Indie pop with a hopeful groove and contrasting darkness on display lyrically – Cam Row delivers a gentle but impassioned and captivating pop-rock gem, with the therapeutic escapism and confrontation of Shoulderman.
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Great production, ambient and soulful, hard-hitting – a crisp representation of classic dance-pop and EDM, but with something ethereal and modern to toy with at the forefront. tori bell delivers a catchy low-key anthem, with bad good.
The wonder of a poetic folk song, modern in concept, traditional but soulful in set-up. Grace Honeywell captures a feeling and a moment with seamless expression and hope, for the stunning Time Finds A Way.
Stylistically, Friendship Commanders have their own thing going on entirely here. The songwriting, for me, tips its hat to the likes of Pearl Jam, for its depth and reflection, its meandering melodies – that meeting of the unpredictable and the satisfying. Again though, there’s something clearly their own about these lyrics, and the way they’re performed.
An American songwriter with a certain humility and artistic authenticity about his writing and delivery, Levi Robin connects with realness and hope here, presenting a timeless folk single, with a lightness on first listen, which soon evolves into a vastness of depth and intention that’s profound, and that lingers; long after the music has ended.
Self-penned as their happiest beat yet, snow shack’s sunny day is every bit the smooth and uplifting good-vibes post-summer-celebration its title implies. The single features a finger-style folk groove, hip hop rhythms, a catchy hook, and talented bars from both snow shack and the featured Stickman favourite Atryp.
New music from the mystique of Ry brings a high-octane and immersive but smooth dance-pop alternative. It’s a step in a fresh and euphoric direction, an aptly-dreamy arrangement and reverb-drenched vocals setting an ethereal vibe, for this enchanting Night-Lapse.
Magnetic Intrusion has taken the time to craft this evocative dedication to The Prince Of Darkness, and it’s both musically and lyrically impassioned and poignant, as a celebration of the man who changed the face of metal.
Indie producer and EDM troubadour Deltiimo, reignites the soulful and infectious energy and melodic appeal of his unreleased 2023 single Always Running Back To You, with an iconic melodic techno take, on the timeless Jaki Nelson collab.
An elusive and impassioned performer, freely and boldly uniting the distortion and darkness of metal, with the evocative and heavily produced vocal sound and fluidity of emo rap. |W| Vitality creates a gripping modern soundscape, with relentless vocals pouring vulnerability and gritty contemplation into the space, for the breakthrough single Demise.
It’s always refreshing and a pleasure to listen to the music of an artist, a talented singer and performer, with a genuine connection to Faith. Often times the music feels forced or obligational, but Michelle K is a natural and incredibly captivating singer and songwriter, and The Finished Work is a gorgeous introduction to a stunning collection of Christian songs.
Keep On Moving is an anthem for the disenchanted, a reminder to focus on the positive things, but not without realistic consideration of the struggles. And it’s all subtle, not lyrically dense but focused, snappy, sharp, and the leading riff has that same distinct quality – a memorable introduction and backbone, which effectively lets the track linger indefinitely in the mind.