A haunting riff rises and falls hypnotically throughout this fresh track from Scotty Nando. The beat sets the mood from the offset, this late-night vibe with a trap-inspired rhythm and a sort of ambient calm.
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The inherent connection to the Neverland concept is kept strong throughout, and GAD’s own relationship to it, his fine balancing of personal and broadly relevant details, shines brightly every step of the way.
Leading with precisely the crisp and clean finished implied by the title, Terry Blade’s EP Misery (Mastered For Headphones) offers a beautifully intimate, soulful performance that connects on a deeply human level.
Driving with unquestionable openness, a refreshing musicality, and a clear desire to explore the inner workings of the human mind – Jay Tee’s Hell Inside seems like a perfectly poignant release for this particular time in our lives.
Stylishly blending conceptual depth, a brilliant use of melodic soundscape development, and vocals that lean towards classic hip hop, the band offer blissful escapism, engaging rhythms, and fast-paced, endless bars – the likes of which captivate in a genuinely new and exciting way.
A quickly infectious pop-reggae crossover that’s as catchy as it is enjoyable – this new single from PNG733 offers precisely the right kind of colour and bounce required to lift the mood this lock-down.
The sixteen-track collection moves through industrial layers of rhythm and unrecognizable audio intricacies, creating dark, often unsettling arenas of sound, which offer a sort of theatrical deep-dive into the mind-set of a person lost in struggle.
Blissfully soulful vocals and sublime production intricacies unite to craft engaging, emotive soundscapes throughout Alvin’s brand new EP Seven Oaks.
Perhaps one of the most aptly named bands of the year, Pistols At Dawn kick in with vastly atmospheric yet gritty rock classics, which work hard to embrace and transport listeners to intense new plains.
Five original tracks, dedicated to offering the depth of musical escapism & thoughtful, soulful performance. LENAR leads with a clearly contemplative nature, and the gentle ambiance & soulful, expressive delivery speaks volumes on behalf of this.
The Harmalators are back this month with a pair of singles and videos that stay true to their classic, nostalgic and even vintage pop-rock sentiments.
Most reviews rely on comparison but HTML is pretty unique, and I’m struggling to draw on references. Which makes it all the more legitimate for me to say you should check it out!