From the upbeat Owl City electro warmth and anthemic peak of Rearview Mirror, the energising nature and thoughtful undertones of this album are made clear, and as we proceed into the heavier rock energy and tempo of Guitar Hero III, suddenly that nostalgia redirects us towards the Tony Hawks soundtracks and beyond – another fork in the road that’s unexpected but satisfying.
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Electronic alternative pop, ambient electro soundscapes and pulsating eighties grooves, catchy retro vocals – Imbermind balance the ethereal and gritty, with the introspective wonder of Never Ending.
Beginning with the shoulder-swaying soul-rock swagger of Good Boy, the project offers an AI vocal lead and meandering bass and guitars, jazz hi-hats, and a few lyrical twists of modern scorn and originality, for a good-vibes listen that’s interesting and nostalgic all at once.
Beautifully calming indie pop, a jazz-kissed instrumental backdrop adding warmth and dreamy atmospheric fragments, to elevate a voice naturally alluring in its gentle rasp and poetic longing. Maya Unagi settles your nerves and lightens the weight of the world, with the poignant and thoughtful, rather blissful new single Stumbling.
Cinematic synth-pop, a sense of story and intention, combined with a performative flair and purposeful design – of both groove and melody. Renowned and vastly streamed indie artist GRAE releases her intoxicating new album 7 Minutes ‘Til Heaven, capturing attention with the spoken scene-setting of American Dream, and proceeding to tighten her grip with the darker vibes and vocal charm of a distinct pop classic Dark Energy.
Eric’s latest single is a track entitled Free – perhaps a fitting representation of the feelings the artist associates with both making music and his youthful memories; that natural ability to live purely for the moment – not consumed by the past nor worried for the future.
agmdre – pronounced a.g.m dre – is a Canadian artist with an increasingly sharp connection to modern songwriting and production. His music has always set an immersive and relevant mood, but this latest project seems all the more ambitious in many ways – a deeply introspective collection, with dreamy and smooth beats, a vocal passion that’s captivating, and a tone and identity that are instantly recognisable.
Great songwriting, an addictive flow and vocal integrity – a superb sense of purpose and lyrical focus to meet with the genuinely addictive nature of this beat and soundscape. Cozy swings hard and hits the mark, with the brilliantly intoxicating single IDK.
Originality matters more than ever, and this could be in your lyrics, your voice, your performative energy, your production or intentions. It could be combination of all of these. In this case, Sara Diana walks along a line that’s fairly nostalgic and familiar, but quickly captures a sense of pure identity and story that’s entirely her own.
A simple piano part, familiar and warm, with stunning vocals injecting a catch progression from folk-pop to big-ballad. Skittish deliver a seductively soulful performance and song, with the timelessly divine Mother Nature.
Songwriter, artist and producer Co.Lega unites the abstract and expressive, throughout a growing repertoire of boldly original ambient and electronic tracks. His lyrics are piercingly gripping, poetic and fascinating, heartfelt and refreshingly human, and his music is so diverse yet also well rooted amidst a clear sense of intention and thoughtful escapism. We were gifted … Continued
Inspired by the cinema at large, Peso’s music offers both story and scene – taking you somewhere specific, escapism driven, and keeping things tuned into that concept and mood every step of the way.