2024 was a huge year for Westie Subz. Larry Bird OG hit the scene as a dark and deeper-toned single from the rising artist, and highlighted the old-school rap roots that inspired the creative in everything from storytelling to the clarity of the mix to the nostalgic and mellow yet heavy nature of the beat.
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Music-making racoon Trash Panda collaborates with long-time friend Andrew, to deliver an aptly-titled album of original compositions that quickly sets listeners off on an immersive and dreamy journey.
Dreamz holds nothing back, both lyrically and performatively, and this is what lets these songs become the perfect accompaniment for any and all modern listeners – in particular, those who are feeling equally uncertain or lost whilst Roaming In The Dark.
Bryan Braning was inspired by his wife and daughters to write the songs of Rise Phoenix. The tracks read like poems in many ways, often abstract and provocative, rather than literal and detailed or following specific scenes. There’s a depth to the wonder of each song, and the music backs that up well.
Introducing an intoxicating fusion of spiritual contemplation and euphoric sonic design. H.4.N reflects upon the unstoppable current and power of Niagara Falls, through the intensely immersive EDM single In The Current.
Featuring subtle vocal harmonies and a clear sense of longing and warmth carefully intertwined, Been Everywhere But Me is a profound retelling of the turmoil that inevitability comes from living a life incompatible with our authentic selves.
Smoothly captured acoustic guitar rhythm and breathy vocals set the mood well, as Mike Cothrine blends the melodic appeal and heartfelt sentiments of country music, with something a little more soulful in its meandering and impassioned tune.
David App crafts a cinematic and evocative new realm of ballad-like songwriting, with the tribal to boldly atmospheric ambiance and emotion of Certainty.
Capturing a space not unlike an audio dream sequence at first, DjWhizPk proceeds to carve out an increasingly creative and ethereal style, with the likes of the softly hypnotic single Yes I Can.
Dreamy old-school production rising into a fully-loaded jazz to neo-classical production – Keith Eatmon sets a smooth and engaging vibe, with the opening warmth and subsequently genre-blending journey of Jamaica.
Nyc Flo brings together the classic old school weight of heartfelt, motivational hip hop, and the creatively immersive soundscapes of genres like jazz, soul, big band and afrobeat, throughout his inspiring new album AQUARIUS FEVER VOL. II.
Time for something consistently enjoyable but also completely at odds with expectation or the confines of genre. coke the bear presents a series of thoughtful contemplations and catchy hooks, throughout the emotionally loaded, genre-fusing and wildly engaging new album Snow Algebra.