Promising a much needed and welcomed change of direction for the modern indie scene, UK songwriter and esteemed live performer Bradly Jago brings the fluidity and emotion of soul music back to the forefront, with the addictively stylish, melodic and – frankly, cool – single Killer Queen.

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It’s a huge moment of vulnerability, subtly meandering between the likes of Imogen Heap and Depeche Mode to an extent, with a hint of Rusted Root to the jitter of the performance. In short though, Frygian captures his own sound and style with this, a genuine moment of artistry, unpredictable and captivating. It’s an intriguing and immersive introduction to his music.

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The dark-pop theatrics and haunting vocals of Stephan Folkes meet with boldly eclectic production and storytelling, as the UK songwriter and artist delivers his anticipated ten-track album Hazard.

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Electrify My Heart leans towards eighties tumbling rhythms and vocal harmonies, almost Kate-Bush like in its theatrical presence and emotional depth, for a catchy song of desperation and subsequent connection that’s profound and evocative. The soundscape is organic and multi-layered, the crescendo is huge, and the energy – the passion of the chorus and peak – helps make this another defiant highlight, and a superb introduction to the delicacy and drama that walk hand-in-hand throughout this EP.

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Dark synths and poetic wonder create an immaculate and dreamy headspace, as London’s alt-pop songwriter and creative Dirt Flirt starts up this mesmerising new self-titled EP. Necklace is the opener, blending ethereal synths and modern rhythms, with vocal emotion and effects carefully balanced. Not only this, but the song is well-written – catchy and simple … Continued

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