“The fast bars were inspired by racing thoughts and determination. When you’re upset or under pressure, your mind moves quickly, and I wanted the delivery to reflect that urgency.”
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To coincide with the launch of the unmissable topical rap release Internet, we caught an interview with songwriter and artist Leavell, to talk about his journey, the inspiration for the track, and his plans for the future. Here’s how it went.
Huge vibes and ambient, hypnotic melodies take precedence – a producer with a clear love for the escapism of deep house, melodic techno, and wholly immersive dance instrumentals. Diego Lee blends atmosphere and intention, with the euphoric wonder of Carpe Diem.
Beautifully looping piano and intimate vocals meet with a mellow click rhythm and subtle kick drum, as singer and performer Kiey paints an enticing picture of poetic admiration, lust, and infatuation, with the uniquely enchanting white boy I sat next to on the plane. Emerging complete with a performative dance video, white boy i sat … Continued
Aptly pushing the boundaries creatively as an electronic music producer, Willie Alex brings ambient and intense layers of organic sound and rhythm together, for a boldly unique, immersive and even soulful take on Glitch, House, and Drum and Bass. His latest single Pushed is a fine example of the style his repertoire has begun to … Continued
Be Happy cries out loud for you, its chorus resounding and looping in the mind, and it’s the perfect antidote to the trivial fakeness of forced joy and overproduction from much of the recent music realm.
Intimate verses precede an uplifting, impassioned hook – G R Goodman lets modern production shine a crisp, clean light on a dynamic single, with the catchy wave-like euphoria of Waiting On You, But I Can’t.
Bad Bubble is a poet, whose songs read like timeless artistic expressions of the depth of human grief, joy, uncertainty, and possibility.
Strong riffs, a perfect Americana groove, and a song that pours through with gratitude and grace. A modern-day pop-rock celebration, from one of indie’s hardest working and most professional talents – Bob Berdanier releases yet another uplifting anthem this season, with the warmth and wonder of Heart Like a Wheel.
New music from Prince D TNB brings one of the catchiest, smoothest rap jams of recent years. The esteemed indie artist blends colourful riffs and a unique drum line with faultless rap vocals both versatile and hypnotic, for the seamless fluidity and charm of Rounds.
A concept album in full, MonSter takes inspiration from thoughts and experiences relating to identity, resilience, and the invisible battles of living with multiple sclerosis.
Dreamy production and unmissable vocals continue to allure, as Matthias Boretius’ growing repertoire of original music offers more colourful entanglements between genres, moods, and moments.