Intricate design and heartfelt intentions unite beautifully, for the extensive and unmistakable orchestral journey that is MAQ’s Light Up.
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Refreshingly bass-led to begin with and somewhat capturing a fine balance between freestyling and a catchy set of riffs – BATES energise with chaos and calm united, for Catalyst.
Vastly atmospheric yet organic by design, Thats Nokay follow-ups the dreamy introduction that was LivForev, with an equally ethereal, live-style electric-guitar hit of soulful yet mellow calm.
Introducing a musically exuberant album, from a rapper and songwriter with a uniquely recognisable voice in both story and sound.
Organic piano, strings and cinematic rhythms back up the increasingly soulful presentation of Little Archer Worship’s Until You Break The Storm.
Capturing affection from the outset with a cleanly-mixed and hypnotically rhythmic vocal lead; somewhat akin to the sound of The Cat Empire, but with a twist of classic indie rock.
Soulful simplicity captivates from the outset, as songwriter and artist PHINYX releases the third track from her upcoming EP Bad Girls.
Capital 4 drive with organic dance-pop layers and intimate vocals, for a long-form melodic journey that ultimately resolves with a simple, catchy and celebratory hook.
Fine production and melodic loops enchant and engage, as pøøk and Fallen Seraph deliver an inescapably catchy ode to a lost-cause, for Burn Cruise.
Strong vocal rhythm holds tight to attention as Chris Skylark and Kayy Ellis go hard with their bars, for Pimpin.
The tune goes up, the hope with it, then everything descends again towards darkness – and this process continues, loops and loops until the journey ends.
Smooth vibes and heartfelt sentiments combine with simple yet striking composition, as Blvckbyrd puts in a hypnotic contemporary effort; loaded with melody and engaging qualities.