Heartfelt piano-led arrangements and passionate vocals guide us through a contemporary collection of tracks – ASchurtz captures a sense of enchantment and vibe, with the likes of Red Lights.
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Genre-fusion with a heavy bass-and-beat combination, N4UGHTY BLUE is a seductive late-night track that’s strictly for mature audiences, and both the music and visuals refreshingly hold true to this focused mood and intention.
Featuring programmed vocals with an energising twist, Lost is a well-crafted pop song at its core, detailing our protagonist gearing up for the day ahead – walking off into the freedom of the world, without a care or concern to hold him back.
Ambient rock and a choir of voices back up a spoken religious segment, as Craig Bannerman’s latest Christian Metal creation gears up for an explosive journey through conceptual contemplation.
Anthemic indie rock with a gritty vocal lead, just enough reverb to soften and elongate each resounding line – Nicholas Bak delivers a sharp and smooth Americana sound, with the opening track of the eclectic EP Long Time Coming.
From the two-track release Nyxora, Shivaansh Narendra introduces a wholly immersive modern style, fusing electronic and AI production details across an apocalyptic and evocative story and sentiment, as Neon Gods lights up a distinct and hypnotic new sound.
Bronx-born artist and songwriter NEGRO STACKS delivers a seamless fusion of Latin, Salsa, RnB, Pop and Hip Hop, with the addictive world music grooves and vocal fluidity of HIERBA VERDA.
Vocal flair with drum and bass and lashings of effects – an immersive sonic journey through cinematic layers of colourful production traits and short, provocative lines; ZOE.LEELA creates an electronic journey fit to both intrigue and uplift, for Gold Reloaded.
Dream-rock to sink into, hazy guitars and reverb, organic playing and waves of atmospheric production – breathy vocals are softly expressive, amidst poetic lyrics that call out for lasting intimacy. Allo Monroe captures a moment perfectly, with the stillness and ambition of Somewhere Across The Veil.
Deep bass and soulful RnB vocals pour through with a blissful degree of nostalgia – Sleazy Ed introduces a smooth take on good-vibes and real-life storytelling, with the likes of Nastolgia.
Ukulele rock troubadour Winchester 7 softens the mood this season, blending the warmth of genuine vocals, with the organic set-up of live acoustic musicianship, and a storyline that unites vulnerability and hope in a captivating way.
Drive off into the sunset, adventure ahead and the weight of the past firmly behind you. JJ Rane pays tribute to Western Canadian Rock, with the gritty depths, soaring riffs, and raspy vocals of the five-track EP Back into the River.