Sometimes there’s a perfect chemical balance to a new song, which you can’t really predict or describe before you’ve heard it. In this case, we take an eighties synthwave rhythm and groove, unmistakable vocals and a revealing, vulnerable story, along with a hugely uplifting but heartbroken chorus. The result is something that feels cleanly mixed, … Continued
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New music from Marcus Christ this summer brings an exhilarating whirlwind of pop-punk distortion, anthemic energy, softer verses, and a generally creative but angst-driven, impassioned dose of scorn.
Dashes of shoegaze, electronica, trip hop, electronic rock and emo, all find their way into this ethereal but uplifting indie jam. Think ambient commuter escapism, or outright floor-filler wonder – whatever you need the music for, WAVESTART has covered all bases.
From the brand new album DUE TIME, a song that brings creativity and good vibes together in a summer-ready, anthemic and upbeat fashion. Sevn* kicks off a celebratory indie project, with the addictive positivity and bounce of WHAT YOU LIKE.
Beautifully uplifting, organic pop-rock and country-fusing songwriter and artist Paul James releases an earworm of optimistic energy this summer – a universally relevant dose of gratitude and grounding motivation, in the form of the timeless warmth and wonder of Shortcut To Nowhere.
Fast bars and creative production blend the grit and storytelling of rock and rap with a seamless lyrical confidence that’s boldly unique. Through adversity to impact, INFERNO is an artist and rapper whose life began in turmoil, and though his journey has been dark, complex and difficult, it provided an unrivalled fire and passion that naturally feeds into his music.
Play It Forward is a community-centered experience built around individuals, families, communities, and one shared live music moment. The project seeks to provide emotional and financial support for musicians, real-world experience, confidence and purpose, and a sense of being part of something much bigger than the self.
Alternative rock performer, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist Primordial Alien reaches the pinnacle of his creative output this year, delivering an album of conceptual weight, musical diversity, skill, playfulness, genre-fusion and cool but cutting narratives, as we dive into the brilliantly eclectic pop-punk and progressive rock vibrancy and shadows of Casus Belli.
Releasing in perfect harmony with the 4th of July, A LOVE LETTER TO AMERICA celebrates freedom, Faith, sacrifice, neighbours, forgiveness, family, and hope. The idea is to remind listeners that people need each other, that we always find our way back to one another, and that the values we share are what ultimately make for a unified and joyous community and life for us and our children, from now until forever.
Promising stories of contemplation regarding influence, authority, and personal agency, Message Through Meadows is clearly songwriting-driven. The band are not flashy nor attention grabbing in their image or audio demeanour, they let the music speak honestly on each concept and feeling, and this is what lets these four songs feel so moving and emotionally memorable.
Long-time musician and artist Austyn Gillette creates a multi-layered indie-jazz aura with his latest project, blending saxophone, guitars, keys, riffs and rhythms, with a kind of Mac Demarco character and voice that’s distinct in both topic and tone.
Capturing the full authentic fuzz of psychedelic rock that’s loaded with layers, distortion, colours and optimism, Casiocenz fires up a brand new, almost-self-titled-album, with the beautifully immersive sonic experience that is Mind Grapes.