An openly artistic Irreversible Kick let raw passion and energy take precedence, throughout the fearlessly performative, genre-fusing intensity and versatility of their seven-track album Calon cysgul.
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Exactly the kind of set-up and song that draws you in as a post-trip-hop and alternative music fan. UK fourpiece Dissolved Girl capture an intricate balance between depth and delicacy, for the vastness and intimacy combined that is Dirty Tricks.
The UK’s own Henry Charles masters the space with evocative, delicate yet purposeful vocals – a piano-led ballad with a twist of lyrical poetry to captivate. Plastic Stars is familiar but powerful, slowly extending its reach, evolving skilfully from intimate and honest, to impassioned and mighty at its peak.
Music to instantly remove the haste and hassle of a busy season – Fuma captures the essence of calm, with the aptly-titled, ambient, dreamy, and melodically soothing Sit Down x100.
The UK’s own Yoji blends old-school DnB vibes with blissfully soulful, meandering vocals, for a sound that’s instantly distinct, uplifting, and comfortingly nostalgic.
Performatively noting influence from jazz and soul-pop legends, the music of Imaginary Problems, and in particular, the lyrical depth and openness, all shines light on a whole different set of inspirations from Indira May.
A little old school, a little contemporary in topic, the timeless comfort of an indie UK vocal lead – something like Audio Bullys with a twist Jamiroquai – of My Time weaves its web in seconds, and proves to be quite fearlessly an amalgamation of various genres and traits, which works brilliantly in its favour.
Classically trained and showcasing a likable balancing of meandering classical guitar and quirky, theatrical vocals, leo. drives with a clear sense of personality and groove, for december blues.
Freestyle funk-rock songwriter and guitarist Sam Uctas celebrates the best of a creatively free-flowing approach to modern music. Noting hints of influence from the likes of Hendrix and Zappa, the heavy pedal use and experimental flair of the guitar playing backs up a rhythmic and lyrically intriguing approach, making Redacted Lines a fascinating but also … Continued
Eclectic songwriter and producer Mr B da Collaborator encapsulates the creative freedom of his name, with a repertoire spanning from Indie Rock and Pop to Latin, Classical and RnB. No genre is off limits, and to introduce his approach to songwriting and musicianship, What is Love marks a fine starting point.
The organic and raw capture of a live performance, joyful intimacy resounding by way of keys and acoustic guitar, leads us into the imagery and appreciation of Byron Times.
The new EP, A Moment of Deathlessness, presents a first listen that’s captivating for its sense of cinema, its groove, its harmonies and imagery – the presentation and vibe intriguing alone for the creative depth and originality. Then to consider the poetry at its core, this whole project being a tribute to the iconic Emily Dickinson, is to appreciate the finely selected details and stories that influenced such a creative direction.