Zerk continues to raise the bar in alternative, gritty and storytelling hip hop, with the striking intensity and equally haunting visuals of By Myself.
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Unpredictable yet satisfying, thought provoking, hypnotic and blissfully mighty as a form of contemporary escapism.
Hauntingly direct and captivating piano and strings introduce the drama and cinematic presence of this superb new alternative rock album from composer and artist Adam Angel.
Featuring a decidedly varied flow from rap to long-form RnB melodies and simple pop refrains, BARTENDER feels like a mainstream hit with a twist of uninhibited creativity.
Beachside euphoria rains down with nostalgic warmth as producer and artist jac0b more than meets the blissful implications of the artwork for his emotive new single Falling.
Unpredictable yet satisfying, with a strong suggestion of a compelling live delivery, No Longer Welcome is easily one of the most seductive, memorable tracks to emerge this side of 2021.
Emotive piano and emotionally drained vocals aptly unite as Comatose Red Ivy addresses the ache of separation throughout a hauntingly honest Take This Dance.
“I feel like having lived through last year and this year it taught me to take it easy, not rush my life and feel like everything needs to get done RIGHT NOW. Take everything one day at a time, and also every hardship passes.”
The writing is top notch, and the classic, organic and humble arrangement helps draw focus to that; making you appreciate the purpose and honesty of the song all the more so.
Immediately inviting with its stylish pairing of acoustic guitar picking and the relentless rhythm of summer dance, BusyBeagle set the mood with ease as an aptly-titled Sailing Away emerges.
Following on from the beautifully colourful and well-received EP of 2020 Dreams, Clément Bindzi releases the equally dreamy and delicate All I Want – the perfect dance-pop summer hit to round off the season.
Acoustic folk-pop rising into pure pop warmth unites with melancholic, characterful vocals as James Arellano digs deep into heartache.