Inspired by rock and blues from across the ages, but leading with a notably ambient production, Arayansh Thapar effectively carves out a lane of his own, with the beautifully consuming EP Emotions.
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Guitar funk and a riding bassline elevate the yesteryear energy and catchy yet humble vocal thread of K-Syran’s latest single Turning My Head.
An ever-elusive OWBY delivers an intoxicating ocean of harmonies and ambient escapism, with the uniquely genre-blending tones and togetherness of Closer.
Guitarist and songwriter Joakim Johansson crafts a live-band pop-rock soundscape around a heartfelt and notably vulnerable single – Shattered Heart reflects with poetry and personal honesty, on the pain of separation and a broken heart.
As the elusive new pop world continues to tighten its grip, an aptly-named Elektra Skye delivers a bright and electrified single that feels like both an AI list and ballad effectively built around a simple four-chord pattern and a mellow beat.
Armed with a brand new single and swiftly rising streaming numbers across her repertoire, songwriter and artist HarMonique kindly stopped by to talk all things music and inspiration. We dig into the creative process for her singles, her ambitions and influences, and plenty more. Here’s the conversation in full.
Super lo-fi shoegaze almost warped in its vintage warmth, cleverly contrasts the upfront clarity and calm of an intimate leading voice – Jenn Pemkowski presents an enchanting indie pop sound, with Dynasty.
The project unites a multitude of philosophical thoughts and ideas, with the vastness and juxtaposed intimacy of these soaring sonic arrangements; the likes of which truly embrace the listener in a calming to outright euphoric realm of audio warmth.
Good vibes in strong supply, as Sonya gore celebrates the beauty and optimism of today, with the uplifting new Afrobeat single I Am.
New jazz and funk creative composer super-band Polyphonic Exophilia (PPXP) recently joined forces with singer and artist Laura Dia, resulting in a live jam session that made for a beautifully colourful and compelling EP of original tracks.
To coincide with their immense September tour and the launch of the iconic The 4th Album, we caught up with The Record Company’s lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Vos, to find out more about the band’s journey to this point. Here’s how it went.
Carefully uniting the heavy and the gentle, Checo Cadena leads with powerful distorted riffs and the live crash of drums, through harmonised, uplifting melodies, and lyrics of pure gratitude and hope.
Superstar is the poetic and effortlessly catchy new EP, and the title-track kicks off the collection as an absolute anthem of celebration and empowerment.