From acoustic folk ballads to long-form pop-rock anthems and theatrical peaks, Voices in The Wind speaks volumes on behalf of the limitless power and creativity of collaboration and artistic freedom. Seth Davis’ songwriting and composition abilities shine brightly throughout the project, and the music holds the key to connection or understanding across a plethora of topics.
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Creatively blending the summertime bounce of soca and afrobeats music with a smooth vocal thread, evocative and deeply personal story of Faith, and a brilliantly catchy hook resolve – TAVO malkhutekha (a name meaning ‘Thy kingdom come’) gets the chemistry just right, for the wonderful Wings of Grace.
Impressively mysterious production meets boldly conscious rap bars and a smooth, whispered RnB hook. kasperisreal carves out a completely original lane, with the likes of his provocative and dreamy to intriguing single wake up/4:33am.
That’s something the artist forever masters, never resorting to easy rhymes or bars just for that sense of relevance or mainstream appeal, but always maintaining the essence of each story and intention throughout his long-form writing process. How Come is a fine example of precisely that quality, and hits with a catchy hook and original production to match.
Originality and organic inspiration unite brilliantly for this release, a producer making fine use of both professionalism and playfulness at the creative helm. Mario Tha Great (MTG) connects with artistic flair and consistency combined, for the quickly recognisable tone and tempo of Ascend.
Old school simplicity brings back the mellow pace of Hip Hop – the sort that first let storytelling and lyricism guide the way. OC Threat keeps things focused on groove and intention, with the low-key party single Tonight.
Introducing a compelling collaborative project, an album uniting the depths of contemporary poetry with the limitless embrace of creative production. DJ Jace and R.K. Gandhi join forces to provoke and inspire, with the bold escapism and gripping topical implications of the Red Pill Rhymes Experience.
Taking things back to the bare essentials now – a refreshing moment of quiet acoustic reflection. American songwriter Tommy Curtis delivers the intimacy of finger-picked guitar and a softly raspy, evocative voice, to guide us into the poetic and personal gratitude and contemplation of Steady Now.
Atmospheric rock with mildly warped layers of psychedelic expression. Stories that seem simple but hold a wealth of complex feelings and reflections – an easy going sway of a vibe regardless. Wilson Arms capture the sound of something timeless, with their creative album Heroes and Hangmen.
Noting over 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Tessa Dalton has gone from strength to strength in the past twelve months, her honest writing and vocal fluidity promising a level of authenticity and heart that modern pop has perhaps not seen in quite a while.
Featuring unique production akin to the atmospheric trip hop of simpler times, Lucky Star follows a single to multi-layered vocal delicacy, through a near-falsetto progressive melody, as we fall further into the embrace of this other-worldly concept and mood.
Introducing the creatively unconfined album ZZZs Day (Strictly Dead Edition), Last Zombie Tango is an addictively interesting groove and original track, taking subtle influence from the likes of The Cure or The Smiths, but quickly injecting an original sense of musicianship and concept alongside that.