and undoubtedly soaked in modern effects and details. There are plenty of earworms and anthems to seek out.
German Nu-Metal outfit SCHUTZHUИD, known for their euphoric arrangements and collaborative approach to modern music, showcase the very best of their creative presence and power, with the iconic storytelling and intense musicality of Woodstock ’99.
“The album is kind of a recap of how I became who I am today, with all the good and the bad stuff, the imperfections, weirdness, madness, happiness, and love.”
From organic flute and sax to Afrobeat rhythms, Gospel warmth and unpredictable jazz, Sounds Of Freedom wholeheartedly encapsulates the very implications of its name.