On thoughts of everything getting a return, great music increasingly circles back to the building blocks of deeply evocative sub-genres – the charm and enchantment of trip hop, in example; the uplifting vibrancy of drum and bass, the creative freedom of both, and the intimate, engaging fluidity of honest voices.
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Letting creativity take the wheel, producer and artist 2heart2crash presents an 8-track album of entirely unexpected, colourful and compelling original works, for the simply named but complexly crafted 22.
Colourful audio escapism, cascading layers of playful, ethereal synths, and a constant, calming to quirky rhythm. Producer Mylez Ahead seamlessly unites the familiar and the fresh, for Opus.
Prior to their upcoming live show at Rhode Island’s iconic Conserfest, June 22nd, we dive into some classic single releases, from San Francisco rock and roll trio Taylor and the Pretty Noises.
Both the production and performances from Malleous and NippyBoy ignite a degree of self-belief and unyielding self-empowerment that’s likely to connect with a whole new audience of modern rap. It’s fun but focused, and speaks volumes on behalf of what we can expect from this creative corner of rap in the near future.
Extending its warmth and wonder by way of cultural and musical vastness and connection, SPRUCE RITUAL: THE WAY THE EVENING SPEAKS is a wonderfully original, musically masterful and evocative album.
Storyteller and creative artist thekavalord grips listeners from the very beginning, with his extensive and cleanly-mixed new rap track.
Recorded on a TEAC 4-track tape machine back in the eighties, Bad Dream celebrates immersive, purposeful songwriting and production, with a multi-layered and dreamy array of synth-led original songs.
Cascading electric guitars and crisp, upfront live drums guide us hypnotically into the classic rock and roll sound of Greg Hoy and The Boys.
A welcomed breath of fresh air & integrity in the hip hop world, connecting audiences with an artist with his feet on the ground, and a defiant abundance of talent.
Explosive rock hooks, anthem-like structures and fearless indie purity – Patrick Lew Band keep their sound eclectic yet passionate throughout an incredibly versatile collection of originals.
Accessing the surreal nature of modern life, the past two years in particular, Moonflower acts as an artistic and softly thoughtful reaction to turmoil.