Acoustic guitar and breathy vocals present a uniquely evocative sound, as UK indie folk artist Ian Bareham bravely explores the complex ache and weight of grief.
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The opener Call Me, from the four-track EP For You, depicts a mildly gritty shoegaze tone, and presents an array of voices and melodies that draw inspiration from the likes of Redbone as much so as Hip Hop and RnB crossovers from way back when.
As the UK election looms, what better way to celebrate the joys of political uncertainty, than with a post-punk and indie-funk ode to the self-celebration of leaders, and the simultaneous lack of faith the public consistently has in them?
Cleverly unbiased and inclusive, Elected is everything its subjects are not – uplifting and enjoyable, poetic and thoughtful, engaging.
UK rapper and artist J.Eka welcomes in a refreshingly ambient, melodic production style, to match up with the conscious and cleanly-mixed bars of his writing – Bread & Wine is a smart and stylish alternative to contemporary hip hop, and creatively ticks a lot of different boxes as it smoothly pours through.
Committed to authenticity in its personal story telling and the clear emotional depth of E.J’s voice, this album devotes itself to unity and truth by way of the revealing complexities of the heart and soul.
Introducing a unique take on Christian Contemporary and Gospel music – UK-based creative DORCAS TG brings a joyful twist of reggae and personality together with catchy and heartfelt songwriting, for the likes of her uplifting single Sweet Jesus.
Adrien’s voice maintains its authenticity – the performance feeling genuinely like a simple ode or letter to a significant other, never initially meant to be heard by strangers, but all the more intoxicating for that quality.
Nostalgically evocative riffs and organic drums back up the haunting vocal style and surrounding synths of Alexis Arceo, as his latest Dark Pop and Rock single All I Beg For Is Flowers delivers a passionate ode to intense pain and longing.
The UK’s own DJ Xylo captures the intoxicating essence of Drum and Bass, alongside a brilliantly creative twist of originality. The Law Of The Jungle is every bit as fiercely intense as the genre was back in the day, but also skilfully balances that with the haunting melodies and vocal fragments utilised throughout the four-minute … Continued
Producer and artists Snipez delivering precisely what the unrivalled UK music scene craves – the intensity of jungle and the soulful melodic appeal of timeless EDM unite, for the unmistakable Going All In.
Shedtrak is an almost tribal industrial exploration of sonic presence and power, and at the same time makes sure to strip things back to the bare essentials of voice and rhythm, for that crucial twist of humanity.
Naturally an earworm but also non-intrusive and quite creatively refreshing in everything from production to performance, If u don’t mind appears to almost ignore the sound of the current mainstream in favour of Mikyla Cara’s own artistic identity and musical preference. That authenticity is key, and the humility and heart of If u don’t mind shine brightly in light of it.